Saints overcome Winston injury, top Buccaneers 36-27
— When Saints quarterback Jameis Winston could no longer walk on his own, his New Orleans teammates rose up in dramatic fashion to knock off Tom Brady and the defending champs.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
27
New Orleans Saints
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 27 |
| NO | 7 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 36 |
Caesars Superdome · 69,170 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:24 27-36
P.J. Williams 40 Yd Interception Return (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Field Goal 1:41 27-29
Brian Johnson 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:44 27-26
Cyril Grayson 50 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 8:31 21-26
Brian Johnson 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:15 21-23
Mike Evans 41 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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Touchdown 5:33 14-23
Giovani Bernard 7 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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Touchdown 9:01 7-23
Alvin Kamara 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:27 7-16
Alex Armah 1 Yd pass from Trevor Siemian (Brian Johnson PAT failed)
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Field Goal 2:20 7-10
Brian Johnson 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:39 7-7
Tre'Quan Smith 16 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 8:28 7-0
Chris Godwin 12 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:28 · End of Game
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TB 0:28
4 plays, -8 yards, 0:56 · Downs
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TB 1:24
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:17 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:24 27-36
P.J. Williams 40 Yd Interception Return (Brian Johnson Kick)
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NO 1:41
12 plays, 70 yards, 4:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:41 27-29
Brian Johnson 23 Yd Field Goal
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TB 5:44
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:44 27-26
Cyril Grayson 50 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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NO 8:31
8 plays, 50 yards, 3:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:31 21-26
Brian Johnson 35 Yd Field Goal
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TB 12:08
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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NO 0:16
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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TB 1:15
5 plays, 69 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 21-23
Mike Evans 41 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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NO 4:26
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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TB 5:33
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:33 14-23
Giovani Bernard 7 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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NO 9:01
10 plays, 76 yards, 5:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:01 7-23
Alvin Kamara 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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TB
1 play, 6 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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NO 0:27
5 plays, 35 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 7-16
Alex Armah 1 Yd pass from Trevor Siemian (Brian Johnson PAT failed)
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TB 1:48
2 plays, 24 yards, 0:32 · Interception
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NO 2:20
10 plays, 58 yards, 5:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:20 7-10
Brian Johnson 23 Yd Field Goal
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TB 7:36
8 plays, 50 yards, 3:51 · Fumble
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NO 11:27
5 plays, 24 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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TB 13:22
8 plays, 35 yards, 4:17 · Punt
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NO 2:39
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:39 7-7
Tre'Quan Smith 16 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Brian Johnson Kick)
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TB 8:28
6 plays, 44 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 7-0
Chris Godwin 12 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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NO 10:54
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:42 · Downs
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TB 13:36
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:24 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
TB
NO
16
1st Downs
26
13
Passing 1st downs
12
3
Rushing 1st downs
8
0
1st downs from penalties
6
8-13
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
58
Total Plays
72
421
Total Yards
361
7.3
Yards per Play
5.0
12
Total Drives
11
350
Passing
209
28/41
Comp/Att
22/39
8.0
Yards per pass
5.2
2
Interceptions thrown
0
3-25
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
71
Rushing
152
14
Rushing Attempts
32
5.1
Yards per rush
4.8
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-7
11-99
Penalties
2-10
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
26:44
Possession
33:16
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Travis Etienne Jr. Injured Reserve
- Erik McCoy Doubtful
- CJ Donaldson Questionable
- Dillon Radunz Injured Reserve
- Mason Tipton 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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