Jan 5, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) catches a pass against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium.

With that said, here are our takeaways from the Saints' 27-19 Week 18 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2nd half struggles strike again Jan 5, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; at Raymond James Stadium.

Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.

Prior to that Divisional weekend, the Bucs had only beaten New Orleans one time since 2017. Since Tampa Bay’s dismantling of Drew Brees that day, the Buccaneers have gone 5-3 against the Saints ...

Week 18 Saints Pregame Report vs. Bucs All-Time Series: The series is tied 7-7-1, with the Raiders winning two of the past three matchups. The tie was from their first meeting in 1971.

The Bucs could not get a drive going in the first half, with New Orleans controlling the time of possession 19:15 to 10:45, total yards 231 to 117, and first downs 15 to 5.