New Orleans
Saints
4-2
10
FINAL
20
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 15 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 20-10, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season draws to a close. This victory not only adds to their momentum but also puts the Saints in a tough spot as they fight for postseason positioning.
Offensively, Tyler Shough led the Saints with 154 passing yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. However, it was Bucky Irving's ground game that made a significant impact for Tampa Bay, as he racked up 48 rushing yards, providing the Buccaneers with essential clock management and field position throughout the game. Oscar Delp stood out as well, leading the Saints in receiving yards with 59, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Buccaneers' offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made key plays that shaped the outcome of the game. Josiah Trotter led the way with four total tackles, consistently thwarting the Saints' drives, while Tykee Smith's interception proved to be a pivotal moment, halting New Orleans' momentum and allowing Tampa Bay to maintain control. Bryan Bresee added a sack for the Saints, but it was the Buccaneers' defensive resilience that ultimately sealed the win and kept their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 154 | 1 | 1 | 80.9 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 144 | 0 | 0 | 98.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 16 | 1.8 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jha'Quan Jackson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Delp | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 10 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan Ford | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 |

