US EditionRookie QB Tyler Shough’s 2 TD runs lead Saints to a 24-20 upset of Buccaneers
- On Sunday in Tampa, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough ran for two touchdowns as the Saints upset the Buccaneers 24-20 to tighten the NFC South race.
- The lowly Saints , who were 8 1/2-point underdogs, played through a storm and capitalized after Buccaneers drops including Chris Godwin Jr.'s fourth-and-2 drop, leading to the go-ahead score.
- Shough finished with 144 yards passing and 55 rushing and threw one interception, while Baker Mayfield had 122 yards passing on a 14-of-30 afternoon.
- The Buccaneers lost for the fourth time in five games, falling into a first-place tie with Carolina as New Orleans will host Carolina next Sunday.
- With divisional foes meeting twice in the final three games, the race tightens as undrafted rookie Benjamin Chukwama started at left tackle with Tristan Wirfs inactive and multiple Buccaneers injured.
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NOLA Legend Urges Saints to Build Around New QB After Upset of Buccaneers
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Tyler Shough's two touchdown runs lift Saints over Bucs amid tight NFC South race
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Here’s what media members and fans had to say about Saints QB Tyler Shough’s big day vs. Bucs
New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough received praised from NFL media members and fans after leading the Saints to a 24-20 Week 14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
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