Fleur-de-Links www.saintsauthorizedshops.com , July 7: on the StreetBreaking news on the New Orleans Saints and stories from around the NFC South.Saints’ Sean Payton lost jersey bet to Eagles coach, but Round 2? A few betting stakes ideas | theadvocate.comWhile awaiting the start of NFL training camps later this month, we turn our attention to Round 2 of a spirited golf duel between New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and coach Doug Pederson of the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.Did Drew Brees Pad His Stats in Garbage Time? By Brad OremlandWhat I thought was an off-hand musing about Drew Brees’ production in low-leverage situations (for my ongoing series about the greatest statistical QBs in history) sparked a surprisingly contentious debate about whether Brees had padded his stats in garbage time.New Orleans linebacker Demario Davis is a real Saint | KLFY AcadianaWhen the New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Demario Davis, they were looking to bolster their defense.The organization, though, has gotten so much more than just a linebacker who will play well on Sunday.Benjamin Watson Leads NFL Players in Meeting With Dominican Republic’s VP to Discuss Fight Against Sex Trafficking | BCNN1New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson, a devout Christian, led a group of NFL players in meeting with the Dominican Republic’s Vice President Margarita Cede帽o de Fern谩ndez on behalf of the world’s largest anti-sex trafficking organization, International Justice Mission.New Orleans Saints Marcus Williams unveils intense workout video | 247SportsThe second year safety was among the NFL’s most efficient tacklers. Except that one time.Alvin Kamara, Jalen Reeves-Maybin troll Butch Jones’ ‘champions of life’ quote | SBNation.comThis is glorious.LagniappeThe latest updates from far and wide around the NFL, and the greater world of sports.Fantasy football 2018: Scout’s analysis on every team | SI.comYou want the truth? Can you handle the truth? If so, then plunge ahead and pay close attention as an NFL insider offers his unfiltered opinions on the skill players and schemes of every offense in the league.Brian Schottenheimer's Impact on the Seahawks' 2018 Fantasy Outlook | 4for4Since 2011, Pete Carroll and Darrell Bevell worked hand-in-hand to orchestrate the Seahawks' offensive scheme. They hit their apex from 2014–2015, finishing in the top 10 in both total yards and points scored in each of those seasons. Over the past two years, though, their offensive numbers have waned and the 2018 offseason saw Brian Schottenheimer replace Bevell as Seattle's offensive coordinator.Hunter S. Thompson told the Colts to draft Ryan Leaf over Peyton Manning | SBNation.comBad at NFL scouting. Great at drugs, though.Super Bowl 53 odds: 49ers still getting the most Super Bowl money bet on them | Niners NationThe 2018 offseason is just about finished, which means 90-man rosters are mostly set and position competitions will get going in earnest at the starting of training camp.Eagles have one of the longest NFL travel schedules in 2018 | Bleeding Green NationSeason over. TAMPA BAY (5-11) at NEW ORLEANS (12-6)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET New Orleans Saints Womens T-Shirt , FoxOPENING LINE - Saints by 7RECORD VS. SPREAD - Buccaneers 6-9-1, Saints 8-9SERIES RECORD - Saints lead 32-20LAST MEETING - Buccaneers beat Saints 31-24, Dec. 31, 2017AP PRO32 RANKING - Buccaneers No. 29, Saints No. 6BUCCANEERS OFFENSE - OVERALL (9), RUSH (27), PASS (4).BUCCANEERS DEFENSE - OVERALL (20), RUSH (31), PASS (7).SAINTS OFFENSE - OVERALL (2), RUSH (5), PASS (5).SAINTS DEFENSE - OVERALL (32), RUSH (23), PASS (32).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Teams split two meetings in 2017, with each winning at home. ... With incumbent starting QB Jameis Winston suspended, veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick starts his 13th pro season. Fitzpatrick passed for 1,103 yards, seven TDs, three INTs with Bucs last season. ... Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones set to make NFL debut New Orleans Saints Hats , selected in second round of 2018 draft. Jones rushed for 3,619 yards with 39 TDs at USC. ... WR Mike Evans had 1,001 yards receiving last season, joined Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss and A.J. Green as only players in NFL history with four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to begin career. ... TE O.J. Howard had six TD catches last season, tied for first among rookies. He ranked third with 432 yards receiving. ... Bucs DT Gerald McCoy had team-high six sacks last season, has 44 陆 sacks since 2012. ... DE Jason Pierre-Paul makes Bucs debut. He had 8 陆 sacks with New York Giants in 2017. ... LB Lavonte David forced five fumbles last season, tied for second most in NFL, and led Bucs with 101 tackles. ... Saints have not won regular-season opener since 2013. ... Saints have won past two at home vs. Buccaneers and six of past seven meetings in New Orleans. ... Saints are defending NFC South champs ... QB Drew Brees begins season with 70,445 career yards passing, only active player and one of only three in NFL history, along with Peyton Manning and Brett Favre, with more than 70,000 yards. Last season Brees set single-season record with 72 percent completion rate. He ranked fourth in 2017 in yards passing with 4,334. ... RB Alvin Kamara was 2017 Offensive Rookie of Year. ... CB Marshon Lattimore was Defensive Rookie of Year in 2017 and led all rookies with five INTs. He tied for first among rookies with 18 passes defensed. ... DE Cameron Jordan had career high 13 sacks in 2017 and made All-Pro for first time since joining NFL in 2011. Jordan also broke up 11 passes, had one INT for TD and two forced fumbles. ... LB Demario Davis makes Saints debut. Davis ranked sixth in NFL with 135 tackles in 2017 with Jets. ... Fantasy Tip: Kamara led NFL rookies and ranked second in NFL with 14 total TDs and with Mark Ingram suspended for first four games, Kamara surely will get more touches.