Anthony Nelson returned an interception for a touchdown, the Tampa Bay defense forced three more turnovers, Chase McLaughlin made three field goals of 50-plus yards and the visiting Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-3 on Sunday.

Nelson intercepted a Spencer Rattler pass and returned the ball 3 yards for the game's first points in the second quarter, and the Buccaneers (6-2) never relinquished the lead. Baker Mayfield completed 15 of 24 passes for just 152 yards, but that was good enough thanks to the Tampa Bay defense and McLaughlin.

Rattler, who also lost a fumble to give him six turnovers in two games, completed 15 of 21 for 136 yards as the Saints (1-7) lost their third straight. Rookie second-round draft choice Tyler Shough replaced Rattler in the third quarter and comple

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