The New Orleans Saints are undefeated at the Superdome this season and I don't see that changing after tonight's game against the Detroit Lions. The Saints have won three straight games and are in great shape to make a run at the Super Bowl. Drew Brees has averaged over three hundred yards and three touchdowns over the past five games and there is no reason why he won't continue to put up big numbers. The Lions defense will be missing Ndamukong Suh because of his two game suspension for stomping on the arm of Green Bay Packers lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith. They will also be without key members of their seconday including Chris Houston, Louis Delmas, and Brandon McDonald. On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions will be without running back Jahvid Best and Kevin Smith will most likely see limited snaps due to an ankle injury. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson will have to step up their performance if Detroit wants to have any hope at winning in New Orleans. With the three-headed rushing attack of Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, and Darren Sproles the Saints have too many weapons for a lacking Detroit Lions defense to match up against. Also on offense, tight end Jimmy Graham is having a remarkable season and is the Saints leading receiver. Graham can create a lot of mismatches with his size in a Lions secondary filled with backup players.
Prediction: The New Orleans Saints win 42-24 over the Detroit Lions.
Drew Brees will throw for 350 yards and four touchdowns. Jimmy Graham will have five receptions for eighty yards and one touchdown. The Saints rushing trio combined will have 130 yards and two touchdowns. Matthew Stafford will throw for 250 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Calvin Johnson will have 100 yards receiving and one touchdown.
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