Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup with the Saints may not have big implications for New Orleans this season, but they are motivated for their city and their future. Where do Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara, and Chris Olave play into this week's game?

The Bucs may have an MVP caliber quarterback, but once again they need to lean on the run game and rookie Bucky Irving against the Saints. The defense has improved some, but they're still dealing with injuries to Antoine Winfield Jr and Jamel Dean

The game is more important than individual accolades, so Mike Evans' 1000 yard streak should not be the focal point as the Bucs look to clinch the NFC South

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers have to win to get in - but what are other scenarios for clinching a playoff spot as well as whether or not they finish as the three seed or the four seed?

If the Bucs are the four seed, they host the loser of the Vikings vs Lions game Sunday night. As the three seed, they'll host either the Washington Commanders or the Green Bay Packers - so which matchup is best for the Bucs and what's the path to getting there?

The Saints may not be playing for the postseason - but they have plenty of pride and more than enough reasons to want to beat the Bucs on Sunday

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has allowed fewer than 17 points per game since their bye week - but the challenges they've faced haven't been big ones. Can they stand up against teams like the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Commanders, or Green Bay Packers?

The only thing standing in the way of the Bucs and their fourth straight NFC South crown is the New Orleans Saints. What do the Bucs need to do in order to get a win? How much will they hyper focus on Mike Evans to get him to 1000 yards? And how much will Shaq Barrett play?

Bucky Irving should be able to do more damage against the Saints this week as the Bucs look to clinch their spot in the playoffs

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