Booth review overturns Saints defensive touchdown against Detroit Lions

New Orleans Saints fans and players expressed frustration during their road game against the Detroit Lions on September 13, 2026, after a defensive touchdown was overturned by replay. The play occurred midway through the second quarter when Chase Young sacked Lions quarterback Jared Goff, causing a fumble that the Saints returned for a score. Officials reviewed the play and determined that Goff had begun a forward passing motion before the contact. Despite the ball traveling backward, the ruling stated that Goff’s intent was to throw forward, resulting in an incomplete pass rather than a fumble. The reversal denied the Saints a touchdown, leaving the team trailing by seven points. The Saints were forced to punt from deep in their own territory following the decision.

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