Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–19 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 16–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Baker Mayfield
- Top passer
- Spencer Rattler
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:49) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan to NO 9 for 33 yards (0-U.…
- Game date
- 2025-01-05
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 27–19 on 2025-01-05, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 16–6 halftime lead. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +15.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(9:20) 19-B.Grupe 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(4:56) 4-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
(14:55) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(6:19) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rattler pass short left to 17-D.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(1:05) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
(:11) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(10:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 87-P.Durham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
(5:58) 19-B.Grupe 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
(10:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Irving right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 9:20FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 3-0
(9:20) 19-B.Grupe 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:56FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 34
- Score
- 3-3
(4:56) 4-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:55FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 21
- Score
- 6-3
(14:55) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:19TD Dante PettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 12-3
(6:19) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rattler pass short left to 17-D.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:14XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 13-3
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:05FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 13-6
(1:05) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:11FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 21
- Score
- 16-6
(:11) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 10:33TD Payne DurhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 16-12
(10:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 87-P.Durham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 10:27XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 16-13
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:58FG Blake GrupePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 31
- Score
- 19-13
(5:58) 19-B.Grupe 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:18TD Jalen McMillanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 32
- Score
- 19-19
(10:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:09XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 19-20
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:00TD Bucky IrvingPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 19-26
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Irving right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:51XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 19-27
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +15.58 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2
Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play - 3Jalen McMillan · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4
Devin Culp · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play - 5Payne Durham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 6
Clyde Edwards-Helaire · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.99 EPA/play - 7
Jordan Mims · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 8
Spencer Rattler · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +1.57 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Baker Mayfield — TB · Passing
Baker Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+15.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Baker Mayfield's top snap (+4.49 EPA): (10:49) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan to NO 9 for 33 yards (0-U.Amadi). PENALTY on TB-15-J.McMillan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NO 9.
Quarterback report card
Spencer Rattler led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.57 total EPA
- Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +15.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.133 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.389 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.163 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.05 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.13 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +4.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +11.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Dante Pettis (Spencer Rattler pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Payne Durham (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jalen McMillan (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Bucky Irving
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) 19-B.Grupe 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) 4-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rattler pass short left to 17-D.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 6:14) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 7 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 87-P.Durham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 10:27) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) 19-B.Grupe 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 10:09) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Irving right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 1:51) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan to NO 9 for 33 yards (0-U.Amadi). PENALTY on TB-15-J.McMillan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NO 9.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield left end to NO 42 for -7 yards (0-U.Amadi).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle to TB 40 for 28 yards (0-U.Amadi).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) 7-B.Irving left tackle to NO 19 for 5 yards (96-C.Granderson). PENALTY on TB-67-L.Goedeke, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 22.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan to NO 9 for 33 yards (0-U.Amadi). PENALTY on TB-15-J.McMillan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NO 9.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Howden (96-C.Granderson) at TB 40. 31-J.Howden to TB 37 for 3 yards (13-M.Evans).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield left end to NO 42 for -7 yards (0-U.Amadi).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 9:20 · TB 16 · Score 3-0
(9:20) 19-B.Grupe 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 4:56 · NO 34 · Score 3-3
(4:56) 4-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · TB 21 · Score 6-3
(14:55) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:19 · TB 5 · Score 12-3
(6:19) (Shotgun) 18-S.Rattler pass short left to 17-D.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:14 · TB 15 · Score 13-3
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:05 · NO 7 · Score 13-6
(1:05) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · TB 21 · Score 16-6
(:11) 19-B.Grupe 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 10:33 · NO 6 · Score 16-12
(10:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 87-P.Durham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 10:27 · NO 15 · Score 16-13
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 5:58 · TB 31 · Score 19-13
(5:58) 19-B.Grupe 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 10:18 · NO 32 · Score 19-19
(10:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 10:09 · NO 15 · Score 19-20
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NO 11 · Score 19-26
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Irving right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · NO 15 · Score 19-27
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Browning.
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.
- Baker Mayfield (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 2025-01-05?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 27-19 in Week 18, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Final: New Orleans Saints 19, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Pettis (S. Rattler pass) (Q2 6:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Durham (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 10:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. McMillan (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 10:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Irving (Q4 2:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 9:20, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 4:56, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 1:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q3 5:58, 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?
Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints), 54.2% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.57 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.5% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +15.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.49 EPA): (10:49) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan to NO 9 for 33 yards (0-U.Amadi). PENALTY on TB-15-J.McMillan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NO 9..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-11 Now 5-12 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W
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