Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints: What’s the Game Plan for Tampa Bay?

September 19, 2015   ·   Luke Easterling   ·   Jump to comments

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are just one game into the 2015 regular season and, already, every breath of hope and fresh air built up over an exciting offseason feels like just another perforated bag of hot air.
In last week’s 42-14 blowout loss at home to the Tennessee Titans, the Bucs were forced to face the crushing reality of how much they still resemble last year’s 2-14 team. The duel of rookie first-time starters at quarterback was won comfortably by Tennessee’s Marcus Mariota, who carved up the Tampa Bay defense to the tune of four first-half touchdown passes.
Things won’t get any easier for head coach Lovie Smith and the Bucs defense this week, as they head to New Orleans to take on Drew Brees and a Saints offense that has handled Tampa Bay for years. Head coach Sean Payton and the Saints are riding a seven-game winning streak against the Bucs, and they’re particular hard to beat at home.
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