Final2025 Week 14

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 14 2025

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NO 24TB 20 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tyler Shough

    NO · QB

    22.3PPR pts

    13/20, 144 YDS, 1 INT, 2 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Bucky Irving

    TB · RB

    16.1PPR pts

    15 ATT, 55 YDS, 2 REC, 26 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Buccaneers leader

    Baker Mayfield

    TB · QB

    12.1PPR pts

    14/30, 122 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    Alontae Taylor

    NO

    1 INT, 2 TKL

Saints 24, Buccaneers 20: New Orleans rallies from 3 down at halftime

New Orleans erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Tampa Bay 17–10 after the break to win 24–20. Tampa Bay outgained the Saints 301–260, but the Saints averaged 4.7 yards per play.

The Buccaneers went 3-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover.

The two teams meet again in Week 15 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.3 yards/play NO 4.7 · TB 4.4
  • +22% third-down rate NO 45% · TB 23%

Game Highlights

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Why the Saints Won

New Orleans won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Saints vs Buccaneers
SaintsStatBuccaneers
4.7Yards per play4.4
45%Third-down conversion23%
Other team stats
260Total yards301
55Plays69
1Turnovers1
27:48Time of possession32:12

Scoring Summary

The Saints scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Buccaneers scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Saints vs Buccaneers
TimeTeamPlayNOTB
1st quarter
12:24NODevin Neal 3-yard TD run Takes leadCharlie Smyth XP70
7:57TBBaker Mayfield → Bucky Irving, 24-yard TD Ties gameChase McLaughlin XP77
2nd quarter
9:11TBChase McLaughlin 41-yard FG Takes lead710
3rd quarter
11:27NOTyler Shough 34-yard TD run Takes leadCharlie Smyth XP1410
7:37TBSean Tucker 1-yard TD run Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP1417
1:32NOCharlie Smyth 30-yard FG Ties game1717
4th quarter
8:26NOTyler Shough 13-yard TD run Game winnerCharlie Smyth XP2417
4:54TBChase McLaughlin 37-yard FG2420

Fantasy Points: Saints vs Buccaneers, Week 14 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tyler ShoughNOQB22.3 PTSQB6
  2. Bucky IrvingTBRB16.1 PTSRB13
  3. Devin NealNORB15.4 PTSRB15
  4. Baker MayfieldTBQB12.1 PTSQB19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tyler ShoughNOQB22.3QB613/2014401755265.4Start/Sit →
Baker MayfieldTBQB12.1QB1914/3012211642055.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Bucky IrvingTBRB16.1RB13RB1555032261Start/Sit →
Devin NealNORB15.4RB15RB1970111140
Chris GodwinTBWR10.5WR28WR———85550
Sean TuckerTBRB8.9RB30RB7291————Start/Sit →
Juwan JohnsonNOTE7.8TE16TE———44380Start/Sit →
Devaughn VeleNOWR7.0WR47WR———53400Start/Sit →
Rachaad WhiteTBRB6.5RB39RB115302120Start/Sit →
Chris OlaveNOWR6.0WR52WR———53300Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE4.9TE24TE———43190Start/Sit →
Emeka EgbukaTBWR3.5WR71WR———92150Start/Sit →
Foster MoreauNOTE2.6TE38TE———11160Start/Sit →
Evan HullNORB2.0RB60RB1401160Start/Sit →
Sterling ShepardTBWR1.5WR90WR———1150
Audric EstimeNORB1.1RB65RB3110————
Jack StollNOTE0.0—TE———1000
Kameron JohnsonTBWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Taysom HillNOTE-0.1—TE2-102000

Fantasy Usage

New Orleans Saints

Snap Share

  1. Chris OlaveWR54 snaps93%
  2. Devaughn VeleWR54 snaps93%
  3. Devin NealRB41 snaps71%
  4. Juwan JohnsonTE31 snaps53%
  5. Foster MoreauTE26 snaps45%

Target Share20 targets

  1. Chris Olave25%, 5 targets
  2. Devaughn Vele25%, 5 targets
  3. Juwan Johnson20%, 4 targets
  4. Taysom Hill10%, 2 targets
  5. Foster Moreau5%, 1 targets
  6. Other15%, 3 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Devin Neal59%, 19 carries
  2. Tyler Shough22%, 7 carries
  3. Audric Estime9%, 3 carries
  4. Taysom Hill6%, 2 carries
  5. Evan Hull3%, 1 carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

  1. Emeka EgbukaWR65 snaps88%
  2. Cade OttonTE60 snaps81%
  3. Chris GodwinWR51 snaps69%
  4. Sterling ShepardWR42 snaps57%
  5. Rachaad WhiteRB36 snaps49%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Emeka Egbuka32%, 9 targets
  2. Chris Godwin29%, 8 targets
  3. Cade Otton14%, 4 targets
  4. Bucky Irving11%, 3 targets
  5. Rachaad White7%, 2 targets
  6. Other7%, 2 targets

Carry Share39 carries

  1. Bucky Irving38%, 15 carries
  2. Rachaad White28%, 11 carries
  3. Sean Tucker18%, 7 carries
  4. Baker Mayfield15%, 6 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Chris OlaveNOWR5493%525%0
Devaughn VeleNOWR5493%525%0
Emeka EgbukaTBWR6588%932%0
Cade OttonTBTE6081%414%0
Devin NealNORB4171%15%19
Chris GodwinTBWR5169%829%0
Sterling ShepardTBWR4257%14%0
Juwan JohnsonNOTE3153%420%0
Rachaad WhiteTBRB3649%27%11
Bucky IrvingTBRB3649%311%15
Tez JohnsonTBWR3446%00%0
Foster MoreauNOTE2645%15%0
Mason TiptonNOWR2645%00%0
Taysom HillNOTE2441%210%2
Payne DurhamTBTE2331%00%0
Jack StollNOTE1322%15%0
Audric EstimeNORB1017%00%3
Sean TuckerTBRB1216%00%7
Evan HullNORB712%15%1
Kameron JohnsonTBWR68%14%0
Devin CulpTBTE57%00%0
Dante PettisNOWR23%00%0
Kevin AustinNOWR23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Baker MayfieldTB · QB12.117.2−5.1100%30 att—30615%00%
Emeka EgbukaTB · WR3.515.3−11.888%32% tgt—000%932%
Bucky IrvingTB · RB16.114.8+1.349%38% car—01538%311%
Devin NealNO · RB15.414.0+1.471%59% car—01959%15%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR10.513.6−3.169%29% tgt—000%829%
Tyler ShoughNO · QB22.313.4+8.9100%20 att—20722%00%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB6.510.5−4.049%28% car—01128%27%
Chris OlaveNO · WR6.08.5−2.593%25% tgt—000%525%
Devaughn VeleNO · WR7.08.5−1.593%25% tgt—000%525%
Cade OttonTB · TE4.96.8−1.981%14% tgt—000%414%
Juwan JohnsonNO · TE7.86.8+1.053%20% tgt—000%420%
Taysom HillNO · TE-0.14.7−4.841%10% tgt—026%210%
Sean TuckerTB · RB8.94.5+4.416%18% car—0718%00%
Evan HullNO · RB2.02.4−0.412%5% tgt—013%15%
Audric EstimeNO · RB1.11.9−0.817%9% car—039%00%
Foster MoreauNO · TE2.61.7+0.945%5% tgt—000%15%
Jack StollNO · TE0.01.7−1.722%5% tgt—000%15%
Kameron JohnsonTB · WR0.01.7−1.78%4% tgt—000%14%
Sterling ShepardTB · WR1.51.7−0.257%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Saints 20 targets and 32 carries; Buccaneers 28 targets and 39 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Tyler Shough Ran hot

NO · QB · 22.3 pts on 13.4 expected

13 of 20 passing for 144 yards, 1 interception; 7 carries for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tyler Shough →

Baker Mayfield Unlucky

TB · QB · 12.1 pts on 17.2 expected

14 of 30 passing for 122 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 42 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Baker Mayfield →

Devin Neal

NO · RB · 15.4 pts on 14.0 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 14 yards; 19 carries (59% of the team's) for 70 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Chris Olave

NO · WR · 6.0 pts on 8.5 expected

5 targets (25% of the team's), 3 catches for 30 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Chris Olave →

Emeka Egbuka Volume, no payoff

TB · WR · 3.5 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (32% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Emeka Egbuka →

Bucky Irving

TB · RB · 16.1 pts on 14.8 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 26 yards and 1 touchdown; 15 carries (38% of the team's) for 55 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Bucky Irving →

Devaughn Vele

NO · WR · 7.0 pts on 8.5 expected

5 targets (25% of the team's), 3 catches for 40 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Devaughn Vele →

Taysom Hill

NO · TE · -0.1 pts on 4.7 expected

2 targets (10% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 4.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

New Orleans Saints

  • Stock up: Devin Neal played 71% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
  • Stock up: Devaughn Vele played 93% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.
  • Stock up: Taysom Hill played 41% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Stock down: Bucky Irving played 49% of the snaps, down from a 67% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Saints defense and Buccaneers defense
Points allowed toSaints DBuccaneers D
QBs14.520.2
RBs19.620.6
WRs27.430.4
TEs12.515.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Tampa Bay opened at 71% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Buccaneers win probability

Buccaneers win probability by game minuteBuccaneers started at 71%, stood at 76% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Neal 3-yd TD run71% → 51%Q1 12:24
  2. +21Mayfield → Irving, 24-yd TD49% → 70%Q1 7:57
  3. −29Shough 34-yd TD run76% → 47%Q3 11:27
  4. +32Tucker 1-yd TD run44% → 76%Q3 7:37
  5. −46Shough 13-yd TD run58% → 12%Q4 8:26

Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Saints vs Buccaneers
New Orleans SaintsMeasureTampa Bay Buccaneers
55Plays69
42%Pass rate43%
5.3Yds / dropback4.1
4.3Yds / carry4.6
5/11Third downs3/13

Efficiency edge New Orleans ran 14 fewer plays but gained 1.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • NO Olave 25% · Vele 25% · Johnson 20%
  • TB Egbuka 32% · Godwin 29% · Otton 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Saints vs Buccaneers
ResultNOTB
Touchdowns32
Field goals12
Punts31
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs15
Missed field goals10
  • The Saints opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 45-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Saints drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NOQ1 15:006452:36Touchdown
TBQ1 12:247674:27Touchdown
NOQ1 7:573-11:47Punt
TBQ1 6:108285:13Downs
NOQ1 0:576182:16Missed FG
TBQ2 13:415152:02Punt
NOQ2 11:39150:31Interception
TBQ2 11:085171:57Field goal
NOQ2 9:113-102:42Punt
TBQ2 6:297233:53Downs
NOQ2 2:36471:43Downs
TBQ2 0:53880:53Downs
TBQ3 15:004212:14Interception
NOQ3 12:463471:19Touchdown
TBQ3 11:277653:50Touchdown
NOQ3 7:3711536:05Field goal
TBQ3 1:327263:44Downs
NOQ4 12:489534:22Touchdown
TBQ4 8:269413:32Field goal
NOQ4 4:549323:06Punt
TBQ4 1:48490:27Downs
NOQ4 1:212-31:21End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Saints vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head

The Saints and Buccaneers first met in 1977 and have played 69 times since. They have been NFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
41–28Saints lead, 69 meetings since 1977
Postseason
1–0Buccaneers won in 2020
Largest Saints win
41–02012
Largest Buccaneers win
48–212001

Since 2021

6–4 Buccaneers lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Buccaneers win, S = Saints win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 15 Saints at Buccaneers Upcoming
  • Week 18 Buccaneers at Saints Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Saints vs Buccaneers
SaintsStatBuccaneers
6-11Record8-9
18.0Points per game22.4
313.6Yards per game320.4
5.0Yards per play5.1
22.5Points allowed per game24.2
299.8Yards allowed per game337.2

Saints vs Buccaneers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
TB −7.5Buccaneers failed to cover by 11.5
Total
41.5Over: 44 points scored (by 2.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Buccaneers24.520−4.5
Saints17.024+7.0

The Saints beat their implied total and the Buccaneers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 5 meetings: Saints 4–1 ATS, unders 3–2.

Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New Orleans Saints

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
1–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Against the spread
0–2
Over/under
1–1
ATS as favorite
0–2
ATS at home
0–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Saints vs Buccaneers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 15 in Tampa Bay and Week 18 in New Orleans. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Saints vs Buccaneers Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Saints vs Buccaneers Week 14 game?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–20 in Week 14 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on December 7, 2025. See the Saints' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Saints vs Buccaneers?

The final score was Saints 24, Buccaneers 20. The Buccaneers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Saints 17, Buccaneers 10.

What happened in the Saints vs Buccaneers game?

New Orleans erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Tampa Bay 17–10 after the break to win 24–20. Tampa Bay outgained the Saints 301–260, but the Saints averaged 4.7 yards per play. Tyler Shough led all players with 13 of 20 passing for 144 yards, plus 7 carries for 55 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

What was the game-winning score in Saints vs Buccaneers?

Tyler Shough's 13-yard touchdown run with 8:26 left in the fourth quarter gave the Saints a 24–17 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Saints vs Buccaneers?

Tyler Shough led the game with 22.3 PPR fantasy points, the QB6 of Week 14, on 13 of 20 passing for 144 yards, plus 7 carries for 55 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Bucky Irving was next with 16.1 (RB13). See Tyler Shough's 2025 game log.

Who led Saints vs Buccaneers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tyler Shough (NO) led all passers with 13 of 20 for 144 yards and an interception. Devin Neal (NO) led in rushing with 19 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown. Chris Godwin (TB) led in receiving with 5 catches for 55 yards.

How many fantasy points did Tyler Shough score against the Buccaneers?

Tyler Shough scored 22.3 fantasy points against the Buccaneers in Week 14 of the 2025 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 13 of 20 passing for 144 yards, plus 7 carries for 55 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Saints vs Buccaneers?

Tyler Shough outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.3 PPR points on 13.4 xFP (+8.9). Emeka Egbuka fell furthest short, with 3.5 points on 15.3 xFP (−11.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Saints come back to beat the Buccaneers?

The Saints' chances of winning fell as low as 23% in the first half. Tyler Shough's 13-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Tyler Shough's 13-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Saints vs Buccaneers record?

The Saints lead the all-time series 41–28 across 69 meetings since 1977, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Saints and Buccaneers last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on October 26, 2025, when the Buccaneers beat the Saints 23–3.

Have the Saints and Buccaneers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2020 playoffs. The Saints are 0–1 against the Buccaneers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Saints vs Buccaneers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −7.5, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 24.5 points for the Buccaneers and 17.0 for the Saints.

Did Saints vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 44 points, 2.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Saints vs Buccaneers?

The Saints covered as 7.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Buccaneers −7.5. The final margin was 4 points.