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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stay on the road for a crucial NFC South clash against the New Orleans Saints, looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Detroit
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Inconsistent Saints pass defense squares off against battered Buccaneers passing attack
An inconsistent Saints pass defense must step up against a shorthanded, but effective, Tampa Bay passing game. They can't underestimate this WR corps:
The Buccaneers bring a statistical edge in run defense into Sunday's road clash with the Saints but have reason to be concerned about at least one special teams matchup
The Saints, meanwhile, have been more competent than expected offensively, but their defense is a problem — allowing nearly 27 points per game and constantly digging early holes. They’re 2–5 ATS in first halves, which makes Tampa Bay -2.5 in the first half my best bet for the game.
The Tampa Bay run game has struggled almost as badly as the New Orleans defense. The Saints must find their footing against a banged-up Bucs offense
The Bucs will once again be without running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin, who will both sit out this week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Godwin is still recovering from a fibula injury, while Irving continues to deal with lingering issues that have limited his availability.