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Sunday night’s Saints Division Round game against NFC Buccaneers continues a series of stunning quarterback clashes in the 2020 NFL Playoffs.
It reunites Drew Brees and Tom Brady for the right to face Aaron Rodgers in the NFC Championship game, a euphoric setup for fans keen to see the trio of future Hall of Fame members try to win another Super Bowl ring. before retirement.
Brady’s Buccaneers lost to Brees’ Saints twice during the regular season. The second of those clashes wasn’t close – New Orleans crushed Tampa Bay 38-3 and intercepted Brady three times. This kind of blast doesn’t usually happen at Brady’s expense and will provide a colorful backdrop to their playoff rematch.
Even in their old age, Brady and Brees were effective. Brady, 43, threw 40 touchdown passes for 12 interceptions. Brees, 42, threw 24 touchdown passes with six interceptions in 12 games.
The Packers, who beat the Rams on Saturday, will host the winner of the Brady-Brees duel next weekend.
Sporting News follows live score updates and Saints vs Buccaneers highlights on Sunday night. Follow below for the full results of 2021 NFL Playoff Game.
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Score Saints vs. Buccaneers
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | T4 | Total | |
| The Saints | 3 | – | – | – | 3 |
| Buccaneers | 0 | – | – | – | 0 |
Saints vs Buccaneers live updates, highlights
6:57 p.m .: Now Harris has a return throwback touchdown recalled for an illegal block. Close to disaster for Tampa Bay.
6:56 p.m .: Brady takes a sack, forcing his team to kick. Three and less in a row for the Buccaneers.
6:51 p.m .: FIELD OBJECTIVE, Saints. New Orleans is content with a basket after the game of the big special teams. 3-0, New Orleans.
6.44 p.m .: Huge comeback! Deonte Harris takes a 54-yard punt to enter Buccaneers territory.
6:43 p.m .: Tampa Bay is three and more. Brady threw a deep ball at Rob Gronkowski in third and third place, but the pass sailed just out of reach of the tight end.
6.40 p.m .: The Buccaneers start with the ball.
Start time Saints vs Buccaneers
- Start time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- TV channel (national): Fox
- Direct: Fox Sports Go |
Once Chiefs vs Browns starts the day, Buccaneers vs Saints will be the final game of the division round. Once completed, the four teams participating in the conference championship matches will be known.
The 6:40 p.m. start time is the one that only comes out in the playoffs for the NFL, which normally begins games before 4:30 p.m. ET or after 8 p.m. ET during the regular season.
2021 NFL Playoff Schedule
Divisional tower
Saturday January 16
| Match | Start time | TV channel | Direct |
| Rams at Packers | 4:35 p.m. ET | Fox | |
| Ravens at Bills | 8:15 p.m. ET | NBC |
Sunday January 17th
| Match | Start time | TV channel | Direct |
| Browns at Chiefs | 3:05 p.m. ET | CBS | |
| Buccaneers at Saints | 6:40 p.m. ET | Fox |
Conference Championships
Sunday January 24
| Match | Outdoor team | Start time | TV channel | Direct |
| NFC Championship | NFC to be determined | 3:05 p.m. ET | Fox | |
| AFC Championship | AFC to be determined | 6:40 p.m. ET | CBS |
Super Bowl 55
Sunday February 7
| Match | Start time | TV channel | Direct |
| AFC Champion vs NFC Champion | 6:30 p.m. ET | CBS |
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