Lions benefit from replay review in overtime win against Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Detroit Lions scored a controversial 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints on September 13. A pivotal moment occurred in the second quarter when a Saints defensive touchdown was overturned after review. Officials ruled that Lions quarterback Jared Goff had started a forward throwing motion before being hit, negating the fumble that led to the Saints' apparent score. Despite mixed reactions from players, Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the decision as a substantial break for his team in the closely contested matchup.
- •Lions win 31-30 in overtime against the Saints.
- •Replay review reversed a defensive touchdown by the Saints.
- •Goff's forward throwing motion was key to the ruling.
- •The game was played on September 13.
- •The call left differing opinions among players.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell admits Lions “Got One” after controversial replay decision
"A controversial replay decision erased a Saints defensive touchdown and gave Jared Goff and the Lions a massive break in their wild 31-30 overtime victory over New Orleans.
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