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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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Mitch Albom: Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ready for his superhero spotlight

Mitch Albom: Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ready for his superhero spotlight

The Detroit Lions are counting on Jahmyr Gibbs more than ever in the 2026 NFL season. He's ready for it.
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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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Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 1 vs. Saints

Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 1 vs. Saints

An updated look at the 2026 Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of their Week 1 game vs. the New Orleans Saints.
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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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Christian Mahogany injury update: Detroit Lions LG carted of (knee)

Christian Mahogany injury update: Detroit Lions LG carted of (knee)

Detroit Lions starting left guard Christian Mahogany suffered a knee injury in the season opener vs. the Saints.
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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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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 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' 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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Lions OG Christian Mahogany not 'out of the woods' with hip injury

Lions OG Christian Mahogany not 'out of the woods' with hip injury

Detroit Lions lost Christian Mahogany and already are without one starter on their offensive line after Cade Mays broke his wrist. They play Thursday.
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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.