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Saints upset Buccaneers, 24-20

The New Orleans Saints (3-10) pulled off one of their biggest surprises of the season Sunday, riding rookie quarterback Tyler Shough to a 24–20 upset of the Buccaneers (7-6) in Tampa and tightening a suddenly wide-open NFC South race.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 8

Tyler Shough Isn’t Only Saints Rookie Turning Heads Right Now

The New Orleans Saints had a near-perfect day on Sunday. New Orleans faced off against one of its biggest rivals in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was able to come out on top, 24-20.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Tyrann Mathieu shares his bold opinion on Saints QB Tyler Shough that will make fans do a double take

After a clutch victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14, the quarterback discussion is officially back for the New Orleans Saints. Tyler Shough played well and simply fought his way to leading his offense to a 24-point performance.

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New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Saints' Cam Jordan gets last laugh vs. Bucs and dunks on them after New Orleans lands massive punch on Tampa Bay's playoff chances

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 7

Tyler Shough Makes Saints History Not Seen Since Archie Manning

Tyler Shough made his fifth start in the National Football League on Sunday and thrived once again. Shough didn't have his most prolific passing day of his career on Sunday.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / December 7

Bucs shrunk in the moments that mattered most against Saints and it's probably going to cost them a playoff spot

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers easily suffered the most embarrassing loss of the season on Sunday when it fell to the New Orleans Saints at home. It was a dismal performance and it casts a huge shadow over not just the Bucs' NFC South aspirations, but their playoff aspirations as a whole.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 7

Tyler Shough, Saints push past Buccaneers

Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough had two of New Orleans' three rushing touchdowns and the visiting Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-20 on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 7

Saints deal huge loss to Bucs with help from Shough's legs

Saints deal huge loss to Buccaneers with help from Tyler Shough's legs

The Saints seem to love playing spoiler to their NFC South rivals this season.

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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 7

Tyler Shough, Saints Offense To Have Key WR Vs. Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints have an NFC South division matchup ahead of them on Sunday afternoon. New Orleans will face off against the 7-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road at Raymond James Stadium.

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Drew Brees News / Athlon Sports / December 5

NFL Legend Drew Brees Announces Career News on Friday

Drew Brees became one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history over his 20-year career. The New Orleans Saints great was a five-time All-Pro and delivered the franchise its first Super Bowl title.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 5

Kellen Moore Rules Out 3 Starters For Saints-Buccaneers Showdown

The New Orleans Saints are going to be missing at least three starters on Sunday when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New Orleans has a division showdown on its hands coming and Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced that offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga, running back Alvin Kamara, and safety Justin Reid will all miss the showdown.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Saints’ Alvin Kamara ruled out for Buccaneers game with knee injury

At 2-10, the New Orleans Saints are playing for pride and development at this point in the season. But if they were to find any offensive success, running back Alvin Kamara would seemingly be at the center of it.

Charlie Smyth News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 5

Saints Kicker Charlie Smyth Is Saying Everything Right So Far

The New Orleans Saints recently moved on from veteran kicker Blake Grupe. In the aftermath, Charlie Smyth and Cade York duked it out for the job in practice.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 5

Saints Reverse Course, Re-Sign 2 Just Days After Release

The New Orleans Saints have been very active in active with the practice squad this week. On Tuesday, the Saints announced the signing of cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 4

Saints Could Land Cam Jordan's Successor Sooner Rather Than Later

The New Orleans Saints are in the midst of a huge rebuild right now and it doesn't seem like they're close to making it out of the other side of it yet.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 4

Saints Re-Sign Two To Practice Squad

The New Orleans Saints re-signed WR Kevin Austin and OL Barry Wesley to the practice squad on Thursday. New Orleans’ practice squad now includes: DB

Chris Olave News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 4

Chris Olave Returns To Saints Practice, But Key Rookie Misses Action

The New Orleans Saints are just three days away from facing off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fortunately, the Saints' offense got a significant update on Thursday.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Cam Jordan sends mixed signals about desire to finish career with Saints

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