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Lions vs. Saints Prediction Lab: Where Detroit can win, what can get them beat, and the one thing that decides Week 1

Detroit has a clear advantage against the Saints up front, but New Orleans has exactly the kind of defense that can punish an impatient Lions offense. The Detroit Lions open against a New Orleans Saints team that went 6-11 last year, and on paper this looks like a winnable game.

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There’s something very strange about the Lions’ secondary entering Week 1 that we never thought about

Detroit’s projected Week 1 secondary averages nearly 30 years old, an enormous contrast with one of the NFL’s youngest overall rosters. The context matters.

Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 11

Jameson Williams Is Poised For Prolific Season in Drew Petzing's System

Jameson Williams is primed for a big season in first-year Detroit Lions coordinator Drew Petzing's system. The fifth-year pro, coming off a career-best 65-reception, 1,117-yard season, will have a significant role in Detroit's offense once again in 2026.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Detroit Lions projected Week 1 depth chart: A surprise at left guard and the plan opposite Aidan Hutchinson

Most of Detroit’s starting lineup is settled, but I’m making a different call than the current depth chart at left guard before the Saints game. The Detroit Lions open their season against the New Orleans Saints in just a few days, and the Week 1 depth chart is starting to take shape.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The '3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 11

Behind Enemy Lines: Can Saints Slow Down Lions Offense?

The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints are facing each other in a Week 1 showdown at Ford Field. Doug Joubert is a New Orleans Saints beat reporter covering the team for Saints On SI.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 11

Dan Campbell gives update on injured Lions star

The Lions are hoping to have one of their young defensive players available for the season opener. Now, Detroit has received an encouraging update ahead of their season opener against the New Orleans Saints.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 11

Detroit Lions Update Left Guard Battle: Who Will Start Week 1?

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany will likely be the starter at left guard, when the team takes the field against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 11

What New DVOA Projections Say About Lions 2026 Playoff Hopes

The Detroit Lions are looking to prove that last year's last-place finish in the NFC North was a fluke. Last season, Detroit struggled with consistency on both sides of the ball and ultimately came up short of a third-straight trip to the postseason.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Watch Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ stunned reaction to learning Pro Bowl no longer exists

Jahmyr Gibbs is so focused on the new NFL season that he has been unable to keep up with some of the league’s recent decisions. The Detroit Lions star running back had no idea that the Pro Bowl is officially defunct.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10

Commanders are hiding a Week 1 advantage the Eagles can't prepare for

The Washington Commanders have spent months preparing for what David Blough and Daronte Jones will unveil in Week 1.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels views 2026 as fresh start

Jayden Daniels' blunt Stefon Diggs assessment should excite Commanders

Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams

The '2024 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Tom Kennedy News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 10

Detroit Lions Sign WR Tom Kennedy, Add DB to Practice Squad

Tom Kennedy is back in action for the Detroit Lions. The team signed Kennedy to the active roster, putting them at the 53-man limit ahead of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.

Dan Campbell News / EssentiallySports / September 10

'Whipped Me In Front of Everybody': Dan Campbell Reveals Harrowing Childhood Incident That Took Him Away from Baseball

Before Dan Campbell became known as the Detroit Lions head coach for his gritty philosophy, he was just a boy named Boone living on a ranch in Texas. Raised by his parents, Larry and Betty Campbell, he was taught from a young age not to “half-a-s” anything he did.

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Lions Sign WR Tom Kennedy To Active Roster

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed WR Tom Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster. The Lions also announced they have signed DB Natrone Brooks to the practice squad.

Jameson Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Lions’ Jameson Williams stuns fans with new look he pulled off all himself right before Week 1

Sure, the Detroit Lions are going to feed Jahmyr Gibbs this season. But Jameson Williams believes the whole offense will be unstoppable. And Williams stunned fans with a new look he pulled off right before Week 1, according to a post on X by Eric Woodyard.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 10

Spot the Ball: 10 Thoughts Ahead of Detroit Lions 2026 Season Opener

The Detroit Lions play their first game of the regular season Sunday. After a long offseason and a renewed focus from the organization, the Lions will finally take the turf at Ford Field with a chance to go 1-0 against the New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Lions Make Move for Explosive RB Before Saints Game

The Detroit Lions have kept running back Jabari Small in the building, waiving him off the 53-man roster on Sept. 2 and adding him back to the practice squad four days later as they prepare for Sunday’s season opener against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field.

Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 9

'He’s playing at a high level' – Dan Campbell lauds Detroit Lions star

The Detroit Lions are one of the favorites to win the NFC North heading into the new NFL season. Head coach Dan Campbell is confident heading into the new season and was recently a guest on 97.1 The Ticket ahead of the season opener.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8

Lions Still Aiming For Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch Extensions

The Lions entered the 2026 offseason with four standout extension candidates. Two of them (linebacker Jack Campbell, then running back Jahmyr Gibbs) have managed to finalize lucrative long-term deals so far.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Lions Make Amon-Ra St. Brown Announcement Before Week 1

The Detroit Lions announced their captains for the 2026 season on Monday, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown once again sits at the center of the team’s leadership.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7

Lions Announce Four Roster Moves Going Into Week 1

The Detroit Lions announced they have promoted LB Joe Bachie to the active roster from the practice squad. The team also placed G Mason Miller on the

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 5

Lions' projected win total for 2026 should thrill Dan Campbell

There's a lot of nervousness around the Detroit Lions' upcoming season, because it's really a make-or-break time for the franchise.

Lions could get 'back to top' by stealing a Steeler

Lions' Jameson Williams could steal the spotlight from Amon-Ra St. Brown

Lions GM addresses cutting Terrion Arnold after arrest

The 'Rookie passing-TD records' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4

Lions could get 'back to top' by stealing a Steeler

The Detroit Lions were at the bottom of the NFC North when they rounded out the season at the end of last year. That wasn't a great place to be, especially when just one year prior, they were on top.

Aaron Rodgers may have explained why Steelers could make Mason Rudolph move

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. dubbed a player 'under pressure' this season

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4

Commanders' Jayden Daniels shares if has regrets about playing style after injury-plagued season

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was asked if he has any regrets about his playing style after he endured an injury-plagued second pro season.

Commanders are NFL’s only team missing from Top 100 player list

Four NFL teams that should be terrified by their lack of roster depth

Three dangerous NFL teams were handed easier paths than anyone realizes

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 2