Prediction time - Saints vs Lions
 

Ever since Sean Payton changed his team's bye week routine the Saints are a perfect 5-0 coming off a week of rest.

That's reason for optimism.

Unfortunately, the Lions have what seems to be an achilles heel of sorts for our offense - a dominant defensive front. Will our O line do it's job?

Check out this analysis of Detroit's win over Green Bay by Mike Mayock.
Watch Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions [09/21/2014] - NFL.com

We'll see a ton of this same defense.

Vegas likes Detroit by 2 to 2 1/2, essentially a pick em. I don't see this being more than a field goal win either way.

This game reminds me of facing St. Louis and Seattle - two teams that eat our lunch up front. I hope we hold up but I think a lot is weighing on our O line to protect Brees and generate a run game.

Saints 17
Lions 14

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I'm going Lions 16 - Saints 9 ... but mostly because I feel obligated to pick Detroit ... my heart's really not in this one, :lol:. I won't be back to gloat (like a failclown fan, :neutral:) should the Saints road woes continue ... please don't rescind my Mudbugs invitation! :lol:.

I think focusing on the GNB win is a little deceiving when gauging Detroit's ability to shut down an elite QB ... Green Bay was very disorganized in that game & it almost looked like they had no game plan whatsoever. I'm pretty sure it'll be corrected for their second meeting, if it hasn't been already, ;).

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If our defense doesn't pressure Stafford, we lose. Plain and simple. If he's allowed to extend and make plays, our secondary is in for a long day.

SloMo, if your d line does what Seattle and St. Louis did the Saints won't score more than 13 or 14.

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Saints: 24 - Lions: 17

I think our defense shows us something this game... and Josh Hill has himself a two touchdown game :bng:

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... yeah, that's why I predicted 16-9 DET ... I do have a little faith in the d-line (playing in contract years). They did interview Jahri Evans on the local news this morning (I thought he'd be taller, :lol:) and he seemed pretty calm, collected, confident, :).

Don't let the defense fool you, they're only one injury away from being an incomplete defense ... no reserves, anywhere, :neutral:.

Get some pressure on Staffy & without Calvin, he goes into panic mode ... so you're right. Give him time & he's as good as anyone back there. Lombardi/Caldwell have calmed him down a bit & worked on his decision making, but he's still way too dependent on Megatron.

Best of luck NOLA & if the Saints got to get their season started sometime, I'd just as soon have it be at Ford Field, ;).

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Saints 31
Lions 27

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Lions 27 Saints 23 (and I hope like hell I'm wrong)