1/5/25 New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FREE NFL Week 18 Pick Explained


1/5/25 New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FREE NFL Week 18 Pick Explained


New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Pick Prediction 1/5/2025 by Tony T.

Saints at Buccaneers Injuries

New Orleans running back Kamara is doubtful with tight end Johnson questionable. On defense a linebacker is out and questionable. Tampa Bay has a significant injury advantage based on Dr Chao ratings. The Saints offense has the lowest rating at 60.8 based on their players on the IR. The Bucs offense has the highest health rating at 89.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Saints at Buccaneers 1PM ET—New Orleans drops to 5-11 following their 25-10 home defeat to Las Vegas. The Saints gained 269 yards with 81 rushing for 6.2 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 388 yards to the Raiders with 156 rushing for 4.1 yards a carry. Spencer Rattler hit 20 of 36 for 218 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Tampa Bay improved to 9-7 following their 48-14 home win to Carolina. The Bucs put up 551 yards with 202 rushing for 5.1 yards a carry. On defense they held the Panthers to 204 yards with 39 rushing on 13 carries. Baker Mayfield hit 27 of 32 for 359 yards with five touchdowns.