The Saints haven’t had much to celebrate this season, but Sunday was a good day for them.

On a rainy day, in a mud bath, the Saints rained on the Buccaneers’ NFC South parade. New Orleans’ 24-20 upset of Tampa Bay leaves the Bucs tied with the Panthers atop the division at 7-6. Carolina is on its off week.

The Bucs repeatedly shot themselves in the foot. They had seven penalties, dropped a walk-in touchdown pass, had a turnover, and five times, the Bucs turned it over on downs. Their last play came with 1:27 left as Cade Otton caught a pass for 3 yards on fourth-and-4 from the Tampa Bay 26.

Baker Mayfield was only 14-of-30 for 122 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

The Bucs had 301 yards, with Bucky Irving rushing for 55 yards on 15 carries and catching a 24-yard touchdown pas

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