The Saints and Buccaneers split their two 2025 games 1–1. New Orleans won the latest game 24–20 in Tampa Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. Tampa Bay won the first meeting 23–3 in New Orleans on Oct. 26, 2025.
This page shows the key stats for both games: team totals, top players, and the main reason each game was decided.
Quick Scoreboard First
- Week 14 (Dec 7, 2025): Saints 24, Buccaneers 20.
- Week 8 (Oct 26, 2025): Buccaneers 23, Saints 3.
Week 14 was about rushing touchdowns. Week 8 was about turnovers and a defensive touchdown.
Week 14 (latest): Saints 24, Buccaneers 20
New Orleans won even though both teams had one interception. The Saints scored three rushing touchdowns and finished drives better.
Team Totals That Matter
| Stat | Saints | Buccaneers |
| Total yards | 260 | 301 |
| Rushing yards | 139 | 179 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Third downs | 5/11 | 3/13 |
Note: “Net passing yards” is lower than the QB’s passing yards because it subtracts sack yards.
Top Performers (Week 14)
| Category | Saints leader | Buccaneers leader |
| Passing | Tyler Shough: 13/20, 144 yards, 1 INT | Baker Mayfield: 14/30, 122 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Devin Neal: 19 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD | Bucky Irving: 15 carries, 55 yards |
| Receiving | Devaughn Vele: 3 catches, 40 yards | Chris Godwin Jr.: 5 catches, 55 yards |
Shough also rushed 7 times for 55 yards and scored 2 rushing touchdowns, which was the biggest difference in the game. Tampa Bay’s only rushing touchdown came from Sean Tucker (7 carries, 29 yards, 1 TD).
Quarterback Snapshot (Week 14)
| QB | Team | Comp/Att | Pass yards | Pass TD | INT | Sacks |
| Tyler Shough | Saints | 13/20 | 144 | 0 | 1 | 3–23 |
| Baker Mayfield | Buccaneers | 14/30 | 122 | 1 | 1 | 0–0 |
Mayfield’s touchdown pass went to Bucky Irving. Shough did not throw a TD, but he helped win with his legs.
Defensive and Kicking Impact (Week 14)
The Saints had 0 sacks, while the Bucs had 3 sacks. The Saints’ key interception came from Alontae Taylor (1 INT, 10 return yards). The Bucs’ interception came from Zyon McCollum (1 INT, 19 return yards).
In the kicking game, Chase McLaughlin was perfect (2/2 FG, long 41), while Charlie Smyth went 1/2 (long 30).
Why the Saints Won Week 14
- Saints scored 3 rushing touchdowns (Shough 2, Neal 1).
- Buccaneers went 3-for-13 on third down, so drives ended too fast.
- Passing was limited for both teams, so red-zone running mattered more.
Week 8: Buccaneers 23, Saints 3
Tampa Bay won because New Orleans gave the ball away four times. Tampa Bay also scored a defensive touchdown.
Team Totals That Matter
| Stat | Buccaneers | Saints |
| Final score | 23 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing yards | 88 | 48 |
The Saints had more passing yards, but turnovers erased that advantage.
Top Performers (Week 8)
| Category | Buccaneers leader | Saints leader |
| Passing | Baker Mayfield: 15/24, 152 yards, 0 INT | Spencer Rattler: 15/21, 136 yards, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Sean Tucker: 12 carries, 42 yards, 1 TD | Alvin Kamara: 6 carries, 21 yards |
| Receiving | Tez Johnson: 5 catches, 43 yards | Rashid Shaheed: 9 catches, 75 yards |
Turnovers and the Game-changing Play (Week 8)
New Orleans had two lost fumbles (Rashid Shaheed lost one, Spencer Rattler lost one). The Saints also threw two interceptions. Anthony Nelson returned an interception for a touchdown, which put the Bucs in control.
Defensive and Kicking Impact (Week 8)
Tampa Bay recorded 5 sacks, while New Orleans had 3 sacks. Tampa Bay’s defense also had 2 interceptions (Nelson and Antoine Winfield Jr.). Chase McLaughlin went 3/3 on field goals, with a long of 55.
Why the Bucs Won Week 8
- Saints turned it over 4 times.
- Bucs scored a defensive touchdown.
- Bucs kicked field goals and stayed in control all game.
FAQs
Who won the latest Bucs vs Saints game?
The Saints won 24–20 on Dec. 7, 2025.
Did the Saints sweep the Bucs in 2025?
No. The teams split 1–1, because Tampa Bay won 23–3 in Week 8.
Why do “net passing yards” look lower than QB passing yards?
Net passing subtracts sack yards from the team’s passing total.
Who was the top rusher in the latest game?
Devin Neal led the Saints with 70 rushing yards on 19 carries in Week 14.
Who scored the defensive touchdown in Week 8?
Anthony Nelson scored on an interception return touchdown for Tampa Bay.
What was the biggest difference across the two games?
Week 14 was decided by rushing touchdowns, while Week 8 was decided by turnovers.
