At -480 odds, the Saints are the heaviest favorite to advance through the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. The Saints will host the Bears, who at 8-8 backed their way into the NFC’s seventh and final spot thanks to Arizona’s loss to the Rams. The Sunday playoff game means star Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who last week tested positive for COVID 19, could be cleared in time to play. The Saints also hope to have a healthier Michael Thomas back in the fold. Is this the start of Drew Brees’ final playoff run before retirement? The guys tackle all of those topics and more! Episode 19 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

<p>At -480 odds, the Saints are the heaviest favorite to advance through the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. The Saints will host the Bears, who at 8-8 backed their way into the NFC&rsquo;s seventh and final spot thanks to Arizona&rsquo;s loss to the Rams. The Sunday playoff game means star Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who last week tested positive for COVID 19, could be cleared in time to play. The Saints also hope to have a healthier Michael Thomas back in the fold. Is this the start of Drew Brees&rsquo; final playoff run before retirement? The guys tackle all of those topics and more! Episode 19 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.</p>

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