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Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints [Game Thread]

The Saints literally need a Christmas Miracle to stay alive in the Wild Card race for the No. 6 spot. In addition to winning, they'll have to rely on the Vikings and Bears to win.

By John J. Hendrix
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By the time the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off in the afternoon game, we'll know whether or not Sean Payton's team is fighting for their slim playoff chances. Entering Saturday, the Saints needed the Vikings and Bears to win their respective games. In the final home game of the 2016 season, maybe the team can just play for pride?

Fun Fact: The Buccaneers haven't swept the Saints since 2007.

Series Head-to-Head: Falcons lead the all-time series 50-45, with one victory being a playoff matchup.

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