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State of the NFC South entering Week 14

State of the NFC South entering Week 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Finally, the Buccaneers are back on track after their win against the Arizona Cardinals, but it was not an easy victory. For most of the game, Tampa Bay led, and in the fourth quarter, Arizona fought back and nearly completed the comeback. This did not happen, but the Buccaneers had many opportunities to seal this game and did not, which seems like the theme of this season. The defense really stepped up throughout this game, and if it wasn’t for that side of the ball, Tampa Bay may have lost this game. Next on the schedule...

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Our defense vs. their offense: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Our defense vs. their offense: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After discussing the New Orleans Saints’ offensive matchup for the upcoming week, let’s turn our attention to the defensive side of the ball. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a familiar divisional opponent for New Orleans, but that does not change the fact that the Saints were walloped at home in Week 8. How can Brandon Staley’s group turn the tables in this road game?

Tampa Bay currently has the 21st-ranked offense in the league with an average of 316.2 yards while scoring just over 23 points per game. Meanwhile, New Orleans allows 314.6 yards and 24.6 points, good enough for...

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Fleur-de-Links, December 5: High praise for rookie Tyler Shough

Fleur-de-Links, December 5: High praise for rookie Tyler Shough

NFL Picks Week 14: Shough against the Bucs

Some game predictions for around the league.

Mark Schlereth: Saints rookie Tyler Shough is 2025 draft’s best QB

After another great performance from the rookie, opinions seem to be changing.

Kicker Charlie Smyth wants to take up long residence on New Orleans Saints roster

Hopefully, success will continue for the young kicker.

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Thursday’s Saints vs. Buccaneers injury report

Thursday’s Saints vs. Buccaneers injury report

The Saints have finished their second practice ahead of their rematch with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints made two changes to Thursday’s injury report, adding rookie safety Jonas Sanker as he was absent with a head injury. Wide receiver Chris Olave was upgraded to limited after missing Wednesday’s practice due to a back injury he suffered in practice ahead of last week’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

The Buccaneers made three changes to their injury report for Thursday, upgrading starters Chris Godwin Jr, Bucky Irving, and Baker Mayfield to full participants.

New Orleans Saints

Limited Participation

WR Chris...

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Cowboys vs. Lions: Thursday Night Football Open Thread

Cowboys vs. Lions: Thursday Night Football Open Thread

The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys tonight in the Motor City. Both teams are fighting for an outside shot in their respective divisions. Will Detroit rebound from their Thanksgiving loss? Can Dallas win four-straight? Let’s tune in to find out!

Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions

Ford Field – Detroit, Michigan

Kickoff – 5:15pm PST / 7:15pm CST / 8:15pm EST

Network – Prime Video

Odds – Lions -3, O/U 54.5

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NFL Picks Week 14: Shough against the Bucs

NFL Picks Week 14: Shough against the Bucs

The New Orleans Saints face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road this week in an NFC South matchup. This season is now lost for the Saints and the focus for many fans has moved towards the future. Some would like to sacrifice wins for draft position, while others covet winning above any draft prospect. No matter what side of the fence fans are on, the team itself is still fighting to win games, the biggest question is if they have the talent necessary to do it. The biggest piece for the Saints is QB Tyler Shough, and how Shough...

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Saints power ranking entering Week 14

Saints power ranking entering Week 14

NFL.com – 30 (=)

“Head coach Kellen Moore arrived this year with the reputation of being an offensive whiz, and yet the Saints haven’t scored more than 19 points since Week 5, and they’ve only surpassed that mark twice all season. They did nothing offensively in the first half at Miami, with two Tyler Shough turnovers giving the Dolphins good field position. Shough woke up, however, throwing for 196 yards and two scores after halftime. New Orleans also received a 56-yard field goal from Northern Ireland import Charlie Smyth, who had the folks back in Mayobridge all abuzz,...

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Saints LB Demario Davis selected as the team’s nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

Saints LB Demario Davis selected as the team’s nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis has been selected as the team’s winner for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league’s most prestigious honor, which recognizing players who excel on-the-field and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating a positive impact beyond the game. This marks the 3rd time that Davis had received the honor in his career.

Davis said of the honor, “I am truly humbled to be the 2025 team winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award,” said...

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Our offense vs. their defense: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Our offense vs. their defense: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will duel for the second time this season. After the first meeting resulted in a dominant 23-3 victory for the Bucs, Tyler Shough will get an opportunity to start versus Tampa and flip the script.

New Orleans currently ranks 26th in the league offensively, averaging 296.6 yards per game and scoring just over 15 points per game. Tampa Bay ranks 22nd in defense, allowing 25.1 points per game. Now, let’s take a look back at this matchup from Week 8.

The Saints’ biggest change from the first meeting is that...

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Fleur-de-Links, December 4: Some big changes may happen this offseason for the Saints

Fleur-de-Links, December 4: Some big changes may happen this offseason for the Saints

Saints make two signings to active roster

Some move from New Orleans before their first practice of the week.

Saints Select Ohio State Game-Breaker In Top Mock Draft

It would be an excellent selection.

With 5 games to go, 5 Saints who may be playing for the last time

Tough potential departures in the offseason.

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Wednesday’s Saints vs. Buccaneers injury report

Wednesday’s Saints vs. Buccaneers injury report

The New Orleans Saints have wrapped up their first practice ahead of their NFC South matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints listed only four players on Wednesday’s injury report, all of whom were absent. Running back Alvin Kamara remained absent as he deals with a knee injury. At the same time, safety Justin Reid was added after suffering an injury early in the team’s last matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Wide receiver Chris Olave was absent after reaggravating his back injury in the team’s loss on Sunday.

The Buccaneers had nine players on Wednesday’s injury report, including many...

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Saints make two signings to active roster

Saints make two signings to active roster

Yesterday, the New Orleans Saints waived WR Kevin Austin Jr. and OT Barry Wesley, which opened up two more spots on the active roster. With many options on the current practice squad, the Saints could have gone in a bunch of different directions. In the end, WR Dante Pettis and G William Sherman were signed to the active roster.

Since the departure of WR Rashid Shaheed, Pettis has become one of the primary kick returners and the punter returner for the Saints. He has not had much success, and WR Mason Tipton actually looks like the better kick returner, but...

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