Saints defeated the Buccaneers, 33-24. P.Hurley drove the Saints with an efficient passing night, throwing 4 touchdown passes while piling up 231 yards through the air. V.Valdez turned those chances into points with 2 touchdown catches, giving New Orleans a reliable finisher whenever Hurley found space. That connection kept the Saints in control and gave the offense the edge it needed. Tampa Bay still produced plenty in defeat behind B.Mayfield, who passed for 264 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes. T.Hodges was the centerpiece of that response, catching 2 touchdowns and finishing with 81 receiving yards. The Buccaneers had enough punch to stay dangerous, but the Saints’ sharper work through the air ultimately decided it.