Two of the NFL’s best arms meet up in the NFC Divisional Round.
The Sunday evening game between Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Drew Brees’ New Orleans Saints marks the first postseason — and potentially the final –matchup between the two future Hall of Famers.
Brees, who turned 42 Friday, has gotten the better of Brady, 43, in their two meetings this season — a 34-23 Week 1 win and a 38-3 thrashing in Week 9.
This time, there’s more on the line: a berth in the NFC Championship Game, putting the victor a win away from Super Bowl 2021.
Brady, in his first season away from New England, has meshed well with his receiving corps led by with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and old friends Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown. Tampa Bay’s 59 total touchdowns on the season ranked fourth-best in the NFL — tied with Brees’ Saints offense, which saw running back Alvin Kamara lead the team on the ground (16 TDs) and through the air (756 receiving yards).
Here’s how to watch what will be a matchup for the ages:
What time is the game?
The action starts on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 6:40 p.m., ET.
Where is the game taking place?
Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
How can I watch?
The game will be televised nationally on Fox, and on the Fox Now app.
Viewers can also livestream the game with a subscription to fuboTV. Other streaming options include Hulu Live TV.
What is the weather forecast?
The game will be played inside the Superdome, so weather won’t be a factor.
Who is favored to win?
The Saints are -3 as of Sunday morning, per BetMGM, with an over/under of 51.5.
Matchup history
The Saints have won the last five meetings between the two NFC South rivals and a 37-21 edge all-time.
