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Week 17 Expert Picks: Saints vs. Buccaneers

See which team is favored by league-wide experts

Dec 29, 2023 at 07:00 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) are set to face the New Orleans Saints (7-8) on Sunday, December 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium. To find out how to watch, listen and livestream the game - click here.

Here is what experts believe will transpire on Sunday:

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Bucs Add 'Slippery' Oregon RB Bucky Irving in Fourth Round

Tampa Bay's first pick in Day three of the 2024 NFL Draft addresses the need for more competition in the backfield, as the 125th selection was used on "quick and explosive Oregon running back Bucky Irving

Todd Bowles & Jason Licht Call Third Round Draft Pick Tykee Smith

Listen as GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles call to select Georgia DB Tykee Smith in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Watch the #NFLDraft on NFL Network/ESPN2/ABC

Photos of RB Bucky Irving | Bucs Fourth Round Draft Pick

View pictures of Oregon RB Bucky Irving, who Tampa Bay selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Bucky Irving Pick Selection & Highlights

View reaction and highlights from Oregon RB Bucky Irving.

Bucs Juice Edge Rush with Second-Round Pick Chris Braswell

Tampa Bay's second-round pick in the 2024 draft is Alabama's Chris Braswell, an ultra-competitive edge rusher who never backs away from a challenge

Bucs Expect High-Level Contributions from Third-Round Pick Tykee Smith

Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith, the first of two third-round picks made by the Bucs on Friday night, could compete immediaely for a job at nickel corner

Bucs Nab "Fluid" Route-Runner Jalen McMillan in Round Three

Tampa Bay adds to its pass-catching corps in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, snagging savvy route -runner Jalen McMillan from Washington's high-powered passing attack

5 Things to Know About Bucs Third Round Picks Tykee Smith and Jalen McMillan

Get to know the Bucs third round selections Tykee Smith and Jalen McMillan in the 2024 NFL Draft

Graham Barton Wants to Fit with the Bucs as a Person, Not Just a Player

Former Duke center Graham Barton, the Bucs' first-round pick in this year's draft, valued relationships above all else during his collegiate career and he wants to be part of building a winning culture with his new team

View Highlights of Tykee Smith | 2024 NFL Draft

Watch some of Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith's top plays from his college career.

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Chris Braswell Ready to Make Plays at Next Level | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell spoke to the media following being selected by the Bucs 57th overall in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. OLB Braswell discussed his pride in being a violent pass rusher, clocking over 20 mph on the field last season for the Crimson Tide and buying into the Bucs' culture.

Tykee Smith: 'Turnovers Get You Paid' | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Back Tykee Smith spoke to the media following being selected by the Bucs 89th overall in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. DB Smith discussed being a tone-setter for a defense, what motivates him to succeed and his excitement to play & learn alongside S Antoine Winfield Jr.

Jalen McMillan on Playing Alongside Mike Evans | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan spoke to the media after being by the Bucs 92nd overall in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. WR McMillan discussed what he learned from his trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, joining former Washington Huskies who play for the Bucs and his excitement to get to work with QB Baker Mayfield & WR Mike Evans.

5 Things to Know About Bucs Second Round Pick Chris Braswell

Get to know the Bucs' 57th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

John Spytek on Immense Talent Across Bucs' Draft Class | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Assistant General Manager John Spytek spoke to the media following Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Spytek discussed what Alabama OLB Chris Braswell, Georgia DB Tykee Smith and Washington WR Jalen McMillan brings to the team.