Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 1 · Louisiana Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–20 at home at Louisiana Superdome in Week 1 of the 2008 regular season on September 7, 2008. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Saints to 1–0 and dropped the Buccaneers to 0–1. The Buccaneers finished 2008 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 27–23 on December 2, 2007. When they met again, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 23–20 on November 30, 2008.
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 8–7 after meeting No. 15 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.
