The Tampa Bay Buccaneers threw the primary punch in racing to a 17-point lead Sunday on the Caesars Superdome however the New Orleans Saints hit again and grabbed a 27-24 halftime lead. The Saints scored all 27 of their factors within the second quarter, helped by intercepting Tampa quarterback Baker Mayfield 3 times, the final one picked by defensive finish Cameron Jordan.

The Saints (2-3) will get the ball to start out the second half.

The Saints began rookie quarterback Spencer Rattlerin place of injured starter Derek Carr. Rattler, a fifth-round draft pick of South Carolina, accomplished his first move for 27 yards however his second completion, to star receiver Chris Olave, was fumbled and returned for a 57-yard landing after Olave took a head shot. The hit gave Olave a concussion and he was dominated out for the sport.

Tampa, which practiced in New Orleans all week to get away from Hurricane Milton and was enjoying its first recreation in 10 days, was sharp early. Quarterback Baker Mayfield accomplished all six passes on the opening drive, the ultimate one a 4-yard landing move to Chris Godwin. The fumble return landing gave the Bucs a 14-0 lead after which they tacked on a 26-yard area purpose.

The Saints began their comeback with a 32-yard area purpose by Blake Grupe after which one other particular groups play acquired the Saints again within the recreation. Returner Rashid Shaheed fielded a Bucs punt at his 46-yard line and returned down the precise aspect for a 54-yard landing. It was the second punt return landing of Shaheed’s profession.