Final · Kickoff
2010 Regular season · Week 17 · Louisiana Superdome
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 23–13 on the road at Louisiana Superdome in Week 17 of the 2010 regular season on January 2, 2011.
The result moved the Buccaneers to 10–6 and dropped the Saints to 11–5. The Buccaneers finished 2010 at 10–6 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2010 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Saints’ 13 points were their fewest in any game of 2010.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 31–6 on October 17, 2010. When they met again, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 26–20 on October 16, 2011. The teams split their two 2010 meetings.
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 11–9 after meeting No. 20 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.
