Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 13 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome · Sunday Night
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 31–17 at home at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 13 of the 2011 regular season on December 4, 2011.
The result moved the Saints to 9–3 and dropped the Lions to 7–5. It was the Saints’ fourth straight win. The Lions finished 2011 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Saints finished 2011 at 13–3 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 45–27 on September 13, 2009. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 45–28 on January 7, 2012.
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 Series tied 3–3 after meeting No. 6 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.
