Saints Prepare to Face Buccaneers: Complete Guide for New Orleans Fans Ahead of Week 14

New Orleans, LA – Saints fans, the 2025 season has been a tough ride with our team at 2-10, but the "Who Dat" spirit is alive and well! Week 14 brings a challenging road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5), who are leading the NFC South and hungry to solidify their playoff spot. Though the Saints are out of the playoff hunt, this is our chance to play spoiler and get revenge for that 23-3 loss in the first matchup. Here's everything you need to know about the game, from kickoff time to tickets, lineups, injuries, and betting odds.

Date, Time, and Stadium

The game kicks off on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT). It's at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida – the Bucs' home turf with a capacity of over 65,000. Weather is expected to be mild (around 70-75°F), perfect for an outdoor matchup, though it could impact the passing game if windy.

Ticket Prices and How to Buy

If you're a die-hard Saints fan looking to make the trip to Tampa for some live action, tickets are still available across multiple platforms. Prices vary by seat location, but the cheapest start around $31-50 (e.g., $31 on SeatPick, $43 on TickPick, $44 on Vividseats, $48 on Stubhub). Average prices hover around $176-178, with premium seats going higher. Resale tickets are often the best deal, but always verify authenticity to avoid scams.

How to snag tickets:

• Official Buccaneers Site: Head to buccaneers.com/tickets/single-game for direct purchases from the home team, including parking options.
• Ticketmaster: The NFL's official partner, with resale tickets starting at $58.56 – easy to buy via app or website.
• SeatGeek, Vividseats, Stubhub, Gametime, AXS: Trusted resale sites with competitive prices, promo codes, and money-back guarantees. For example, SeatGeek offers authenticated NFL tickets, and Gametime promises the lowest prices. Note: Tickets can sell out fast, especially prime spots near the sidelines. Check these sites as of December 5, 2025, for the latest prices.

Where to Watch on TV and Online

Can't make it to the stadium? The game will be broadcast widely. On TV: CBS with announcers Kevin Harlan and Trent Green (available in the Tampa and New Orleans markets).

Streaming options:

• NFL+: The league's official service for live mobile/app streaming, starting at about $6.99/month.
• Paramount+: Streams CBS games, great for cord-cutters.
• YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV: Cable alternatives that include CBS, from $70/month.
• NFL Game Pass International: For replay or live viewing outside the U.S. Radio: Tune into 98 Rock for the Bucs' feed or WWL 870 AM for Saints coverage. Post-game highlights will be on NFL.com, ESPN, and YouTube.

Projected Starting Lineups

Based on official depth charts and expert previews, here's the expected starting lineups (subject to change with final injury reports). The Saints are experimenting with a rookie QB, while the Bucs are strong on offense with key receivers returning.

New Orleans Saints (Offense):

• QB: Derek Carr (or Tyler Shough if Carr is out)
• RB: Alvin Kamara (primary starter, but nursing injuries)
• WR: Chris Olave (WR1), Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Cedrick Wilson Jr.
• TE: Juwan Johnson
• OL: LT Taliese Fuaga (questionable), LG Lucas Patrick, C Erik McCoy, RG Cesar Ruiz, RT Trevor Penning

Defense: DE Carl Granderson, DT Nathan Shepherd, LB Demario Davis, CB Paulson Adebo, S Tyrann Mathieu.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Offense):

• QB: Baker Mayfield
• RB: Rachaad White (or Bucky Irving if healthy)
• WR: Mike Evans (returning from IR), Jalen McMillan (returning), Emeka Egbuka
• TE: Cade Otton
• OL: LT Tristan Wirfs (questionable), LG Ben Bredeson, C Graham Barton, RG Cody Mauch, RT Luke Goedeke

Defense: DE Yaya Diaby, DT Vita Vea, LB Lavonte David, CB Jamel Dean, S Antoine Winfield Jr.

Key matchups: Saints' shaky OL vs. Bucs' strong DL (expect sacks), and Olave could exploit the Bucs' secondary if Evans/McMillan aren't at full strength.

Injury Updates

The latest injury reports (as of December 5, 2025) show the Saints dealing with more issues, impacting their offense. The Bucs have a few concerns but are opening practice windows for stars.

Saints:

• QB Derek Carr: Questionable (hand/concussion) – Could sit, with Shough stepping in.
• RB Alvin Kamara: DNP (knee/ankle) – Not practicing, big hit to the run game.
• WR Chris Olave: DNP Wednesday (back) but returned Thursday – Expected to play.
• T Taliese Fuaga: DNP (ankle) – Further weakens the OL.
• Overall: Four key starters listed, plus long-term OL absences like Ryan Ramczyk.

Buccaneers:

• T Tristan Wirfs: DNP (ankle/foot) – Key OL, limited practice.
• WR Mike Evans: IR (collarbone) but practice window opened, limited – Likely returning.
• WR Jalen McMillan: IR (neck) – Similar, practice window opened.
• WR Chris Godwin: IR (fibula) – Out long-term.
• RB Bucky Irving: Limited (shoulder).
• QB Baker Mayfield: Limited (left side injury).
• Overall: Nine players listed, but defense is mostly healthy.

Watch for the final injury report on Friday for updates.

Betting Odds

Odds from major sportsbooks (as of December 5, 2025) heavily favor the Bucs, reflecting their hot streak (3-1 in last four) versus the Saints' eight-game skid. From FanDuel, BetMGM, and OddsShark:

• Spread: Buccaneers -8.5 (Bucs win by 9+ points).
• Moneyline: Buccaneers -455 to -459 (bet $455 to win $100 on Bucs); Saints +350 to +353 (bet $100 to win $350 on Saints).
• Over/Under: 41.5 to 42.5 total points.

Expert picks: Bucs win 27-17 or 28-10, but Saints might cover the spread with a turnover-forcing defense. If betting, please gamble responsibly!

Saints fans, no matter the outcome, we're proud of our team. Catch the game and share your thoughts on social media with #WhoDatNation. For more updates, visit neworleanssaints.com or the NFL app. Geaux Saints!