Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 24–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Devaughn Vele
- Top passer
- Baker Mayfield
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 1-…
- Game date
- 2025-12-07
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–20 on 2025-12-07, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 10–7 halftime lead. Devaughn Vele posted a game-high +3.08 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 24 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(12:31) (Shotgun) 24-D.Neal up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
(8:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 7-B.Irving for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(9:15) 4-C.McLaughlin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(11:35) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
(7:40) (No Huddle) 44-S.Tucker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:36) 39-C.Smyth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
(8:34) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough scrambles left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
(4:58) 4-C.McLaughlin 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:31TD Devin NealPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 6-0
(12:31) (Shotgun) 24-D.Neal up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 12:24XP Charlie SmythPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-0
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:06TD Bucky IrvingPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 7-6
(8:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 7-B.Irving for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:57XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:15FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 23
- Score
- 7-10
(9:15) 4-C.McLaughlin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:35TD Tyler ShoughPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 34
- Score
- 13-10
(11:35) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:27XP Charlie SmythPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 14-10
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:40TD Sean TuckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 14-16
(7:40) (No Huddle) 44-S.Tucker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:37XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-17
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:36FG Charlie SmythPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 17-17
(1:36) 39-C.Smyth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:34TD Tyler ShoughPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 13
- Score
- 23-17
(8:34) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough scrambles left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:26TD Charlie SmythPoints+7
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 24-17
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 4:58FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 24-20
(4:58) 4-C.McLaughlin 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Devaughn Vele · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 2
Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 3
Ricky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.91 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 4Tyler Shough · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.36 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5Devin Neal · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 6
Foster Moreau · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play - 7Bucky Irving · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8Tyler Shough · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 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
Devaughn Vele — NO · Receiving
Devaughn Vele posted the highest total EPA (+3.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-5.59 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (12:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 1-A.Taylor at NO 43. 1-A.Taylor to TB 47 for 10 yards (87-P.Durham).
Quarterback report card
Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -16.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.14 total EPA- Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.031 | -0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.091 | -0.132 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.169 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.03 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.10 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -2.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -8.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Devin Neal
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Bucky Irving (Baker Mayfield pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Tyler Shough
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Sean Tucker
- New Orleans Saints — Tyler Shough
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
- New Orleans Saints — Charlie Smyth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q1 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 24-D.Neal up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 12:24) — 39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 24 (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 7-B.Irving for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 7:57) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) 4-C.McLaughlin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 34 (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 11:27) — 39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) (No Huddle) 44-S.Tucker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 7:37) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 39-C.Smyth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 13 (Q4 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough scrambles left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 15 (Q4 8:26) — 39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 4-C.McLaughlin 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough scrambles left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 1-A.Taylor at NO 43. 1-A.Taylor to TB 47 for 10 yards (87-P.Durham).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep right to 15-T.Johnson. PENALTY on NO-33-J.Sanker, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at TB 35 - No Play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 24-D.Neal left guard to TB 44 for -2 yards (5-H.Reddick). TB-5-H.Reddick was injured during the play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 88-C.Otton to TB 29 for 3 yards (56-D.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 1-A.Taylor at NO 43. 1-A.Taylor to TB 47 for 10 yards (87-P.Durham).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) 6-T.Shough pass deep right intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 27-Z.McCollum at TB 41. 27-Z.McCollum pushed ob at NO 40 for 19 yards (24-D.Neal).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 7-B.Irving right end to TB 48 for -7 yards (96-C.Granderson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 12:31 · TB 3 · Score 6-0
(12:31) (Shotgun) 24-D.Neal up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 12:24 · TB 15 · Score 7-0
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 8:06 · NO 24 · Score 7-6
(8:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 7-B.Irving for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 7:57 · NO 15 · Score 7-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 9:15 · NO 23 · Score 7-10
(9:15) 4-C.McLaughlin 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 11:35 · TB 34 · Score 13-10
(11:35) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 11:27 · TB 15 · Score 14-10
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 7:40 · NO 1 · Score 14-16
(7:40) (No Huddle) 44-S.Tucker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 7:37 · NO 15 · Score 14-17
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 1:36 · TB 12 · Score 17-17
(1:36) 39-C.Smyth 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 8:34 · TB 13 · Score 23-17
(8:34) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough scrambles left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q4 8:26 · TB 15 · Score 24-17
39-C.Smyth extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:58 · NO 19 · Score 24-20
(4:58) 4-C.McLaughlin 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Devaughn Vele (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Baker Mayfield (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2025-12-07?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-20 in Week 14, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Neal (Q1 12:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Irving (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 8:06) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Shough (Q3 11:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — S. Tucker (Q3 7:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Shough (Q4 8:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 9:15, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — C. Smyth (Q3 1:36, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q4 4:58, 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?
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 35.9% completion, -16.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.14 total passing EPA. Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints), 50.0% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Devaughn Vele (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New Orleans Saints won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-10 Now 3-10 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
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