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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Clinch Playoff Spot with Historic Win Over Saints

The Buccaneers defeat the Saints, securing an NFC South title and ensuring Mike Evans ties an NFL record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

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Updated: Jan 5th, 2025, 10:04 PM ET

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 27-19, claiming their fourth consecutive NFC South title and the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs. Baker Mayfield rallied the team from a 16-6 halftime deficit, throwing a touchdown pass to Jalen McMillan and rushing for critical yards. Mike Evans made history, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for an 11th straight season, tying Jerry Rice for the record. The Buccaneers will host the Washington Commanders in the wild-card playoffs next Sunday.

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