The New Orleans Saints completed the season sweep of their divisional rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pummeling them 38-3 to get their second win against the Bucs this season.
The Saints are now in first place in the NFC South. Drew Brees and the Saints handed Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady not just the worst loss of the season, but the worst loss of Brady’s entire 20-year career. The 38-3 is Brady’s worst loss since getting shut out by the Buffalo Bills 31-0 while playing for the New England Patriots back in 2003.
Brady threw three interceptions in the ugly Sunday night loss and posted a terrible QB rating of 40.4.
On the other side, Brees and the Saints offense were red-hot all night, putting together a balanced and near-perfect performance to dominate the usually strong Bucs defense.
The Saints defense was just as impactful, with their big-time players like Marshon Lattimore, Malcolm Jenkins, and Demario Davis showing up all over the field to stymie Brady and his cast of high-end offensive weapons.
The Bucs will stay in the division next week as well, visiting the 3-6 Carolina Panthers, while the Saints will look to get a win against the 4-5 San Francisco 49ers at home.
