With their playoff aspirations dashed, the New Orleans Saints will aim to thwart the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ efforts to clinch the NFC South. The Saints recently suffered a tough defeat against the Miami Dolphins, dropping their record to 2-10. Despite the loss, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough demonstrated promise during a late-game push.
Similarly, the Buccaneers are returning from a win, having recently triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals. Their running back Bucky Irving had a strong showing, contributing to the victory with 81 all-purpose yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.
Viewing Information for Saints vs. Buccaneers
- When: Sunday, December 7 | Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- TV: Fox | Stream: Fubo (available for a trial)
- Odds: Buccaneers -8.5, O/U 42.5 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)
Key Insights:
- With a win, the Buccaneers aim to secure their fourth consecutive NFC South title, as they currently lead the division by a narrow margin.
- The Saints have struggled to score, rarely surpassing 20 points in a game this season, with their offense ranked at the bottom in red zone efficiency.
- Kellen Moore, in his first season as head coach, will look to improve the Saints’ scoring woes as they seek to finish strong against Tampa Bay.
