Saints at Lions
Detroit Lions 37, New Orleans Saints 33 ยท ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Final Score
Saints 33 5 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 3 XP
Lions 37 0 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 5 XPTyler Shough 428 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 69 yds rushingChris Olave 206 yds receivingBrian Branch 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 433 ยท 431Passing yards 407 ยท 341Rushing yards 26 ยท 90Completions 16/31 ยท 0/0Yards per carry 8.7 ยท 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 37-33, setting the tone for a competitive 2026 campaign. The stakes were high as both teams looked to establish early momentum, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Tyler Shough showcased his talent for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 428 yards and five touchdowns, proving he can lead a potent aerial attack. Meanwhile, Chris Olave was a standout target, racking up 206 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept New Orleans in the game. Despite the Saints' offensive fireworks, the Lions managed to hold on for the win.
Defensively, the Lions made pivotal plays, most notably from Brian Branch, who recorded three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Detroit. Jack Campbell added to the pressure with a sack, but it was Branch's timely turnovers that ultimately shifted momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Branch's third interception allowed the Lions to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 16/31 | 52% | 428 | 5 | 6 | 97.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Barion BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 5 | 206 | 41.2 | 138 | 1 | 95 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 65 | 1 | 72 | 1 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 55 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | โ | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 40 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 33 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin ReidFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lions | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm RodriguezSAM | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Davon GodchauxDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |