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Lions vs Saints predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 1 game

Lions vs Saints predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 1 game

The Detroit Lions host the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on Sept. 13 and USA TODAY's NFL experts have locked in their picks for the action.

NFL Week 1 game picks: Odds and expert predictions for every matchup

NFL Week 1 game picks: Odds and expert predictions for every matchup

Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is here and the schedule is filled with intriguing matchups. Here's a look at picks, predictions, odds for every game.

Discussion: What are you most looking forward to seeing in Lions vs. Saints?

Discussion: What are you most looking forward to seeing in Lions vs. Saints?

What are you most excited to see in the Detroit Lions’ season opener vs. the New Orleans Saints?

Discussion: What is the Detroit Lions’ ceiling for the 2026 season?

Discussion: What is the Detroit Lions’ ceiling for the 2026 season?

Is a Super Bowl on the table for the Detroit Lions’ 2026 season? We discuss the absolute ceiling for the team.

Detroit Lions believe DJ Wonnum is great complement to Aidan Hutchinson

Detroit Lions believe DJ Wonnum is great complement to Aidan Hutchinson

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell explained why DJ Wonnum can be the ideal complement to Aidan Hutchinson.

Detroit Free Press

Lions offensive depth chart should be among NFL's most feared

Lions offensive depth chart should be among NFL's most feared

The Detroit Lions have finished among the top five in points scored each of the past four seasons. Here's a position-by-position breakdown.

Random ESPN simulation predicts dream 2026 Detroit Lions season

Random ESPN simulation predicts dream 2026 Detroit Lions season

One simulation has the 2026 Detroit Lions winning the Super Bowl in an absolute dream fashion.

Detroit Free Press

Are the Detroit Lions playing today? Week 1 schedule, time and TV

Are the Detroit Lions playing today? Week 1 schedule, time and TV

When do the Detroit Lions play? Here's a look at their schedule and first game of the season against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field.

New Orleans Saints News: Shough will have a massive opportunity on Sunday

New Orleans Saints News: Shough will have a massive opportunity on Sunday

Here are today's Saints news links

What are the odds? Saints open as 6.5-point underdogs in their season opener at the Lions

What are the odds? Saints open as 6.5-point underdogs in their season opener at the Lions

The Saints find themselves in Detroit to open the 2026 regular season.

Pair of NFL.com experts pick Lions to capture Super Bowl LXI title

Pair of NFL.com experts pick Lions to capture Super Bowl LXI title

As game week arrives, two NFL.com experts picked the Detroit Lions as their preseason pick to win Super Bowl LXI.

Saints Spotlight: Week 1 at the Lions

Saints Spotlight: Week 1 at the Lions

A player to watch as New Orleans prepares to face Detroit.