Detroit Lions edge New Orleans Saints in messy victory at Ford Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Detroit Lions secured a win against the New Orleans Saints on September 13, 2026, at Ford Field. The Lions initially struggled in the first half, scoring just seven points before gaining a lead of three scores. However, they faced a surge from the Saints, who closed the gap with a series of successful drives. Head Coach Dan Campbell highlighted the team's need to improve despite finding a way to win. The Lions' performance displayed inconsistencies in offense, defense, and special teams, prompting questions about their overall development from last season.
- •Lions lead 7-0 at halftime after slow start.
- •New Orleans Saints closed gap to 21-17 with strong offensive plays.
- •Defense forced turnovers but allowed key drives by the Saints.
- •Dan Campbell calls for improvements despite the win.
- •Lions displayed streaky performance in all three phases of the game.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Lions found a way to win, but the time to clean things up is overdue
"The Detroit Lions squeezed out a win over the New Orleans Saints, but there are familiar issues to clean up.
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