The Detroit Lions defeated the New Orleans 35-27 Monday Night, as their first half lead proved to be insurmountable despite a second half onslaught from the Saints' offense, led by a hobbled Drew Brees.
The New Orleans Saints were eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday, so it was an "adding injury to insult" feeling watching them play on Monday night against the Detroit Lions, especially seeing the Saints' struggles with injuries exacerbated over the course of the game. Drew Brees looked hobbled for much of the game, and Marques Colston was brutalized by former Saint Isa Abdul-Quddus over the middle of the field towards the end.