The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a decisive 40-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, maintaining their lead in the NFC South. The Buccaneers' defense, often criticized this season, excelled by limiting the Chargers to just 17 points and under 200 total yards.

Backup players stepped up significantly, showcasing strong performances with three sacks against quarterback Justin Herbert and forcing turnovers. Vi Jones led the defense with a standout PFF grade.