The New Orleans Saints will enter division play, the eighth contest of the season, when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. This important matchup between the Saints and Buccaneers is the first of three divisional games in the next four contests for the Black and Gold,

J.B. Long examines how wide receiver Puka Nacua’s return to the lineup should help boost an already potent offense, details how the Los Angeles Rams’ pass rush will look to distress Saints quarterback Tyler Shough in his first career start,

After giving him his most extensive playing time of the season in last week's loss to the Buccaneers, the Saints are turning to rookie QB Tyler Shough.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi as The Lone Exceptions to the Rams' Health Resurgence Before Saints Game. The Los Angeles Rams released their final injury report for week nine.

The Chicago Bears enter their Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints riding a three-game winning streak. Despite the Saints’ 1-5 record, the Bears (3-2) aren’t underestimating them or worrying about a letdown.

A lifeless Saints rushing attack needs better play designs and better execution to have any chance against the Rams. Tyler Shough needs the help:

The 1-7 Saints are off to their worst eight-game start since 1999, which was their final season under Mike Ditka. New Orleans ranks No. 27 in total offense (295 yards per game) and No. 29 in scoring offense (16 points per game).

The Post’s Erich Richter makes his picks for Sunday’s and Monday’s NFL Week 9 slate. I’d love to see this matchup with both teams at full tilt. But neither team is near full strength thanks to injuries they will need to work around.