US EditionBuccaneers' Defense Shines in a 23-3 Victory over the Struggling Saints
Tampa Bay's defense recorded 5 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles to dominate New Orleans' offense, improving the Buccaneers to 6-2 this season.
- On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-3 at Caesars Superdome, leaving the Saints 1-7 and the Buccaneers 6-2.
- Tampa Bay's veteran defense crushed the inexperienced Saints offense, stifling New Orleans and producing repeated takeaways that shifted field position and momentum.
- Linebacker Anthony Nelson returned an interception for a three-yard touchdown, forced a fumble, and recorded a sack, while Sean Tucker scored on a one-yard fourth-down run.
- The Buccaneers have a Week 9 bye and will host New England on Nov. 9, while the New Orleans Saints travel to Los Angeles to face the Rams next Sunday.
- Saints starting quarterback Spencer Rattler was benched after completing 15-21 passes for 136 yards, with Tyler Shough completing 17-30 for 111 yards and an interception.
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Tampa Bay Bucs' Defense Dominates In 23-3 Rout Of Saints, Improve To 6-2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense delivered a spectacular, turnover-laden performance, stifling the New Orleans Saints in a commanding 23-3 victory at Caesars Superdome on Sunday. The win pushes the Buccaneers’ record to 6-2. The defensive unit was relentless from the start, not allowing a single touchdown and forcing multiple takeaways. Linebacker Anthony Nelson was the […] Tampa Bay Bucs’ Defense Dominates In 23-3 Rout Of Saints, Improve To 6-2
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Anthony Nelson and the Buccaneers' defense shine in a 23-3 victory over the struggling Saints
Tampa Bay edge rusher Anthony Nelson had an interception for a touchdown to go with a forced fumble and two sacks, Sean Tucker ran for a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down and the Buccaneers beat the hapless New Orleans Saints 23-3.
Anthony Nelson and the Buccaneers’ defense shine in a 23-3 victory over Saints
By BRETT MARTEL NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Nelson will have to settle for watching replays of one of the best plays of his seven-year NFL career — because he couldn’t really recall how it all happened in real time. The Tampa Bay edge rusher had an interception for a touchdown to go with a forced fumble and two sacks, Sean Tucker ran for a 1-yard score on fourth down and the Buccaneers beat the hapless New Orleans Saints 23-3 on Sunday. “I hit the ba…
Buccaneers' defense leads the way against lowly Saints
Anthony Nelson returned an interception for a touchdown, the Tampa Bay defense forced three more turnovers, Chase McLaughlin made three field goals of 50-plus yards and the visiting Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-3 on Sunday.
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