New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5 Bold predictions for Week 14

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 9: Peyton Barber #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball past the out stretch arms of Marcus Davenport #92 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Buccaneers defeated the Saints 48-40. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 9: Peyton Barber #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball past the out stretch arms of Marcus Davenport #92 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Buccaneers defeated the Saints 48-40. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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It’s an NFC South matchup when the New Orleans Saints visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14 Here are five bold predictions for the game.

In terms of their respective seasons, the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done a complete 180. The Saints started off slow before picking up steam and becoming one of the most powerful teams in the league. As for the Buccaneers, they started with Fitzmagic before it burned out and the team has struggled since.

Surprisingly, the tables turned again last week. For the Saints, they suffered their first loss since playing against the Bucs in Week 1. They were absolutely smothered by the Dallas Cowboys and only scored 10 points. It was easily one of the worst games the team has played this year. On the other side, the Bucs had a great game against the Panthers, including intercepting Cam Newton four times.

After their meeting in Week 1, it’s hard to really predict what could happen. Right now, the Bucs are on the upswing, but the Saints don’t look bad either. Maybe it’s just something about their rivals, but the Saints always struggle. Either way, they have their chance at revenge as they’ve only lost twice throughout this season.

As for the Buccaneers, they’re looking for their third win a row. Usually, the series is split between the two teams, but we’ll see. As with any division rivalry, this week proves to be an interesting one. Considering the upset the Saints suffered last week, nothing will surprise me.

Either way, it’s time to try and predict what will happen when the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet for the second time this season.