The 6-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to the West Coast to take on the 8-2 Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in prime time. The Rams are riding a five-game win streak and will look to further cement their place atop the NFC hierarchy. Meanwhile, the Bucs are coming off a two-game losing streak to the Patriots and Bills and will vie to get back on track with a complementary attack. The Bucs rushed for over 200 yards against the Bills, but too many explosives allowed by the defense and a pair of fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns by Josh Allen sealed the loss for Tampa Bay at Highmark Stadium. Following kickoff, here are five Buccaneers to keep your eyes on in the Week 12 showdown:

Benjamin Morrison

Rookie Benjamin Morrison has been receiving reps in the rotation at right cornerback and if Jamel Dean is unable to suit up on Sunday, Morrison will see more playing time. Tampa Bay selected Morrison in the second round in the 2025 NFL Draft and although the embattled collegiate athlete dealt with a slew of injuries at Notre Dame, including surgeries on his shoulder and hip during his junior campaign, he shadowed receivers with a natural feel in coverage and displayed foot quickness and hip fluidity to mirror wideouts. He can react quickly to crisp route breaks and makes plays at the catch point. On Sunday, Matthew Stafford will likely target the rookie in the battle with Davante Adams. Adams ranks first in the NFL in touchdown catches with 10 and he possesses a lethal release package that leaves defenders retreating, similar to the hardwood ability of Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving. It is a challenge for defensive backs to get their hands on him at the line of scrimmage and he can work all areas of the field with ease. Adams pairs elite stop and start capability with speed variations in his route running to generate separation.

Tristan Wirfs

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs showed off his rare athleticism on Sunday against the Bills, blocking out in space for Sean Tucker that spurred two touchdowns. He sparked the ground attack and the 2024 AP first-team All-Pro is adept on traps and pulls. Wirfs' smooth agility allows him to slide with some of the league's premiere edge rushers. On Sunday, he will face the Rams' second-year star, Jared Verse. L.A. selected Verse with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and he won the NFL's prestigious Defensive Rookie of the Year award. He has accumulated 40 quarterback pressures in 2025 and dominates with power. Verse pairs good bend at the top of the rush with tremendous leg drive to collapse the pocket. He is physical at the point of attack and this will be a crucial matchup in the trenches on Sunday.

Tykee Smith

Sean McVay has utilized a heavy dose of three-tight end sets in 2025 to create advantageous matchups, passing when defenses use base and running with a lighter box against the opposing team's nickel package. With Tyler Higbee going on injured reserve, Colby Parkinson will likely have an increased role. Parkinson has the traits to attack all three levels of the field and has crisp breaks on underneath routes. Bucs safety Tykee Smith accumulated multiple pass deflections against the Bills and his 11 passes defensed on the year are tied for the fourth-most in the NFL. He leads the Bucs in tackles with 79 and has a smooth backpedal. Smith maintains speed through his hip flips and he puts himself in prime positioning with his route recognition. If Stafford targets Parkinson over the middle of the field, Smith may be tasked with containing him.

Lavonte David

Tampa Bay has found success at limiting running backs on the ground but has struggled at times to limit them in space off screens. Rams' Kyren Williams can do it all: run routes, block and run between the tackles. He ranks ninth in the NFL with 750 rushing yards and runs with immense physicality, lowering his pads to gain additional yards despite his smaller frame. He stays upright despite contact and L.A. likes to get Williams out on the edge to stretch defenses horizontally. Whether coming to the line to meet Williams in the gap, guarding him on an underneath route, or beating him to the edge, inside linebacker Lavonte David will play a key role in mitigating his effectiveness on Sunday night. David is an instinctive player who has mastered the art of reading offensive lines, diagnosing, and triggering quickly to where he needs to be on the field.

Zyon McCollum

Puka Nacua ranks third in the NFL in receptions and the bigger-bodied receiver turns into a running back after the catch. He is another one of McVay's positionless phenoms and breaks arm tackles with ease. He is the Rams' big-play threat and can create separation to get upfield. Nacua accelerates quickly and often overwhelms with his sharp cuts. He holds his own against press man, as well as in contested catch situations. He has running-back vision after hauling in catches and will battle with Zyon McCollum at some point on Sunday. The Bucs' fourth-year cornerback pairs speed with the versatility to play multiple coverages. McCollum can run with receivers, opening his hips to match the opponent's breaks. He uses his hands to disrupt the catch window and will strive to limit Nacua in prime-time.