History: New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions
The regular season series is tied 12-12-1 after a 52-38 Saints win at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 15, 2017. In that contest, New Orleans scored three defensive touchdowns in a single game for the first time in franchise history. Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Matthew Stafford have faced off seven times in their careers, including a 2011 NFC Wildcard Playoff, 45-28 win in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, with Brees leading the head-to-head matchup 4-3.
Players and Coaches to Know
Detroit Lions
Head Coach: Matt Patricia
Quarterback: Matthew Stafford
Key Position Players: WR Marvin Jones Jr., RB Kerryon Johnson, WR Kenny Golladay, TE T.J. Hockenson
New Orleans Saints
Head Coach: Sean Payton
Quarterback: Drew Brees
Key Position Players: C Cesar Ruiz, WR Michael Thomas, CB Janoris Jenkins