nfl Game Recap
Recap - Lions Defeat New Orleans 33-28
Sam LaPorta was good for 140 receiving yards on Sunday as the Lions grabbed a 33-28 win over the Saints at Caesars Superdome.
Bettors who backed the Lions were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 48.0.
Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 60 yards, while David Montgomery added 56 yards in the win. Sam LaPorta and Amon-Ra St. Brown added 140 and 49 receiving yards respectively.
Taysom Hill rushed for 59 yards for New Orleans, while Alvin Kamara added 51 yards. Derek Carr threw for 226 yards for the Saints, while receivers Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara had 119 and 58 yards respectively.
Detroit was outgained by New Orleans 362-347 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-18 by the Saints.
New Orleans led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:10-27:50 split in that important category.
Detroit heads into a Week 14 battle against the Bears. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Carolina.