Buccaneers Defense Dominates Saints in 23-3 Victory

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a decisive 23-3 victory over the struggling New Orleans Saints, highlighted by a dominant defensive performance. Edge rusher Anthony Nelson was a standout, contributing two sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception returned for a touchdown, while linebacker Antoine Winfield Jr. also recorded a fumble recovery and an interception. The Buccaneers forced four turnovers and sacked Saints quarterbacks multiple times, ultimately forcing second-year QB Spencer Rattler out of the game and prompting rookie Tyler Shough's late insertion, which failed to improve the Saints’ fortunes. Despite some offensive struggles, Tampa Bay's defense consistently disrupted New Orleans, who managed only a single field goal following a turnover. The win improved Tampa Bay’s record to 6-2, maintaining their division lead, while the Saints fell to 1-7, tied for the worst in the NFL. Tampa Bay's defense, led by Nelson and Winfield, played a critical role in their commanding victory at the Caesars Superdome.