The New Orleans Saints (5-11) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.How to watch

Star quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium.Offensively, the Buccaneers have been a top-five unit,

The Buccaneers enter Week 18 in control of their playoff fate and as massive favorites against a battered Saints team.

The Los Angeles Rams are currently the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff bracket thanks to their 10-6 record, but they have work to do if they want to stay there. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, the Rams could potentially drop to No. 4 in the conference if they lose to the Seattle Seahawks.

The NFC South was one of three division titles up for grabs entering Week 18. As a result of the early afternoon games Sunday, a division winner has been awarded. The Buccaneers and the Falcons were the final two teams still alive in the NFC playoff picture but yet to clinch a spot.

The Buccaneers trailed the Saints 16-6, as they faced third-and-3 from their 42-yard line. Mayfield dropped back, couldn't find anyone open and decided to scramble. He ran for 10 yards then decided to slide. Unfortunately, his slide came a bit late and Saints safety Will Harris hit him really hard.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers outscored the New Orleans Saints 27-0 the first time they played. On Sunday, much more was at stake and the Bucs outscored the Saints 21-3 after the break en route to a 27-19 win that gave them the NFC South title.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in a car crash on his way to the team's facility on Saturday.