Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
— Tom Brady's best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
30
New Orleans Saints
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| NO | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Caesars Superdome · 3,750 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 4:57 30-20
Tom Brady 1 Yd Run (Ryan Succop Kick)
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Field Goal 9:52 23-20
Ryan Succop 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:22 20-20
Leonard Fournette 6 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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Touchdown 9:43 13-20
Tre'Quan Smith 16 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 13-13
Ryan Succop 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:08 10-13
Tre'Quan Smith 56 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 11:16 10-6
Mike Evans 3 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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Field Goal 12:57 3-6
Ryan Succop 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:39 0-6
Wil Lutz 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:30 0-3
Wil Lutz 23 Yd Field Goal
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TB
9 plays, 26 yards, 4:17 · End of Game
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NO 4:17
4 plays, 10 yards, 0:40 · Interception
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TB 4:57
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:57 30-20
Tom Brady 1 Yd Run (Ryan Succop Kick)
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NO 7:08
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:44 · Interception
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TB 9:52
11 plays, 61 yards, 5:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:52 23-20
Ryan Succop 36 Yd Field Goal
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NO 0:44
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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TB 2:22
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:22 20-20
Leonard Fournette 6 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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NO 4:30
5 plays, 38 yards, 2:28 · Fumble
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TB 6:58
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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NO 9:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:43 13-20
Tre'Quan Smith 16 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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TB
13 plays, 63 yards, 2:28 · Field Goal
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NO 2:28
6 plays, 34 yards, 4:02 · Punt
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TB 6:30
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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NO 8:08
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 13-13
Ryan Succop 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:08 10-13
Tre'Quan Smith 56 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Wil Lutz Kick)
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TB 11:16
1 play, 3 yards, 0:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:16 10-6
Mike Evans 3 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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NO 11:20
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:37 · Interception
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TB 12:57
15 plays, 67 yards, 6:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:57 3-6
Ryan Succop 26 Yd Field Goal
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NO 4:39
12 plays, 46 yards, 5:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:39 0-6
Wil Lutz 42 Yd Field Goal
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TB 9:46
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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NO 11:30
6 plays, 16 yards, 1:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:30 0-3
Wil Lutz 23 Yd Field Goal
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TB 13:18
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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Team Stats
TB
NO
20
1st Downs
20
13
Passing 1st downs
7
7
Rushing 1st downs
8
0
1st downs from penalties
5
8-17
3rd down efficiency
6-11
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
69
Total Plays
60
316
Total Yards
294
4.6
Yards per Play
4.9
11
Total Drives
10
189
Passing
190
18/33
Comp/Att
20/35
5.6
Yards per pass
5.4
0
Interceptions thrown
3
1-10
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
127
Rushing
104
35
Rushing Attempts
25
3.6
Yards per rush
4.2
3-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
7-62
Penalties
5-34
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
3
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:31
Possession
28:29
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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