New Orleans
Saints
3-1
10
FINAL
37
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 9d ago
In a decisive Week 16 clash, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the New Orleans Saints 37-10, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The Buccaneers showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, delivering a performance that left no doubt about their championship aspirations. Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was quarterback Legend Bay, who threw for an impressive 353 yards and two touchdowns. Ty Wright emerged as his go-to target, racking up 138 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught. Meanwhile, the Saints' Chris Johnson Jr. did his best to keep pace, rushing for 127 yards, but it was not enough to close the gap. The Buccaneers' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Peyton Bowen snagging an interception that shifted momentum in the first half. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Bowen's pick set up a touchdown drive, extending the Tampa lead to 24-3. Although Jonathan Greenard recorded two sacks for New Orleans, the Buccaneers' relentless pressure and timely defensive plays ultimately sealed their commanding victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Legend BayQB232191%35320147.7
C.J. StroudQB221045%750414.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Chris Johnson Jr.HB912714.191660
Bucky IrvingHB8486.091360
C.J. StroudQB3268.710110
Legend BayQB691.51150
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Ty WrightWR513827.6200320
Bucky IrvingHB78512.1350381
Caleb DouglasWR55911.8211230
Lotzier BrooksWR4399.840210
David NjokuTE23718.511210
Mike EvansWR12727.020270
Colston LovelandTE22211.020151
Chris Johnson Jr.HB177.09070
Marvin Harrison JrWR372.311040
Felix HoskinsTE177.02070
Bryce LanceWR000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chase McLaughlinK33458
Charlie SmythK11138