Jacob Sisneros
2 min read • December 06, 2022
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This NFC South matchup features two teams with less-than-stellar offenses and injury situations to monitor on the offensive line. Tampa Bay (5-6) leads the division, while New Orleans (4-8) is tied for last with Carolina.
The Saints’ 22nd scoring offense will endure another week without veteran wideout Michael Thomas, but their offensive line situation has improved. Center Erik McCoy is the only absence in Week 13, with Hurst playing for his second straight week and Andrus Peat making his return from a pectoral injury.
On defense, top cornerback Marshon Lattimore will miss his eighth straight game with a lacerated kidney. He may be the only defensive absence, with linebacker Pete Warner likely to play through his ankle ailment.
Despite Lattimore’s absence, the Saints have allowed the sixth least passing yards in the league this season.
The Buccaneers offensive line issues continue this week, with three starters still out with injury. Leonard Fournette will play through his hip pointer injury, but Rachaad White appears to have taken over the lead running back duties for Tampa Bay.
Tom Brady will be playing his first game without star right tackle Tristan Wirfs, who suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 12. With Russell Gage active, he will also have all his wide receivers active for the first time in a long time.
Tampa Bay is favored by 3.5 points at home and the over/under is 41.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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Written by Jacob Sisneros
