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Monday, September 14, 2026
Juice Scruggs' debut at center should give Lions fans reason to exhale about offense

For all the issues in the Lions' Week 1 win, the center position wasn't one of them.

Lions at Bills practice report: Sept. 14

Lions at Bills practice report for Monday, September 14.

Jared Goff is not pushing panic button about Jameson Williams after tough Week 1

It was a tough week for Jameson Williams amid a Detroit Lions overtime win, but Jared Goff believes he will rebound quickly from key some drops.

3 Lions Week 1 overreactions worth buying into (and 1 to ignore)

We're on board with some of the instant reactions from the Detroit Lions' Week 1 win over the New Orleans Saints.

The Lions found a way to win, but the time to clean things up is overdue

What happened at Ford Field on Sunday felt far too messy for a team with the kind of expectations they have for themselves. After a first half where the Detroit Lions scored just seven points and...

Lions' secondary should not be expected to hold up for a full season

Sunday’s Week 1 opener against the New Orleans Saints was not a banner day for the Detroit Lions’ secondary.

Detroit Lions stock report: 13 risers, 7 fallers vs. Saints

After a long Detroit Lions offseason—and finding themselves on the wrong end of a 24-3 second-half run—the Lions scraped by the skin of their teeth thanks to a missed Daniel Carlson 62-yard field...

Dream start for Lions defense turns into a victory nightmare vs. Saints

Secondary issues rear their ugly head after a dominant start for the Lions' defense.

LIONS DAILY: How Detroit foiled Saints' game-deciding play call
Detroit Lions Week 1 snap counts: Several defensive rotations unveiled

The Detroit Lions needed overtime to secure a 31-30 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 1, but a win is a win in September as teams adjust to a new season. Let’s look at the snap counts from...

Lions secondary looks as bad as expected following Tyler Shough masterclass

The Detroit Lions struggled on defense and specifically in the secondary against the New Orleans Saints, but Dan Campbell believes improvement is possible.

Daily DLP: Live takeaways the morning after Lions win over Saints

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Detroit Lions report card, grades: Trenches thrive, boundaries struggle vs. Saints

After the Detroit Lions’ nail-biting win over the New Orleans Saints, let’s go position by position and hand out some grades for how Detroit performed in their Week 1 contest. Quarterback: B+ It...

Jahmyr Gibbs might carry the Lions' offense in 2026 if Week 1 is any indication

The Detroit Lions are going to absolutely feed Jahmyr Gibbs this year.

Detroit Lions not worried about heavy workload for Jahmyr Gibbs

This offseason, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell promised that Jahmyr Gibbs was taking the next step this year and becoming the team’s bell-cow back. The Lions followed by putting their money...

TWENTYMAN: Week 1 observations

Tim Twentyman shares his observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 1 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Lions Survive Saints Scare as Mahogany Hip Injury Clouds Bills Matchup

Christian Mahogany's potential hip injury complicates the Lions' offensive line for Thursday Night Football after a 31-30 overtime win.

3 winners (and 3 losers) from Lions' eye-opening win over Saints

Detroit's win was both stressful and educational ahead of a key Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills.

Discussion: Do you feel better or worse after the Detroit Lions’ win over the New Orleans Saints?

Week 1 of the 2026 season is in the books for the Detroit Lions, and it was a mixed bag. At the end of the day, all you care about is getting in the win column, and the Lions did exactly that,...

Saints irked by overturned TD, and its 'huge momentum swing'

In New Orleans' wild 31-30 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon at Ford Field, there was a controversial overturned defensive touchdown that Saints coach Kellen Moore labeled "a...

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. trade fits: Cowboys, 49ers, Lions could look to add star CB

Joey Porter Jr. is open to a trade. We look at five teams that could trade for the star Steelers CB.

Dan Campbell admits Lions “Got One” after controversial replay decision

A controversial replay decision erased a Saints defensive touchdown and gave Jared Goff and the Lions a massive break in their wild 31-30 overtime victory over New Orleans.

Jahmyr Gibbs joins Jim Brown, Marcus Allen in NFL history with latest milestone

Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a career-best performance in Detroit’s season-opening win, but his massive 34-touch workload has raised questions about how heavily the Lions can rely on their star running...

NOTEBOOK: Barnes channels Spider-Man on and off the field

Tim Twentyman covers all the news from the Detroit Lions’ 31-30 OT victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Gibbs not sweating 29-carry workload after Lions ride RB's big day

After a career-high 29 carries for 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns - to go with five receptions for 30 receiving yards - Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said he felt "fine" physically...

FOUR DOWNS: Gibbs leads the way in Lions' victory over Saints

Four Downs following the Detroit Lions’ 31-30 OT victory over the New Orleans Saints includes carrying the load, pass rush, rule check and fourth-down defense.

Detroit Lions & New Orleans Saints Post Game Show – Detroit Lions Podcast

Chris & Michael Grey cover Lions vs. Saints, Jared Goff, Dan Campbell reactions and fan calls after Detroit's 2026 opener for the Detroit Lions Podcast.

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

In the second quarter of the Detroit Lions’ win over the New Orleans Saints, they appeared to catch a significant break. Quarterback Jared Goff was sacked by Chase Young, jarring the ball loose,...

5 winners, 3 losers from Detroit Lions’ win over the New Orleans Saints

Winning in the NFL is never easy, and the Detroit Lions learned why in Week 1. After taking a dominant 21-0 lead over the New Orleans Saints, the Lions failed to close out the game as the Saints...

What latest injury update on Christian Mahogany means for Lions' offensive line

Head coach Dan Campbell didn't sound overly positive about Mahogany after the Lions' win.

It only took one game for David Montgomery to make the Lions miss him terribly

David Montgomery no longer really fit into the Detroit Lions' plans, but his Houston Texans' debut was a strong start toward ensuring he'll be missed a lot.

5 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ overtime win against New Orleans Saints

The Detroit Lions kicked off their 2026 season at home, taking on the New Orleans Saints, an up-and-coming team in the NFC. Expectations are raised for Detroit this season after a disappointing...

RECAP: Lions vs. Saints

Tim Twentyman recaps the Detroit Lions’ 31-30 OT victory over the New Orleans Saints.

5 takeaways from Lions' jarring OT win over Saints in Week 1

Detroit fans probably don't feel amazing leaving with this sort of win.

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

The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 season with a competition still brewing at left guard between Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch. The Lions, as Dan Campbell hinted at, opted to start Mahogany in...

Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints: Live score updates, highlights, analysis

The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints face off in a sneaky-big NFC showdown in the midst of a stacked Week 1 lineup. The Lions are hoping to put the stench of 2025 behind them. While not a...

Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints: Live chat, discussion

It’s finally time for some real Detroit Lions football. After a painfully long offseason, the Lions are back in action on Sunday for their Week 1 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Every week...

Lions Week 1 inactives: Christian Izien, Ahmed Hassanein OUT vs. Saints

The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of their 2026 Week 1 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Both teams are relatively healthy entering this game, but they’ll both be dealing...

Lions Week 1 inactives: Christian Izien, Ahmed Hassanein OUT

The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of their 2026 Week 1 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Both teams are relatively healthy entering this game, but they’ll both be dealing...

INACTIVES: Lions vs. Saints

Tim Twentyman reports on inactives for Sunday's Lions-Saints matchup.

Lions vs Saints Game Day Inactives: Who Is Active

Watching Official inactives are in for Lions vs Saints. Updated 11:20 a.m. ET. Lions vs Saints game day report Official game-day inactives and actives for Detroit vs the Saints. Names come from...

LIONS DAILY: Detroit unveils a slew of new things at Ford Field for fans to discover this season
TWENTYMAN: 5 coisas para observar em Lions x Saints

Tim Twentyman analisa cinco pontos para ficar de olho no confronto deste domingo entre Detroit Lions e New Orleans Saints.

Lions vs. Saints Week 1: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, prediction

Detroit is kicking off a much-anticipated season against the Saints today.

2026 NFL predictions: Super Bowl 61 opponents, winner

Week 1 of the NFL’s 2026 season is upon us, and all 32 teams are still holding hope that this could be their special year. Us in Detroit have been holding that hope longer than almost anyone, but...

Steelers and Lions are perfect trade partners after Joey Porter Jr. rumor

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly open to trading Joey Porter Jr., who is also open to playing for a new team, and the Detroit Lions should put in a call.

5 things to watch: Lions vs. Saints

Tim Twentyman takes a look at five things to watch in Sunday's Lions-Saints matchup.

Detroit Lions vs. Saints Week 1 2026: TV Channel, Kickoff Time and How to Watch

How to watch Lions vs. Saints: 1:00 PM ET on FOX. Stream in-market via DetroitLions.com; out of market on NFL+.

Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 1 vs. Saints

Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2026, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 1, the Detroit Lions...

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