The New Orleans Saints had an impressive performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Derek Carr leading the team to a 17-0 lead at halftime. The Saints' defense also dominated, limiting the Bucs to just 44 total offensive yards in the first half. Carr's exceptional play continued in the second half, ultimately leading the Saints to a 23-13 victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Saints, especially with Carr's standout performance and the team's strong defensive showing.
"Healthy" Derek Carr hitting stride as Saints push for spot in NFC playoffs https://t.co/ARNxDljHY0 https://t.co/HF8RbS0nPE
The #Saints defeat the #Bucs 23-13 on New Years Eve in Tampa Bay. šø: https://t.co/ovHLdmMnWW https://t.co/DFwNZj0O6x
Saints stay alive with 23-13 win over Bucs. https://t.co/2vgdVWTD7o
Saints keep playoff hopes alive as Carr throws 2 TDs https://t.co/LuCbcAkhxC
FINAL: @Saints stay alive with a big win in Tampa Bay. #NOvsTB https://t.co/XFx2w67DwV
Saints are Cha-Chinging the Bucs.
Massive turnaround there. The Bucs were on the verge of their best drive of the game and Jonathan Abram strips White after a nice run and Demario Davis recovers it. Saints take over at their own 45.
I spoke too soon about Baker. He and the Bucs go 1-4 on 3rd down, Saints keep the ball 20 minutes to 10, lead 17-0 at half. Big trouble, even in Tampa.
Saints take 17-0 lead into halftime at Tampa. https://t.co/hYhFULfmZC
Derek Carr in the first half at Tampa: š17-21 š 140 YDS š 2 TDS š 126.2 QB RTG #Saints lead 17-0 at halftime https://t.co/aHq5z4cKoq
Stats at the half: Bucs outgained by the Saints 202 yards to 44 yards of total offense. Saints 6-of-9 on third down, Bucs 1-of-4. Saints leading 17-0. No pressure on defense. First time this year the Bucs have been shut out in the first half entirely.
Halftime: Saints 17, Bucs 0 Just like we expected.
Another dominant 3-and-out by Saints defense. Buccaneers now down to 45 net yards in the first half after a Zack Baun sack.
Derek Carr with a perfect dime to Taysom Hill for the TD. It's now 14-0 Saints. Raymond James Stadium is pretty quiet right now.
That was the first opening drive touchdown for the Saints this season. Entering this week, the Saints were 1 of 4 teams (along with the Bucs, Giants, and Panthers) who had failed to score a touchdown on their opening drive, per @ESPNStatsInfo
Derek Carr TD pass caps long opening Saints drive. https://t.co/h2o3fztJF2
First opening-drive TD of the season for Saints https://t.co/MSicRkyiOU
Carr to Juwan Johnson for the TD. It's 7-0 Saints. That might have been the best drive of the season for the Saints. It was certainly the best opening drive of the season.
Saints get a touchdown on opening drive -- Derek Carr to Juwan Johnson for 4-yard score. 14-play grind of a drive and they're up 7-0 early on Bucs. Derek Carr 6-for-7 for 43 yards on the drive.