6 takeaways from Saints loss in season finale to Buccaneers

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) will try to clinch their playoff spot when they host the New Orleans Saints (5-11) on Sunday afternoon. Tampa Bay has won five of its last six games, setting up a win-and-in situation in Week 18.
NFL Week 18: Key Takeaways from the Saints vs. Bucs Finale
The Saints season is over, and it's probably a really good thing that it is. They predictably faltered after capturing a surprising halftime lead, losing 27-19 to the Bucs and giving the NFC South for the fourth straight year.
6 takeaways from Saints loss in the season finale to Buccaneers
What did we learn about the New Orleans Saints in Week 18? Here are our six takeaways from their season-ending loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Saints, Buccaneers Fight After Baker Mayfield Takes Big Hit
The Buccaneers trailed the Saints 16-6, as they faced third-and-3 from their 42-yard line. Mayfield dropped back, couldn't find anyone open and decided to scramble. He ran for 10 yards then decided to slide. Unfortunately, his slide came a bit late and Saints safety Will Harris hit him really hard.
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