History: New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Saints and Buccaneers are no strangers to each other as they have 62 total head-to-head matchups under their belt. The Saints lead the the series 39-23. Last season, the Buccaneers finished first in the NFC South with a record of 8-9, granting them a spot in the playoffs. The most recent matchup took place at Raymond James Stadium in December of 2022 where the Saints lost by a narrow margin of 16-17. The Buccaneers have a lot of moving parts, including a new quarterback, so they will be looking to make it all work to try and make the playoffs again in 2023.
Players and Coaches to Know
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Head Coach: Todd Bowles
Quarterback: Baker Mayfield
Key Position Players: DL Vita Vea, LB Devin White, RB Chase Edmonds, WR Mike Evans, WR Russell Gage
New Orleans Saints
Head Coach: Dennis Allen
Quarterback: Derek Carr
Key Position Players: RB Jamaal Williams, RB Alvin Kamara, DB Marshon Lattimore, DE Cameron Jordan, S Tyrann Mathieu