Canal Street Chronicles: Week 1 Saints at Lions Bold Predictions

It’s

finally here… Week 1 of the 2026 regular season and the New Orleans Saints will open on the road against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. So, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles and ATVS staff’s predictions for this week’s matchup between the Saints and Lions.

SAM:

• Saints hold the Lions scoreless in the first quarter
• Juwan Johnson catches two touchdowns

KYLE:

• Chris Olave goes for 130 yards
• Saints limit Jahmyr Gibbs under 80 rushing yards
• Justin Reid forces the first Saints turn over of the season

CALEB:

• Saints score a 70-yard touchdown
• Danny Stutsman plays more snaps than Pete Werner
• Tyree Wilson gets the first sack of the season

ANDREW:

• Saints starting Oline finishes the game with any no injuries
• Barion Brown scores a touchdown

HAYDEN:

• The game is a low scoring slugfest
• Saints defense gets 2 takeaways
• Travis Etienne Jr. catches more than 5 passes

DAVID:

• Barion Brown has 5+ catches and a TD
• Chase Young gets 2 sacks and a forced fumble
• Saints win by 10

What do you think about the CSC and ATVS staff’s predictions and what are your bold predictions for Sunday?