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5 Players to watch for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints

By JT Squillante

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 09: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 09: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: Shaquil Barrett #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after sacking Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: Shaquil Barrett #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after sacking Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

OLB Shaq Barrett

I am going to keep putting Shaq Barrett on this list because simply put, he has been the most dominant player on defensive side of the ball in the entire NFL thus far; the man is a legit game wrecker. He sealed the win last week for the Bucs with a strip-sack on QB Jared Goff adding to his NFL leading sack total.

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While nine sacks are impressive enough, it doesn’t seem enough for him, as he added an interception last week as well. Look for Shaq to make Teddy’s day very uncomfortable, if the Saints offensive line can’t find a way to slow down Barrett it will be a long day for the division rivals. He is also near the top of the league in forced fumbles as well, and he looks to continue to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks.

I am going to go out on a limb and say Shaq Barrett adds another sack this week, I know real bold of me considering he hasn’t done that before. After being named NFC Defensive Player of the Month, Barrett will be looking to keep up the pace in the race for NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2019.

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