Buccaneers at Saints
New Orleans Saints 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Buccaneers 30 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Saints 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPDrew Brees 257 yds passingDeuce McAllister 129 yds rushingDevery Henderson 144 yds receivingCharles Grant 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 390 · 437Passing yards 227 · 257Rushing yards 163 · 180Completions 19/36 · 20/30Yards per carry 6.7 · 7.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-30, securing their playoff positioning in a must-win game. Both teams fought hard, but the Saints’ offensive prowess ultimately made the difference in this high-stakes contest.
Drew Brees led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 257 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his veteran poise under pressure. Deuce McAllister added a dominant ground game, racking up 129 rushing yards, while Devery Henderson torched the Buccaneers' secondary with 144 receiving yards, making big plays when it mattered most.
The Saints' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Joshua Bullocks leading the team with eight tackles and Charles Grant wreaking havoc with three sacks. The turning point came in the second half when Grant's third sack led to a crucial turnover, allowing New Orleans to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 30 |
| Saints | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 38 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Chris SimmsQB | 19/36 | 53% | 227 | 0 | 0 | 72.3 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Drew BreesQB | 20/30 | 67% | 257 | 3 | 0 | 126.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Cadillac WilliamsHB | 15 | 116 | 7.7 | 58 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Chris SimmsQB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Maurice StovallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerald SowellFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael ClaytonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Deuce McAllisterHB | 15 | 129 | 8.6 | 80 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Aaron SteckerHB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 32 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Drew BreesQB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devery HendersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius WattsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Michael PittmanHB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike AlstottTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Joey GallowayWR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael ClaytonWR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Maurice StovallWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jerald SowellFB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Alex SmithTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Cadillac WilliamsHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Devery HendersonWR | 4 | 144 | 36.0 | 91 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Darius WattsWR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Deuce McAllisterHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marques ColstonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Billy MillerTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike KarneyFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron SteckerHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ernie ConwellTE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Michael PittmanHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Douglas JolleyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Simeon RiceLEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelton QuarlesMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian KellyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Phillip BuchanonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine PhillipsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dewayne WhiteLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronde BarberCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will AllenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Juran BoldenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Joshua BullocksFS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny ClarkMIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Roman HarperSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollis ThomasDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael McKenzieCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan ScottFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar StoutmireSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will SmithLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi AsomughaCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Brian YoungDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott FujitaSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark SimoneauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason CraftCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Charles GrantREDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick StraitSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris HovanDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Taco BellDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett RuudMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Joshua BidwellP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||
| John CarneyK | 1/1 | 5 | 52 |
| Other | |||
| Matt BryantK | 3/3 | 3 | 53 |