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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business in the Big Easy on Sunday, beating the New Orleans Saints 23-3 to move to 6-2 ahead of a much-needed bye week. Ta
Offensive miscues and four critical turnovers derailed the Saints' efforts, handing victory to the Buccaneers despite a strong defensive performance.
With the offense mired in a rut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints turned to their rookie quarterback.
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Week 8 game balls: Awful Saints offense overshadows good defense vs. Buccaneers
It wasn't enough to get a win, but the Saints defense provided the only signs of life against the Buccaneers. Our Week 8 game balls reflect that:
If this isn't rock bottom, it's as close as it gets. A midgame quarterback change couldn't save the New Orleans Saints in Week 8's loss to Tampa Bay:
This makes eight turnovers in the last eight quarters for the Saints, four in a lopsided loss in Chicago and now 4 in a lopsided loss to the Bucs.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to bounce back with a vengeance from their second loss of the 2025 NFL season last week to the Detroit Lions by dominating the New Orleans Saints on both sides of the football in Week 8.
The New Orleans Saints have benched Spencer Rattler, turning to rookie Tyler Shough against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.