Dec 7, 2025
🏈 Game Recap: Saints 23, Buccaneers 17
Alvin Kamara delivered a vintage all-purpose performance — 112 rushing yards, 58 receiving yards, and a touchdown — as the Saints controlled the tempo and held off the Buccaneers in a tight NFC South showdown. For beginners: New Orleans won because they leaned on Kamara and avoided turnovers. For die-hard fans: The Saints’ run-heavy script, Derek Carr’s efficient midrange passing, and Dennis Allen’s disguised two-high coverages frustrated Tampa’s vertical attack and limited Baker Mayfield’s big-play opportunities.
🔥 First Quarter — Saints Start Strong
Kamara ripped off multiple chunk runs.
Carr hit Chris Olave on a deep dig route to set up a field goal.
Bucs struggled to move the ball early against New Orleans’ tight coverage.
🔥 Second Quarter — Bucs Find Rhythm
Mayfield connected with Mike Evans on a red-zone fade for a touchdown.
Tampa’s defense tightened and forced quick Saints throws.
Kamara broke free on a screen that led to a Saints field goal.
🔥 Third Quarter — Back-and-Forth Drives
Olave made key third-down catches.
Rachaad White sparked Tampa with a strong rushing sequence.
Saints answered with a long drive capped by a Kamara touchdown run.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Saints Defense Closes It Out
Mayfield kept the Bucs alive with a late touchdown drive.
Carr responded by engineering a field-goal drive to extend the lead.
On Tampa’s final possession, the Saints pass rush forced a turnover on downs to seal the win.
❓ Community Discussion Question:
Are the Saints proving they can win the NFC South behind Kamara and a strong defense, or do they need more consistency from Derek Carr to make a serious run?
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