It’s Hate Week. The Buccaneers head to New Orleans for a 4 pm game and open as -5.5 favorites with a 47-point total. We break down what actually decides this one: fixing the explosive-play leaks on defense, how to keep Baker clean in a copycat game plan week, and why this is an “elite check” before the bye.

Plus: injury updates (Godwin, Bucky Irving, Godeke/Gettis, Reddick), Saints’ issues (including McCoy), and realistic trade-deadline options Jason Licht could chase if Tampa wants to push chips in.

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