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New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New Orleans Saints (3-5) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL. TV: Fox. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints.

NFLSunday, December 20, 2026

New Orleans Saints3-5

1:00 PM ETDec 20, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers3-6

DateDec 20, 2026

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

TVFox

Team comparison

New Orleans SaintsTampa Bay Buccaneers

Points per game

23.1

22.4

Points allowed per game

27.0

19.8

3-5Record3-6

1st in NFC SouthStanding3rd in NFC South

2-1Road record / home record1-4

WLWLLLast 5LWWLW

W1StreakL1

Team stats

New Orleans SaintsTampa Bay Buccaneers

Points Per Game

23.1

22.4

Total Yards

343.5

322.0

Yards Passing

248.3

158.1

Yards Rushing

95.3

163.9

Points Allowed Per Game

27.0

19.8

Yards Allowed

389.5

305.8

Pass Yards Allowed

255.6

226.7

Rush Yards Allowed

133.9

79.1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Saints

Travis Etienne Jr. RB · Hamstring - Strain

Injured Reserve

Erik McCoy C · Biceps - Not Specified

Doubtful

Dillon Radunz G · Knee - ACL - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Mason Tipton WR · Leg - Not Specified

Out

CJ Donaldson RB · Shoulder - Not Specified

Questionable

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Yaya Diaby LB · Knee - MCL - Sprain

Out

Jalen McMillan WR · Knee - PCL - Sprain

Injured Reserve

Josh Hayes CB · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Christian Rozeboom LB · Finger - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Antoine Winfield Jr. S · Ankle - Not Specified

Questionable

Recent form

New Orleans SaintsWLWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Cleveland BrownsW 23-22

Oct 25, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh SteelersL 10-16

Oct 18, 2026 · at New York GiantsW 34-27

Oct 11, 2026 · vs Minnesota VikingsL 13-23

Oct 5, 2026 · vs Atlanta FalconsL 24-45

Tampa Bay BuccaneersLWWLW

Nov 8, 2026 · at Chicago BearsL 24-27

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Atlanta FalconsW 16-0

Oct 25, 2026 · at Carolina PanthersW 43-13

Oct 18, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh SteelersL 19-26

Oct 8, 2026 · at Dallas CowboysW 24-16

Team pages

New Orleans Saints
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

The game is on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

TV: Fox.

What are the records of the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

New Orleans Saints: 3-5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3-6.

Who is injured for New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Listed out or doubtful: New Orleans Saints: Travis Etienne Jr., Erik McCoy, Dillon Radunz, Mason Tipton. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Yaya Diaby, Jalen McMillan, Josh Hayes, Christian Rozeboom. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers played?

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL.

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