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NFL · Week 15 · December 23, 2001 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2001 Week 15 Recap

Buccaneers defeat Saints 48–21 in Week 15

Buddy Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Buccaneers prevailed in a 21–48 Week 15 finish.

New Orleans Saints 21 7–7
Final 21–48
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48 8–6 Winner
Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
21–48
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 0–30 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
Buddy Johnson
Game date
December 23, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 3 REC · 62 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Evan Williams
    Evan Williams 3 REC · 26 YDS · 1 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Jackson 6 REC · 86 YDS · 1 TD -0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 16/34 · 216 YDS · 3 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 3 REC · 55 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Alstott 24 CAR · 101 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48–21 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 0–30 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Buddy Johnson
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(2:13) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at N…
Game date
2001-12-23

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 48–21 on 2001-12-23. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +11.61 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New Orleans Saints00714021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers1713315048

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 14:01TD
    Kristian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 14
    Score
    0-6

    (14:01) 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 13:54XP
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-7

    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  3. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 10:17TD
    MAM. Alstott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    0-13

    (10:17) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 10:10XP
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-14

    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 3:43FG
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-17

    (3:43) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  6. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 7:11FG
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 6
    Score
    0-20

    (7:11) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  7. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 1:18TD
    WDW. Dunn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 17
    Score
    0-26

    (1:18) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 1:07XP
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    0-27

    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  9. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 0:21FG
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 14
    Score
    0-30

    (:21) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 8:16TD
    Jimmy Horn Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 11
    Score
    6-30

    (8:16) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 8:09XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    7-30

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  12. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 2:14FG
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 9
    Score
    7-33

    (2:14) 7-M.Gramatica 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  13. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 15:00TD
    Evan Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 16
    Score
    13-33

    (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 14:54XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    14-33

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  15. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 9:12TD
    David Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 4
    Score
    14-39

    (9:12) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 9:03XP
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    14-40

    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  17. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 5:24TD
    Jimmy Horn Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 10
    Score
    20-40

    (5:24) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 5:16XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    21-40

    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  19. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 2:13TD
    Ricky Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 69
    Score
    21-46

    (2:13) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at NO 36. 20-R.Barber for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  20. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 2:00Safety
    SKS. King

    Points+2

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    21-48

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-S.King rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +11.61 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  2. 2David MooreDavid Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  3. 3Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5Evan WilliamsEvan Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  6. 6Juwan GreenJuwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  7. 7W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  8. 8Kristian WilliamsKristian Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Buddy Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Buddy Johnson — TB · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+11.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (1:18) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.63 EPA): A. Brooks — (2:13) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at NO 36. 20-R.Barber for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.54 total EPA
  • Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsTampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play-0.021+0.271
Offensive success rate46.1%51.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.149+0.341
Rush EPA/play-0.256+0.064
Defensive EPA/play-0.271+0.021
Defensive success rate48.9%53.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.27 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -1.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +24.37 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Kristian WilliamsTampa Bay Buccaneers — Kristian Williams (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q1 14:01)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott (Q1 10:17)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — W. Dunn (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q2 1:18)
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 8:16)
  • Evan WilliamsNew Orleans Saints — Evan Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • David MooreTampa Bay Buccaneers — David Moore (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q4 9:12)
  • Jimmy Horn Jr.New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 5:24)
  • Ricky BarberTampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky Barber (Q4 2:13)

Field goals

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q1 3:43)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q2 7:11)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q2 0:21)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q3 2:14)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q1 14:01) — (14:01) 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 13:54) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 10:10) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 2 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:07) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 8:09) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 7-M.Gramatica 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 15–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:54) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 9:03) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 5:16) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 69 (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at NO 36. 20-R.Barber for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 2:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-S.King rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Carney kicks 70 yards from NO 30 to TB 0. 22-A.Stecker to NO 14 for 86 yards (84-M.Lewis). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.16]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at NO 27. 20-R.Barber to NO 12 for 15 yards (78-D.Terrell). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -3.73]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:01) — (14:01) 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.4% · EPA +2.67]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore to NO 13 for 22 yards (20-J.Bellamy, 29-S.Knight). [WPA +3.7% · EPA +2.41]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) 4-T.Gowin punts 27 yards to TB 44, Center-47-K.Houser, downed by NO-47-K.Houser. [WPA -3.1% · EPA -0.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at NO 36. 20-R.Barber for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -7.63]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at NO 45. 34-D.Jackson to NO 16 for 29 yards (34-R.Williams). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.46]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Carney kicks 70 yards from NO 30 to TB 0. 22-A.Stecker to NO 14 for 86 yards (84-M.Lewis). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.16]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at NO 27. 20-R.Barber to NO 12 for 15 yards (78-D.Terrell). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -3.73]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 14:01 · NO 14 · Score 0-6
    (14:01) 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 13:54 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 10:17 · NO 1 · Score 0-13
    (10:17) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 10:10 · NO 2 · Score 0-14
    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 3:43 · NO 2 · Score 0-17
    (3:43) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 7:11 · NO 6 · Score 0-20
    (7:11) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:18 · NO 17 · Score 0-26
    (1:18) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:07 · NO 2 · Score 0-27
    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · NO 14 · Score 0-30
    (:21) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  10. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:16 · TB 11 · Score 6-30
    (8:16) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:09 · TB 2 · Score 7-30
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 2:14 · NO 9 · Score 7-33
    (2:14) 7-M.Gramatica 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  13. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TB 16 · Score 13-33
    (15:00) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-E.Williams for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · TB 2 · Score 14-33
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · NO 4 · Score 14-39
    (9:12) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · NO 2 · Score 14-40
    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  17. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:24 · TB 10 · Score 20-40
    (5:24) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:16 · TB 2 · Score 21-40
    3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:13 · TB 69 · Score 21-46
    (2:13) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 88-W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at NO 36. 20-R.Barber for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:00 · NO 2 · Score 21-48
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-S.King rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2001-12-23?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 48-21 in Week 15, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15; Final: New Orleans Saints 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Williams (B. Johnson pass) (Q1 14:01) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q1 10:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Dunn (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 1:18) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 8:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Moore (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 9:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 5:24) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barber (Q4 2:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 3:43, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 7:11, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 2:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 47.7% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.54 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 47.1% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.61 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (1:18) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W