Lions at Saints
Detroit Lions 29, New Orleans Saints 17 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Lions 29 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Saints 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPDrew Brees 245 yds passingKevin Jones 79 yds rushingDevery Henderson 72 yds receivingErnie Sims 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 139 · 260Passing yards 60 · 245Rushing yards 79 · 15Completions 5/9 · 14/23Yards per carry 19.8 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a decisive Divisional Round matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the New Orleans Saints 29-17, advancing deeper into the playoffs for the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams vied for a spot in the championship round, but the Lions proved too formidable on this day.
Drew Brees led the Saints with an impressive performance, throwing for 245 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the offense. However, it was Kevin Jones of the Lions who shined on the ground, rushing for 79 yards and providing the necessary balance to Detroit's attack. The Lions capitalized on key moments, executing their game plan effectively.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, highlighted by Ernie Sims' standout performance, as he picked off Brees twice, shifting the momentum decisively in favor of Detroit. Daniel Bullocks also made his presence felt with two total tackles, helping to stifle the Saints' drives. The turning point came when Sims' second interception led to a pivotal touchdown, allowing Detroit to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Dan OrlovskyQB | 5/9 | 56% | 60 | 0 | 1 | 36.5 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Drew BreesQB | 14/23 | 61% | 245 | 2 | 3 | 86.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Kevin JonesHB | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 3 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Marcus PollardTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Deuce McAllisterHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Roy WilliamsWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marcus PollardTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Matt JonesWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Devery HendersonWR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 55 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Deuce McAllisterHB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 18 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Joe HornWR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Terrance CopperWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darius WattsWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ernie ConwellTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Ernie SimsWILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre BlyCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel BullocksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenoy KennedySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodney BaileyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamar FletcherCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Danny ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman HarperSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan ScottFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar StoutmireSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian YoungDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jon McGrawSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando BryantCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| John CarneyK | 1/1 | 2 | 24 |
| Other | |||
| Jason HansonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |