Carr throws for 2 TDs to help the Saints beat the Bucs 23-13 and tie NFC South standings
— The tight NFC South race is going down to the final week of the regular season.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
23
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Raymond James Stadium · 65,471 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New York Giants | W 34-27 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/5/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | L 24-45 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 27-35 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:37 23-13
Chris Godwin 47 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 3:48 23-7
Blake Grupe 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:50 20-7
Trey Palmer 22 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 4:25 20-0
Blake Grupe 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:09 17-0
Blake Grupe 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:53 14-0
Taysom Hill 22 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 7:04 7-0
Juwan Johnson 4 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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NO
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:37 · End of Game
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TB 1:37
2 plays, 54 yards, 0:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:37 23-13
Chris Godwin 47 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NO 1:52
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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TB 3:36
1 play, 54 yards, 0:12 · Fumble
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NO 3:48
9 plays, 43 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:48 23-7
Blake Grupe 38 Yd Field Goal
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TB 7:50
8 plays, 91 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:50 20-7
Trey Palmer 22 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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NO 10:30
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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TB 11:28
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:32 · Interception
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NO 13:00
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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TB 1:22
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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NO 4:25
7 plays, 45 yards, 3:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:25 20-0
Blake Grupe 28 Yd Field Goal
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TB 7:30
7 plays, 51 yards, 4:27 · Fumble
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NO 11:57
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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TB 14:01
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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TB
1 play, -1 yard, 0:09 · End of Half
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NO 0:09
7 plays, 19 yards, 1:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:09 17-0
Blake Grupe 45 Yd Field Goal
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TB 1:34
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:19 · Punt
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NO 1:53
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:53 14-0
Taysom Hill 22 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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TB 5:40
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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NO 7:24
7 plays, 40 yards, 4:32 · Punt
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TB 11:56
9 plays, 53 yards, 5:45 · Interception
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NO 2:41
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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TB 4:47
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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NO 7:04
14 plays, 73 yards, 7:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:04 7-0
Juwan Johnson 4 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Team Stats
NO
TB
20
1st Downs
13
13
Passing 1st downs
10
6
Rushing 1st downs
1
1
1st downs from penalties
2
8-18
3rd down efficiency
2-8
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
70
Total Plays
50
310
Total Yards
349
4.4
Yards per Play
7.0
12
Total Drives
12
202
Passing
292
25/34
Comp/Att
22/33
5.8
Yards per pass
8.3
0
Interceptions thrown
2
1-6
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-17
108
Rushing
57
35
Rushing Attempts
15
3.1
Yards per rush
3.8
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-0
5-31
Penalties
5-38
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:38
Possession
23:22
Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
New Orleans Saints
- Kelvin Banks Jr. Injured Reserve
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Out
- Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve
- Asim Richards Questionable
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