The Saints went unbeaten at home during the regular season for the first time in their 45year history and matched their franchisebest regularseason record (133) from their 2009 Super Bowl campaign. The Lions were led by Stafford, who became only the fourth quarterback in NFL history to eclipse 5,000 yards passing in a single season, and Johnson, the league leader with 1,681 yards receiving. The towering receiver also led the NFC with 16 TD catches..But Crabtree regressed in the playoffs. In a divisionalplayoff win against the Saints, he had at least two drops to go with four catches for 25 yards and a 4yard touchdown. His performance against the Giants raised familiar questions about his ability to develop into an elite wide receiver and his attitude..

Cortez take: "The young offensive lineman should get a lot of snaps in practice and see a lot of action in the preseason, so it a good opportunity for them."With the departure of coCFL sack leader Justin Hickman to