New Orleans Saints went to extremes to defend Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson
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At one point during Detroit's game against New Orleans, the Saints had two defenders guarding Johnson as if he was a gunner.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81). The New Orleans Saints defeated the Detroit Lions 45-27 in the matchup held at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Credit Image: © Matt Lange/Southcreek
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