Saints at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37, New Orleans Saints 10 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Saints 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Buccaneers 37 3 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPLegend Bay 353 yds passingChris Johnson Jr. 127 yds rushingTy Wright 138 yds receivingJonathan Greenard 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 220 · 389Passing yards 67 · 332Rushing yards 153 · 57Completions 10/22 · 21/23Yards per carry 12.8 · 1.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d 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.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 37 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 10/22 | 45% | 75 | 0 | 4 | 14.5 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Legend BayQB | 21/23 | 91% | 353 | 2 | 0 | 147.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris Johnson Jr.HB | 9 | 127 | 14.1 | 9 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Legend BayQB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 9 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Lotzier BrooksWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson Jr.HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ty WrightWR | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 20 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 35 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Felix HoskinsTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Jonathan GreenardLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bishop FitzgeraldSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will EcholesDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Little JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem BilesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GrayCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton BowenFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 1 | 38 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 3/3 | 4 | 58 |