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Bucs-Saints Recap

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 8, 2008

What went right for the Bucs: The defense scored the first points of the season when CB Phillip Buchanon returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown, the fifth of his career.

What went wrong for the Bucs: Rookie first-round CB Aqib Talib was beaten on the first series of the season for a 39-yard touchdown pass from QB Drew Brees to WR David Patten.

What went right for the Bucs: Tampa Bay's hurry-up offense moved 61 yards on four consecutive completions in the final 1:38, setting up PK Matt Bryant's 37-yard field goal for a 10-7 halftime lead.

What went wrong for the Bucs: The offense had just crossed into New Orleans territory for the first time when a 15-yard personal foul penalty on RT Jeremy Trueblood stalled the momentum.

What went right for the Bucs: Bruising RB Earnest Graham broke free for a 46-yard run to the Saints' 20-yard line, setting up Matt Bryant's 33-yard field goal for a 13-10 lead.

What went wrong for the Bucs: Veteran CB Ronde Barber tripped and fell, allowing WR Devery Henderson to break free for an 84-yard touchdown reception and 17-13 lead.

What went right for the Bucs: Tampa Bay put together its best drive of the game, 73 yards in 11 plays. The Bucs regained the lead 20-17 on QB Jeff Garcia's 2-yard pass to WR Ike Hilliard.

What went wrong for the Bucs: With iconic LB Derrick Brooks on the sideline with a strained hamstring, inexperienced replacement Matt McCoy and SS Jermaine Phillips failed to tackle RB Reggie Bush on what proved to be the winning 42-yard touchdown reception.

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