Saints intercept Brady twice in 34-23 win over Bucs
Tom Brady was intercepted twice in his Tampa Bay debut, Alvin Kamara scored touchdowns running and receiving, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Buccaneers 34-23 on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
23
New Orleans Saints
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 7 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 23 |
| NO | 0 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
Caesars Superdome
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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:41 23-34
Mike Evans 2 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 8:01 17-34
Wil Lutz 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:38 17-31
Emmanuel Sanders 5 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 2:22 17-24
Ryan Succop 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:20 14-24
O.J. Howard 9 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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Touchdown 13:13 7-24
Janoris Jenkins 36 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 0:44 7-17
Wil Lutz 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:09 7-14
Alvin Kamara 6 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 11:39 7-7
Alvin Kamara 12 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 7:27 7-0
Tom Brady 2 Yd Run (Ryan Succop Kick)
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TB
1 play, 11 yards, 0:23 · End of Game
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NO 0:23
6 plays, 50 yards, 2:18 · Downs
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TB 2:41
11 plays, 90 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:41 23-34
Mike Evans 2 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NO 5:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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TB 7:39
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Punt
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NO 8:01
7 plays, 15 yards, 3:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:01 17-34
Wil Lutz 21 Yd Field Goal
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NO 11:38
6 plays, 61 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:38 17-31
Emmanuel Sanders 5 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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TB 14:03
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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NO 0:07
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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TB 2:22
8 plays, 69 yards, 3:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:22 17-24
Ryan Succop 38 Yd Field Goal
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NO 6:16
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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TB 7:51
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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NO 9:39
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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TB 12:20
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 14-24
O.J. Howard 9 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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TB 13:13
5 plays, 7 yards, 1:47 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:13 7-24
Janoris Jenkins 36 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:09 · End of Half
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TB 0:09
4 plays, 6 yards, 0:35 · Punt
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NO 0:44
10 plays, 44 yards, 2:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:44 7-17
Wil Lutz 29 Yd Field Goal
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TB 3:27
12 plays, 39 yards, 6:42 · Blocked FG
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NO 10:09
3 plays, 35 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:09 7-14
Alvin Kamara 6 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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TB 10:56
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:43 · Interception
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NO 11:39
11 plays, 64 yards, 5:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:39 7-7
Alvin Kamara 12 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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TB 2:17
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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NO 4:32
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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TB 7:27
9 plays, 85 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:27 7-0
Tom Brady 2 Yd Run (Ryan Succop Kick)
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NO 12:20
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:40 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
TB
NO
23
1st Downs
18
10
Passing 1st downs
10
7
Rushing 1st downs
5
6
1st downs from penalties
3
5-13
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
65
Total Plays
66
310
Total Yards
271
4.8
Yards per Play
4.1
13
Total Drives
13
224
Passing
189
23/36
Comp/Att
19/31
5.7
Yards per pass
5.9
2
Interceptions thrown
0
3-15
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-9
86
Rushing
82
26
Rushing Attempts
34
3.3
Yards per rush
2.4
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-6
9-103
Penalties
6-119
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
28:37
Possession
31:23
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- CJ Donaldson Questionable
- Noah Fant Questionable
- Christen Miller Questionable
- David Edwards Questionable
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
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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