Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 15 · Raymond James Stadium
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 48–21 at home at Raymond James Stadium in Week 15 of the 2001 regular season on December 23, 2001.
The result moved the Buccaneers to 8–6 and dropped the Saints to 7–7. The Saints finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Buccaneers finished 2001 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Buccaneers’ 48 points were their most in any game of 2001.
In their previous meeting, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 31–16 on November 7, 1999. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 26–20 on September 8, 2002.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Buccaneers lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 1999 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
