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The Buccaneers also recovered a fumble, and had six interceptions in all. Mike Washington made it 20–0 early in the second half, returning an interception 45 yards for a touchdown. The Buccaneers began their first five drives in Saints territory, scoring on two Dave Green field goals, and a five-yard pass touchdown from Gary Huff to Morris Owens. New Orleans did not get a first down until midway through the second quarter, and did not get past midfield until nearly the end of the half. Despite six shutouts in the previous nine weeks, the Tampa Bay defense was improving, and a win seemed imminent. Teams around league were fearful of earning the dubious distinction of becoming the Buccaneers’ first victim. Tampa Bay, an expansion franchise in 1976, entered the game with a collective record of 0–26 over its first two seasons. The first meeting between the two teams occurred on December 11, 1977. The two teams have met in the playoffs once, in the 2020 NFC Divisional Round, which the Buccaneers won, 30–20.

The Saints lead the overall series, 39–24. While the teams first met in 1977, the rivalry did not develop until the teams were placed in the NFC South in 2002, resulting in two annual meetings. The Buccaneers–Saints rivalry is the rivalry between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. January 24, 2021: Buccaneers 30, Saints 20.