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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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Detroit Free Press
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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SB Nation
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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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
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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SB Nation
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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Detroit Free Press
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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SB Nation
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 Wire
Lions vs Saints live updates: Score, highlights, predictions, analysis
The Detroit Lions open their 2026 NFL season versus the Saints. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.
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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
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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Detroit Free Press
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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