Lions rally to beat Saints 31-30 in overtime season opener
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Detroit Lions secured a 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints on September 13 at Ford Field. After leading 21-0, the Lions allowed the Saints to score 24 unanswered points and tie the game at 24. Lions quarterback Jared Goff connected with Amon-Ra St. Brown for a touchdown in overtime, while the Saints failed a two-point conversion attempt following their own touchdown. Jahmyr Gibbs had a standout performance with 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while the Lions' defense contributed with key turnovers.
- •Lions lead at halftime was 7-0 after a defensive battle.
- •Saints recovered from a 21-point deficit to force overtime.
- •Jared Goff completed 26 of 39 passes for 209 yards.
- •The Lions face the Buffalo Bills on September 17 in a short week.
- •Injury concerns include Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany, ruled out after a first-quarter injury.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Saints enter Week 2 emboldened by their dramatic near comeback in Detroit
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Saints news: Tyler Shough laments first-half stinker despite epic finish vs. Lions
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Lions top Saints 31-30 in overtime win in season opener
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Lions choke 21 point second-half lead, but rally to beat Saints in OT
"The New Orleans Saints are moving on to Week 2 sounding more emboldened than disappointed by their season-opening loss to Detroit. “We’re in a good place,” Saints veteran safety Justin Reid said Monday, a day after the 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions. After erasing a three-touchdown deficit in the second half, the Saints matched the Lions' touchdown in overtime and tried to win the game with a 2-point conversion that failed when second-year quarterback Tyler Shough's pass fell incomplete.
"The New Orleans Saints staged a furious comeback attempt at Detroit’s Ford Field against the Lions on Sunday but fell short, losing 31-30 in overtime despite a heroic effort from quarterback Tyler Shough. The Saints were without star defensive end Cam Jordan and sacked Lions quarterback Jared Goff just once in the contest while Shough was sacked […] The post Saints news: Tyler Shough laments first-half stinker despite epic finish vs. Lions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"DETROIT, Mich. (WLNS) — The Detroit Lions kicked off their season with a 31-30 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints. The Saints scored 24 unanswered points in the second half of the game to send it to overtime. The Lions lead 31-24 in overtime when the Saints took over. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough delivered […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:39 PMSaints enter Week 2 emboldened by their dramatic near comeback in Detroit
The New Orleans Saints are moving on to Week 2 sounding more emboldened than disappointed by their season-opening loss to Detroit. “We’re in a good place,” Saints veteran safety Justin Reid said Monday, a day after the 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions. After erasing a three-touchdown deficit in the second half, the Saints matched the Lions' touchdown in overtime and tried to win the game with a 2-point conversion that failed when second-year quarterback Tyler Shough's pass fell incomplete.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:29 AMSaints news: Tyler Shough laments first-half stinker despite epic finish vs. Lions
The New Orleans Saints staged a furious comeback attempt at Detroit’s Ford Field against the Lions on Sunday but fell short, losing 31-30 in overtime despite a heroic effort from quarterback Tyler Shough. The Saints were without star defensive end Cam Jordan and sacked Lions quarterback Jared Goff just once in the contest while Shough was sacked […] The post Saints news: Tyler Shough laments first-half stinker despite epic finish vs. Lions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:49 PMLions top Saints 31-30 in overtime win in season opener
DETROIT, Mich. (WLNS) — The Detroit Lions kicked off their season with a 31-30 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints. The Saints scored 24 unanswered points in the second half of the game to send it to overtime. The Lions lead 31-24 in overtime when the Saints took over. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough delivered […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:47 PMLions choke 21 point second-half lead, but rally to beat Saints in OT
Detroit Lions score: Jahmyr Gibbs went crazy for the Lions in Week 1 but it wasn't enough to stop the Saints from forcing OT in a 31-30 win.
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