The Buccaneers defeated the Saints, 23-3 at Caesars Superdome and improve to 6-2. The Bucs' defense did not allow a single touchdown and nabbed a pick-six, two fumble recoveries and three sacks in the first half.

The Saints benched Spencer Rattler in the third quarter against the Buccaneers. Rookie Tyler Shough will take over.

The New Orleans Saints have benched Spencer Rattler, turning to rookie Tyler Shough against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) visit the New Orleans Saints (1-6) Sunday afternoon in Week 8. Kickoff from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Buccaneers vs. Saints odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean take down New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed for a fumble recovery.

The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced their lists of inactive players for Week 8's NFC South rivalry game at the Caesars Superdome

The Saints, meanwhile, have been more competent than expected offensively, but their defense is a problem — allowing nearly 27 points per game and constantly digging early holes. They’re 2–5 ATS in first halves, which makes Tampa Bay -2.5 in the first half my best bet for the game.