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New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A key NFC South showdown sees New Orleans Saints host Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, offering a pivotal divisional clash with playoff implications.

Game Details

• Date: 2025-10-26
• Kick-off: 4:05 p.m. (ET)
• Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
• Broadcast: DirecTV Sports 712, FOX, Fox Sports App, Fubo Sports, Fubo Sports CA, NFL+

Recent Form & Key Storylines

The Saints have struggled early, sitting at 1–6, with a recent 26‑14 loss to the Bears marking their first such start since 1999. They have dropped games against New England and Buffalo, showing early-season offensive inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers have climbed to 5–2, anchored by quarterback Baker Mayfield’s efficient passing and late-game heroics and sustained offensive momentum. Tampa Bay enters with confidence, while New Orleans looks to find cohesion under a retooled offense.

Players to Watch

• Saints: Quarterback Spencer Rattler, still finding rhythm in his young career, will be central to any offensive spark.
• Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield’s accuracy and ability to move the chains have been critical to Tampa Bay’s resurgence.

Summary Stats

• New Orleans Saints last 5: W–L–L–L–L (reflecting the 1‑6 start and recent results)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers last 5: W–W–L–W–W (consistent with their 5–2 record and recent form)
• Last head-to‑head: Buccaneers 27–19 Saints on January 5, 2025, in a decisive offensive outing by Tampa Bay