Saints at Lions
Detroit Lions 27, New Orleans Saints 25 · NO MERCY || FANTASY 🥶
Final Score
Saints 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Lions 27 2 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPTyler Shough 253 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 100 yds rushingJordyn Tyson 99 yds receivingKool-Aid McKinstry 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 333 · 244Passing yards 226 · 140Rushing yards 107 · 104Completions 18/31 · 5/9Yards per carry 8.2 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 27-25. Both teams entered Week 1 with high hopes, but it was the Lions who ultimately came out on top, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2026 campaign.
Tyler Shough of the Saints showcased his talent, throwing for an impressive 253 yards and three touchdowns, establishing himself as a formidable offensive force. On the ground, Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions with a strong performance, racking up 100 rushing yards and providing crucial support to the Lions' offense. Jordyn Tyson emerged as Shough's favorite target, accumulating 99 receiving yards and keeping the Saints in contention throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that influenced the outcome, with Dax Hill leading the way with four total tackles. Greg Rousseau was a standout on the defensive line, recording two sacks that pressured Shough at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Lions' defense stifled a potential game-winning drive from the Saints, ultimately sealing the victory and giving Detroit a strong start to the season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 18/31 | 58% | 253 | 3 | 0 | 116.7 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 5/9 | 56% | 152 | 0 | 1 | 60.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 11 | 85 | 7.7 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 14 | 100 | 7.1 | 11 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 22 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 42 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Dalevon CampbellWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | — | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Derrick BarnesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 2 | 47 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 2/2 | 3 | 54 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |