The New Orleans Saints (2-3) will look to bounce back and break a three game losing streak on Sunday when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) for an important divisional matchup at the Caesars Superdome. It will be the first of two home contests in a five day stretch, followed up by a Thursday Night Football contest against the Denver Broncos.
Sunday's contest will be the 65th regular season matchup all-time between the two clubs, who became NFC South rivals in 2002. The Saints hold a 40-24 advantage in the series. In their last meeting, New Orleans snapped a three-game losing streak against the Buccaneers last year in a 23-13 win at Raymond James Stadium, where the Saints moved into a tie for first place in the NFC South. The Saints lead the series record 21-11 for games played at Caesers Superdome.
Check out some of the gameday entertainment that fans can enjoy during the game:
National Anthem: Rayshun LaMarr
Rayshun LaMarr is an accomplished actor, singer & songwriter & alumni of the acclaimed Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the University of Philadelphia. In 2012, he survived a battle with Lymphoma, during which he temporarily lost his hearing and his voice.
In 2018, however, Rayshun LaMarr returned to his craft by competing in season 14 of NBC's "The Voice," to which he made it all the way to the semi-finals. Since then, he has performed at NFL half-time shows, NBA opening games, and stages worldwide. He has also released 5 singles, "Time 4 Change", "Can't Hold Back", "Still in Love", "Tryin", and "Magnificent", which are available on all platforms.
Champions Square entertainment: The Mixed Nuts
The Mixed Nuts are an International Special Event Band presented by WCA Entertainment. Based in New Orleans, the Nuts have traveled across the globe performing for some of the biggest names in the corporate world, as well as sharing the stage with such legendary acts as Cyndi Lauper, Journey, The Temptations, Sting and Shania Twain. The band celebrates 26 years in 2024 and continues to push the envelope.
Halftime entertainment: Talladega College "Great Tornado" Band
The Globally Renowned Talladega College Great Tornado Band was established in 2012 by the College's President Dr. Billy C. Hawkins and supported by the College's Board of Trustees. With prestigious performance accolades including the UNCF Gala (2023 & 2024), the London New Year's Day Parade (2024) and the 2017 Presidential Inauguration, the Great Tornado Band is excited to return to the Superdome, under the direction of Darrius Swain.
Saints Legend of the Game: Jeremy Shockey
Tight end Jeremy Shockey, a fan favorite, returns to the Caesars Superdome for the first time since the conclusion of his accomplished playing career. Acquired in 2008 in a training camp trade, the former University of Miami standout provided a dynamic pass-catching and blocking presence to the position and caught the go-ahead touchdown in New Orleans' Super Bowl XLIV victory.
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