{"id":1417661,"date":"2025-12-08T08:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&p=1417661"},"modified":"2025-12-08T08:57:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:57:29","slug":"game-recap-saints-24-20-buccaneers-dec-7-2025-saints-edge-bucs-late","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-saints-24-20-buccaneers-dec-7-2025-saints-edge-bucs-late\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Saints 24-20 Buccaneers (Dec 7, 2025) | Saints Edge Bucs Late"},"content":{"rendered":"
Analysis by Andy Francis, NFL Game Analyst<\/strong>? Specializing in post-game breakdowns and player performance analysis<\/div>\n\n

\u26a1 Quick Recap: New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/h2>\n
\nFinal Score:<\/strong> New Orleans Saints 24 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20\nGame MVP:<\/strong> Tyler Shough (QB, Saints) \u2013 234 total yards, 2 rushing TDs\nTurning Point:<\/strong> Shough’s 13-yard scramble TD (Q4, 8:34) put Saints ahead for good\nKey Stat:<\/strong> Saints outgained Bucs 191-104 on the ground, led by Neal\/Shough\nWhat It Means:<\/strong> Saints snap five-game skid, Bucs drop to 7-6 and lose NFC South momentum\nNext Up:<\/strong> Saints vs Panthers | Buccaneers vs Falcons\n<\/div>\n\n

What Happened in Saints vs Buccaneers? Full Game Summary<\/h2>\n

In an intense NFC South clash at Raymond James Stadium, the New Orleans Saints pulled off a 24-20 away victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bolstered by the dual-threat performance of rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. In front of 63,125, the Saints \u2013 despite entering as three-win underdogs \u2013 controlled the ground game behind Shough and running back Devin Neal, taking advantage of key moments in the red zone to snap a five-game losing streak.<\/p>\n

The Buccaneers, now 7-6, saw their divisional hopes take a hit with the defeat, despite valiant efforts from Baker Mayfield and an improved run game led by Bucky Irving. The contest remained tight into the fourth, with field goals exchanged before Shough\u2019s dynamic 13-yard touchdown run gave the Saints a decisive lead late. Tampa Bay got within four after a Chase McLaughlin field goal, but never managed a final offensive answer. With this result, New Orleans climb to 3-10, while Tampa must rebound quickly to keep their postseason hopes strong.<\/p>\n

Atmospheric conditions in Tampa were warm and humid, yet both teams avoided major injuries and played at a fast clip, matching the raucous energy from a passionate Florida crowd. Both clubs head into division matchups next weekend, with playoff positioning now more precarious for the hosts.<\/p>\n\n

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