Saints at Lions
Detroit Lions 48, New Orleans Saints 7 · LEGACY | FANTASY (Fun League)
Final Score
Saints 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Lions 48 6 TD · 2 FG · 6 XPJared Goff 222 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 95 yds rushingAmon-Ra St. Brown 107 yds receivingKerby Joseph 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 203 · 402Passing yards 129 · 222Rushing yards 74 · 180Completions 14/34 · 23/30Yards per carry 3.7 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Detroit Lions kicked off the 2026 season in dominant fashion, topping the New Orleans Saints 48-7 in a commanding victory. With both teams looking to set the tone for the year, the Lions showcased their offensive firepower while the Saints struggled to find their rhythm.
Jared Goff led the way for the Lions, throwing for 222 yards and connecting with Amon-Ra St. Brown for 107 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs added to the offensive onslaught with a solid performance on the ground, racking up 95 rushing yards. The Lions' ability to move the ball effectively and score consistently was a key factor in their overwhelming win.
Defensively, the Lions were equally impressive, with Aidan Hutchinson making his mark by recording 1.5 sacks and Kerby Joseph adding an interception to the mix. The game's turning point came when Detroit's defense forced a turnover that shifted momentum, allowing the Lions to capitalize and extend their lead significantly. The Saints struggled to respond, ultimately succumbing to the Lions' relentless attack.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 14/34 | 41% | 129 | 0 | 2 | 27.6 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 23/30 | 77% | 222 | 0 | 0 | 96.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 15 | 95 | 6.3 | 41 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 18 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 11 | 107 | 9.7 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Pete WernerSAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstrySS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin ReidFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion KendrickCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BranchCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkFS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 2/2 | 6 | 28 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |