The New Orleans Saints have dropped three consecutive games, and things only seem to be getting more abysmal.
The team’s once potent offense is now nowhere to be found. To make matters worse, it appears quarterback Derek Carr will be out for multiple games, meaning that rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will have to adjust to the starting role with zero notice in the veteran’s absence.
After the Saints most recently fell 26-13 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, just 13% of analysts have faith that New Orleans will be able to get the job done against the Buccaneers according to surveying completed by Pickwatch.
This obviously doesn’t mean the Buccaneers have things in the bag, and they showed just how they can let things slip away when the Falcons practically handed them the game before ultimately forcing overtime and coming out with the 36-30 victory in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, sending Tampa Bay packing with a loss that could have been easily avoided.
But there’s no question there Saints have a lot of fixing to do and are now in at least a temporary state of transition at one of the most important positions in football.
If New Orleans is able to bounce back or if they continue to head down the wrong path on what would be a four-game losing streak remains be seen.
The Saints and the Buccaneers are set to kick off at Noon CT/1 p.m. ET at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday.
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