The Buccaneers’ hopes of turning things around after a dismal first half started to diminish in the third quarter after the Rams took a 27-3 lead.
But another fumble by the Rams, this time by Cooper Kupp, shifted some of the game’s momentum to the Buccaneers and energized the crowd at Raymond James Stadium.
After the turnover, Tampa Bay converted a play on fourth down, and the drive ended in a 1-yard touchdown run by Leonard Fournette.
Tampa Bay went three and out on its first possession of the quarter and, after allowing a 33-yard punt return, gave up another touchdown to the Rams.