Buccaneers Favored to Sweep Saints in Week 14 NFC South Rematch

Overview

• Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium on CBS and Paramount+ in the teams’ second meeting after Tampa Bay’s 23-3 win in Week 8.
• The Saints are 2-10 and eliminated from playoff contention, turning to rookie Tyler Shough for his fifth start against a Buccaneers defense ranked among the leaders in takeaways.
• New Orleans’ protection is thinned with starting right tackle Taliese Fuaga ruled out, and the secondary has injury concerns after safety Justin Reid’s recent setback and Jonas Sanker’s missed practice.
• Tampa Bay’s receiving corps could get a lift if Mike Evans is cleared after entering a 21-day practice window, though his game status has not been confirmed.
• Run-game balance is a focal point for Tampa Bay, with Bucky Irving’s presence correlated with stronger rushing output and a 4-1 team record in his five appearances.