Saints at Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints 44, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Saints 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Buccaneers 11 1 TD · 1 FG · 0 XPTyler Shough 421 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 64 yds rushingMason Tipton 171 yds receivingJustin Reid 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 489 · 207Passing yards 421 · 205Rushing yards 68 · 2Completions 17/23 · 15/31Yards per carry 5.7 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
The New Orleans Saints cruised to a commanding 44-11 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Saints solidify their playoff positioning, while the Buccaneers face a significant setback in their postseason aspirations.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 421 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Mason Tipton was his primary target, racking up 171 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. added a steady ground game with 64 rushing yards. This offensive explosion helped the Saints maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Saints were equally dominant, with Justin Reid making a game-changing impact by snagging two interceptions, halting any momentum the Buccaneers attempted to build. Danny Stutsman contributed with a sack, putting pressure on the Tampa Bay offense. The turning point came early in the second half when Reid's second interception set up a quick touchdown for New Orleans, effectively sealing the game and leaving the Buccaneers scrambling for answers.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 44 |
| Buccaneers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 17/23 | 74% | 421 | 4 | 1 | 137.2 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 15/31 | 48% | 226 | 1 | 3 | 43.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Mason TiptonWR | 6 | 171 | 28.5 | 73 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 71 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 17 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 6 | 131 | 21.8 | 55 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Kenny Moore IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles KillebrewSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione TakitakiSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 5 | 43 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 0 | 24 |