Saints' two-point conversion attempt fails in overtime against Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
In a dramatic Week 1 matchup in Detroit, the New Orleans Saints attempted to stage a significant comeback against the Detroit Lions on September 13, 2026. The Saints trailed 21-0 but tied the game at 24-24 by regulation's end and forced overtime. After allowing the Lions to score a touchdown first in OT, New Orleans answered with a touchdown of their own. Facing a two-point conversion for the win, Tyler Shough's pass fell incomplete, resulting in a 31-30 victory for the Lions. Saints coach Kellen Moore confirmed the decision to go for two instead of settling for a tie was intentional.
- •Saints overcame a 21-point deficit to tie the game.
- •New Orleans scored three touchdowns in the final 20 minutes.
- •Tyler Shough connected with Noah Fant for a touchdown to tie.
- •The failed two-point conversion occurred with 90 seconds left in overtime.
- •Had they won, it would have matched their largest comeback in franchise history.
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Saints' two-point conversion fail in OT costs team historic comeback win
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