The New Orleans Saints (1-6) play their first division game of the season when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) Sunday at Caesars Superdome. Here are the predictions from our staff.
Jeff Duncan (Season record: 4-3)
Bucs 21, Saints 19: Division games are always more competitive than you think going in, and the Bucs are playing without three of their best playmakers because of injuries. After the tough loss in Chicago and Baker Mayfield's incendiary comments this week, the Saints will be ready to play. I'm just not sure it will be good enough to pull off the upset.
Zach Ewing (Season record: 4-3)
Bucs 20, Saints 13: Injuries could hold back a Tampa Bay offense that has been impressive. It's the Buccaneers defense that has me worried for the Saints. With Erik McCoy missing from

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