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Social Rewind: Buccaneers vs. Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the New Orleans Saints for the second game of the season. The Bucs took an early lead and never relinquished it, despite the Saints attempts at a comeback, and got a 26-19 victory over a division opponent.

Sep 20, 2015 at 11:15 AM

Take a look at how the game played out on social media.

There was definitely some familiarity between the two division rivals.

#Saints safety Jairus Byrd and his dad, Bucs CBs coach Gill. #Byrdwatching pic.twitter.com/Huf4l6exiw
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) September 20, 2015

There was some good news for Bucs fans when the injury reports came out.

Bucs IAs vs. NO:
#4 QB R. Griffin
#24 CB M. Jenkins
#25 RB M. James
#31 S M. Wright
#60 OL J.Warren
#65 OL M. Masifilo
#96 DE T.J. Fatinikun
— Bucs Communications (@BuccaneersComms) September 20, 2015

#Saints inactives:
QB Garrett Grayson
DB Keenan Lewis
S Jairus Byrd
LB Dannell Elerbe
DT Kaleb Eulls
G Mike McGlynn
DE Tavaris Barnes
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) September 20, 2015

Good news #Bucs fans....WR @MikeEvans13_ is ACTIVE today! #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/5dCW9zkPc5
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Bucs were looking for their first win of the season and were on the road.

#Bucs taking the field for pregame here in New Orleans! #TBvsNO #FireTheCannons pic.twitter.com/94HFPITGig
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

The Superdome had a problem with the mics during the national anthem, but no worries.

The mics just went out before the end of the National Anthem and the crowd had to finish it.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) September 20, 2015

Cool moment. Four Saints cheerleaders signing National Anthem. Mic cuts out at last verse, fans picked it up from there to finish, loudly.
— JoeBucsFan (@JoeBucsFan) September 20, 2015

GAMETIME!

The Saints won the toss and elected to receive. Kickoff in moments.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) September 20, 2015

The Saints kept their opening drive alive by converting on 3rd and 11, but were unable to advance against the Bucs D and were forced to punt.

Big third down for Bucs defense -- Saints third and 5 at Bucs' 35.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

NO, they punt and down the ball at the 3. Surprised but Saints are playing field position game early. #Bucs ball but a long way to go.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

#Bucs force the punt which is downed inside the 5. @Jaboowins and the Tampa Bay offense will start from their own 4. #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Then the Bucs came out on offense.

Now Jameis Winston will make his road debut.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) September 20, 2015

Bucs run on 1st and 2nd downs, trying to keep pressure off rookie QB Jameis Winston in first road game. Winston complete on 3rd, 1st down
— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) September 20, 2015

Protection held pretty well for Winston on third down. He found ASJ on a nice catch. First down #Bucs
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

Bucs get back-to-back 20-yard gains, on throw to ASJ and run by Doug Martin ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

They do come but protection holds up. Browner knocks pass away from V-Jax. Fourth down. #Bucs to punt but field position has flipped
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

Murphy muffs the punt. Gets it back.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) September 20, 2015

After flipping the field position on the Saints, the Bucs defense showed up, and caused a weird fumble recovered by the Saints on third down. Saints punt.

#Bucs defense has made three stops for no gain vs. run so far and has a forced fumble for a 21-yard loss. Much better start, obviously
— Roy Cummings (@RCummingsFHCN) September 20, 2015

Jacques Smith with a sack/fumble! Brees pounces on it. Punt gives the #Bucs great field position inside N.O. territory at the 40
— Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) September 20, 2015

The Bucs drive ends with a field goal.

Kyle Brindza's first regular-season field goal try is a doozy - 54 yards. Good!
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) September 20, 2015

K @kylebrindza from 54 yards...

And the #FieldGoal is good! #AlwaysInHisRange #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/gTl8k0tLaa
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

End of the first, good guys up 3-0.

The Bucs lead the Saints 3-0 at the end of the first quarter #SaintsGameday pic.twitter.com/ZUHQIE69Hk
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 20, 2015

#Bucs 3, #Saints 0
@kylebrindza hits from 54-yards for the first score of the game
45 seconds to play in the 1st Quarter#TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

End of the 1st Quarter#Bucs 3, #Saints 0
LISTEN LIVE: http://t.co/Gau7mIhric
CHAT: http://t.co/Poss8NJHUV #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/ht9cKHZpIs
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Second quarter now, Saints with the ball.

Looked like Jacquies Smith got to Brees again. Brees is shaking his arms. Called a fumble. Saints recover again.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

Jacquies Smith with SECOND sack of the game!
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) September 20, 2015

Make that TWO sack-fumbles for @Jachalp3 on the day! New Orleans does recover, but it is 3rd and long. #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/NKHSqOVRWu
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Great pressure from @_GeoJohns to force a bad throw and the #Saints will punt it away. #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Bucs punt on next drive, and force the Saints to punt after a Gerald McCoy sack. Bucs back on offense about midway through the second quarter. Bucs drive but forced to settle for a field goal attempt, but no good. Bucs still lead 3-0 with 4:25 left in the first half.

Excellent effort by @Jaboowins to dive for the first down on his scramble! #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Bucs have first down at Saints' 44, 6:46 left in half.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

TE @Aesj88 cant hang on to the deep ball but a defensive holding call gives the #Bucs a first down. #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Brindza 52 yd FG is wide right. #Bucs lead still 3-0 late in 2nd quarter #TBvsNO
— Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) September 20, 2015

Brindza's FG is no good. #Saints ball on their own 42. #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

The Saints got a touchdown on the board on their next drive.

Near-pick for Lavonte David. Bucs need to convert those splash opportunities ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

Brees to Colston for 21 yards. #Saints in #Bucs territory
— Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) September 20, 2015

2 Minute Warning. #Bucs lead 3-0...but the #Saints have the ball on the Tampa Bay 11. #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

TOUCHDOWN!!! @MarkIngram22 runs in for a 11-yard score #SaintsGameday pic.twitter.com/Zhkcyc7Jyc
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 20, 2015

Bucs put together a drive on offense… And respond to the Saints' touchdown with one of their own!

NICE play @Jaboowins to @VincentTJackson for the First Down! #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/TSvRG6PSdu
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Roughing the passer against the #Saints moves the ball up to the New Orleans 33. First down #Bucs! #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

FIRST DOWN #BUCS! @Jaboowins to @murph918 to the #Saints 15! 16 seconds to play in the half.#TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Red Zone #BOOM.
— Captain Fear (@CaptainFear) September 20, 2015

Winston connects with Jackson for a 15-yd TD
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 20, 2015

Touchdown Vincent Jackson! #BOOMBOOMBOOMBOOMBOOMBOOM Just throw it up to the big guys!
— Captain Fear (@CaptainFear) September 20, 2015

Jameis Winston just had his first major NFL highlight with a TD pass to back of end zone to Vincent Jackson.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 20, 2015

Jameis Winston 4-for-5 for 54 yards on that TD drive. Bucs now lead 10-7 after Brindza PAT ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

#TOUCHDOWN TAMPA BAY! @Jaboowins to @VincentTJackson for 6! #FireTheCannons #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/N6J2dG7uJN
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

#Bucs 10, #Saints 7
Winston to Jackson for the score
Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards in 1:11
12 seconds until halftime#TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Halftime, Bucs up 10-7.

HALFTIME!#Bucs 10, #Saints 7
LISTEN LIVE: http://t.co/Gau7mIhric
CHAT: http://t.co/Poss8NJHUV #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/ifpF2du89h
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Bucs get the ball to start the half and score again! Bucs up 17-7.

Big run for Doug Martin on first play of second half. Had 7 for 44 in first half, opens with 14-yard gain ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

I think these guys are on to something... @Jaboowins to @VincentTJackson again for a big first down! #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/Ykf5mIZe8G
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Something clicked with Jameis. He just threaded another one to Vincent Jackson for 23 yards in between defenders: pic.twitter.com/iVxI9srycQ
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 20, 2015

Great job! Nice drive. Like this!
— What the Buc (@WhatTheBuc) September 20, 2015

Nice play call and the whole Superdome just went silent
— Stephen White (@sgw94) September 20, 2015

#TOUCHDOWN TAMPA BAY! @Jaboowins LITERALLY walks into the endzone for 6! #FireTheCannons #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/vLLTk80Sgs
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Jameis to the 🏡 !#TBvsNO
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 20, 2015

Winston looking extremely sharp on his last two drives.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) September 20, 2015

Bucs D gets a takeaway!!!

Chris Conte's first interception as a Buccaneer is the game's first TO - he hands it to Alterraun Verner, who gets it back to the NO 48.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) September 20, 2015

What a heady play by Verner to snatch that ball away from Conte. Another huge play for the #Bucs.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) September 20, 2015

#Bucs Lovie Smith demanded an early turnover in the 3rd qtr and he gets it.
— Dan Lucas (@WFLADan) September 20, 2015

TAKEAWAY TIME! Conte with the INT, gets tied up & hands it to @Alvern_1 who returns it to midfield! #TBvsNO #BucBall pic.twitter.com/dBtVjRWu2I
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

The Buccaneers get more on the board on a nice drive. Leading 20-7.

Jameis to ASJ on 3rd and 7 for a first.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) September 20, 2015

I'll give Sims this, he has some scoot in him. Nice first down run.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

Sims runs for 6-yard gain. Now at Saints' 31, in field-goal range.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

Sims with consecutive runs. #Saints D looks dreadful. #Bucs in redzone
— WDAE (@620wdae) September 20, 2015

First and 18. Winston CHECKS down to Martin. Short gain but smart play.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

Two straight runs from the #Bucs and it will be 3rd and 13 from the 22.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) September 20, 2015

They tried to pass it. Winston checked to Murphy. Short of first down but still in FG range. Smart.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

Field goal attempt coming after short gain on third down ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

#FieldGoal attempt by @kylebrindza is good!#TBvsNO #FireTheCannons pic.twitter.com/0rEfFLuYbp
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Injury report from the Bucs' sideline: C Evan Smith, ankle, questionable to return.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) September 20, 2015

The game is getting better and better for the Bucs… Sterling Moore forces a turnover by punching the ball out. Next play, fantastic pass to Louis Murphy.

Brees completes a pass across the middle and had the first down, but @SterlingMoore makes a GREAT play and punches it out. #Bucs take over.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) September 20, 2015

WR Willie Snead gets ball punched out from behind, fumble recovered by Bucs and #Saints 1st offensive momentum quickly ends.
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) September 20, 2015

Snead fumbles, Bucs' Swearinger recovers. Tampa ball at the TB 40-yd line
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 20, 2015

#Bucs start at own 40. Hits Murphy deep. First and goal at the 5. WOW!
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

Winston throws 54-yard ball on the run to Louis Murphy to set up first and goal at Saints' 6.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

Third and goal for Bucs at the 4 ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

#Bucs turn yet another takeaway into yet another field goal, this one a 22-yarder by Kyle Brindza that extends lead to 23-7.
— Roy Cummings (@RCummingsFHCN) September 20, 2015

K @kylebrindza hits his 3rd of the day!#Bucs 23, #Saints 7#TBvsNO #FireTheCannons pic.twitter.com/3wyxjnF5Yr
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Buccaneers lead Saints, 23-7, late in the 3rd quarter...

...IN New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/vFAHZmuyKr
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 20, 2015

End of the 3rd#Bucs 23, #Saints 7
LISTEN LIVE: http://t.co/Gau7mIhric
CHAT: http://t.co/Poss8NJHUV #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/aQnQeIhumc
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Saints are 0-111 all-time when trailing by 16 or more at end of 3rd qtr. (via @pfref )
— Lenny Vangilder (@LennyVangilder) September 20, 2015

Saints put together a drive and get down in the red zone. Saints fullback gets the TD. They go for two but don't convert. 23-13 Bucs lead.

Saints are running it. First and goal at the 10.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) September 20, 2015

Ingram stopped at goal line, so third and goal inside the 1 ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

TD #Saints. FB Austin Johnson scores. They're going for two
— Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) September 20, 2015

Johnthan Banks with huge tackle on Willie Snead to stop him on two-point conversion ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

Clutch! What a GREAT play in the open field!
— What the Buc (@WhatTheBuc) September 20, 2015

#Bucs 23, #Saints 13
Johnson with a 1 yard TD run
Banks stops the 2-PC
Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards in 7:01
10:17 to play in the game#TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

After a Jameis Winston fumble, Saints get the ball, but the Bucs defense holds and the Saints miss a field goal.

#Saints force the fumble on the sack & take over on the #Bucs 25. #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Saints have third and 9 at Bucs' 24. Defense must get off the field here ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

Hocker misses on a 42-yd FG attempt. Bucs lead 23-13 with 8:03 left in the game #SaintsGameday
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 20, 2015

Doug Martin fumbles so Saints get the ball right back. And score. Extra point is blocked though so Bucs up by 4.

#Saints get another chance after Cam Jordan recovers fumble. Khiry Robinson breaks off run to 16 on next play.
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) September 20, 2015

TOUCHDOWN!!! Brees to Snead for a 16-yd score #SaintsGameday pic.twitter.com/lbwKGDtl8u
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 20, 2015

#Bucs 23, #Saints 19
Brees to Snead for the TD
Extra Point is BLOCKED
Drive: 2 plays, 30 yards in 0:43#TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Bucs trying to put something together on offense and also run some time off the clock.

NICE spin move by @Jaboowins to pick up the first down on his feet! #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Wow again. Bucs convert a third-and-19 with screen to Doug Martin. That's huge for clock ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

#Bucs punt after the @DougMartin22's long play is called back from a tripping call. #Saints ball on their own 24. #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Then Henry Melton comes up HUGE on defense with a fumble recovery.

Brees completes a pass to Ingram, fumbles and Bucs recover. Ruling is under review #SaintsGameday
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 20, 2015

#TBvsNO Left forearm is in bounds when he gains control before any other part goes out of bounds. Should stay as a turnover
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) September 20, 2015

#BUCS FORCE THE FUMBLE AND @HenMel FALLS ON IT! CHRIS CONTE WITH THE BIG HIT! #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Facemask called on the #Saints on first down. 15 yard penalty and the #Bucs will have first down from the Saints 15.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) September 20, 2015

Three more for @kylebrindza. Quite the impressive cannonball collection he's got going. Up by 7.
— Captain Fear (@CaptainFear) September 20, 2015

K @kylebrindza htis his fourth of the game to give the #Bucs a 7 point lead#Bucs 26, #Saints 19
LISTEN: http://t.co/Gau7mHZPTC #TBvsNO
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Bucs defense back on the field with Saints needing a touchdown to tie.

Brees completes over the middle to Ben Watson, and then a pass to Mark Ingram who fights his way out of bounds
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) September 20, 2015

Lelito hands to the face.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) September 20, 2015

Jacquies Smith with another sack.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

HOW ABOUT THREE!!!! @Jachalp3 gets to Brees AGAIN! #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/wICVw8sTFs
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

Brees hits Cooks for 21-yard gain ... now first down across middle and Saints are at midfield...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

Saints at the 50. Lost fumble on Brees sack. But there's a penalty.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) September 20, 2015

Bucs were offsides, so Saints now across midfield, 0:22 left.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

Saints get a pass inside the Bucs' 30, out of bounds. 0:08 left.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 20, 2015

Tim Jennings and Chris Conte combine to break up a pass in the endzone. 2 seconds left.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) September 20, 2015

The final pass from Saints QB Drew Brees falls incomplete and the Bucs get the W!!

Buccaneers Win!
Jameis Winston throws a pass TD and runs for another as Tampa Bay upsets the Saints, 26-19. pic.twitter.com/nEUKp7Wdsb
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 20, 2015

Saints fall to the Bucs 26-19. Payton will speak with the media shortly. http://t.co/GBImkoS8Hx #Saints
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 20, 2015

What a bounce-back win for the #Bucs. Huge in many ways.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) September 20, 2015

FINAL #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/SSaGFcp2Py
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 20, 2015

#FireTheCannons - #Bucs WIN!
Keep it locked on http://t.co/tUU9a662ZL for postgame coverage!#TBvsNO #SiegeTheDay pic.twitter.com/CkvcUuYSSj
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 20, 2015

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