The Big Not So Easy: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shock Playoff Bound Saints

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Published: December 27, 2009

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... reached out to a former Super Bowl winning coach to talk about his job, Morris' Tampa Bay Buccaneers sent shockwaves around the NFL, going to New Orleans and upsetting the high flying Saints in overtime, 20-17.

For the second straight week, it would take second half domination to get the job done. And the Bucs certainly dominated, shutting out New Orleans for the final two quarters of the game after spotting the Saints a 17-0 first half edge.

Bucs rookie QB Josh Freeman once again tossed interceptions, including one to Darren Shaper, allowing him to set an NFL record for returned interception yardage in a season.

Freeman is now up to a troubling 16 interceptions, but the youngster, bolstered by a powerful Buccaneers running game, went 21-for-31 for 271 yards and was zoned in during the second half.

Cadillac Williams gave the Bucs their first 100-yard rushing performance of the season, pounding out 124 yards and a touchdown.

Tampa Bay's defense l...

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