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Louisville Football: 5 Storylines Heading Into Week 14 Of The NFL

By Derek Snyder

Dec 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (17) stretches for a first down against the New York Giants during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (17) stretches for a first down against the New York Giants during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins celebrates with defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) after forcing a fumble against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins celebrates with defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) after forcing a fumble against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Can Sheldon Rankins Help Stop The Red-Hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

This is another game that has playoff implications on the line going into Sunday afternoon. The Saints are probably too far back in the race to make it into the big dance, but that doesn’t mean they can’t ruffle some feathers on their way to concluding this season.

New Orleans and Sheldon Rankins will be looking to take down the red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road. The Bucs have been playing great football after wins over Kansas City, Seattle, and San Diego this past month.

With that being said, Rankins has to get some major pressure on former Heisman-winner Jameis Winston in order for New Orleans to have a chance.

It may be a tall task, but Rankins has also been red-hot this season since returning from his broken leg.

A couple of sacks from the Saints’ defense could prove to be enough for Drew Brees to lead New Orleans to an upset victory down in Tampa.

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