Saints Game Day vs. Bucs: Live Updates, Stream, In-Game Analysis and More

Follow along with Week 18 Saints updates as they take on the Bucs for the finale.

Dec 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi reacts during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Regardless of how Sunday goes for the Saints, they're in offseason mode after their matchup with the Bucs. They've had a season full of disappointment and not meeting expectations, and they're going to have a lot to address over the next few months. The biggest need is obviously a new head coach, and we fully expect New Orleans to cast a wide net.

Kickoff is right around the corner, and we'll see what New Orleans brings to the table. The Bucs are heavy favorites in this game, with Vegas favoring them by 14 points right now. A win for Tampa would give them the NFC South for the fourth year in a row, something the Saints accomplished prior to that. The Saints have their work cut out for them, to say the least.

For the final team this season, welcome to our weekly live game thread. We'd encourage you to join our live stream for this one (link below), as we'll have in-game analysis, commentary, notes and discuss the future for the Saints with you.

Week 18 Saints Live Stream

Pregame Notes

• It goes without saying, we're going to see the last of some Saints coaches and players on Sunday. Whether it be from free agency, parting ways, roster management or other opportunities, this roster will undoubtedly look pretty different in 2025.
• Mike Evans is looking for his 11th straight 1,000-yard receiving season, and there's no Marshon Lattimore on the other side to keep him from getting it.
• Huge opportunity for Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the spotlight. A good showing could go a long way for him and his career. He does want to stay in New Orleans with the Saints.

First Quarter - Saints 3, Bucs 3

• Saints, 9:16 (11-54, 5:44) - Blake Grupe 35-yard field goal.
• Bucs, 4:51 (9-43, 4:25) - Chase McLaughlin 52-yard field goal.

Second Quarter - Saints 16, Bucs 6

• Saints, 14:52 (10-49, 4:59) - Blake Grupe 39-yard field goal.
• Saints, 6:14 (14-79, 7:36) - Dante Pettis 5-yard pass from Spencer Rattler.
• Bucs, 1:03 (12-63, 5:11) - Chase McLaughlin 25-yard field goal.
• Saints, 0:07 (10-49, 0:56) - Blake Grupe 39-yard field goal.

Third Quarter - Saints 19, Bucs 13

• Bucs, 10:27 (10-72, 4:33) - Payne Durham 6-yard pass from Baker Mayfield.
• Saints, 5:53 (4-6, 1:36) - Blake Grupe 49-yard field goal.

Fourth Quarter - Bucs 20, Saints 19

• Bucs, 10:09 (12-82, 7:09) - Jalen McMillan 32-yard pass from Baker Mayfield.

Week 18 Saints Game Preview

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• Saints Final Injury Report Rules Out Carr and Miller, Kamara Doubtful In Week 18
• Updated Saints Draft Position Going Into Week 18, Needs and Way-Too-Early Mock
• Saints Players React To Heartbreaking New Orleans New Year's Tragedy
• The Future Is Now: Young Players Who Must Develop To Make Up Saints Core
• One Saint Is Playing His Best Football Despite Bleak Season
• The Saints' Role In Deciding The NFC South Champion This Sunday
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