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The New Orleans Saints could be trying to use a poor performance in their season opener as a means for motivation.

The Saints look to bounce back from a disappointing start to the 2007 season when they visit the banged-up Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in a matchup of NFC South rivals.

New Orleans hopes its 41-10 loss at Indianapolis on Sept. 6 could be used as a wake-up call for the rest of the season.

"Everything happens for a reason," said New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, who looks to improve to 4-0 against Tampa Bay. "Maybe we needed to get our butts kicked to get a little fire going."

Jeff Garcia is expected to be ready Sunday despite leaving last weekend's game after he was "dinged" on a hit while scrambling. He returned and finished 19-for-27 for 201 yards and was sacked three times in his first start for the Buccaneers.