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Dec 28, 2014 at 6pm UK at ​Raymond James Stadium
New Orleans Saints
23-20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FT
0
Q1
3
Robinson (5:45)
7
Q2
17
Evans (11:25), Sims (1:48)
0
Q3
0
Ingram (14:02), Colston (1:57)
16
Q4
0

New Orleans Saints condemn Tampa Bay Buccaneers to worst record in NFL

The New Orleans Saints fight back for a narrow 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final game of the regular season in the NFL.

The New Orleans Saints needed a strong fourth quarter to secure a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final game of the NFL regular season this evening.

Running back Charles Sims #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 28, 2014© Getty Images

After Patrick Murray kicked an early field goal, the Buccaneers extended their lead to 10 points when Josh McCown found Mike Evans with a deep pass, giving the rookie wide receiver his 12th touchdown of the season.

Drew Brees struggled to get the Saints' passing game going, but Khiry Robinson managed to force his way over from a few yards out to get New Orleans in the game.

However, Charles Sims sprinted down the sideline just before half time, while Murray kicked another field goal to ensure that the home side had a comfortable lead at the break.

The New Orleans offense had the majority of the time of the field in the third quarter, but Brees threw two interceptions while trying to make deep passes into the endzone.

The visitors did get another touchdown on the board at the start of the fourth, though, when Mark Ingram burst through the Buccaneers defense for a rushing score.

Inside the final two minutes, Brees finally found his accuracy to connect with Marques Colston, putting the Saints in front for the first time.

The visitors then extended their advantage when Junior Galette sacked McCown inside the endzone for a two-point safety.

Both teams were already eliminated from playoff contention before the start of play, but the defeat ensures that the Buccaneers finish the season with the worst record in the NFL at 2-14, so will hold the first pick in next year's Draft.

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