Jared Goff leads Lions to overtime win over Saints in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jared Goff helped the Detroit Lions secure a 31-30 overtime victory against the New Orleans Saints on September 13. The Lions built a 21-0 lead but allowed the Saints to tie the game, necessitating overtime. Goff completed 26 of 39 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions will next face the Buffalo Bills on September 17, looking to address defensive issues highlighted in the back-and-forth match.
- •Lions lead 21-0 before Saints tie the game
- •Goff throws two touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown
- •Lions' defense struggles, allowing 469 total yards
- •Next game is September 17 against the Bills
- •Lions aim to improve on defensive performance
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Jared Goff Has Message for Anyone Upset About Lions’ Ugly Week 1 Win
"Jared Goff has a blunt message for anyone bothered by how the Detroit Lions survived the Saints for a wild 31-30 overtime victory.
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