How will the tragedy in New Orleans affect the NO/TB game, for both teams?

As a citizen of New Orleans, it is a complete tragedy!!! As far as affect, nah. It was definitely a shocking event. However, the French Quarter was rolling as usual the very next day as if nothing happened. I don't mean to make light of the subject, but I'm sure the team was happy to get out of dodge. As far as the game goes; I would look to the over. The Saints can't stop anyone and Tampa's offense has been a well-oiled machine. No Lattimore to give Evans trouble. I'll be surprised if the Saints put up a fight on opening kick off. I think they are a worn out team with a coach that rolls on adrenalin as most Special Team Coaches do. Bad thing about adrenalin, it wears off quickly. Saints may put up a pair of TD's, but that woeful offense can't muster more than that. I'm thinking 37-17...

Straight from the Big Easy!

As a citizen of New Orleans, it is a complete tragedy!!! As far as affect, nah. It was definitely a shocking event. However, the French Quarter was rolling as usual the very next day as if nothing happened. I don't mean to make light of the subject, but I'm sure the team was happy to get out of dodge. As far as the game goes; I would look to the over. The Saints can't stop anyone and Tampa's offense has been a well-oiled machine. No Lattimore to give Evans trouble. I'll be surprised if the Saints put up a fight on opening kick off. I think they are a worn out team with a coach that rolls on adrenalin as most Special Team Coaches do. Bad thing about adrenalin, it wears off quickly. Saints may put up a pair of TD's, but that woeful offense can't muster more than that. I'm thinking 37-17...

Straight from the Big Easy!

What happened in New Orleans will have ZERO effect on these 2 teams and the outcome of this game one way or another

Agree - if it were in NO there would be huge emotional support from fan base.

The players themselves may have some internal emotion to play for the city but they won’t catch Tampa off guard as they have their own motivation - division title 

In a couple of weeks you won't remember what year it happened. 

We need extensive security because the criminals look at us like easy prey. We are until after the fact. jmo

Tampa is at home with a decent qb in a spot to win the division and make the playoffs.

That's the motivation.

It looks like the New Orleans players:

..."internal emotions" are currently making a statement today!!!

@lajohn

 Tampa is sleep walking.

NOLA   Came to PLAY 

Who Dat!  …… I’m rooting for 

@lajohn

 You must not be from the US ??

DEAR GOD…..