History: New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New Orleans holds a 35-21 all-time record against Tampa Bay, the club's best winning percentage (.625) versus an NFL opponent that they have played more than 11 times. New Orleans is 19-12 all-time at home against Tampa Bay. New Orleans is 16-9 all-time in contests played at Tampa. The series will feature two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks in Drew Brees and Buccaneers signal-caller Tom Brady, who signed with the team in the offseason. The two quarterbacks are the top-two all-time leaders in completions (Brees-6,867, Brady-6,377), passing yards (Brees-77,416, Brady-74,571) and touchdown passes (Brees-547, Brady-541).
Players and Coaches to Know
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Head Coach: Bruce Arians
Quarterback: Tom Brady
Key Position Players: TE Rob Gronkowski, WR Mike Evans, WR Chris Godwin
New Orleans Saints
Head Coach: Sean Payton
Quarterback: Drew Brees
Key Position Players: RB Alvin Kamara, WR Michael Thomas, QB Jameis Winston