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Mayfield passes for 4 TDs as the Bucs treat storm-weary fans to a 51-27 win over the Saints

Baker Mayfield overcame three turnovers with 325 yards and four touchdowns passing, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 51-27 in what they hoped would be a morale boost to their Florida many fans who endured Hurricane Milton. The result blemished rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler’s first NFL start for New Orleans, which has lost four straight after opening the season with a pair of lopsided victories. The Bucs escaped Milton’s path by leaving Tampa Bay on Tuesday and practiced in New Orleans all week. They responded by putting up big numbers in the Superdome. Tampa Bay rushed for 277 yards and finished with 594 yards. Rattler passed for 243 yards and a TD but was intercepted twice.

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Bowles says the Buccaneers will learn from their mistakes in overtime loss to division-rival Falcons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have no one to blame but themselves for failing to take advantage of an opportunity to tighten their grip on first place in the NFC South. Instead, the three-time defending division champions share the top spot with Atlanta after allowing the Falcons to drive for a tying field goal in the closing seconds of regulation, then score a touchdown in overtime for a 36-30 victory that left the Bucs struggling for words to describe what happened. The Bucs and Falcons both have 3-2 records.