Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions

K Major · 11-29-2016, 10:57 PM

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after the Lions beat the Saints 35-27 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Monday, December 21, 2015. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

One certainty for the New Orleans Saints' next opponent this season is that at some point in the fourth quarter, they will be in position for a comeback.

Another certainty for the Detroit Lions as that the final score will be close.

The Lions enter their Sunday game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as the only team in NFL history to have their first 11 games decided by seven or fewer points.

In all those games, they trailed at some point in the fourth quarter. And in seven of those, they came back to win, including in the 16-13 Thanksgiving victory against the Minnesota Vikings.

Darius Slay intercepted Sam Bradford's pass and returned it 13 yards with 30 seconds left to set up Matt Prater's 40-yard, winning field goal as time expired.

That was only the latest late-game heroic for the Lions, whose other win against the Vikings this season included a 58-yard field goal by Prater at the end of regulation to set up overtime.

Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions | NOLA.com

foreverfan · 11-29-2016, 11:06 PM

If we don't lose the turnover battle by more than one or have any kicks returned for points, we'd be 8-3.
If that stays true, we will be 6-6.

The Dude · 11-30-2016, 02:22 PM

And statistically speaking, I'm surprised by their record.

Danno · 11-30-2016, 06:32 PM

This is likely our toughest game left, and one of the top 2 or 3 teams we've faced so far.

They are for real

saintfan · 11-30-2016, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

This is likely our toughest game left, and one of the top 2 or 3 teams we've faced so far.

They are for real

Agreed, and I also think the Bucs are going to give us a hard time in one of those two games too.

RaginCajun83 · 11-30-2016, 06:36 PM

Where's SloMo when you need him?

K Major · 11-30-2016, 06:47 PM

Joe Lombardi was the offensive coordinator in Detroit and was fired due to Stafford severely under performing on his watch. Now he's back as the Saints' quarterbacks coach. He probably has had this game circled on his calendar for a while now.

Joe may just have enough info to help facilitate that effort

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AllSaints · 11-30-2016, 07:48 PM

In the dome ... in the Old School Uniforms we got to take this game ....
31-21 we win ... saints go in at halftime down 21-3 come out guns a blazing.... haha hopefully not I'll be slightly intoxicated if that's the score at halftime... cheers ! WHO DAT !

Rugby Saint II · 12-01-2016, 03:14 PM

They have a better record than we do and their defense has improved steadily like ours. This will be another chest clutcher!

44Champs · 12-01-2016, 11:50 PM

Hopefully our homefield advantage will give us the extra edge

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11-29-2016, 10:57 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after the Lions beat the Saints 35-27 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Monday, December 21, 2015. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com \| The Times-Picayune) One certainty for the New Orleans Saints' next opponent this season is that at some point in the fourth quarter, they will be in position for a comeback. Another certainty for the Detroit Lions as that the final score will be close. The Lions enter their Sunday game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as the only team in NFL history to have their first 11 games decided by seven or fewer points. In all those games, they trailed at some point in the fourth quarter. And in seven of those, they came back to win, including in the 16-13 Thanksgiving victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Darius Slay intercepted Sam Bradford's pass and returned it 13 yards with 30 seconds left to set up Matt Prater's 40-yard, winning field goal as time expired. That was only the latest late-game heroic for the Lions, whose other win against the Vikings this season included a 58-yard field goal by Prater at the end of regulation to set up overtime. Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions \| NOLA.com

11-29-2016, 11:06 PM	#2
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions If we don't lose the turnover battle by more than one or have any kicks returned for points, we'd be 8-3. If that stays true, we will be 6-6. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions This is likely our toughest game left, and one of the top 2 or 3 teams we've faced so far. They are for real

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions Originally Posted by Danno This is likely our toughest game left, and one of the top 2 or 3 teams we've faced so far. They are for real Agreed, and I also think the Bucs are going to give us a hard time in one of those two games too. RailBoss likes this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions Where's SloMo when you need him?

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions Joe Lombardi was the offensive coordinator in Detroit and was fired due to Stafford severely under performing on his watch. Now he's back as the Saints' quarterbacks coach. He probably has had this game circled on his calendar for a while now. Joe may just have enough info to help facilitate that effort . RailBoss and Rugby Saint II like this.

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AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions In the dome ... in the Old School Uniforms we got to take this game .... 31-21 we win ... saints go in at halftime down 21-3 come out guns a blazing.... haha hopefully not I'll be slightly intoxicated if that's the score at halftime... cheers ! WHO DAT !

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: Saints' next opponent holds record for close games, and more to know about the Lions They have a better record than we do and their defense has improved steadily like ours. This will be another chest clutcher! RailBoss and 44Champs like this.

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