Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

The Bucs had won their last three games while coming from behind in the final two minutes to open the season, fell to the defending Super Bowl champions.

Watson, who played at Florida, was originally signed by the Buccaneers after going undrafted in April. He weighed 464 pounds at the school’s pro day and was considered the heaviest player in NFL history.

The Buccaneers (9-7) need a victory over the Saints (5-11) on Sunday to clinch their fourth straight NFC South title.