Bucs' Mayfield Outduels Injured Carr as Saints Offense Struggles in Divisional Loss
- Saints quarterback Derek Carr returned from a shoulder injury but failed to ignite the offense, throwing for just 127 yards.
- Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had three touchdown passes to lead Tampa Bay to a 26-9 victory.
- Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned from suspension but was contained by the Bucs defense.
- The loss drops the Saints to 1-3 while the 3-1 Buccaneers take over first place in the NFC South.
- The struggling Saints offense has scored just four touchdowns through the first four games of the 2023 season.