Buccaneers at Saints
New Orleans Saints 44, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Buccaneers 13 1 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 1 XP
Saints 44 5 TD ยท 3 FG ยท 5 XPTyler Shough 244 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 92 yds rushingChris Olave 106 yds receivingDominique Hampton 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 268 ยท 368Passing yards 212 ยท 244Rushing yards 56 ยท 124Completions 24/44 ยท 25/39Yards per carry 3.3 ยท 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 5d ago
In a decisive showdown, the New Orleans Saints dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing a commanding 44-13 victory in Week 16 of the 2027 season. The Saints' win not only solidifies their playoff positioning but also sends a strong message to the rest of the league as they prepare for the postseason.
Tyler Shough led the Saints' offensive charge with an impressive 244 passing yards, showcasing his ability to command the field. Travis Etienne Jr. added significant ground support, racking up 92 rushing yards, while Chris Olave emerged as a reliable target, amassing 106 receiving yards. The combination of Shough's aerial attack and a balanced ground game proved too much for the Buccaneers to handle.
Defensively, the Saints' performance was pivotal, highlighted by Jamari Sharpe's interception that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. Although the Buccaneers' David Walker registered three sacks, it was not enough to disrupt New Orleans' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Saints scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for Tampa Bay.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Saints | 5 | 3 | 5 | 44 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Jalon DanielsQB | 24/44 | 55% | 212 | 1 | 4 | 37.3 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 25/39 | 64% | 244 | 0 | 1 | 70.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 13 | 41 | 3.2 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalon DanielsQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | โ | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 20 | 92 | 4.6 | 35 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 17 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 22 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Nick MarshWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| David WalkerREDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rolijah HardyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levelle BaileyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah RobertsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derick HallLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Deantre PrinceCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon BroughtonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/2 | 1 | 43 |
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 3/3 | 5 | 54 |