Saints at Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints 30, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Saints 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XP
Buccaneers 24 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPDrew Brees 286 yds passingDeuce McAllister 62 yds rushingDevery Henderson 150 yds receivingMichael McKenzie 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 408 · 387Passing yards 286 · 279Rushing yards 122 · 108Completions 26/41 · 18/40Yards per carry 4.1 · 7.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season winds down. Both teams fought hard, but the Saints emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Drew Brees led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 286 yards while connecting with Devery Henderson, who racked up an impressive 150 receiving yards. Deuce McAllister contributed significantly on the ground with 62 rushing yards, adding balance to the Saints' attack. Chris Simms kept the Buccaneers competitive with two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Saints were anchored by Michael McKenzie, who recorded nine total tackles and an interception, providing crucial stops at key moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when McKenzie's interception thwarted a potential game-winning drive for Tampa Bay. With Dewayne White's 1.5 sacks providing pressure, the Saints' defense held firm, ensuring the victory and keeping their postseason dreams alive.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 24 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Drew BreesQB | 26/41 | 63% | 286 | 1 | 0 | 92.1 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Chris SimmsQB | 18/40 | 45% | 279 | 2 | 1 | 74.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Deuce McAllisterHB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Aaron SteckerHB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Drew BreesQB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Marques ColstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius WattsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Cadillac WilliamsHB | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 41 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris SimmsQB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joey GallowayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael ClaytonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Michael PittmanHB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Mike AlstottTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Devery HendersonWR | 10 | 150 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darius WattsWR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 24 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Marques ColstonWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Deuce McAllisterHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Billy MillerTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron SteckerHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Michael ClaytonWR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 69 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Joey GallowayWR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 21 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Maurice StovallWR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Ike HilliardWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Alex SmithTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ernie ConwellTE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike AlstottTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Michael McKenzieCB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will SmithLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny ClarkMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan ScottFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua BullocksFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman HarperSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar StoutmireSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dejuan GroceCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis DeloatchCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason CraftCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi AsomughaCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Shelton QuarlesMIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Brian KellyCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine PhillipsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Simeon RiceLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dewayne WhiteLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will AllenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason BabinREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronde BarberCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip BuchanonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BrooksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JohnsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Derrick StraitSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris HovanDT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles GrantREDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Taco BellDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett RuudMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| John CarneyK | 3/3 | 3 | 42 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Joshua BidwellP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Matt BryantK | 1/1 | 3 | 22 |