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TIME UPDATE: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 14

Time is running out: only one day remains before the NFC South battle returns to Tampa, where the Buccaneers look to tighten their grip on the division while the Saints arrive desperate to revive their playoff hopes. Bucs fans — get ready, because this showdown at Raymond James Stadium could decide the NFC South race! 🔴⚔️🏴‍☠️


WEEK 14 · Sun 12/7 · 1:00 PM ET

New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, Florida


📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST

Nationwide: FOX will broadcast the game live.
Local Markets:
– Tampa Bay: FOX affiliate WTVT Channel 13
– New Orleans: FOX affiliate WVUE Channel 8

Broadcast Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (sideline).


💻 LIVE STREAMING

Nationwide:
– FOX Sports App (with subscription)
– FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV (all carry FOX)

In-Market: Free on Buccaneers App & Saints App.
Out-of-Market: NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube / YouTube TV.


🎧 RADIO BROADCAST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Network
– 98Rock / WXTB 97.9 FM
– Gene Deckerhoff (play-by-play)
– Dave Moore (analyst)
– T.J. Rives (sideline)

New Orleans Saints Radio Network
– WWL 870 AM / 105.3 FM
– Mike Hoss (play-by-play)
– Deuce McAllister (analyst)
– Jeff Nowak (sideline)

Nationwide:
– SiriusXM: Bucs feed (Ch. 82), Saints feed (Ch. 227)
– TuneIn Premium & NFL App


📅 GAME DETAILS

Kickoff: Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay, Florida
Weather Forecast: 72°F · partly sunny · light breeze · perfect football weather
Gates Open: 11:00 AM ET · Parking Lots: 8:30 AM ET
Tickets: Available on Ticketmaster & SeatGeek (starting ~$125)


🔑 KEY STORYLINES

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6–6)

The Buccaneers enter Week 14 looking to break away atop the NFC South. Baker Mayfield continues to lead a balanced offense with Mike Evans and Trey Palmer stretching the field. On defense, Lavonte David and Antoine Winfield Jr. anchor a unit that bends but rarely breaks.

However, Tampa must improve on third downs and eliminate red-zone mistakes to avoid giving the Saints momentum.

– Offense: Top-15 in scoring
– Defense: Top-10 in turnovers forced
– Home Record: 4–2
– X-factor: Bucs pass rush vs. Saints O-line injuries

New Orleans Saints (5–7)

The Saints arrive hungry, knowing a loss could sink their playoff chances. Derek Carr has been inconsistent, but Alvin Kamara remains one of the most versatile weapons in the league. WR Chris Olave is expected to play a major role attacking Tampa Bay’s secondary.

Defensively, the Saints rely on Cameron Jordan and Demario Davis to slow the Bucs’ passing game.

– Offense: Middle of the pack but explosive in spurts
– Defense: Top-5 vs the pass, bottom-8 vs the run
– Road Record: 2–4

Head-to-head: This rivalry is one of the fiercest in the NFC South. The Bucs won their last meeting 23–3 behind a dominant defensive performance and three 50+ yard field goals from Chase McLaughlin.


⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME

Buccaneers (-2.5 favorites) control their own destiny — win, and they strengthen their division lead.
Saints (+140 ML) are in must-win territory; a loss could drop their playoff odds into single digits.

Key matchups include:
– Mike Evans vs. Marshon Lattimore (classic NFC South duel)
– Bucs run defense vs. Kamara
– Carr under pressure vs. Bucs blitz packages
– Mayfield’s efficiency in early downs

This game is set up as one of the most physical division clashes of Week 14.


📱 FOLLOW THE GAME

Live Updates: Buccaneers.com · NewOrleansSaints.com · NFL App
Social Media: @Buccaneers · @Saints
Highlights: NFL+ & official team apps

Bucs fans — it’s time to fill Raymond James, fire the cannons, and defend the NFC South crown! 🏴‍☠️🔥


⚠️ FINAL NOTE

The Saints will hold a 5-minute pregame presentation to welcome the Buccaneers, so kickoff has officially been moved to 1:05 PM ET.

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