The 2016-17′ New Orleans Saints preview with game by game predictions

Sep 4, 2016

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts before a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 18: Matthew Stafford /

The Detroit Lions come into New Orleans this week. The Lions are simply a team that has lost its way. Last year the Lions went 7-9 after posting an 11-5 record in 2014. The one thing the Lions have is balance on both sides of the ball. They are equally terrible on both ends. Saints win easily

Score Saints 38 Lions 28

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