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Check out photos of Mrs. Benson's special guests for the regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9.

New Orleans Saints players recap their regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Drew Brees spoke to the media following the regular season opener Sunday, Sept. 9

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers spoke to the media following the regular season opener on Sunday, Sept. 9

Head coach Sean Payton spoke to the media following the Saints regular season opener 

Eight players made their Saints playing debuts and three rookies made their NFL debuts

Offense was very effective, but defense faltered

He completed 82.2 percent of his passes against Buccaneers

Drew Brees talks about the Saints' season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Defensive back Marshon Lattimore talks about the Saints' 48-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018.

Defensive end Cam Jordan talks about the Saints' 48-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018.

Wide receiver Michael Thomas talks about the Saints' 48-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018.

Linebacker Demario Davis talks about the Saints' 48-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018.

Safety Kurt Coleman talks about the Saints' 48-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018.

Head Coach Sean Payton talks about the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Saints defensive back Ken Crawley talks about the Saints' 48-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018.

Game action photos from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as the New Orleans Saints take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Saints late rally comes up short

New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara's two-point conversion is good as he zig zags into the end zone.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara receives the hand off and runs the ball in for a touchdown.

Take a look at the action from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as the New Orleans Saints take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Saints entertainment engaged our fans during the regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Check out the fans in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9.

The Saintsations performed for fans during the Saints regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Pregame photos as the New Orleans Saints take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the regular season opener.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees finds Michael Thomas in the end zone for quick touchdown.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara dodges two Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders for a 23-yard gain.

The New Orleans Saints return to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for their regular season home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9.

He becomes fifth member of the Ring of Honor

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees finds wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. for a wide open 28-yard touchdown.

Offense ruled the first half of season opener

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passes short left to wide receiver Michael Thomas for a 35-yard completion.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara receives the handoff and pushed through Buccaneers defense for an easy touchdown.

Follow along with tweets from the Saints, John DeShazer, Sean Kelley, Zach Strief, and Deuce McAllister

Check out the fans and entertainment in Champions Square prior to the Saints regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Andrus Peat and Cameron Meredith on the list

Season opener against Tampa Bay in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome has a category of significance all its own

Helpful tips and information for your visit to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome 

Television, radio and online streaming information for the Saints in Week 1

Go inside the statistical comparison between the Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their regular season opener on Sunday, Sept. 9

Take a look inside the series history between the Saints and the Bucs before their regular season opener on Sunday, Sept. 9

Take an inside look at the connections between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their season opener on Sunday, Sept. 9

The Saints kickoff the 2018 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at noon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on September, 9 2018 and airing on FOX.