Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium, with TV coverage on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
- New Orleans is 2-10 and eliminated from playoff contention, with rookie Tyler Shough starting behind an offensive line that struggled in the first meeting.
- Mike Evans is in a 21-day practice window with his availability uncertain, elevating roles for Emeka Egbuka and the returning Chris Godwin Jr in Tampa Bay’s receiver group.
- Bucky Irving’s involvement has correlated with better rushing production for the Buccaneers, a priority as the Saints’ defense has been vulnerable on the ground.
- The Bucs are 8.5-point favorites (total 41.5) per consensus odds, and projection models largely back Tampa Bay to cover in a rivalry that often turns physical and low-scoring.