DETROIT - The Detroit Lions are back to being underdogs.

After being a 2-point favorite entering Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Ford Field, the Lions are a 3.5-point underdog for next week's game in New Orleans, according to footballlocks.com.

The Lions (3-2) will be trying to win their fourth straight game over the Saints. They won 28-13 last season in New Orleans, 35-27 two years ago - also on the road - and 24-23 in 2014 at Ford Field.

New Orleans (2-2) is coming off a 20-0 victory last week in Miami. The Saints have won two straight, but lost their only home game 36-20 to New England in week 2.

The Saints should be refreshed when they meet the Lions since this was their bye week.