New Orleans
Saints
0-5
21
FINAL
24
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints by a score of 24-21, maintaining their grip on the division standings. With both teams eager to establish momentum this season, the stakes were high as they battled for supremacy in the NFC South. Offensively, Tyler Shough led the Saints with a solid performance, throwing for 225 yards and a touchdown, while Ahmad Hardy contributed significantly on the ground with 82 rushing yards. Chris Godwin Jr. was the standout for Tampa Bay, racking up 80 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make plays when it mattered most and helping secure the victory for the Bucs. Defensively, Rueben Bain Jr. made a game-changing impact for the Buccaneers, registering three sacks that disrupted the Saints' offensive rhythm. Jacob Parrish's interception also proved crucial, as it halted a potential scoring drive late in the game and allowed Tampa Bay to maintain their lead. The combination of timely defensive stops and pressure ultimately turned the tide in favor of the Buccaneers, ensuring their continued success in the 2028 season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Tyler ShoughQB312065%2251183.4
Baker MayfieldQB362364%2221090.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Ahmad HardyHB15825.5381180
Bucky IrvingHB19462.491160
Tyler ShoughQB2126.0—070
Chuba HubbardHB482.0—130
Baker MayfieldQB372.3—091
Terrance Carter Jr.TE155.0—050
Oscar DelpTE000.0—001
Dorian FlemingTE000.0—000
Jordyn TysonWR000.0—000
Trey BensonHB1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Chris Godwin JrWR78011.4190220
Jordyn TysonWR67913.2241230
Oscar DelpTE56613.2110190
Dorian FlemingTE5479.4100170
Adonai MitchellWR5438.6210140
Emeka EgbukaWR33712.3130180
Bryce LanceWR11919.020190
Ted Hurst IIIWR2189.070100
Ahmad HardyHB3186.0240100
Marques ColstonWR11515.0—1150
Cade OttonTE11414.060140
Terrance Carter Jr.TE263.02050
Chuba HubbardHB144.0—040
Bucky IrvingHB111.03011
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chase McLaughlinK11352
Charlie SmythK22151