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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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5 new additions to watch in Saints vs. Lions season opener

5 new additions to watch in Saints vs. Lions season opener

New Orleans Saints newcomers must step into the spotlight if the black and gold are to upset the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Here's who we're watching.
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A new-look Saints passing attack needs to start fast Week 1 at Detroit

A new-look Saints passing attack needs to start fast Week 1 at Detroit

All eyes will be fixed on how quickly Tyler Shough and his new weapons can produce for the New Orleans Saints in their season opener at the Lions.
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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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New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions

New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions

The New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions meet to help commence Week 1 NFL action Sunday. Kickoff from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, is set for 1 p.m. ET.
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4 storylines to watch in Saints at Lions: Do preseason reps matter?

4 storylines to watch in Saints at Lions: Do preseason reps matter?

Our first storyline to watch in New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions: Will a lack of preseason reps matter for Tyler Shough and the starting offense?
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NFL Week 1: 3 reasons for optimism as Saints visit Lions

NFL Week 1: 3 reasons for optimism as Saints visit Lions

Chris Olave’s matchup, a healthy Chase Young and recent Week 1 success give the Saints reasons for optimism entering their opener against the Lions.
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Lions vs Saints predictions in NFL Week 1: Who starts 1-0 and why?

Lions vs Saints predictions in NFL Week 1: Who starts 1-0 and why?

It's time for our experts to make Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints predictions and score picks for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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The Honolulu Blueprint: 4 predictions for a Lions victory over the Saints in Week 1

The Honolulu Blueprint: 4 predictions for a Lions victory over the Saints in Week 1

Predicting what the Detroit Lions will do to earn a victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
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Lions vs. Saints preview: 3 key player matchups

Lions vs. Saints preview: 3 key player matchups

Our Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints preview identifies three key player matchups.
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2 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 2 jersey

2 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 2 jersey

Quarterbacks Aaron Brooks, Jameis Winston, and Spencer Rattler dominate our look through the history of the No. 2 jersey for the New Orleans Saints.
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Week 1 Prediction: New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions

Week 1 Prediction: New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions

The 2026 season kicks off for the Saints Sunday afternoon.