Saints at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, New Orleans Saints 15 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Saints 15 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Buccaneers 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPBaker Mayfield 260 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 91 yds rushingTed Hurst III 77 yds receivingJacob Parrish 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 321 · 338Passing yards 211 · 260Rushing yards 110 · 78Completions 21/34 · 25/31Yards per carry 3.9 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a pivotal Week 15 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 20-15, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season draws to a close. Both teams were vying for crucial positioning, making this victory even more significant for the Buccaneers.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 260 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Meanwhile, Ted Hurst III emerged as his top target, racking up 77 receiving yards. The Buccaneers' balanced attack kept the Saints' defense on its heels, contributing to their overall success.
Defensively, Tampa Bay was anchored by Jacob Parrish, who notched eight total tackles, playing a key role in stifling New Orleans' offensive efforts. The game’s turning point came late in the second half when the Buccaneers intercepted a pass, shifting momentum and allowing them to maintain their lead. Despite a strong performance from Travis Etienne Jr., who rushed for 91 yards, the Saints couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, ultimately falling short.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 21/34 | 62% | 211 | 1 | 0 | 89.2 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 25/31 | 81% | 260 | 1 | 0 | 112.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 15 | 91 | 6.1 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 10 | 7 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 15 | 48 | 3.2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taysom HillTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 8 | 77 | 9.6 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| KJ HamlerWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brevin JordanTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Justin ReidFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Jacob ParrishCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin MuhammadDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 2/2 | 1 | 26 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/2 | 2 | 34 |