Lions edge Saints 31-30 in thrilling Week 1 opener
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in their season opener on September 13, 2026. After building a 21-0 lead, the Lions saw the Saints rally back to nearly take the game in regulation. A missed 62-yard field goal allowed for overtime, where the Lions secured victory with a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Despite the win, Coach Dan Campbell acknowledged areas needing improvement for the Lions moving forward.
- •Lions led 21-0 before Saints mounted a comeback.
- •Tyler Shough threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns in the second half.
- •Lions scored in overtime after a failed Saints field goal.
- •Jared Goff connected with Amon-Ra St. Brown for the winning touchdown.
- •Next game for the Lions is against the Bills.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Albom: Lions' zany win a classic Week 1 moment. It can't be their normal
"Detroit Lions won a Week 1 game vs New Orleans Saints that had everything, from a big lead to a near collapse. Now can they put it together at Bills?
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