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Week 13 opponent: What the Saints are saying

Every week during the regular season, the opposing head coach and one player speak to the Detroit media via conference call. This week it was Saints head coach Sean Payton and defensive end Darryl Tapp .

So, what are the Saints talking about this week?

1. Payton is "jealous" of the success the Lions have had in close games this season. Detroit’s the only team in the NFL to have their first 11 games decided by seven points or fewer. The Saints lost a close game to Oakland on the final drive and to Denver on a blocked PAT returned for two points.