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Detroit Lions host New Orleans Saints for 2026 NFL season opener

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Detroit Lions host New Orleans Saints for 2026 NFL season opener
Summary

The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints meet at Ford Field on Sunday for their 2026 NFL season opening game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET with the game broadcast on FOX. Detroit enters the contest with adjustments to its roster and coaching staff, including the appointment of Drew Petzing as offensive coordinator and Penei Sewell moving from right to left tackle. Jahmyr Gibbs is expected to handle a larger workload in the backfield following the departure of David Montgomery. The Saints arrive in Detroit under head coach Kellen Moore, who enters his second season with the team. The two franchises last played at Ford Field in 2020, a game that ended in a 35-29 Saints victory. This meeting marks only the third time the teams have faced off in a Week 1 matchup.

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  • •The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints play at Ford Field on September 13, 2026.
  • •Jared Goff continues to lead the Detroit offense under new coordinator Drew Petzing.
  • •Penei Sewell shifts to left tackle for the Lions' offensive line.
  • •The game is available for viewers on FOX starting at 1:00 PM ET.
  • •New Orleans last visited Detroit in 2020, winning the matchup 35-29.
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