New Orleans Saints pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New Orleans Saints entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 18% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Saints refused to go away, chipping away at Tampa Bay Buccaneers's lead until New Orleans Saints took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New Orleans Saints regained control for good toward the end of the game.