Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints prepare for NFL season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Detroit Lions open their 2026 NFL season against the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans head coach Kellen Moore enters his second year with the team after a difficult first season, opting to retain his coaching staff to build roster cohesion. The Saints offensive scheme, coordinated by Doug Nussmeier, centers on a shotgun spread attack with significant reliance on RPOs. Quarterback Tyler Shough remains the primary starter, with the team focused on improving protection after allowing 49 sacks last season. Defensively, Brandon Staley continues his tenure as coordinator, maintaining the system installed upon his arrival in 2025. Lions head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the talent on the Saints roster, specifically noting the skill sets of Chris Olave, Travis Etienne, and Juwan Johnson.
- •Kellen Moore enters his second season as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
- •Doug Nussmeier returns as offensive coordinator for the Saints.
- •The New Orleans offense utilizes a shotgun spread formation on approximately 75 percent of snaps.
- •Dan Campbell identified Chris Olave and Travis Etienne as key offensive threats for the Saints.
- •Brandon Staley remains the defensive coordinator for the New Orleans coaching staff.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Week 1 preview: Breaking down Saints’ offensive, defensive schemes
- 12:30 PMPrideofdetroit.com — Lions Week 1 preview: Breaking down Saints’ offensive, defensive schemes - Pride Of Detroit
"Breaking down the offensive and defensive schemes of the New Orleans Saints, the Detroit Lions’ Week 1 opponent.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:30 PMLions Week 1 preview: Breaking down Saints’ offensive, defensive schemes
Breaking down the offensive and defensive schemes of the New Orleans Saints, the Detroit Lions’ Week 1 opponent.
- Prideofdetroit.comSep 10, 2026, 12:30 PMLions Week 1 preview: Breaking down Saints’ offensive, defensive schemes - Pride Of Detroit
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