The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 31-17 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday to improve to 9-3 on the season and solidified their hold on the NFC South.

Drew Brees threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns.

Robert Meachem had 3 catches for 119 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Vilma had 10 tackles in his return, missing two straight games after having his knee scoped.