*Neither the nor the have a shot at the playoffs. But sometimes when two mediocre products meet, it can be beautiful, like Christmas carols and snow. Here is what you should watch for in : *Could this be the last prime-time game of the -Sean Payton era in New Orleans? We have our doubts about the moving on from either or both of their champions, but questions have swirled for much of the season about a po sible franchise overhaul. While the have had a disappointing season, Brees remains one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, Emmanuel Mudiay Jersey ranking second in the league in pa sing yards per game (316.2), third in completion percentage (67.8), sixth in pa ser rating (97.9) and tied for ninth in TD pa ses (25). Brees has experienced some swoons this season -- including back-to-back games with under 230 yards pa sing, Weeks 10 and 12. Monday night he faces a Andrei Kirilenko Jersey defense that has allowed 315 yards per game pa sing in the past two weeks. Detroit corner has been underrated this season and could negate . Look for Brees to target often against a defense that has struggled against tight ends this season. Despite being eliminated from the playoffs and with the likelihood of losing his job looming, Jim Caldwell insisted this week the rest of the way. That's an asinine approach for a man on the chopping block. After failing to build on a playoff team and floundering in close games this season partly due to poor management (), the only minute chance Caldwell has to keep the job in 2016 is show future management he can groom the young talent on the roster. We need to see more and in the backfield Monday night and le s . Ditto for the enigma that is . And young defenders like should be allowed to sink or swim down the stretch. Sticking with the status quo to chase hallow wins is dunderheaded, isn't in the best interest of the franchise and would prove Caldwell needs to be John Stockton Jersey relieved of his duties.The ' defense has been one of the worst in the history of the NFL this season, but it's not without bright spots. continues to be a beast -- Pro Football Focus ranks him as their top 4-3 defensive end. Rookie is a playmaker with exciting upside. Keep your eyes on Anthony during Monday's game, odds are he'll lead you to the ball. Corner has been an enticing player . Since Dennis Allen took over as coordinator Ricky Rubio Jersey , the defense has improved. In last week's win, they held Tampa Bay to under 300 net yards and the unit committed its fewest miscommunications and improper alignments for all season. If the ' defense improves down the stretch it could save jobs.We've been on the " hits 1,000 yards" watch for the past two weeks. After two dismal games in what has been a disappointing season, is 19 receiving yards shy of a sixth consecutive 1,000-yard season. While Johnson still forces coverage problems, he hasn't been the dominant force we've come to know. After earned just one catch last week, expect Jim Bob Cooter to ensure Johnson is heavily involved early, especially when matched up against penalty-machine . is one of the Bojan Bogdanovic Jersey best stories of the past week that hasn't been talked about enough. The running back didn't play a down of NFL football for four years. FOUR. Then, in his first start since 2011, galloped for 85 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries last week. With out for the season and being a shell of a player, Hightower will once again carry the load for the ' ground game. The between-the-tackles runner should make hay against a defense allowing 115.9 yards per game on the ground.

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