The Bucs turned three takeaways into 21 points in beating the Saints 30-20 in an NFC division playoff game Sunday at the Superdome to move to within one win of the Super Bowl.
Tampa Bay advanced to the NFC Championship Game for the fourth time in franchise history and first since winning the Super Bowl after the 2002 season.
Inside linebacker Devin White led the way with an interception and fumble recovery. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting and safety Mike Edwards also intercepted passes.
The Bucs trailed 20-13 in the third quarter but scored 17 unanswered points to send Saints quarterback Drew Brees down to defeat in what is believed to be his final NFL game.