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5 winners, 3 losers from Detroit Lions’ win over the New Orleans Saints

5 winners, 3 losers from Detroit Lions’ win over the New Orleans Saints

The Detroit Lions eked out an overtime win over the New Orleans Saints. Here are the players that impressed and disappointed.
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NFL roundup: Bears score 59 in record-setting Week 1 win over Panthers

NFL roundup: Bears score 59 in record-setting Week 1 win over Panthers

By Field Level Media Sep 14 (Field Level Media) - Caleb Williams threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more and the Chicago Bears pulled away for a 59-37 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte in the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history.
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Lions escape with 31-30 win over Saints in OT after Kellen Moore chooses to go for 2 and the win

Lions escape with 31-30 win over Saints in OT after Kellen Moore chooses to go for 2 and the win

Tyler Shough threw an incomplete pass in the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt, allowing the Detroit Lions to escape with a 31-30 win in overtime over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday
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NFL best bets for Week 1: Our experts give their top predictions, player props

NFL best bets for Week 1: Our experts give their top predictions, player props

Sunday in NFL Week 1 is here and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their best bets. Here are their top picks and predictions including anytime TDs.
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5 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ overtime win against New Orleans Saints

5 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ overtime win against New Orleans Saints

5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1.
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Lions' win vs Saints should never have come down to final play in OT

Lions' win vs Saints should never have come down to final play in OT

Detroit Lions fell apart on defense, torched in the 2nd half vs Saints. Bills await Thursday and the team knows it has to make adjustments quickly.
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Mitch Albom: Lions' zany win a classic Week 1 moment. It can't be their normal

Mitch Albom: Lions' zany win a classic Week 1 moment. It can't be their normal

Detroit Lions won a Week 1 game vs New Orleans Saints that had everything, from a big lead to a near collapse. Now can they put it together at Bills?
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Lions' Jameson Williams won't have a drop problem all season, right?

Lions' Jameson Williams won't have a drop problem all season, right?

The Detroit Lions' OT win was thrilling, but they wouldn't have needed the extra time if Jameson Williams had held onto a few passes in regulation.
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Lions hold the edge in every matchup with Saints. But will they open season with a win?

Lions hold the edge in every matchup with Saints. But will they open season with a win?

Lions first-round pick Blake Miller will start at right tackle in his NFL debut against a Saints defense that finished 5th in sack percentage last year
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Key matchups: Saints vs. Lions

Key matchups: Saints vs. Lions

Week 1 is finally here, and the Saints have the chance to start the year off right.
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New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions Week 1 preview: 3 key stats

New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions Week 1 preview: 3 key stats

A data-driven preview of Saints at Lions, focusing on key stats and matchups.
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2026 NFL QB Rankings

2026 NFL QB Rankings

Here is the first installment of the 2026 QB Rankings. A familiar face stays at the top, but someone is nipping at his heels.