Rating Tom Brady's performances against his voodoo team New Orleans Saints over the years

Tom Brady performances versus New Orleans Saints

Game 6 - Saints 34-23 Buccaneers

Tom Brady couldn't get the better of Brees and the Saints in what was his first NFL game away from New England back in 2020.

Brady threw two touchdowns and two picks. He was also sacked three times. He ended the game with a passer rating of just 78.4. Rating: 6/10

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Game 7 - Buccaneers 3-38 Saints

Later in 2020, the Saints again handled Brady, blowing out the Bucs 38-8.

TB12 was horrible that evening, throwing zero touchdowns and three interceptions in a crushing defeat. His counterpart Drew Brees lit the game up, however, passing for four touchdowns at Raymond James Stadium. Rating: 1/10

Game 8 - Saints 20-30 Buccaneers

In Brady's sole playoff bout with NOLA, he came out on top in the 2020 NFC Divisional on his way to his seventh Super Bowl ring in 2020.

Brady displayed his 'clutch' gene to get the better of the Saints in what was Drew Brees' final career game. He passed for two touchdowns and rushed for one more on their way to a surprise playoff run. Rating: 8/10

Game 9 - Saints 36-27 Buccaneers

In 2021's first clash between NOLA and TB12, New Orleans emerged victories, 36-27.

Brady did his best, passing for four touchdowns, to go along with a passer rating of 112.0, but the Buccaneers were overpowered by the Saints in a close battle. Rating: 7/10

Game 10 - Buccaneers 0-9 Saints

Tom Brady was shut out for the first time in 15 years when the Saints kept the Buccaneers scoreless during their second matchup of 2021 when New Orleans won 9-0.

Three field goals decided the game, in which Tom Brady cut a frustrated figure as he failed to muster any points, as well as throwing a pick and being sacked four times. Rating: 1/10

Game 11 - Saints 10-20 Buccaneers

In their most recent matchup earlier in the 2022 NFL season, TB12 overcame the Saints with a score of 20-10.

Tom Brady wasn't at his best in the clash. However, he completed just 18 passes and a single touchdown, as Leonard Fournette had 24 carries.

His 190 passing yards was a season low for the GOAT, who will be looking for a much better showing this time around. Rating: 6/10

About the author

Matthew David Wear is an NFL writer for Sportskeeda based in Manchester with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland. He has a total work experience of 10 years, having previously worked for the likes of FourFourTwo, World Soccer, Soccer AM, Sunderland Echo and ALS Fanzine.

Matthew follows the Cincinnati Bengals since he feels that they have been underdogs without achieving much success just like his native Sunderland AFC. If he could ever go back in time, he would want to change the 'holding' call on Logan Wilson that led to the Rams winning the game.

His favorite NFL players are Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Logan Wilson and Trey Hendrickson, while his favorite coach is Andy Reid for his unparalleled offensive tactics. His favorite Super Bowl is the LII edition where the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots and Nick Foles was declared MVP.

To stay at the top of his craft, Matthew keeps himself updated with stats, plays fantasy football, and makes sure all the data in his work are from reputed sources. When not working, Matthew likes to stay outdoors and engage in running and hiking.

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