Saints at Lions
New Orleans Saints 40, Detroit Lions 28 · 2020LG
Final Score
Saints 40 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Lions 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPMatthew Stafford 326 yds passingAlvin Kamara 92 yds rushingMichael Thomas 156 yds receivingMarshon Lattimore 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 366 · 339Passing yards 249 · 313Rushing yards 117 · 26Completions 12/23 · 14/26Yards per carry 7.3 · 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
The New Orleans Saints opened the 2026 season with a commanding 40-28 victory over the Detroit Lions, showcasing their offensive firepower and tactical prowess. With both teams looking to make an early statement, the Saints established themselves as a formidable contender in this Week 1 matchup.
Taysom Hill was the star of the show for New Orleans, throwing for four touchdown passes while leading his team to an impressive offensive display. Michael Thomas was a big target, racking up 156 receiving yards, while Alvin Kamara added a solid ground game with 92 rushing yards. The Saints' ability to score at will was a significant factor in their win.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Marshon Lattimore stood out with four total tackles and two interceptions, providing key turnovers that halted the Lions' drives. Malcolm Roach added to the pressure with a sack, but it was Lattimore's timely interceptions that truly defined the game's turning point, allowing New Orleans to maintain control and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Taysom HillQB | 11/21 | 52% | 251 | 4 | 2 | 95.5 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 1/2 | 50% | 5 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 14/26 | 54% | 326 | 3 | 5 | 97.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Alvin KamaraHB | 13 | 92 | 7.1 | 22 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Taysom HillQB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Leonard FournetteHB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jason HuntleyHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny GolladayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Jared CookTE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 15 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Marquez CallawayWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Emmanuel SandersWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Kenny GolladayWR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 5 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| D.J. Chark JrWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 11 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Reggie DavisWR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 24 | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| Dede WestbrookWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 8 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Quincy EnunwaWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Leonard FournetteHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Michael ThomasP | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 68 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Gardner-JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Janoris JenkinsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus WilliamsFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick RobinsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo CarterWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David OnyemataDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mychal KendricksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Da'Shawn HandLEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick OnwuasorMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeff OkudahCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. MooreFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tracy WalkerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond TrufantCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will HarrisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny SheltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randy GregoryREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darryl RobertsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani TavaiMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duron HarmonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian JonesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Harrison SrDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Abry JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Josh LamboK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 3 | 30 |
| Thomas MorsteadP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |