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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 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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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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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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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 choke 21 point second-half lead, but rally to beat Saints in OT

Lions choke 21 point second-half lead, but rally to beat Saints in OT

Detroit Lions score: Jahmyr Gibbs went crazy for the Lions in Week 1 but it wasn't enough to stop the Saints from forcing OT in a 31-30 win.
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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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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 season predictions: Will Lions get back to top of NFC North?

NFL season predictions: Will Lions get back to top of NFC North?

Free Press experts make their picks for the Lions' record, Super Bowl winner and more.
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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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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.