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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HOUSTON, TX – AUGUST 28: Carson Palmer /

The Saints will draw their toughest opponent of the year. The Arizona Cardinals come in at 11-2 riding high. Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald comes in as the league’s leading wide receiver. Add that with the best defense in the NFL, and you’ve got a blowout. Saints are officially eliminated from the playoffs and lose their ninth game of the season. This loss will also guarantee a third straight losing season under Sean Payton.

Score Cardinals 26 Saints 7

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