Lions host New Orleans Saints for NFL regular season opener
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Detroit Lions begin their regular season schedule this Sunday at Ford Field against the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans enters the game following a 6-11 finish in 2025, where the team underwent a mid-season quarterback transition from Spencer Rattler to Tyler Shough. The Saints spent the offseason reshaping their roster by acquiring running backs Travis Etienne and Ty Chandler, alongside guard David Edwards. Detroit aims for a strong start to the campaign after a challenging 2025 season. The Saints look to improve upon a 28th-ranked scoring offense while relying on a defensive line featuring Cameron Jordan and Chase Young. This contest marks the first meeting of the season for both organizations as they test their finalized rosters in official league play.
- •Detroit Lions face the New Orleans Saints at home this Sunday.
- •Tyler Shough enters the season as the projected starting quarterback for the Saints.
- •The Saints added Travis Etienne, Ty Chandler, and David Edwards during the offseason.
- •Cameron Jordan returns to the Saints for his final season.
- •The 2025 Saints offense ranked 28th in points scored league-wide.
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"The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and the Detroit Lions will open their campaign at home against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Ford Field. Detroit enters the matchup looking to bounce back from a disappointing 9-8 season that saw the team miss the playoffs after entering the year with much higher expectations.…
"Approaching the 2026 season opener for the Detroit Lions, I reviewed the New Orleans Saints’ offseason. Could they be a dark horse for the playoffs?
"The Detroit Lions open their 2026 NFL season versus the Saints. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:00 AMLions vs Saints predictions in NFL Week 1: Who starts 1-0 and why?
It's time for our experts to make Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints predictions and score picks for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:17 AM3 key stats for Detroit Lions' season opener vs. Saints
The Detroit Lions open their season at home, hosting the New Orleans Saints. Here are three key stats that could tell the story of the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:45 AMLions vs Saints live updates: Score, highlights, predictions, analysis
The Detroit Lions open their 2026 NFL season versus the Saints. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:46 AMLions vs. Saints: Where to watch, TV channel, time
The Detroit Lions open their 2026 NFL season on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Here's where to watch, including TV channel and time.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:09 PMLions vs. Saints Week 1 Preview: Detroit Looks to Start Fast at Home
The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and the Detroit Lions will open their campaign at home against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Ford Field. Detroit enters the matchup looking to bounce back from a disappointing 9-8 season that saw the team miss the playoffs after entering the year with much higher expectations.…
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 12:00 PMLions scouting report: Saints a possible sleeper?
Diving into the New Orleans Saints heading into their Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions.
- Prideofdetroit.comSep 9, 2026, 12:00 PMLions scouting report: Saints a possible sleeper? - Pride Of Detroit
Approaching the 2026 season opener for the Detroit Lions, I reviewed the New Orleans Saints’ offseason. Could they be a dark horse for the playoffs?
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