The Bucs defense held strong on the Saints first drive, limiting quarterback Drew Brees and company to just a field goal. The Saints would gain momentum instead on special teams, as a Bryan Anger punt was blocked by Justin Hardee and returned for a touchdown.
Despite evening the turnover ratio on a forced fumble by linebacker Lavonte David, his fourth in four games, the Bucs offense was only able to squeeze out three points on a 50-yard field goal by Patrick Murray. The kicker is four-for-four since joining the Buccaneers in Week Six.
New Orleans would tack on another seven when Brees connected with Alvin Kamara on a 33-yard pass to make the score 16-3.