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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 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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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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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' 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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Kellen Moore goes for 2 to give Saints a chance to win in OT but effort falls short

Kellen Moore goes for 2 to give Saints a chance to win in OT but effort falls short

Kellen Moore didn’t hesitate
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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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Why Jared Goff’s fumble-turned-incomplete was the correct call vs. Saints

Why Jared Goff’s fumble-turned-incomplete was the correct call vs. Saints

The Detroit Lions benefitted from a little-known rule when Jared Goff appeared to fumble vs. 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
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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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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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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.