The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 23–3 win against the New Orleans Saints in Week 8 at Caesars Superdome was written by defense, and more specifically, by Anthony Nelson’s historic first-half performance.
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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.
The Buccaneers are missing several key offensive pieces due to injuries, so they leaned on their defense in New Orleans on Sunday. Anthony Nelson returned an interception for a touchdown in the first half and the Bucs forced four total turnovers en route to a 23-3 win.
The Buccaneers offense couldn't score on four plays from the Saints' 1-yard line, but the defense made up for it. Edge rusher Anthony Nelson batted a Spencer Rattler pass into the air and then picked it off for a four-yard touchdown return.
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