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Brady, Buccaneers end playoffs for Saints, Brees

Tampa Bay advances to NFC Championship after beating New Orleans 30-20
Drew Brees and Tom Brady meet after playoff game, Jan. 17, 2021
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady after an NFL divisional round playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won 30-20.
Drew Brees and Tom Brady meet after playoff game, Jan. 17, 2021
Posted at 10:42 PM, Jan 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-17 22:42:54-05

NEW ORLEANS — Tom Brady's best game in three tries against New Orleans has the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs and Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home -- perhaps for good.

Brady and the Bucs' offense turned three of the Saints' four turnovers, which included three Brees interceptions, into touchdowns, and Tampa Bay beat New Orleans 30-20 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Two touchdowns came on short passes to Mike Evans and Leonard Fournette.

Brady also scored on a 1-yard run.

The Bucs advanced to the NFC Championship game in Green Bay.

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