The New Orleans Saints (5-11) are 14.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop their three-game losing streak in a matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium. The point total is set at 45 for the contest.
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TV channel: FOX
Buccaneers Insights
When it came to total offense last season, the Buccaneers ranked 20th in the NFL in points scored (20.5 per game) and 23rd in total yards (313 per game).
Through the air last season, Tampa Bay compiled 3,812 total passing yards (17th in NFL) and 6.7 passing yards per attempt (13th).
On the ground, the Buccaneers’ rushing offense struggled to get going last season, as it ranked last in the league with 1,509 rushing yards (88.8 per contest). In terms of rush yards per attempt, the team ranked 32nd (3.4).
Tampa Bay ranked 30th in the NFL in red-zone efficiency (44.9%) and 10th in third-down efficiency (41.5%).
Last year, Tampa Bay ranked seventh in the NFL with 19.1 points allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 23rd in total yards allowed with 344.2 given up per game.
When it came to defending the pass, the Buccaneers’ defense struggled last season, as it ranked fourth-to-last in the league with 4,232 passing yards allowed (248.9 per game).
Against the run, the Buccaneers’ D was firing on all cylinders, with 1,620 rushing yards allowed last year (fifth-fewest in NFL).
Defensively, Tampa Bay ranked 23rd in the NFL in terms of third-down percentage allowed, with a mark of 40.9%. It was third in red-zone efficiency allowed at 42.6%.
Saints Insights
The Saints ranked ninth in the NFL in scoring last season with 23.6 points per contest and ranked 14th in total yards with 337.2 per game.
Through the air, New Orleans totaled 3,990 passing yards last year, ranking 11th in the league. When it came to passing touchdowns, it ranked eighth in the NFL with 28.
On the ground, the Saints compiled 1,742 rushing yards last season, ranking 21st in the league. In terms of rushing touchdowns, they ranked 18th in the NFL with 13.
New Orleans ranked 15th in the NFL in terms of third-down percentage, with a mark of 38.7%. It was 18th in red-zone efficiency at 53.3%.
Last year, New Orleans had one of the most effective defenses in the league, ranking eighth in the NFL by allowing 19.2 points per game. It ranked 13th in the NFL with 327.2 total yards allowed per contest.
When it came to defending the pass, the Saints were top-10 last season, ranking 10th in the NFL with 3,524 total passing yards allowed (207.3 allowed per game). They also ranked 16th in passing touchdowns allowed (22).
Against the run, the Saints surrendered 2,038 rushing yards last year, ranking 22nd in the league. When it came to rushing TDs allowed, they ranked fourth in the NFL with 10.
Defensively, New Orleans ranked eighth in the NFL in red-zone efficiency allowed at 50%. In third-down efficiency allowed, it ranked fourth at 34.5%.
Buccaneers Leaders
Baker Mayfield is coming off a performance last week in which he threw for 359 yards to go along with five touchdowns and zero interceptions. For the season, he has aired it out for 4,279 passing yards with 39 TDs and 15 INTs. On the ground, he has run for 309 yards on 51 attempts while getting into the end zone on three occasions.
On the ground, Bucky Irving had 20 carries last week and generated 113 rushing yards (5.7 YPC). He has 188 rushing attempts for 1,033 yards (5.5 YPC) and seven touchdowns on the season, with 45 receptions for 397 yards as a receiver.
Rachaad White was given six carries last week, totaling 30 rushing yards (5.0 YPC). Looking at the season as a whole, he has 144 rushing attempts for 613 yards (4.3 YPC) and three TDs, plus 51 receptions for 393 yards and six scores as a pass-catcher.
In the receiving game, Mike Evans was targeted nine times last week, and he hauled in eight passes for 97 yards and two receiving touchdowns. His season stats look like this: 96 targets, 65 catches, 915 yards, 11 touchdowns.
This season, Cade Otton has been targeted 87 times, leading to 59 receptions, 600 yards, and four TDs.
Irving has been targeted 47 times, posting 45 catches, 397 yards and zero scores. In addition, he has rushed for 1,033 yards on 188 carries with seven touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball last week, Calijah Kancey sacked the opposing QB 1.0 time. He has 7.5 sacks, 11.0 TFL and 26 tackles on the season as a whole.
Saints Leaders
Alvin Kamara rushed for a team-best 694 yards on 180 attempts and five touchdowns a season ago. He also averaged 35.8 receiving yards per game, grabbing 75 passes for 466 yards and one TD.
Last season Jamaal Williams ran for 306 yards on 106 carries (23.5 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
Juwan Johnson added 37 grabs for 368 yards and four touchdowns. He was targeted 59 times, and posted 28.3 receiving yards per game.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling totaled 315 yards on 21 catches with one touchdown in 2023.
Last season Carl Granderson collected 8.5 sacks, 14.0 TFL and 78 tackles.
Demario Davis racked up 121 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks over the course of his 2023 campaign.
Tyrann Mathieu intercepted four passes and tacked on 75 tackles and nine passes defended last season.
Buccaneers Schedule
| Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
| 9/8/2024 |
Commanders |
W 37-20 |
FOX |
| 9/15/2024 |
at Lions |
W 20-16 |
FOX |
| 9/22/2024 |
Broncos |
L 26-7 |
FOX |
| 9/29/2024 |
Eagles |
W 33-16 |
FOX |
| 10/3/2024 |
at Falcons |
L 36-30 |
Amazon Prime Video |
| 10/13/2024 |
at Saints |
W 51-27 |
FOX |
| 10/21/2024 |
Ravens |
L 41-31 |
ESPN |
| 10/27/2024 |
Falcons |
L 31-26 |
FOX |
| 11/4/2024 |
at Chiefs |
L 30-24 |
ESPN |
| 11/10/2024 |
49ers |
L 23-20 |
FOX |
| 11/24/2024 |
at Giants |
W 30-7 |
CBS |
| 12/1/2024 |
at Panthers |
W 26-23 |
FOX |
| 12/8/2024 |
Raiders |
W 28-13 |
CBS |
| 12/15/2024 |
at Chargers |
W 40-17 |
FOX |
| 12/22/2024 |
at Cowboys |
L 26-24 |
NBC |
| 12/29/2024 |
Panthers |
W 48-14 |
CBS |
| 1/5/2025 |
Saints |
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FOX |
Saints Schedule
| Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
| 9/8/2024 |
Panthers |
W 47-10 |
FOX |
| 9/15/2024 |
at Cowboys |
W 44-19 |
FOX |
| 9/22/2024 |
Eagles |
L 15-12 |
FOX |
| 9/29/2024 |
at Falcons |
L 26-24 |
FOX |
| 10/7/2024 |
at Chiefs |
L 26-13 |
ESPN |
| 10/13/2024 |
Buccaneers |
L 51-27 |
FOX |
| 10/17/2024 |
Broncos |
L 33-10 |
Amazon Prime Video |
| 10/27/2024 |
at Chargers |
L 26-8 |
FOX |
| 11/3/2024 |
at Panthers |
L 23-22 |
CBS |
| 11/10/2024 |
Falcons |
W 20-17 |
FOX |
| 11/17/2024 |
Browns |
W 35-14 |
FOX |
| 12/1/2024 |
Rams |
L 21-14 |
FOX |
| 12/8/2024 |
at Giants |
W 14-11 |
FOX |
| 12/15/2024 |
Commanders |
L 20-19 |
FOX |
| 12/23/2024 |
at Packers |
L 34-0 |
ESPN |
| 12/29/2024 |
Raiders |
L 25-10 |
FOX |
| 1/5/2025 |
at Buccaneers |
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FOX |
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