The Saints are another team that really needs to discover their identity.  Playing without Jimmy Graham will not help them find that.  The Lions have been playing tough and should be able to come away with this victory, but they will need Stafford to get it done.  Both teams are without their top offensive weapons this week, so look for both offenses to struggle to move the ball.

These teams like to pass, and don’t think for one second that Brees and Stafford won’t attempt to air it out because they are missing two of their aces.  Both teams will struggle to move the ball on the ground, so expect a passing turf game.  This one should come down to the last drive, and I see Brees as the one attempting a come from behind drive.  Brees can always get it done and could pull this one out on the road, but I have to go with the home team in the win.

LIONS 27 – SAINTS 24

FANTASY BEAST – GOLDEN TATE