The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off just their second loss of the season, this one coming to the Detroit Lions on the road. They have a chance to bounce back against the New Orleans Saints in Week 8. The team has a good record of dealing with the Saints in recent years, but anything is possible given the health of the team this year.

The Bucs have their Bye Week on the horizon, the team is looking to survive one more week as they look to make it there in at least one extra piece. They are already beaten up, but the Saints at 1-6 are prime for the picking in a bounce-back game.

The team will lean on Baker Mayfield to become a playmaker and MVP candidate once again, and the defense will need to step up as they will be down Haason Reddick. However, the biggest question mark will be surrounding the health of Vita Vea, who is questionable, and Antoine Winfield Jr., who is primed for a big game.

Here is our Bucs’ game preview.

Where to watch/listen to Bucs vs. SaintsGame time: 4:05 p.m. EST/3:05 p.m. CSTTV Channel: FOXTampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 statsOffensive yards per game: 352Defensive yards allowed per game: 348Points scored per game: 24.9Points allowed per game: 25.0New Orleans Saints 2025 statsOffensive yards per game: 310Defensive yards allowed per game: 346Points scored per game: 17.9Points allowed per game: 26.6Head coaching matchup

Bucs

Todd Bowles (59-70, in his fourth season with the team)

Saints

Kellen Moore (1-6, in his first season with the team)Notable free agent signings

Notable Bucs free-agent signings

Haason Reddick, edge rusherRiley Dixon, punterCharlie Heck, offensive tackleKindle Vildor, cornerbackTeddy Bridgewater, quarterback

Notable Saints free-agent signings

Justin Reid, SafetyBrandin Cooks, Wide ReceiverJulian Blackmon, SafetyIsaac Yaidom, CornerbackDillon Radunz, Offensive TackleTampa Bay Buccaneers rookies to watchTez Johnson, Wide ReceiverEmeka Egbuka, Wide ReceiverBenjamin Morrison, CornerbackJacob Parrish, CornerbackElijah Roberts, Defensive Line