Fitzpatrick, Bucs stun Saints 48-40
Ryan Fitzpatrick highlighted a 417-yard, four-touchdown performance with two scoring strikes of more than 50 yards, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stunned the New Orleans Saints 48-40 on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
48
New Orleans Saints
40
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 14 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 48 |
| NO | 10 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 40 |
Caesars Superdome · 73,038 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-27 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:31 48-40
Alvin Kamara 7 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Drew Brees Pass to Ted Ginn Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 8:54 48-32
Alvin Kamara 1 Yd Run (Alvin Kamara Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 12:19 48-24
DeSean Jackson 36 Yd pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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Touchdown 2:58 41-24
Mike Evans 50 Yd pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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Field Goal 11:24 34-24
Chandler Catanzaro 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:55 31-24
Michael Thomas 6 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 4:27 31-17
Justin Evans 34 Yd Fumble Return (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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Touchdown 4:42 24-17
Chris Godwin 9 Yd pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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Field Goal 11:12 17-17
Chandler Catanzaro 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:54 14-17
Ted Ginn Jr. 28 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 1:58 14-10
Ryan Fitzpatrick 3 Yd Run (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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Field Goal 4:25 7-10
Wil Lutz 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:41 7-7
DeSean Jackson 58 Yd pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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Touchdown 11:41 0-7
Alvin Kamara 5 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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TB
6 plays, 9 yards, 3:31 · End of Game
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NO 3:31
5 plays, 66 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 48-40
Alvin Kamara 7 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Drew Brees Pass to Ted Ginn Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
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TB 4:52
7 plays, 49 yards, 4:02 · Missed FG
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NO 8:54
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:54 48-32
Alvin Kamara 1 Yd Run (Alvin Kamara Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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TB 12:19
6 plays, 65 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 48-24
DeSean Jackson 36 Yd pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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NO 0:26
4 plays, 38 yards, 2:32 · Fumble
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TB 2:58
4 plays, 74 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:58 41-24
Mike Evans 50 Yd pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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NO 5:08
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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TB 7:34
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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NO 9:13
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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TB 11:24
9 plays, 57 yards, 3:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:24 34-24
Chandler Catanzaro 36 Yd Field Goal
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TB
2 plays, -8 yards, 0:55 · End of Half
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NO 0:55
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:55 31-24
Michael Thomas 6 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO 4:27
1 play, 2 yards, 0:15 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:27 31-17
Justin Evans 34 Yd Fumble Return (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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TB 4:42
10 plays, 78 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:42 24-17
Chris Godwin 9 Yd pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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NO 9:42
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:30 · Punt
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TB 11:12
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:12 17-17
Chandler Catanzaro 33 Yd Field Goal
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NO 14:54
4 plays, 74 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 14-17
Ted Ginn Jr. 28 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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TB 1:58
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 14-10
Ryan Fitzpatrick 3 Yd Run (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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NO 4:25
11 plays, 58 yards, 5:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:25 7-10
Wil Lutz 36 Yd Field Goal
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TB 9:41
4 plays, 68 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:41 7-7
DeSean Jackson 58 Yd pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro Kick)
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NO 11:41
6 plays, 71 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:41 0-7
Alvin Kamara 5 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Team Stats
TB
NO
26
1st Downs
26
17
Passing 1st downs
19
5
Rushing 1st downs
5
4
1st downs from penalties
2
8-13
3rd down efficiency
4-9
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
62
Total Plays
59
529
Total Yards
475
8.5
Yards per Play
8.1
11
Total Drives
11
417
Passing
432
21/28
Comp/Att
37/45
14.9
Yards per pass
9.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-7
112
Rushing
43
34
Rushing Attempts
13
3.3
Yards per rush
3.3
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-5
7-70
Penalties
8-77
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
2
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:09
Possession
27:51
Highlights
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Erik McCoy Out
- Christen Miller Out
- Taliese Fuaga Out
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Out
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Antoine Winfield Jr. Questionable
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
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