The Buccaneers defeated the Saints, 23-3 at Caesars Superdome and improve to 6-2. The Bucs' defense did not allow a single touchdown and nabbed a pick-six, two fumble recoveries and three sacks in the first half. Baker Mayfield completed 15 of 24 attempts for 152 yards in Week Eight. Sean Tucker scored on a one-yard rush and Anthony Nelson returned an interception three yards for a score in the second quarter.

On the Saints' opening offensive drive, quarterback Spencer Rattler scrambled and Anthony Nelson punched the ball out. Lavonte David recovered the football at the Tampa Bay 33-yard line and the Bucs took over at the 32 (-1). Tampa Bay was unable to cash in with points after Baker Mayfield was sacked on third down by Chase Young and Justin Reid for a loss of 11 yards, which forced an

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