US EditionAnthony Nelson and the Buccaneers’ Defense Shine in a 23-3 Victory over the Struggling Saints
The Buccaneers hold a 20-point lead due to strong defensive efforts limiting the Saints to just 3 points, improving Tampa Bay’s division standing.
- On October 26, 2025, the New Orleans Saints hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Caesars Superdome; the Saints entered 1-6 with Spencer Rattler starting, while the Buccaneers were 5-2 with Baker Mayfield.
- The Saints entered seeking clarity on their roster and quarterback plans, viewing the game as a chance to "find something out" about their future while rookie Tyler Shough made his NFL debut to a big ovation.
- A review of pass-rush snaps revealed the Saints' pressure produced three sacks while a whistle nullified a Spencer Rattler fumble returned by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- At halftime the Buccaneers led 7-3 after a late field goal by Blake Grupe, and a 55-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin extended Tampa Bay's lead to 17-3 in the third quarter.
- Turnovers continued to plague the New Orleans Saints offense, described as "completely ridiculous," while the New Orleans Saints defense limited Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive stats to 80 total yards at halftime.
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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.
Bucs' Anthony Nelson Bats Spencer Rattler Pass Into Air And Intercepts For A Pick-6 TD
After the New Orleans Saints stopped the Buccaneers offense at the goal line on 4th down, the Bucs defense steps up to get points. During the second quarter of Sunday’s Bucs-Saints game in New Orleans, Anthony Nelson bats a Spencer Rattler pass into the air and intercepts it, walking into the end zone for a […] The post Bucs’ Anthony Nelson Bats Spencer Rattler Pass Into Air And Intercepts For A Pick-6 TD appeared first on Daily Snark.
Bucs up 7-0 after Anthony Nelson interception return for a touchdown
Josh Alper , Facebook The Buccaneers offense couldn’t score on four plays from the Saints’ 1-yard line, but the defense made up for it. Edge rusher Anthony Nelson batted a Spencer Rattler pass into the air and then picked it off for a four-yard touchdown return. The extra point made it 7-0 Bucs with 6:41 to play in the first hal. Nelson also forced a Rattler fumble on a scramble and he sacked the Saints quarterback, so it’s been a busy day alrea…
Saints vs. Buccaneers: Score, live updates from NFC South battle in New Orleans
The New Orleans Saints play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 3 p.m. on Sunday in a battle of the bottom and top teams in the NFC South. Follow here for the score and live updates from the Caesars…
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