The Buccaneers’ loss in Week 5 to the New Orleans Saints started Tampa Bay on a four-game losing streak that only ended with last Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Now, the Saints come to town for a rematch with the Bucs in Week 11, and would love nothing more than to put Tampa Bay back on the losing path. Plus, New Orleans has added motivation entering this game. They have ground to make up in the NFC playoff race after a stunning home loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10. Atlanta entered that game just 1-7.

Tampa Bay’s defense will have to deal with Saints quarterback Drew Brees for the first time this season. Brees missed Week 5’s contest with a thumb injury.

Fortunately, for Saints fans at least, Brees didn’t appear on the team’s injury report from yesterday.

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