Saints

2023 - 12 - 31

Saints vs. Buccaneers: Epic Showdown and Playoff Twist

Football - New Orleans Saints - NFC South - NFL - Playoffs - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Check out the latest on the intense Buccaneers-Saints matchup and the playoff implications at stake!

In a thrilling showdown on New Year's Eve, the Buccaneers faced off against the Saints for control of the NFC South. With key players inactive on both sides, the game was a battle of wills and strategies. The Saints, determined to keep their playoff hopes alive, put on a dominant performance, securing a crucial 23-13 victory over the Buccaneers.

The game was filled with drama as Taysom Hill grabbed a touchdown catch and Alvin Kamara left the game with an ankle injury. Despite a strong start by the Buccaneers, the Saints rallied, ending the Bucs' four-game winning streak and shaking up the playoff race in the NFC South. With the win, the Saints now need a victory in Week 18 and some help to clinch a playoff berth.

In a surprising turn of events, rookie Bryan Bresee set a Saints record for defensive sacks, adding to the excitement of the game. The Saints' playoff scenarios for Week 18 look hopeful as they gear up to face the Atlanta Falcons for a chance to secure a postseason spot.

As the Saints show potential for a strong playoff push, fans eagerly await the final games of the season to see if the team can make a postseason run. The epic battle against the Buccaneers has set the stage for an exhilarating conclusion to the NFL season, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with anticipation.

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Countdown to Kickoff: Buccaneers-Saints, Week 17 2023 (Buccaneers.com)

The Buccaneers will host the Saints on New Year's Eve for control of the NFC South … Key stats, lineup notes and more.

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New Orleans Saints inactives for Tampa Bay Buccaneers game ... (NewOrleansSaints.com)

Kendre Miller, Isaiah Foskey inactive.

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Saints-Buccaneers Inactives | Shaq Barrett to Miss First Game (Buccaneers.com)

The Buccaneers' defense will be without a pair of starters on Sunday against New Orleans, as OLB Shaquil Barrett (groin) and CB Carlton Davis (concussion) ...

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Five Things to Know About the Saints on Sunday, Dec. 31 (NewOrleansSaints.com)

The New Orleans Saints (7-8) take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) at noon on Fox. Check out the rest of the broadcast info or for info on the radio call ...

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Saints-Buccaneers Predictions | Week 17 (Sports Illustrated)

There is not a lot of belief in the New Orleans Saints' ability to keep their season alive against an ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team.

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What could, should, and will happen: Buccaneers vs. Saints (Bucs Nation)

In this series, we'll break down different scenarios that could, should, and will happen before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get a chance to play them out.

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How to watch, wager, and stream Week 17's Saints vs. Buccaneers ... (Saints Wire)

Here's the big one. The New Orleans Saints (7-8) could be eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) on Sunday if a ...

How to Stream the Saints vs. Buccaneers Game Live - Week 17 (WAFB)

Get live streaming ...

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Week 17: Saints Inactives List vs. Buccaneers (Sports Illustrated)

Kendre Miller and Isaiah Foskey miss another game for the Saints, while the rest of their inactives bring little surprise.

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Derek Carr TD pass caps long opening Saints drive (NBC Sports - NFL)

The Saints need a win to keep hopes of winning the NFC South alive and they opened the game with a step in the right direction.

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Saints vs. Bucs: NFL Week 17 Live Updates and Notes (Sports Illustrated)

TAMPA -- It's win or go home for the Saints on Sunday when they take on the Bucs. A loss for New Orleans would see Tampa win the NFC South for a third ...

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Halftime update: Bucs vs. Saints | 2023 NFL Week 17 (NewOrleansSaints.com)

The New Orleans Saints scored on their opening possession for the first time this season and used that to power their way to a 17-0 halftime lead over the ...

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Saints QB Taysom Hill Grabs Touchdown Catch Against Buccaneers (1280 the Zone)

Taysom Hill snagged a touchdown catch for the second time this season during the Week 17 NFL game between the Saints and Buccaneers.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara leaves game with ankle injury - ESPN (ESPN)

Saints running back Alvin Kamara was ruled out of his team's game against the Buccaneers in the fourth quarter after injuring his ankle.

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Rapid Reaction: Saints 23, Buccaneers 13 (Buccaneers.com)

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-13, ending the Bucs' four-game winning streak and chance to clinch the NFC South in Week 17.

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Game Recap: New Orleans Saints 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 ... (NewOrleansSaints.com)

Recap the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints game in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season.

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Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers Lose 23-13 to Saints, Fail to Secure ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will now need to win at Carolina in the final week of the season if they hope to keep their postseason dreams alive.

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Saints trounce Bucs, leaving NFC South at stake in Week 18 (Yahoo Sports)

The Bucs could have clinched the NFC South with a win. The Saints had other ideas and remain in the playoff hunt.

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Saints dominate Buccaneers, 23-13, keep playoff hopes alive (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

They defeated Tampa ...

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Saints keep their faint playoff hopes alive by dismantling the ... (NOLA.com)

TAMPA, Fla. — With urgency and with emphasis, the New Orleans Saints kept their 2023 season alive for at least one more week.

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Tampa Bay Bucs vs New Orleans Saints: Week 17 Inactives (Bucs Nation)

The Bucs will be without two key defensive starters while the Saints lose a starting offensive lineman.

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What went right, what went wrong in Saints' Week 17 win over the ... (Saints Wire)

What went right? Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls a play against the Tampa Bay ...

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Alvin Kamara, Saints, deja partido con lesión de tobillo - ESPN (ESPN Deportes)

Kamara fue el tercer jugador de los Saints excluido del juego; antes logró la marca de 10 mil yardas por tierra.

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Saints need a win in Week 18 and a lot of help to clinch a playoff berth (Saints Wire)

The New Orleans Saints took an important step toward reaching the playoffs by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but that alone won't get them over ...

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How the Saints can make the playoffs (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - ...

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Bryan Bresee owns the Saints rookie sacks record for a defensive ... (Saints Wire)

Bresee sacked Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Bake Mayfield on Sunday, putting his season total at 4.5 sacks — which would be the official record, pushing ...

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Saints remain alive in playoff race with 23-13 win over Tampa Bay (BRProud.com)

The New Orleans Saints keep their playoff hopes alive with a 23-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

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Carr throws for 2 TDs to help the Saints beat the Bucs 23-13 and tie ... (The Associated Press)

Derek Carr threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns to help the New Orleans Saints stop Tampa Bay's four-game winning streak and climb back into a tie for ...

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After Further Review: Five takes from Saints win over Bucs (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - ...

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Carr throws for 2 TDs to help the Saints beat the Bucs 23-13 and tie ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

Derek Carr threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns to help the New Orleans Saints stop Tampa Bay's four-game winning streak and climb back into a tie for ...

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Saints Playoff Scenarios - Week 18 (Sports Illustrated)

First, the Saints must beat the 7-9 Atlanta Falcons next Sunday. A loss puts them watching postseason games from home for the third consecutive year. If New ...

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Saints playoff scenarios: Who should New Orleans fans root for in ... (DraftKings Playbook)

They travel to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a chance to move into a tie for first. They cannot claim the tiebreaker with either the Bucs or the Atlanta ...

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Bucs take 'unacceptable' loss to Saints, leaving NFC South title ... (FOXSports.com)

The Bucs missed an opportunity to clinch, keeping three NFC South teams in contention going into the final week of the regular season.

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7 takeaways from Saints' 23-13 win over the Buccaneers (Saints Wire)

7 takeaways from the New Orleans Saints' 23-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlight the impressive offense and defense performance.

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Saints 23-13 Buccaneers (Dec 31, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL game from December 31, 2023 on ESPN.

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The Saints playoff chances aren't as long a shot as they were (WWLTV.com)

NEW ORLEANS — Now that the New Orleans Saints have taken care of Tampa Bay to move into a virtual tie with the Bucs for the lead in the NFC South, ...

New Orleans Saints Finally Show Potential In Dominant Win Over ... (Forbes)

Despite entering the 2023 as overwhelming favorites to win the NFC South following the offseason acquisition of Derek Carr — the Saints were overwhelming ...

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Inconsistent Saints, Pelicans both finish the year with impressive wins (crescentcitysports.com)

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans both played on the last day of 2023. Both had similar opportunities to enter 2024 on a ...

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