Saints...38 Buccaneers...7

Key: New Orleans’ Drew Brees didn’t throw an interception for the first time in five games, and the Saints also didn’t give up a sack for the first time since Oct. 18 against the Giants.

Saints said: “Every team we face would love to give us that first loss.” -- Brees

Buccaneers said: “It’s just one of those days. An off day. . . . I don’t see it as a problem going forward.” -- Josh Freeman, quarterback