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Saints vs. Lions Recap: After Leading Most Of Game, Saints Let Another One Slip Away Late in 24-23 Loss

For the third time this somewhat young season, the Saints lose another road game in the final minutes. Payton emphasized in his post game press conference that his team has problems 'finishing' games. He also remarked that he had problems with the officiating but also said that wasn't the reason for the loss. He even got into a bit of an argument with one of the reporters, told him to be quiet, and then refused to take any more questions from him. Anyone know who that was? Payton was his usual snippy self after a loss but the reporter was kinda being a dick too.

By David "Satch" Kelly
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Saints Lose Late To Lions 24-23

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The View From The Lions' Den

Lions-Saints final score: Detroit rallies past New Orleans, 24-23 - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions rallied from a 13-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Saints by a score of 24-23.

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Transcripts

Sean Payton reviews the game against the Detroit Lions
Sean Payton met with the media after Sunday's game on Oct. 19, 2014

New Orleans Saints players discuss the loss to the Lions
New Orleans Saints players postgame quotes from Sunday's game against the Lions on Oct. 19, 2014

Jim Caldwell, Lions players talk about Sunday's win over the Saints
Postgame quotes from Lions coach Jim Caldwell and several players on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2010

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Video

VIDEO: Drew Brees: "I feel I let our team down"
Drew Brees recaps the New Orleans Saints vs Detroit Lions game on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Video by Alex Restrepo. (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: Curtis Lofton: "We have to refocus"
Curtis Lofton recaps the New Orleans Saints vs Detroit Lions game on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Video by Alex Restrepo. (New Orleans Saints video)

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