On October 26, 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers put together a dominant performance against the New Orleans Saints, winning 23–3 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Tampa Bay got contributions all across the roster, with a few players standing above the rest in both impact and statistical output. tampa bay buccaneers vs new orleans saints match player stats
🏈 Final Score
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23
New Orleans Saints 3
(Bucs improved to 6–2; Saints dropped to 1–7) FOX Sports
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats & Key Performers
Offense
Baker Mayfield – QB
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Passing: 15/24 for roughly 152 yards (no TDs)
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Managed the game effectively but didn’t light up the scoreboard. buccaneers.com
Sean Tucker – RB
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Rushing: 12 carries for 42 yards
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Touchdowns: 1 rushing TD
Tucker’s short burst was enough to put points on the board, capping a strong team performance. USA TODAY
Rachaad White – RB
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Rushing: 13 attempts for 35 yards
White chipped away on the ground, adding balance to the Buccaneers’ offense. FantasyData
Rookie WRs (Tez Johnson & Emeka Egbuka)
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Johnson: 5 catches, 43 yards
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Egbuka: 3 receptions, 35 yards
Both rookies showed promise, contributing key short gains and consistency. FantasyData
Chase McLaughlin – Kicker
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Field Goals: 3/3, including long attempts beyond 50 yards
McLaughlin provided key scoring with precision, converting from 55, 52, and 54 yards to keep pressure on the Saints. Bucs Nation
Defense — Buccaneers Standouts
Anthony Nelson – LB
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Highlights: 1 interception returned for a TD (pick-six)
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Added sacks and pressures, setting the tone early. buccaneers.com
Antoine Winfield Jr. – S
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Came up with a big turnover, recovering a fumble and adding an interception during the game. Bucs Nation
Lavonte David – LB
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Showed leadership with double-digit tackles and a fumble recovery. Bucs Nation
The Buccaneers defense not only held New Orleans to just three points but forced four total turnovers — a major difference in the final score. buccaneers.com
New Orleans Saints Stats & Key Players
Offense
Spencer Rattler – QB
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Passing: 15/21 for 136 yards
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Turnovers: 1 interception returned for a Buccaneers touchdown
Rattler struggled to sustain drives and was also replaced late in the game. USA TODAY
Tyler Shough – QB (came in relief)
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Passing: 17/30, 128 yards, 1 interception
Shough took over in the second half but still couldn’t shift momentum. FantasyData
Alvin Kamara – RB
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Modest rushing output but did hit a personal milestone during the game with 600 career receptions, a rare achievement for a running back. New Orleans Saints
Chris Olave & Rashid Shaheed – WRs
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Led the team in catches and yardage but couldn’t find the end zone in a quiet offensive day. New Orleans Saints
Saints Defensive Notes
While the Saints defense had some individual flashes, they struggled to contain Tampa Bay’s balanced attack.
Chase Young – DE
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Showed flashes of pass-rush ability with sacks and pressures, and later earned NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors for his overall season production, which included a strong stretch of games. Canal Street Chronicles
Even with Young’s individual success, the Saints gave up multiple turnovers and couldn’t hold the Buccaneers to fewer than three scores. Canal Street Chronicles
What It All Means
This matchup illustrated two very different trajectories for these NFC South rivals:
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Buccaneers: A balanced team performance where defense led the way and special teams helped convert opportunities into points. Tampa Bay’s depth players showed they could step up even without constantly explosive offense. buccaneers.com
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Saints: Offensive struggles and turnovers haunted New Orleans, while reliance on young quarterbacks and developing pieces showed promise but also inconsistency. FantasyData
Overall, the Buccaneers’ ability to capitalize on turnovers and control field position made the difference — backed by both key defensive plays and clutch kicking. buccaneers.com
