Fox announces broadcast team for Lions vs. Saints season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Fox has revealed its broadcast crew for the Detroit Lions' season opener against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on September 13 at 1 p.m. ET. The team will feature play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert, analyst Jonathan Vilma, and reporter Megan Olivi. The Lions are looking to improve after losing their 2025 season opener to the Green Bay Packers. This game will also mark the debut of new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing's system for the Lions.
- •Lions face Saints in season opener on September 13.
- •Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, and Megan Olivi will call the game.
- •Lions lost their 2025 opener against the Packers, 27-13.
- •Drew Petzing is the new offensive coordinator for the Lions.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Fox reveals Week 1 TV broadcast crew for Lions vs. Saints
"Fox announced its Week 1 announcers for the Detroit Lions' season opener vs. the New Orleans Saints.
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