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Lions' offense didn't come close to reaching full potential vs Saints

Lions' offense didn't come close to reaching full potential vs Saints

The Detroit Lions' longest play from scrimmage in their 31-30 overtime victory over New Orleans was a 22-yard catch by Jameson Williams in overtime.
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Jahmyr Gibbs can't have that many touches again or Lions are in trouble

Jahmyr Gibbs can't have that many touches again or Lions are in trouble

Detroit Lions survived a messy season opener against the Saints, but Drew Petzing's game plan needs to be mindful of Jahmyr Gibbs' heavy workload.
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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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Discussion: What was the biggest surprise from the Detroit Lions’ Week 1 win?

Discussion: What was the biggest surprise from the Detroit Lions’ Week 1 win?

Highlighting the biggest surprises from the Detroit Lions’ Week 1 win over the New Orleans Saints.
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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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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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Lions think 2026 mix of stars and stitches can finally equal Super Bowl

Lions think 2026 mix of stars and stitches can finally equal Super Bowl

Detroit Lions felt pain of missing 2025 NFL playoffs. They return the same core that was a force in 2023-24. Sunday kicks off new season vs Saints.
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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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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 winners and losers: Forgotten man clutch, Jameson Williams slumps

Lions winners and losers: Forgotten man clutch, Jameson Williams slumps

Within a Lions front 7 that features Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill and Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes is a forgotten man. He showed up vs Saints.
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3 things to watch for Lions in Week 1 tilt vs. Saints

3 things to watch for Lions in Week 1 tilt vs. Saints

Here's three things to watch during the Detroit Lions' opener against the New Orleans Saints.
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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