Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 16 · Ford Field
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 42–7 on the road at Ford Field in Week 16 of the 2008 regular season on December 21, 2008.
The result moved the Saints to 8–7 and dropped the Lions to 0–15. It was the Lions’ 15th straight loss. The Saints finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2008 at 0–16 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 13–12 on December 24, 2005. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 45–27 on September 13, 2009.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Lions lead the series 3–1 after meeting No. 4 since 2000 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
