Buccaneers at Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40, New Orleans Saints 34 · Prime Time Madden League
Final Score
Buccaneers 40 5 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Saints 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPBaker Mayfield 242 yds passingBucky Irving 96 yds rushingChris Olave 81 yds receivingJosiah Trotter 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 367 · 321Passing yards 232 · 224Rushing yards 135 · 97Completions 16/24 · 15/24Yards per carry 5.4 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 40-34, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2027 season. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Buccaneers who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 242 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his prowess under pressure. Bucky Irving added a strong ground game with 96 rushing yards, complementing Mayfield's aerial attack. The Buccaneers' offense proved too potent for the Saints, as they consistently found ways to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Defensively, Tampa Bay made key plays that turned the tide of the game, most notably through Josiah Trotter's interception that halted a potential scoring drive for New Orleans. Rueben Bain Jr. contributed with a crucial sack, putting pressure on the Saints' quarterback at pivotal moments. The turning point came in the second half when Trotter's pick not only shifted momentum but also allowed the Buccaneers to extend their lead, ultimately securing the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 5 | 2 | 4 | 40 |
| Saints | 4 | 2 | 4 | 34 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 16/24 | 67% | 242 | 3 | 0 | 139.2 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 15/24 | 63% | 232 | 3 | 1 | 116.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 19 | 96 | 5.1 | 56 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe ShieldsHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlinHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 21 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 13 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 27 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 10 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 14 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe ShieldsHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parker MeredithMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-WallaceFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykal WalkerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah RobertsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fadil DiggsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/2 | 4 | 47 |
| Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 4 | 26 |