New Orleans
Saints
0-3
6
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the New Orleans Saints 27-6 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish dominance early in the year, the Buccaneers delivered a commanding performance to solidify their position in the division.
Baker Mayfield shined as the offensive leader for Tampa Bay, throwing for 219 yards and two touchdowns, effectively directing the offense throughout the game. Ted Hurst III was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 143 receiving yards, while Kenny Gainwell added a ground presence with 26 rushing yards, complementing the passing attack and keeping the Saints defense on their heels.
Defensively, Tampa Bay made a significant impact, with Vita Vea recording two sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Saints' offense. The game's turning point came midway through the second quarter when Tykee Smith intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown drive that extended the Buccaneers' lead and demoralized New Orleans. The Buccaneers' defense held strong, limiting the Saints to just six points, ensuring a comfortable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 16 | 10 | 219 | 2 | 1 | 119.7 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 18 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 3 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duane Benjamin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Roberts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 44 |

