Baker Mayfield Doubles Down on Dislike for New Orleans Saints Ahead of NFC South Clash

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has openly expressed his strong dislike for the New Orleans Saints, citing their physical and sometimes dirty play as the main reason for the rivalry's intensity. Mayfield, who holds a 3-1 record against the Saints as a Buccaneer, recalled instances of late hits and roughing-the-quarterback penalties against him in past games. Despite Tampa Bay's recent 24-9 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Buccaneers lead the NFC South with a 5-2 record, while the Saints languish at 1-6. Injuries have impacted Tampa Bay's offense, with key players like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Bucky Irving sidelined for their upcoming divisional clash. The upcoming game, set to take place at the Saints' home stadium, is anticipated to be fiercely contested, reflecting the mutual animosity between the teams. Both sides are preparing for a physical showdown, with Mayfield motivated to continue his successful track record against New Orleans.