New Orleans
Saints
3-9
14
FINAL
78
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
11-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dismantled the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 78-14 in Week 14 of the 2027 season. This victory not only solidifies Tampa Bay's dominance in the league but also serves as a crucial statement as the playoffs approach.
Josh Allen was the standout performer, throwing for an astounding 571 yards and nine touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent and precision. Tyreek Hill was a favorite target, racking up 372 receiving yards, while Christian McCaffrey contributed with 73 rushing yards, proving the depth and versatility of the Buccaneers' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their mark with Jihaad Campbell's three interceptions, which helped shift momentum and stifle any potential Saints' comeback efforts. Gabe Jacas led the team with five tackles, ensuring that Tampa Bay's defense remained aggressive throughout the contest. The game’s turning point came early in the second quarter, when Campbell's first interception set up another quick score, pushing the Buccaneers' lead to an insurmountable margin.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 24 | 75% | 571 | 9 | 2 | 130.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 39 | 15 | 38% | 248 | 2 | 7 | 38.1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 4 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 11 | 73 | 6.6 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 8 | 68 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 13 | 9 | 0.7 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 9 | 372 | 41.3 | 37 | 6 | 86 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 78 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 17 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 43 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 66 | 0 | 50 | 1 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | WILL | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Cooper | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Allen | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwan Cabrera | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Norton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Jett | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

