Saints at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, New Orleans Saints 10 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Saints 10 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Buccaneers 27 0 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPBaker Mayfield 328 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 50 yds rushingEmeka Egbuka 156 yds receivingJustin Reid 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 270 · 442Passing yards 212 · 328Rushing yards 58 · 114Completions 19/42 · 0/0Yards per carry 4.3 · 2.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the New Orleans Saints 27-10 in a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, advancing in the 2026 postseason. With both teams vying for a spot in the next round, the Buccaneers proved their mettle with a commanding performance on their home turf.
Baker Mayfield was the standout for Tampa Bay, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his offensive prowess and ability to connect with his targets. Emeka Egbuka was his primary weapon, racking up 156 receiving yards, while the Buccaneers' balanced attack kept the Saints' defense on their heels throughout the game.
The Buccaneers' defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, with Vita Vea leading the charge by recording 2.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on the Saints' offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when Tampa Bay's defense stifled a drive that could have shifted momentum, allowing the Buccaneers to maintain control and ultimately seal their victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Buccaneers | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 27 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 19/42 | 45% | 212 | 0 | 0 | 60.8 |
| Other | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 27/40 | 68% | 328 | 3 | 2 | 96.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 16 | 35 | 2.2 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jelani WoodsTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 10 | 156 | 15.6 | 59 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 27 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Cade OttonTE | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Payne DurhamTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jelani WoodsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Justin ReidFS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/2 | 3 | 50 |
| Other | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 1 | 57 |