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The New Orleans Saints will enter division play, the eighth contest of the season, when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. This important matchup between the Saints and Buccaneers is the first of three divisional games in the next four contests for the Black and Gold, who will look to re-enter the division race with these important matchups against Tampa Bay (Sunday), at Carolina (November 9) and vs. Atlanta (November 23).
The Saints lead the all-time series between New Orleans and Tampa Bay, 40-26, but the Black and Gold will be hungry after suffering a series sweeps in two of the last three seasons.
THIS WEEK IN THE NFC SOUTH: The Atlanta Falcons (3-3) host the Miami Dolphins (1-6) and the Carolina Panthers (4-3) host the Buffalo Bills (4-2).
SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS SEASON SERIES HISTORY
The Saints and Buccaneers first met in 1977. New Orleans has posted a 40-26 regular season record vs. Tampa Bay, the club's best winning percentage (.606) vs. an opponent they've played at least 17 games against.
In the 66 regular season games of the series there has been:
- 2,202 points scored by New Orleans, 1,268 allowed.
- A seven-game regular season New Orleans winning streak from 2011-2014 and from 2018-2021
- An 21-13 record for the Saints in games played at the Caesars Superdome.
- 28 games decided by double-digits.
- Eight games decided by 21 or more points.
- 34 games decided by seven points or less.
- A 41-point win by New Orleans on Dec. 16, 2012, the club's first shutout against the Buccaneers.
- Since the clubs joined the NFC South in 2002, the Saints have swept the season series eight times.
THE LAST REGULAR SEASON MEETING
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, New Orleans Saints 19; Jan. 5, 2025 @ Raymond James Stadium - The New Orleans Saints' attempt to play spoiler in the season finale came up short as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied for a 27-19 win Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bucs, who trailed 16-6 at halftime, finished the regular season 10-7, won the NFC South and qualified for the playoffs. The Saints finished the season 5-12. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi went 3-5 after taking over for Dennis Allen. The Saints lost the final four games of the season. FULL GAME RECAP
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Juwan Johnson (83) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Juwan Johnson (83) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) looks to throw the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Foster Moreau (87) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
T Taliese Fuaga (75) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
K Blake Grupe (19) kicks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
K Blake Grupe (19) kicks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB J.T Gray (48) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90), LB Demario Davis (56), and Cameron Jordan (94) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
K Blake Grupe (19) kicks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Will Harris (5) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90), DT Khalen Saunders (50), LB Demario Davis (56), and Cameron Jordan (94) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
CB Alontae Taylor (1) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
CB Alontae Taylor (1) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Carl Granderson (96) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
CB Alontae Taylor (1) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Carl Granderson (96) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) and DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Cameron Jordan (94) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Will Harris (5) celebrates his tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Carl Granderson (96) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Chase Young (99) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Chase Young (99) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Foster Moreau (87) on the sideline during New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT John Ridgeway III (95) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) prepares for the snap during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) prepares for the snap during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Foster Moreau (87) runs with the ball during New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Shane Lemiex (66) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
K Blake Grupe (19) kicks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
K Blake Grupe (19) kicks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) scrambles during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB J.T Gray (48) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Chase Young (99) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Nephi Sewell (45) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Anfernee Orji (58) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Nephi Sewell (45) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Nathan Shepherd (93) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Will Harris (5) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (10) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Jordan Howden (31) and DE Carl GRanderson (96) make a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Carl Granderson (96) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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TE Juwan Johnson (83) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) throws the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Jordan Howden (31) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Jordan Howden (31) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Jordan Howden (31) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Chase Young (99) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Jordan Howden (31) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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DE Chase Young (99) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Carl Granderson (96) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Chase Young (99) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Nathan Shepherd (93) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Nephi Sewell (45) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (14) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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T Trevor Penning (70) and C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Dallin Holker (85) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
S Ugo Amadi (0) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
S Ugo Amadi (0) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
S Ugo Amadi (0) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
S Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Dante Pettis (17) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Juwan Johnson (83) makes a catch during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Juwan Johnson (83) makes a catch during the New Orleans Saints game against the Washington Commanders for Week 15 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 15, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
RB Jamaal WIlliams (21) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
T Trevor Penning (70) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
T Trevor Penning (70) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Dallin Holker (85) catches the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
T Trevor Penning (70) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Foster Moreau (87) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Shane Lemiex (66) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Dallin Holker (85) catches the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Jamaal Williams (21) rushes during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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RB Jamaal Williams (21) with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Chase Young (99) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Chase Young (99) guards Tristan Wirfs during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Cesar Ruiz (51), C/G Shane Lemiex (66) and T Landon Young (67) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
T Landon Young (67) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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T Landon Young (67) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
S Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Jamaal Williams (21) carries the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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TE Foster Moreau (87) runs with the ball during New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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TE Juwan Johnson (83) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) looks to throw the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Shane Lemieux (66) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Will Harris (5) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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TE Foster Moreau (87) on the sideline during New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Nephi Sewell (45) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
S Ugo Amadi (0) reaches for the fumbled ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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T Trevor Penning (70) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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DT Bryan Bresee (90) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
S Ugo Amadi (0) reaches for the fumbled ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
S Ugo Amadi (0) reaches for the fumbled ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
T Trevor Penning (70) guards Joe Tryon-Shoyinka while RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) looks to throw the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) looks to throw the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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P Matthew Hayball (43) punts the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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LB Nephi Sewell (45) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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S Ugo Amadi (0) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
K Blake Grupe (19) gets ready to kick a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
P Matthew Hayball (42) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DB Jordan Howden (31) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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K Blake Grupe (19) kicks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Carl Granderson (96) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
LB Demario Davis (56) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Kevin Austin Jr. (81) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TE Foster Moreau (87) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Cameron Jordan (94) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Shane Lemiex (66) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DE Cameron Jordan (94) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
C/G Shane Lemiex (66) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
QB Spencer Rattler (18) looks to throw the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
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SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS SUPERLATIVES
A look at the top individual performances for Saints players against the Buccaneers in the previous 66 meetings between the two clubs:
SAINTS RUSHING YARDAGE vs. BUCCANEERS (100+ yards)
| Player | Performance / Location / Date |
|---|---|
| RB Rueben Mayes | 24 carries for 172 yards, @ the Louisiana Superdome, Oct. 19, 1986 |
| RB Chris Ivory | 15 carries for 158 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 17, 2010 |
| RB Craig Heyward | 20 carries for 155 yards, @ the Louisiana Superdome, Nov. 11, 1990 |
| RB Deuce McAllister | 15 carries for 123 yards, @ the Louisiana Superdome, Oct. 8, 2006 |
| RB George Rogers | 23 carries for 120 yards, @ the Louisiana Superdome, Nov. 29, 1981 |
| RB Deuce McAllister | 26 carries for 110 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 2, 2003 |
| RB Deuce McAllister | 31 carries for 109 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Sept. 9, 2002 |
| RB Deuce McAllister | 21 carries for 102 yards, @ the Louisiana Superdome, Oct. 10, 2004 |
SAINTS PASSING YARDAGE vs. BUCCANEERS (300+yards)
| Player | Performance / Location / Date |
|---|---|
| QB Drew Brees | 37-of-45 for 439 yards and three TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sept. 9, 2018 |
| QB Drew Brees | 29-of-45 for 383 yards and one TDs, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 16, 2011 |
| QB Drew Brees | 24-of-31 for 381 yards and four TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Dec. 29, 2013 |
| QB Drew Brees | 27-of-37 for 377 yards and four TDs, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 21, 2012 |
| QB Drew Brees | 35-of-57 for 371 yards and two TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Oct. 5, 2014 |
| QB Drew Brees | 23-of-32 for 343 yards and three TDs, @ Louisiana Superdome, Sept. 7, 2008 |
| QB Ken Stabler | 29-of-43 for 333 yards @ the Louisiana Superdome, Dec. 5, 1982 |
| QB Drew Brees | 26-of-46 for 322 yards and one TD, @ Raymond James Stadium, Sept. 15, 2013 |
| QB Drew Brees | 24-of-32 for 314 yards and three TDs, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 5, 2006 |
| QB Teddy Bridgewater | 26-of-34 for 314 yards and four TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Oct. 6, 2019 |
| QB Drew Brees | 31-of-41 for 312 yards and two TDs, @ Raymond James Stadium, Dec. 13, 2015 |
| QB Drew Brees | 26-of-39 for 307 yards and four TDs, @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Dec. 16, 2012 |
SAINTS RECEIVING YARDAGE vs. BUCCANEERS (100+ yards)
| Player | Performance / Location / Date |
|---|---|
| WR Michael Thomas | 11 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 Graham | 10 receptions for 179 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Sept. 15, 2013 |
| TE Jimmy Graham | Seven receptions for 124 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 16, 2011 |
| WR Marques Colston | 11 receptions for 123 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 5, 2006 |
| WR Willie Snead IV | Seven receptions for 122 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Dec. 13, 2015 |
| WR Lance Moore | Nine receptions for 121 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 21, 2012 |
| WR Marques Colston | Seven receptions for 118 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 16, 2011 |
| WR Joe Horn | Nine receptions for 118 yards, @ the Louisiana Superdome, Dec. 7, 2003 |
| WR Michael Thomas | Eight receptions for 114 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 7, 2019 |
| RB Reggie Bush | Eight receptions for 112 yards, @ Louisiana Superdome, Sept. 7, 2008 |
| WR Marquez Callaway | Six receptions for 112 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Dec. 19, 2021 |
| WR Devery Henderson | Three receptions for 111 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 5, 2006 |
| WR Marques Colston | Six receptions for 106 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 30, 2008 |
| WR Joe Horn | Eight receptions for 108 yards, @ Raymond James Stadium, Sept. 9, 2002 |
| WR Joe Horn | Five receptions for 106 yards, @ the Louisiana Superdome, Dec. 1, 2002 |
| WR Eric Martin | Two receptions for 101 yards, @ the Louisiana Superdome, Dec. 6, 1987 |
SAINTS SACKS vs. BUCCANEERS (3+)
| Player | Performance / Location / Date |
|---|---|
| LB Pat Swilling | Four sacks @ Tampa Stadium, Nov. 11, 1990 |
| DE Bruce Clark | Three sacks, @ Superdome, Sept. 9, 1984 |
| LB Darion Conner | Three sacks, @ Houlihan’s Stadium, Sept. 18, 1994 |
| DE/DT Willie Whitehead | Three sacks, @ Raymond James Stadium, Nov. 2, 2003 |
SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS STATISTICAL COMPARISON
2025 NFL Regular Season League Rankings
| Saints | Buccaneers | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-6 | 5-2 |
| Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) | 17.9 (29) | 24.9 (13) |
| Opp. Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) | 26.6 (27) | 338.9 (16) |
| Total Off. (NFL Rank) | 297.9 (24) | 338.6 (14) |
| Rushing Off. (NFL Rank) | 100.1 (23) | 99.6 (24) |
| Passing Off. (NFL Rank) | 197.7 (24) | 239.3 (9) |
| Total Def. (NFL Rank) | 335.7 (19t) | 328.0 (17) |
| Rushing Def. (NFL Rank) | 129.4 (24) | 99.0 (11) |
| Passing Def. (NFL Rank) | 206.3 (12) | 229.0 (21) |
| Punt Return Avg. (NFL Rank) | 14.0 (6) | 14.2 (5) |
| Kickoff Return Avg. (NFL Rank) | 23.7 (29) | 24.2 (24) |
| Turnover Margin (NFL Rank) | +1 (12t) | +4 (7t) |
| Possession Avg. | 28:04 | 30:43 |
| Touchdowns | 12 | 19 |
| Penalties | 55 | 46 |
| Penalty Yards | 392 | 372 |
| Opp. Penalties | 62 | 51 |
| Opp. Penalty Yards | 471 | 435 |
SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS SERIES FAST FACTS
as of Week 8, 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Saints’ Largest Margin of Victory | 41 points, Saints won 41-0 on 12/16/12 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome |
| Buccaneers’ Largest Margin of Victory | 27 points, Buccaneers won 48-21 on 12/23/01 at Raymond James Stadium |
| Current Series Streak | Buccaneers won last two games, 10/13/24-present) |
| Saints’ Longest Win Streak | Seven games, 11/16/11-11/28/14 and 12/9/18- 12/19/21 |
| Buccaneers’ Longest Win Streak | Three games, 9/18/22-10/1/23 |
| Most Points by Saints | 44 points, Saints won 44-34 on 12/6/87 at the Louisiana Superdome |
| Most Points by Buccaneers | 51 points, Tampa Bay won 51-27 on 10/13/24 at Caesars Superdome |
| Most Points, Both Teams | 88 points, Buccaneers won 48-40 on 9/9/18 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome |
| Fewest Points by Saints | Three points, Buccaneers won 10-3 on 12/4/05 at Tiger Stadium |
| Fewest Points by Buccaneers | 0 points (two times), Saints won 41-0 on 12/16/12 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Saints won 9-0 on 12/19/21 at Raymond James Stadium |
| Fewest Points Both Teams | : 9 points, Saints won 9-0 on 12/19/21 at Raymond James Stadium |
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SAINTS vs. BUCCANEERS CONNECTIONS
Saints DE Jonathan Bullard played at the University of Florida from 2012-15. Bullard and Buccaneers G Dan Feeney were teammates with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024.
Saints Special Teams Coordinator Phil Galiano served as special teams coordinator in Tampa Bay from 2012-13.
Tampa Bay QB Teddy Bridgewater played for the Saints from 2018-19.
Saints Offensive Assistant Tobijah Hughley was teammates at Louisville with Bridgewater for Buccaneers Defensive Line Coach Charlie Strong, who was head coach, and also served as an offensive graduate assistant at Florida from 2018, arriving in Gainesville from Florida Tech.
Buccaneers WR Sterling Sheperd's late father, Derrick Sheperd played for the Saints in 1989. Saints LB Danny Stutsman prepped at Foundation (Winter Garden, Fla.) Academy.
Saints LB Demario Davis and DT Nathan Shepherd played for Tampa Bay Head Coach Todd Bowles and Linebackers Coach Mike Caldwell with the New York Jets.
Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore, Offensive Coordinator Doug Nussmeier, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Tight Ends Coach Chase Haslett, Tampa Bay Defensive Pass Game Coordinator George Edwards and Running Backs Coach Skip Peete served on the same Dallas Cowboys coaching staff from 2020-22. Bowles served as defensive coordinator & secondary coach at Grambling State University from 1998-99.
New Orleans WR Bub Means and Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey were college teammates at Pittsburgh. Shepherd played with Feeney and Buccaneers K Chase McLaughlin with the Jets in 2022.
New Orleans TE Foster Moreau and Buccaneers LB Deion Jones were teammates at both Jesuit (New Orleans, La.) HS and LSU.
Saints WR Trey Palmer played for the Buccaneers from 2023-24, who selected him in the exith round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Saints DB Jordan Howden played with Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. and RB Bucky Irving at Minnesota.
Saints VP/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. Palmer and Saints TE Jack Stoll played with Buccaneers LB John Bullock at Nebraska. Stoll and Tampa Bay LB Haason Reddick were teammates with Philadelphia from 2022-23.
New Orleans CB Kool-Aid McKinstry and Tampa Bay LB Chris Braswell were teammates at Alabama.
McKinstry and Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson were teammates at Pinson Valley (Al.) HS.
Saints WR Chris Olave and Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka were college teammates at Ohio State in 2021.
Saints DE Chris Rumph II, who prepped at Buchholz (Gainesville, Fla.) HS and Buccaneers C Graham Barton were college teammates at Duke in 2020.
New Orleans CB Isaac Yiadom and Tampa Bay T Charlie Heck were teammates with the San Francisco 49ers in 2024.
Saints S Terrell Burgess, DE Jonah Williams and Tampa Bay P Riley Dixon and NT Greg Gaines were teammates with the Los Angeles Rams, with the three defenders playing for Saints Defensive Coordinator Brandon Staley. Williams and Tampa Bay DB Kindle Vildor were teammates in Detroit in 2024. New Orleans OL Dillon Radunz and Vildor were teammates with the Tennessee Titans in 2023. Yiadom and Dixon were teammates with the New York Giants in 2020.
Tampa Bay Defensive Quality Control Assistant Joey Fitzgerald served on the Southeastern Louisiana University coaching staff in 2017 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.
Saints Senior Defensive Assistant Peter Giunta and Buccaneers Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey served on the same New York Giants coaching staff from 2007-10. McGaughey served as special teams coordinator & defensive assistant at LSU from 2011-13.
Davis was also tutored by McGaughey on special teams with the New York Jets in 2014.
New Orleans CB Alontae Taylor and Tampa Bay NY Elijah Simmons were college teammates at Tennessee.
Saints G/C Cesar Ruiz and Tampa Bay G Ben Bredeson were college teammates at Michigan.
Saints T Landon Young and Buccaneers S Mike Edwards were teammates at Kentucky.
New Orleans K Blake Grupe and Buccaneers CB Benjamin Morrison were college teammates at Notre Dame in 2022.
New Orleans T Xavier Truss and Tampa Bay S Tykee Smith were college teammates at Georgia.
New Orleans Defensive Line Coach Bo Davis and Tampa Bay Offensive Line Coach Brian Picucci served on the same Detroit Lions staff from 2018-19.
Saints Cornerbacks Coach Grady Brown and Buccaneers Offensive Quality Control Coach Blaine Stewart served on the same Steelers staff from 2021-22.
