Amon-Ra St. Brown scores overtime winner as Lions top Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The Detroit Lions began their 2026 NFL season with a thrilling 31-30 overtime victory against the New Orleans Saints on September 14. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff on the first possession of overtime, sealing the win after both teams were tied at 24 at the end of regulation. St. Brown recorded 10 receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns, including a 19-yard score earlier in the game. He expressed a desire for the Lions to avoid overtime games for the remainder of the season. Next, Detroit faces the Buffalo Bills in a road game on September 17.
- •Lions defeat Saints 31-30 in overtime
- •Amon-Ra St. Brown scores game-winning touchdown
- •St. Brown tallies two touchdowns and 67 receiving yards
- •Detriot moves to 1-0 on the season
- •Lions play the Buffalo Bills on September 17
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Amon-Ra St. Brown Hopes Lions Are Done With Overtime
"Amon-Ra St. Brown caught the overtime winner and hopes the Lions are done with overtime this year. #Lions
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