As a weekly feature, SideLion Report will be breaking down the opponent using the S.W.O.T analysis. Briefly, a SWOT analysis is a business term used to identify internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as outside, or external, opportunities and threats. SWOT is used for potential business expansion, including new sports franchises, consolidation, business-to-business talks, and a host of other benefits (including sports writing!).
This week, the Detroit Lions take on the New Orleans Saints in a game that likely will have major playoff implications. The Lions come into Sunday’s game at 7-4 and 1.5 games ahead in 1st place in the NFC North, while the Saints are 5-6 and two full games behind 1st in the NFC South.