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Anthony Nelson and the Buccaneers' defense shine in a 23-3 victory over the struggling Saints
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) celebrates, including defensive tackle Vita Vea (50), defensive end Logan Hall (90) and defensive end Elijah Roberts (95) with teammates after returning an interception for a score during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in New Orleans. - photo by AP Photo/Ella Hall
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Nelson will have to settle for watching replays of one of the best plays of his seven-year NFL career — because he couldn't really recall how it all happened in real time. The Tampa Bay edge rusher had an interception for a touchdown to go with a forced fumble and two sacks, Sean Tucker ran for a 1-yard score on fourth down and the Buccaneers beat the hapless New Orleans Saints 23-3 on Sunday. “I hit the ball up and then I guess I caught it.