Buccaneers Pin Saints at 1-Yard Line with Clutch Punt, Coverage

Punts don't often get the love they deserve, but late in Sunday's NFC South showdown between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, special teams played a key role.

Clinging to a 16-11 lead late in the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay opted to punt from the New Orleans 45-yard line. Punter Bryan Anger dropped a punt inside the 5-yard line, and thanks to teamwork, the Buccaneers were able to down the ball at the 1-yard line.

Just beautiful.

That poor field position led to a three-and-out for the Saints. On the ensuing possession, Tampa Bay pinned New Orleans at the 3-yard line with another great punt. 

Behind a strong game from their special teams, the Buccaneers held on for a five-point victory, improving to 8-5 on the season.