New Orleans
Saints
2-1
14
FINAL
45
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers delivered a commanding performance, defeating the New Orleans Saints 45-14 in Week 7 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts Tampa Bay's playoff aspirations but also solidifies their dominance in the division, leaving the Saints struggling to find consistency.
Quarterback Dante Moore was the star of the night for the Buccaneers, throwing for 369 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. His precision and poise under pressure allowed the Buccaneers to build an insurmountable lead. Meanwhile, the Saints' Travis Etienne Jr. put up 105 rushing yards, and Nyck Harbor had a notable game with 112 receiving yards, but their efforts were overshadowed by Tampa Bay's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, with Caden Dowler leading the way with six total tackles and Yaya Diaby contributing with a sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when Tampa Bay's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing Moore to capitalize with a quick touchdown pass that shifted the momentum decisively in their favor. Tampa Bay's ability to stifle the Saints' offensive efforts ultimately sealed the game and showcased their strength on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 26 | 22 | 85% | 369 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 112 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 |
| Devon Dampier | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 90 | 0 | 0 | 65.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 105 | 15.0 | 12 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cobb | HB | 19 | 105 | 5.5 | 32 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 20 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Devon Dampier | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | โ | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 41 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 59 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 53 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Cayden Lee | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 66 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 22 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cobb | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Dowler | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
| Alex McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

