Recap: It took overtime, but the Detroit Lions found a way to make one final play on defense and get a hard-fought Week 1 victory over the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field Sunday.

Detroit had a 21-point lead, watched it disappear, and somehow still walked away with a 31–30 overtime win. This game was an absolute roller coaster.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver DeVaughn Vele makes a 31-yard reception against the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson catches a 9-yard touchdown from quarterback Tyler Shough vs. the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

The Lions are 1-0 after an overtime win against the New Orleans Saints, but play the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo this Thursday.

The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts, 25-16, in their final preseason game of 2026.

The Lions saved their best for last in their final preseason game of 2026, defeating the Colts 25-16 behind a strong performance from the offense. The battle for backup quarterback may have been settled today,

The preseason contest offered a first glimpse of the Lions in action, including rookies like right tackle Blake Miller, new backup quarterbacks Luke Altmyer and Josh Dobbs, and fi

The Detroit Lions are in serious trouble when they go to Buffalo to face the Bills Thursday night. Despite having a talented offensive team and the belief that they could finally make good on their championship potential,