New Orleans
Saints
2-0
27
FINAL
24
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 in a thrilling Week 3 matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With this victory, the Saints continue to build momentum as they aim for a strong season, while the Buccaneers look to regroup after a hard-fought loss at home.
Baker Mayfield was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 349 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Jeff Caldwell was a key target, racking up 170 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. led the Saints on the ground with 63 rushing yards, helping to balance their offensive attack.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Danny Stutsman led the team with five tackles, while Christian Elliss registered a sack that disrupted Tampa Bay's rhythm. Miles Davis sealed the game with an interception, providing the Saints with the key turnover they needed to secure the win in the closing minutes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 34 | 20 | 349 | 2 | 2 | 88.9 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 14 | 10 | 84 | 1 | 1 | 80.6 |
| Trey Lance | QB | 4 | 3 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Donte Cohen | HB | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 63 | 3.9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Lance | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 8 | 170 | 21.3 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Donte Cohen | HB | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Hayden Sutphin | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Chambers | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Bullock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 |

