Buccaneers Saints Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks to the officials in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.

Josh Hill (2009-12)

New Orleans Saints

Evan Smith (2004-08) and Dirk Koetter (1977, 79-81)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Saints won their sixth consecutive game after beating the Buccaneers 30-10 at home on Sunday behind a strong effort from their offense and defense. It was the fifth loss in a row for Tampa Bay head coach Dirk Koetter, who announced Monday that starting quarterback Jameis Winston is out for at least two weeks with a shoulder injury.

Hill played Sunday, but did not start. The former Idaho State tight end had a season high in catches with three for 29 yards in New Orleans’ 20-12 home win Oct. 29. Hill has seven catches for 61 yards this season.

Smith also played Sunday, but did not start. He has appeared in all eight of Tampa Bay’s games this season.

New Orleans (6-2) plays Sunday at the Buffalo Bills. The Buccaneers (2-6) host the New York Jets on Sunday.

Marvin Lewis (1978-80)

Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals were dominated in their 23-7 loss Sunday at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cincinnati finished with 148 yards, 59 of which came on a second-quarter pass from Andy Dalton to Tyler Kroft.

Cincinnati star wide receiver AJ Green was ejected for fighting Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Both players will face potential fines for their role in the fight.

Cincinnati (3-5) plays Sunday at the Tennessee Titans.

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