Playoff Implications Abound For Detroit Lions At New Orleans

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Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of a NFL game on Thanksgiving against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Gameday Information

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The Saints lack the depth in the backfield to keep up with all of Matthew Stafford‘s receivers. Even if Marvin Jones Jr. cannot play, Golden Tate, Anquan Boldin, Eric Ebron and Theo Riddick should provide enough options to give Stafford open options. Given that this game could turn into a shootout, it seems likely that Stafford will be called on to throw a lot of passes to keep pace.

Series History

New Orleans leads the all-time series 12-11-1 and won in their last meeting, 35-27, last December.

Betting Line

New Orleans is currently a five-point favorite and the over/under is 53.5. ESPN gives the Saints a 75% chance of winning.

Weather

It will be a warm, humid day in New Orleans on Sunday, with a forecasted high of 76 degrees with the potential for thunderstorms for any visitors walking to the dome.

Broadcast Information

FOX will broadcast the game at 1:00 across the north from Montana through Michigan and across the south from New Mexico to the east coast. Chris Myers and Ronde Barber will be on the call. Here’s the broadcast map. Dan Miller and Jim Brandstatter will be on the mic on the Lions Radio Network over the air throughout Michigan. The game can also be watched out-of-market on NFL GamePass with a subscription.

Elsewhere In The NFC Playoff Race

The Lions will definitely remain in first place in the NFC North no matter the result on Sunday, as the Minnesota Vikings (6-6) lost to the Dallas Cowboys (11-1) 17-15 on Thursday Night Football. The Green Bay Packers (5-6) will host the Houston Texans (6-5) at 1:00 on CBS.

The current number-two seed Seattle Seahawks (7-3-1) host the Carolina Panthers (4-7) on Sunday Night Football at 8:30 on NBC and the current number-four Atlanta Falcons (7-4) take on the Kansas City Chiefs (8-3) on Sunday at 1:00.

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In the wildcard race, the leading New York Giants (8-3) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) and current number-two wildcard Washington (6-4-1) takes on the Arizona Cardinals (4-6-1). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) visit the San Diego Chargers (5-6) and the Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) go to play the Cincinnati Bengals (3-7-1).

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