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Buccaneers Crush Saints with Dominant Defensive Display
27 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Bucs' Anthony Nelson had interception TD, forced fumble, 2 sacks
- Rookie QB Tyler Shough inserted late, failed to spark Saints
- Bucs forced 4 turnovers, held Saints to just 3 points
On October 27, 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cruised to a 23-3 victory over the struggling New Orleans Saints. The Buccaneers' defense was the driving force behind the win, with edge rusher Anthony Nelson leading the charge.
Nelson had a standout game, recording an interception for a touchdown, a forced fumble, and two sacks. The Buccaneers' defense forced a total of four turnovers, making life difficult for the Saints' offense.
Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough was inserted late in the third quarter in an attempt to spark the Saints, but the switch did little to improve matters for the home team, who now sit tied for the worst record in the NFL.
The Buccaneers' offense, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, did enough to secure the comfortable victory, with running back Sean Tucker scoring a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down. Kicker Chase McLaughlin also contributed with three field goals from 52 yards or more to help the Buccaneers pull away.
The loss leaves the Saints with a 1-7 record, tied with the New York Jets and Tennessee for the worst mark in the league. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, improve to 6-2 and will enjoy a Week 9 bye before hosting the New England Patriots on November 9.
