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The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet up in an important NFC South clash Sunday with the Bucs looking for their fourth straight win. (AP Images)

The Saints’ playoff hopes are hanging in the balance and a loss Sunday could destroy their chances.

The Bucs were the latest team to beat up on the Lions over the weekend in a 38-20 victory. Jeff Garcia had a pair of touchdown passes, and running back Warrick Dunn had no problem taking over the starting job from injured Earnest Graham with 90 yards and a TD on 14 carries.

The Saints have a short week after a date with the Packers on Monday night and hope that Reggie Bush will finally be ready to return from a four-week injury lay-off.

In Week 1 the Bucs and Saints clashed when New Orleans came out on top 24-20 as a 3-point favorite. Drew Brees torched the Bucs for 343 passing yards and three touchdowns on that day, while Bush was a major factor with eight receptions for 112 yards and a TD. Get all your NFL betting in the Bodog Sportsbook.