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Saints' path to potential NFC South title goes through 'dangerous' Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints (11-4) are on a mission to secure the NFC South against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-11) at Raymond James Stadium.

On paper, the Saints are a 7-point favorite and appear on track to accomplish the task when considering Tampa Bay has lost five straight games.

But with a healthy Jameis Winston back in the lineup after a three-game absence, the Buccaneers have been very competitive in the past four games -- losing by a combined 15 points -- and played tight games against the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers.

Given the Buccaneers' recent performances with Winston under center, the Saints know the path to a division title won't be easy.