Rookie Elijah Roberts had to step up big when pass-rushing defensive tackle Calijah Kancey went down with a torn pectoral muscle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a

A 26-14 loss at the Chicago Bears last Sunday sent the New Orleans Saints tumbling to a 1-6 record. The Saints return home this Sunday to face the 5-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their first NFC South division game of the season.

Detroit put together a dominant defensive showing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a convincing 24-9 victory, holding Tampa Bay to just 252 total yards and nine points -- the third-lowest total for the Buccaneers under Baker Mayfield in his three years as their starting quarterback.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have several injury concerns at wide receiver going into Week 8, but a rumor from CBS Sports doesn't leave much hope for an addition at the position at the trade deadline.

Spencer Rattler and the Saints passing game are key to beating the Buccaneers on Sunday. New Orleans must string together some big shot plays:

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