- Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: FOX
- Point Spread: Saints (+4)
- Over/Under Total: 47
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The New Orleans Saints (1-6) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) at Caesars Superdome this Sunday. The Buccaneers enter the game as 4-point favorites, with the total points line at 47.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have established a solid record of 5-2 this season. In their previous game, they faced the Detroit Lions but were defeated with a score of 24-9. Quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 28 of 50 passes for 228 yards and secured 1 touchdown, ending the game with a QB rating of 66.1, but also threw 1 interception. Emeka Egbuka stood out with an impressive average of 14.5 yards per reception, finishing with 58 yards on 4 catches. Rachaad White led the team in rushing, carrying the ball 10 times for 38 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Overall, the Buccaneers ran 62 plays totaling 251 yards, with their ground game producing just 41 yards on 12 attempts for an average of 3.4 yards per carry. On defense, Tampa Bay allowed 164 rushing yards on 32 attempts, averaging 5.1 yards per rush, and surrendered 20 completions out of 29 attempts for 215 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 69.0%.
Defensively, the Buccaneers rank 22nd in the NFL, allowing 25.0 points per game. Opponents have rushed for an average of 3.9 yards per carry, totaling 99.0 rushing yards per game. In the air, Tampa Bay has conceded 1,603 passing yards, ranking 23rd overall, and allowing 229.0 yards through the air at a completion rate of 68.4%. They’re giving up an average of 328.0 total yards per game, putting them 17th in the league, along with 11 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns, totaling 693 rushing yards allowed in 7 games this season.
On the other side, the Saints enter the game with a troubling record of 1-6. In their latest outing, they lost 26-14 to the Chicago Bears. During this game, Alvin Kamara rushed 11 times for only 28 yards, averaging 2.5 yards per carry. Brandin Cooks was the primary target in the passing game, catching 1 pass for 3 yards (3.0 yards per reception). Quarterback Spencer Rattler finished with 2 touchdowns, 233 passing yards on 20-of-32 accuracy, but unfortunately threw 3 interceptions, averaging 7.3 yards per pass attempt. On defense, New Orleans allowed 40 rush attempts, conceding 222 yards (5.6 yards per carry), and their secondary faced a 57.7% completion rate, giving up 164 yards on 15-of-26 passing, while the Saints managed 253 total yards on 49 plays (5.2 yards per play) and averaged just 2.6 yards per carry after rushing for 44 yards on 17 attempts.
Currently, the Saints rank 29th in terms of scoring, averaging 17.9 points per game. They’ve thrown for a total of 1,384 yards this season, averaging 197.7 passing yards, placing them 24th in the league. Their rushing game averaged 100.1 yards per game, accumulating 701 rushing yards. The total offense wraps up with an average of 297.9 yards per game, which ranks 24th in the NFL. Their offense has given up 392 yards due to penalties, putting them 6th in aiding their opponents. Additionally, they’ve registered 5 interceptions and yielded 3 lost fumbles, achieving 69 first downs throughout the season.
The Saints’ defense allows 26.6 points per game, ranking 27th overall. They’ve given up 14 passing touchdowns and allow 206.3 passing yards per game, placing them 12th nationwide. Against the run, they’ve relinquished 906 rushing yards (averaging 129.4 yards per game) and have conceded 6 rushing touchdowns. The New Orleans defense has faced 435 plays from scrimmage, ranking 23rd in the league, and has generated 9 turnovers, which includes 5 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions. Overall, they’ve yielded a total of 186 points on the season.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s matchup between the Buccaneers and Saints against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Buccaneers -4
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