Buccaneers 20, Saints 10
September 18th, 2022
Hex broken!
The slugfest is over and Joe is exhausted — and exhilarated.
Our beloved Buccaneers have emerged as the bad-boy bruisers of the NFC South while Saints hate across the Tampa Bay area has reached a new and glorious level.
What a game! Joe thought it was 1997 or 1999 for a stretch before Tom Brady emerged with a home run strike to Breshad Perriman for the winning score in the fourth quarter.
Joe hopes all of Bucs nation is appreciating a special, special Bucs defense. The secondary has been ferocious for two consecutive games, nearly freakin’ perfect. And the pass rush has been strong. Nine quarterback hits, six sacks and three interceptions of Jameis Winston today were incredibly glorious.
Logan Ryan has been one hell of an addition, and it’s going to be damn hard to beat the Bucs if the defense stays healthy. Devin White and Lavonte David have lived up to the hype.
Jameis, of course, is the gift that keeps on giving, and it could have been worse for New Orleans.
Joe’s got a giant game ball for third-string left tackle Brandon Walton, who came in for backup Josh Wells (injured calf) and held up pretty damn strong. The Bucs’ run game fell apart, but largely Tom Brady was well protected. Brady was hit three times after only four last week against Dallas.
The Bucs have a lot of work to do yet are still 2-0 after beating two good teams — on the road. Joe couldn’t ask for more right now and it feels so damn good.
Bring on the Packers!!!
September 18th, 2022 at 3:57 pm
Walton was a God-send today. That could’ve been disastrous. I think he’s at least earned a 2nd team designation because he looks light years better than Wells.
September 18th, 2022 at 3:58 pm
There’s the old Jameis we knew. Tough to win games when your putting up points for both teams!
September 18th, 2022 at 3:58 pm
Game is far from over. Bucs better not get cute here.
September 18th, 2022 at 3:58 pm
WHO was it disagreeing with my expert commentary that JW hasn’t had to win a game with his arm yet?
September 18th, 2022 at 3:59 pm
Just as a note, when all you ladies were panicking at half-time, I was the one that said calm down, it’s a 3 point game, we got them right where we wanted it.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Dang Rod ?? 100 post, but can someone please let us know what’s Evans status is next week
September 18th, 2022 at 4:00 pm
OLine played good enough to stop the Saints Dline. I’ll give them B
September 18th, 2022 at 4:01 pm
Yucs2Bucs – It hasn’t been announced, how would anyone know yet?
September 18th, 2022 at 4:01 pm
Best defense in the league, by far, called it
September 18th, 2022 at 4:01 pm
Let the game end first Joe. Closing the Game thread a little early.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:01 pm
Perriman had it.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:01 pm
Ok, good game. Time to focus on the Packers
September 18th, 2022 at 4:02 pm
Kick some points. Baby!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:02 pm
Why are we kicking a super long FG? Being up 10 or 13 makes no difference. Just punt the ball.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:02 pm
Rod did he throw a punch ? The wifey and I are driving back and listening to it on the radio, so didn’t see
September 18th, 2022 at 4:02 pm
Career long alert!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:02 pm
What do you mean by his status? He seemed pretty healthy when he took on 3 Saints
September 18th, 2022 at 4:02 pm
Brutal!!!!!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:03 pm
Gage sucks
September 18th, 2022 at 4:03 pm
Pin these taints at their goal line and let’s get a safety!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:03 pm
Good punt, let’s get a safety here, or another pick-6.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:03 pm
Saints fumble … hahahhahahahbaa
September 18th, 2022 at 4:03 pm
This defense has to show up her. Stop giving them cushion.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:04 pm
It wasn’t really a punch. I’ve seen far more not disciplined. I don’t see Mike facing discipline further for that but I guess the Not Fun League could do it.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:04 pm
Ground can’t cause a fumble, so Saints are keeping that.
How are you letting guys get behind you there? Ugh.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:04 pm
Is Mike Evans going to get suspended after getting thrown out ?
September 18th, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Yucs2Bucs — It was just announced he’s been suspended for a year. Tough break.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:05 pm
This would be huge
September 18th, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Cmurda thanks !! Good to hear and sounds
Like Brady played like crap most of the game, but just heard Tua brought the fins back .. Roll Tide
September 18th, 2022 at 4:06 pm
Carlton Davis just got lucky AF lol
September 18th, 2022 at 4:06 pm
Lol munch!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:06 pm
WOW, really?
September 18th, 2022 at 4:06 pm
The lack of playmakers on offense coupled with awful play calling is simply killing any chance to be explosive. The O line belongs in the USFL.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:06 pm
Bucs win! Bucs win! Bucs win!
SAINT’S STREAK IS OVER!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:06 pm
Woohoo
September 18th, 2022 at 4:07 pm
WOW, since when can the ground cause a fumble? I mean I’ll take it, but wow. Glad to see the Glazers finally got their VENMO payment in.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:07 pm
Actually just a push by Mike. No way can he get suspended.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:07 pm
Mike Evans is a beast!! Luv Me13
September 18th, 2022 at 4:07 pm
Score one more
September 18th, 2022 at 4:07 pm
Don’t know how the bucs let the rookie get open like that. Bucs very fortunate.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:08 pm
@Rod. Since he wasn’t touched. The ground can cause a fumble if you haven’t been touched. If Carlton had touched him and he hit the ground and fumbled, it would be down by contact.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:08 pm
This offense has to get better execution wise.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:08 pm
I don’t care if Evans gets suspended or not, he single handedly changed this game, fired up the team, who knew they were getting screwed on every single call before that. After that, it was all different.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:08 pm
Mike Evans won us this game.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
Ohhh, how sweet it is. Go Bucs.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
I don’t care if Evans gets suspended or not, he single handedly changed this game, fired up the team, who knew they were getting screwed on every single call before that. After that, it was all different.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
What munch said.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
Agree Walton played well
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
Game ball Mike Evans. What a beast! Coming in there ready to throw down and who wants to throw down with 6’5″ Mike Evans in pristine shape. Not me.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
Watching Jamies eat the L is so satisfying. Go Bucs!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
So glorious to see the Aints lose by the anxious and inconsistent play of J Winston.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
cmurda Says:
September 18th, 2022 at 4:08 pm
@Rod. Since he wasn’t touched. The ground can cause a fumble if you haven’t been touched. If Carlton had touched him and he hit the ground and fumbled, it would be down by contact.
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I can’t believe I didn’t know that. I had the audio off so I missed any explanation, but always just head the ground can’t cause a fumble. Well, good to know!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
Who just said “Looking good for the Bucs!” 😋 An understatement? 😎
“Mean Gene”?
Go Bucs!
Five take-aways.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:09 pm
I dont think they’ll score anymore. They are already in protect your health mode
September 18th, 2022 at 4:10 pm
Can’t wait for Lamar Jackson to be a Buc next year !!! Glad they ended the streak and now heading back to Tampa, but Go Bucs and thank you Jamies for being Jamies
September 18th, 2022 at 4:10 pm
Hmmm mighty quiet from all those mouthy Nawlins fans….
September 18th, 2022 at 4:10 pm
They keep picking on Davis. Nobody on the Saints are scared of him
September 18th, 2022 at 4:10 pm
Like Jameis said “Them losses”
September 18th, 2022 at 4:10 pm
Thanks Jameis! Preciate you!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:11 pm
Please put a safety deep
September 18th, 2022 at 4:11 pm
@rod- It can’t if you’re contacted as you’re down once you touch earth. But uncontacted, the play is still alive as you haven’t been touched by an opposing player.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:11 pm
Let’s stay behind the WRs on this one…
September 18th, 2022 at 4:11 pm
eat your L finger JayMiss
September 18th, 2022 at 4:12 pm
Tampamac – yeah, that’s new to me, I had never heard that before somehow.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:12 pm
Rod Munch Says:
September 18th, 2022 at 4:07 pm
WOW, since when can the ground cause a fumble?
In the NFL… Always… As long as the player is not touched on the way down.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:12 pm
Sorry for the redundancy Rod. Apparently I type too slow.. Lol
September 18th, 2022 at 4:12 pm
Get use to it Saints fans.
If you really want the full JW experience than he will get you a TD right here to make the game, look close and his numbers not so bad. LMFAO
September 18th, 2022 at 4:12 pm
They need Godwin and julio back. Anyway they play the packers at home next week i believe. A game they should win.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:13 pm
Can’t beat the Saints straight up. Bucs have to have big turnover advantage
September 18th, 2022 at 4:13 pm
He hehe he got em, finally!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:13 pm
Evans, as usual, won the game for us.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:13 pm
In a word I’m just thankful.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:13 pm
BUCS WIN! BUCS WIN! BUCS WIN!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:14 pm
Sorry for your Loss Slimy Aints… we’ll pray for you.. hahahahahahha
September 18th, 2022 at 4:14 pm
What’s that 6 sacks? 5 turnovers? Jameis helped us score just as many points as he scored for New Orleans?
September 18th, 2022 at 4:14 pm
Ding dong, the witch is dead.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:14 pm
Alvafan the heck you talking about? Bucs where missing a lot of key pieces and the refs where allowing them to get away with holding on our wideouts. Get a clue!!!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:14 pm
Eat S**t and die filthy cheating saints.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:14 pm
Do a fake knee and throw a bomb and run the score up.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:14 pm
Stainks LOSE!!!!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:15 pm
Thanks Jameis. The gift that keeps giving. Lol.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:15 pm
Todd Bowles (TB’s) defense is just sick
September 18th, 2022 at 4:16 pm
They had better give the game ball to Evans in the locker room. I want to see that footage.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:16 pm
Impressed with our defense early. Gotta keep it up. Play aggressive.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:16 pm
Dearest Saints Fans,
Congratulations on signing Jameis Winston
Best Regards,
Howard
September 18th, 2022 at 4:16 pm
Damn, i thought I was watching a hockey game. ME13 the enforcer. That Melee got the Bucs fired up. I gotta give it up the defense . They never panicked and Jamel Dean played his his best game as a Buc ,IMO.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:16 pm
It’s obvious: one of the weakest links on this team is the fossil. No more bellyaching about the OLine. BL has got to get off this fixation with running up the middle on first down. This is gigantic the way the Defense played. Looked very similar to coach Dungy’s great D.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:16 pm
5 turnovers. Hope you guys are glad Jameis is a saint.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:17 pm
wow! Evans shades full of Bling bling!!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:17 pm
@Rod
Go get your football IQ up you simp
September 18th, 2022 at 4:17 pm
Bucs have Super Bowl caliber defense if healthy.
Just tune up the offense, and try to bring Gronk in for the stretch.
The game plan today is exactly how you beat the Saints. Forget “No Risk It, No Biscuit”. Run sets up the pass, play action, and short passing game. Then let Jameis implode.
Saints just want to rush the passer. Take that from them and their defense gets a lot more ordinary.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:17 pm
Hello Andy Dalton
September 18th, 2022 at 4:17 pm
Refs couldn’t even save Jameis.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:17 pm
Taints got punched in the mouth lol you should’ve been talking ish *in my katt williams voice lol GO BUCS!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:18 pm
Except the Bucs have never won a Super Bowl in a season where we beat the Saints in the regular season.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:18 pm
PLayoff Lenny had blood on his shoulder pads.
The guy runs like a mad Rhinoceous
September 18th, 2022 at 4:18 pm
Dooley – Unlike yourself, I’m open to learning new information and admitting when I’m wrong.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:18 pm
Just Win baby!!!! Go Bucs!!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:19 pm
Francisco. No way they win that game with our the turnovers
September 18th, 2022 at 4:19 pm
Bowles D is terrifying 31 other offenses right now
September 18th, 2022 at 4:20 pm
Excuse me “their turnovers “
September 18th, 2022 at 4:20 pm
Build Jameis a statue!
But seriously this defense is awesome. Secondary fantastic
Now Brady surely misses gronk
September 18th, 2022 at 4:20 pm
The first part of the Brady New Orleans sweep has concluded!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:20 pm
Yuckstobucs, Go Dawgs!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:21 pm
Captain, we are happy to report that the Death Star has been destroyed
September 18th, 2022 at 4:21 pm
Alvafans you’re clueless. They where stopping Winston before the turnovers! We where up 10-3.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:23 pm
@HowardCosell
LMAO!!!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:23 pm
That’s the sweetest part. Even with obviously bribed refs the Saints couldn’t win.
Bowles D was a machine
September 18th, 2022 at 4:23 pm
SECRET TO NFL FOOTBALL
More NFL games are lost, rather than won. “Whoever wins the turnover battle usually wins the game.” This seams to be Bowles’ philosophy in the first two games, and it works because the defense is so good.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:24 pm
bucnut2 can go back to hiding in his mothers basement now.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:24 pm
^ This
September 18th, 2022 at 4:26 pm
Lenny just don’t care bro.
He was a clock eating machine and a defensive line grinding wheel
September 18th, 2022 at 4:28 pm
Jameis “Herpes” Winston. The gift that keeps on giving.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:29 pm
SaintsFan59 is awful quiet!!
September 18th, 2022 at 4:29 pm
Alvafan
What a dumb a$$ take. Turnovers are a huge part of ANY football game.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:31 pm
Fuuuuuuuuuuuc the saints…..let’s goooooop
Bucs win bucs win bucs winnnmnm
September 18th, 2022 at 4:33 pm
Bucs defense played well. Thanks Jameis Winston .
Offense played conservatively and was able to hang in there long enough to get some points .
Now we have to see what happens with todays injuries
Hopefully Julio can come back ready to go next week
September 18th, 2022 at 4:38 pm
nice win…the fight really pumped us up
September 18th, 2022 at 4:39 pm
This defense stays healthy, it will be scarily good just like Dungy’s. The OLine looked good, too. The worse parts were BL’s 1st down run up the middle and the fossil called a QB.
September 18th, 2022 at 4:48 pm
Need to clean up all those dropped passes
September 18th, 2022 at 5:02 pm
I think Walton played better than Wells… He has better technique but didn’t seem as strong
September 18th, 2022 at 5:23 pm
The wide receiver backups of the backups dropped too many passes 😉
September 18th, 2022 at 6:52 pm
Refs decided that one.. 2 phantom penalties after saints hold on 3rd down??? Congrats on another super bowl this year!! Brady is the goat for getting Lattimore ejected because Evans doesn’t show up for Saints.. best play he has ever had against them was getting Lattimore thrown out… Enjoy… Jameis will haunt y’all when Brady is done
September 18th, 2022 at 7:06 pm
Did anyone notice in the telecast… when they showed Tom Brady walking into the tunnel to the locker room…there was Mike Evan’s…you could tell he said “I got you man!”. Never was so happy to see Mike lose his mind (for all the right reasons!). Horribly officiated game, but when isn’t it with the Aints? Defense was amaze balls!
September 18th, 2022 at 7:26 pm
But like said before with only 0ne touchdown old Shady brady won’t be winning much and say bye bye to mikie Mike for awhile lol
September 18th, 2022 at 7:30 pm
You’re crazy Francisco. Bucs player punched the ball out of Ingrams hands in the red zone when it was still 3-3
September 18th, 2022 at 8:25 pm
Awesome win! Defense played like the one that we had in the late 90’s/ early 2000’s and that monkey got firmly thrown off our back.
September 18th, 2022 at 9:25 pm
I hate when people say the defense didn’t play well, they got lucky with turnovers… That’s part of playing defense. Creating turnovers.
Five takeaways, three of them the defense made happen.
Then there is the pressure they are getting with four or five guys.
It’s been fantastic.
With the O line troubles in GB, I expect them to have a lot of tight coverage to get after A-Aron next week
September 18th, 2022 at 10:28 pm
Lol Alvafan, You are clueless, seriously.