Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
7-9
20
FINAL
73
New Orleans
Saints
16-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the New Orleans Saints overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 73-20, securing a commanding victory in Week 18 of the 2026 season. This blowout not only showcased the Saints' dominance but also solidified their position heading into the playoffs, while the Buccaneers struggled to find their footing throughout the game.
Saints quarterback Caleb Williams was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for an astonishing 618 yards and seven touchdowns, creating one of the most memorable performances of the season. His favorite target, Jordyn Tyson, was a key component of the passing attack, racking up an incredible 321 receiving yards. Despite the Buccaneers' efforts, they couldn't contain the Saints' aerial assault, which was relentless from start to finish.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with key contributions from Travon Walker, who recorded two sacks, adding pressure that disrupted the Buccaneers' offense. Keith Abney II led the charge with six total tackles, helping to contain any potential drives from Tampa Bay. The game's turning point came early in the second half when a crucial interception by Andre Cisco was nullified by a defensive penalty, allowing the Saints to extend their lead and maintain control for the rest of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 618 | 7 | 3 | 103.5 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 38 | 20 | 53% | 227 | 1 | 3 | 46.7 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | — | 24 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 14 | 321 | 22.9 | 103 | 4 | 81 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 184 | 61.3 | 51 | 2 | 79 | 1 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 83 | 83.0 | 38 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 25 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 32 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Travon Walker | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar Turner | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 43 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 10 | 36 |

