How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Saints: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 17

Updated Dec. 31, 2023 11:12 a.m. ET

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One of the top receivers in the NFL will be on display when Mike Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

The Buccaneers rank 23rd in total offense (316.3 yards per game) and 24th in total defense (356.2 yards allowed per game) this year. In terms of points scored the Saints rank 13th in the NFL (22.1 points per game), and they are ninth on the other side of the ball (19.8 points allowed per game).

We have more coverage below, and that includes how to watch this game on TV.

How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Saints

• When: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
• Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
• TV: Watch on FOX

Learn more about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the New Orleans Saints on FOX Sports!

Buccaneers vs. Saints: Head-to-Head

• Against New Orleans, Tampa Bay has tallied three wins over the past five matchups.
• In those games, the Buccaneers have a 2-1 record ATS, while the two teams haven't managed to go over the total.
• Tampa Bay has outscored New Orleans 104 points to 100 in the past five games.

Buccaneers' 2023 Schedule

Buccaneers Stats & Insights

• The Buccaneers are putting up 316.3 yards per game on offense (23rd in NFL), and they rank 24th defensively with 356.2 yards allowed per game.
• Tampa Bay has the 17th-ranked passing offense this season (227 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking worst with 264.1 passing yards allowed per game.
• While the Buccaneers' run defense ranks seventh with 92.1 rushing yards allowed per game, they've been less successful on offense, ranking third-worst (89.3 rushing yards per game).
• Tampa Bay owns the best turnover margin in the NFL at +10, forcing 24 turnovers (seventh in NFL) while turning it over 14 times (first in NFL).

Buccaneers Key Players

• To go along with his 3,598 passing yards and 64.3% completion percentage this season, Baker Mayfield has connected on 26 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
• On 124 targets, Evans has 73 grabs (4.9 per game) for 1,163 yards and 13 TDs in 15 games.
• Rachaad White has rushed for 873 yards (58.2 yards per carry) and six rushing touchdowns for the Buccaneers in 2023.

Saints' 2023 Schedule

Saints Stats & Insights

• The Saints rank 14th with 334.8 total yards per game on offense, and they rank 14th with 321.6 total yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
• From an offensive angle, New Orleans is compiling 236.1 passing yards per contest (12th-ranked). It ranks seventh in the NFL on the other side of the ball (194.7 passing yards surrendered per game).
• The Saints rank 21st in the NFL with 98.7 rushing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 25th with 126.9 rushing yards given up per game on defense.
• After forcing 22 turnovers (16th in NFL) and turning the ball over 18 times (14th in NFL) this season, New Orleans has the ninth-ranked turnover margin of +4.

Saints Key Players

• Derek Carr has 19 TD passes and eight interceptions in 15 games, completing 67.4% of his throws for 3,417 yards (227.8 per game).
• On the ground, Alvin Kamara has scored five touchdowns and accumulated 649 yards (54.1 per game).
• Chris Olave has 81 catches for 1,041 yards (74.4 per game) and four touchdowns in 14 games.

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