An NFC South meeting between the New Orleans Saints (4-8) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6) is scheduled on Sunday, December 13 at the Raymond James Stadium as Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season moves forward.
The Saints gave division leader and still undefeated team Carolina Panthers a run for their money last Sunday while they surrendered a close 41-38 decision at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, as per Fansided.
It was the fourth straight loss for New Orleans, who had been struggling to keep up with their opponents even when starting signal caller Drew Brees is healthy.
Meanwhile, the Buccaneers leveled their win-loss record at six games apiece after a tough 23-19 victory over another division rival, the reeling Atlanta Falcons, also at their home stadium last Sunday, via ABC News.
This year's first overall pick, quarterback Jameis Winston, scored a touchdown pass in the dying moment to lift Tampa Bay over Atlanta even as they are now tied in the NFC South standings with identical 6-6 records.
The Bucs are projected to pull off a close victory over the Saints this week, giving Brees and company their fifth consecutive defeat.
Prediction: Buccaneers win, 24-21.
New Orleans Saints starting lineup
Offense: Brees (QB), Ingram (RB), Hill (FB), Cooks (WR1), Colston (WR2), Watson (TE), Armstead (LT), Lelito (LG), Unger (C), Evans (RG), Strief (RT)
Defense: Richardson (DE), Davison (DT), Williams (DT), Jordan (DE), Hawthorne (OLB), Anthony (MLB), Kikaha (OLB), Dixon (CB1), Browner (CB2), Vaccaro (SS), Byrd (FS)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting lineup
Offense: Winston (QB), Martin (RB), Lane (FB), Evans (WR1), Jackson (WR2), Seferian-Jenkins (TE), D. Smith (LT), Mankins (LG), Hawley (C), Marpet (RG), Cherilus (RT)
Defense: Jones (DE), Melton (DT), McDaniel (DT), Gholston (DE), Lansanah (OLB), Alexander (MLB), David (OLB), Moore (CB1), Adjei-Barimah (CB2), Conte (SS), McDougald (FS)