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Game Preview: Saints vs. Buccaneers | 2024 NFL Week 6

The New Orleans Saints host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Caesars Superdome in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season on Sunday, Oct. 13 at noon CT.

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The New Orleans Saints (2-3) will look to bounce back and break a three game losing streak on Sunday when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) for an important divisional matchup at the Caesars Superdome. It will be the first of two home contests in a five day stretch, followed up by a Thursday Night Football contest against the Denver
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Sunday's contest will be the 65th regular season matchup all-time between the two clubs - who became NFC South rivals in 2002 - with the Saints holding a 40-24 advantage in the series. New Orleans snapped a three-game losing streak against the Buccaneers last year in a 23-13 win at Raymond James Stadium, where the Saints moved into a tie for first place in the NFC South.

The Saints hold a 21-11 advantage over Tampa Bay at home, including a nine-game winning streak that stretched from 1984-98.

New Orleans will defend a Buccaneers offense ranked 19th in the NFL in net yards per game (20th rushing and 11th passing), while the defense is ranked 30th (16th against the run and 28th against the pass). The New Orleans offense led is tied for 17th in the NFL (tenth rushing and 21st passing, while the defense ranks 23rd (seventh against the run and 26th against the pass).

SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS SERIES HISTORY

The Saints and Buccaneers first met in 1977. New Orleans has posted a 40-24 regular season record vs. Tampa Bay, the club's best winning percentage (.619) vs. an opponent they've played at least eight games against.

In the 64 regular season games of the series there has been:

  • 2,156 points scored by New Orleans, 1,190 allowed.
  • A seven-game regular season New Orleans winning streak from 2011-2014 and from 2018-2021.
  • A 21-11 record for the Saints in games played at the Caesars Superdome.
  • 27 games decided by double-digits.
  • Seven games decided by 21 or more points.
  • 34 games decided by seven points or less.
  • A 41-point win by New Orleans on December 16, 2012, the club's first shutout against the Buccaneers.
  • Since both clubs joined the NFC South in 2002, New Orleans has swept the regular season series eight times, the last in 2021.

THE LAST REGULAR SEASON MEETING

Buccaneers 13, Saints 23; Dec. 31, 2023 @ Raymond James Stadium – With their playoff hopes on the line the New Orleans Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-13 on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Quarterback Derek Carr had a strong game, completing 24 of 32 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns, the first a 4-yarder to tight end Juwan Johnson and the second a 22-yarder to Taysom Hill. Johnson had the best game of his career with eight catches for 90 yards. Kicker Blake Grupe had three field goals (45, 28 and 38 yards). Running back Jamaal Williams took most of the snaps after Kamara left, carrying 19 times for 58 yards and catching four passes for 13 yards. FULL GAME RECAP

Check out the game action shots from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season.

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SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS HISTORICAL STATS

Saints Rushing Yardage vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (100+ yards)

PlayerPerformance
RB Rueben Mayes24 carries for 172 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Oct. 19, 1986
RB Chris Ivory15 carries for 158 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 17, 2010
RB Craig Heyward20 carries for 155 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Nov. 11, 1990
RB Deuce McAllister15 carries for 123 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Oct. 8, 2006
RB George Rogers23 carries for 120 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Nov. 29, 1981
RB Deuce McAllister26 carries for 110 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 2, 2003
RB Deuce McAllister31 carries for 109 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Sept. 9, 2002
RB Deuce McAllister21 carries for 102 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Oct. 10, 2004

Saints Passing Yardage vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (100+ yards)

PlayerPerformance
QB Drew Brees37-of-45 for 439 yards and 3 TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sept. 9, 2018
QB Drew Brees29-of-45 for 383 yards and 1 TD, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 16, 2011
QB Drew Brees24-of-31 for 381 yards and 4 TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Dec. 29, 2013
QB Drew Brees27-of-37 for 377 yards and 4 TDs, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 21, 2012
QB Drew Brees35-of-57 for 371 yards and 2 TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Oct. 5, 2014
QB Drew Brees23-of-32 for 343 yards and 3 TDs, @ Louisiana Superdome, Sept. 7, 2008
QB Ken Stabler29-of-43 for 333 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Dec. 5, 1982
QB Drew Brees26-of-46 for 322 yards and 1 TD, @ Raymond James Stadium, Sept. 15, 2013
QB Drew Brees24-of-32 for 314 yards and 3 TDs, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 5, 2006
QB Teddy Bridgewater26-of-34 for 314 yards and 4 TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Oct. 6, 2019
QB Drew Brees31-of-41 for 312 yards and 2 TDs, @ Raymond James Stadium, Dec. 13, 2015
QB Drew Brees26-of-39 for 307 yards and 4 TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Dec. 16, 2012

Saints Receiving Yardage vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (100+ yards)

PlayerPerformance
WR Michael Thomas11 receptions for 182 yards, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Oct. 6, 2019
WR Michael Thomas
16 receptions for 180 yards, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sept. 9, 2018
TE Jimmy Graham10 receptions for 179 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Sept. 15, 2013
TE Jimmy Graham7 receptions for 124 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 16, 2011
WR Marques Colston11 receptions for 123 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 5, 2006
WR Willie Snead IV7 receptions for 122 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Dec. 13, 2015
WR Lance Moore9 receptions for 121 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 21, 2012
WR Marques Colston7 receptions for 118 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 16, 2011
WR Joe Horn9 receptions for 118 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Dec. 7, 2003
WR Michael Thomas8 receptions for 114 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 7, 2019
RB Reggie Bush8 receptions for 112 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Sept. 7, 2008
WR Marquez Callaway6 receptions for 112 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Dec. 19, 2021
WR Devery Henderson3 receptions for 111 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 5, 2006
WR Marques Colston6 receptions for 106 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 30, 2008
WR Joe Horn8 receptions for 108 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Sept. 9, 2002
WR Joe Horn5 receptions for 106 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Dec. 1, 2002
WR Eric Martin2 receptions for 101 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Dec. 6, 1987

Saints Sacks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3+)

PlayerPerformance
LB Pat Swilling4 sacks, @ Tampa Stadium, Nov. 11, 1990
DE Bruce Clark3 sacks, @ Louisiana Superdome, Sept. 9, 1984
LB Darion Conner3 sacks, @ Houlihan’s Stadium, Sept. 18, 1994
DE/DT Willie Whitehead3 sacks, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 2, 2003

SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS SERIES FAST FACTS

StatisticDetail
Saints’ Largest Margin of Victory41 points, Saints won 41-0 on 12/16/12 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Buccaneers’ Largest Margin of Victory27 points, Buccaneers won 48-21 on 12/23/01 at Raymond James Stadium
Current Series StreakSaints won last game, 12/31/23-present
New Orleans’ Longest Winning Streak7 games, 11/16/11-11/28/14 and 12/9/18-12/19/21
Buccaneers’ Longest Win Streak3 games, 9/18/22-10/1/23
Most Points by Saints in a Game44 points, Saints won 44-34 on 12/6/87 at Louisiana Superdome
Most Points by Tampa Bay in a Game
48 points (two times), Buccaneers won 48-21 on 12/23/01 at Raymond James Stadium, and Buccaneers won 48-40 on 9/9/18 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Most Combined Points (Both Teams)88 points, Buccaneers won 48-40 on 9/9/18 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Fewest Points by Saints in a Game3 points, Buccaneers won 10-3 on 12/4/05 at Tiger Stadium
Fewest Points by Buccaneers in a Game
0 points (two times), Saints won 41-0 on 12/16/12 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and Saints won 9-0 on 12/19/21 at Raymond James Stadium
Fewest Combined Points (Both Teams)9 points, Saints won 9-0 on 12/19/21 at Raymond James Stadium

SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS STATISTICAL COMPARISON

2024 NFL Regular Season League Rankings


SaintsBuccaneers
Record2-33-2
Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank)28.0 (4t)25.4 (9)
Opp. Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank)19.2 (8)22.8 (17t)
Total Off. (NFL Rank)323.2 (17t)321.8 (19)
Rushing Off. (NFL Rank)127.2 (10)108.8 (20)
Passing Off. (NFL Rank)196.0 (21)213.0 (15t)
Total Def. (NFL Rank)356.2 (23)378.2 (30)
Rushing Def. (NFL Rank)105.0 (7)119.8 (16)
Passing Def. (NFL Rank)251.2 (26)258.4 (28)
Punt Return Avg. (NFL Rank)10.9 (10)10.3 (12t)
Kickoff Return Avg. (NFL Rank)28.3 (6)29.5 (5)
Turnover Margin (NFL Rank)+3 (7)+2 (8t)
Possession Avg.30:0830:11
Touchdowns1714
Penalties2924
Penalty Yards290167
Opp. Penalties3229
Opp. Penalty Yards282288

SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS CONNECTIONS

New Orleans Defensive Coordinator Joe Woods served as a defensive quality control coach in Tampa Bay from 2004-05.

New Orleans Defensive Line Coach Todd Grantham served as defensive coordinator at the University of Florida from 2018-21.

Saints DE Isaiah Foskey was teammates at Notre Dame with Buccaneers OL Robert Hainsey.

Saints LB Demario Davis and DT Nathan Shepherd played for Tampa Bay Head Coach Todd Bowles and run game coordinator/defensive line Kacy Rodgers with the New York Jets.

Saints Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Darren Rizzi, Bowles, Rodgers, and Tampa Bay Outside Linebackers Coach George Edwards served on the same Miami staff.

Bowles served as defensive coordinator & secondary coach at Grambling State from 1998-99.

New Orleans WR Bub Means and Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey were college teammates at Pittsburgh.

Shepherd and Buccaneers S Jordan Whitehead were teammates with the Jets in 2022.

New Orleans S Tyrann Mathieu was teammates in Arizona with Tampa Bay Pass Game Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Larry Foote and Assistant Secondary Coach Rashad Johnson.

Buccaneers WR Trey Palmer was a standout at Kentwood (La.) HS, played at Louisiana State University from 2019-21 as a member of their 2019 national championship team.

Saints DB Jordan Howden and Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. and TE Ko Kieft were college teammates at the University of Minnesota.

Saints Vice President/Player Engagement Fred McAfee played for Tampa Bay in 1999.

Tampa Bay Offensive Line Coach Kevin Carberry served as assistant offensive line coach in New Orleans in 2023.

New Orleans CB Kool-Aid McKinstry and Tampa Bay LB Chris Braswell were college teammates at the University of Alabama.

New Orleans Tight Ends Coach Clancy Barone, Senior Offensive Assistant Rick Dennison, Quarterbacks Coach Andrew Janocko, Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak, and Tampa Bay Outside Linebackers Coach George Edwards served on the same coaching staff in Minnesota.

Tampa Bay Defensive Quality Control Assistant Joey Fitzgerald served on the Southeastern Louisiana University coaching staff in 2017, served on Grantham's defensive staff at Florida in 2018, and served on the Louisiana-Monroe staff in 2019-20 and on the Northwestern State University staff.

Tampa Bay Senior Offensive Assistant Tom Moore served as running backs coach of the Saints in 1997.

Dennison and Buccaneers Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey served on the same Denver Broncos coaching staff from 2005-06.

McGaughey served as special teams coordinator & defensive assistant at LSU from 2011-13, where he developed into a first-team All-American as a return specialist in 2011, as well as his defensive exploits.

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