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Lions game
The gist
The Detroit Lions host the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on Sunday, Sept 13, 2026.
It's the third-ever Week 1 meeting between the teams.
How it unfolded
- 2000Lions won the season opener over New Orleans, 14-10.
- 2009New Orleans overpowered Detroit 45-27 in the season opener, setting a then-club record for points in a Week 1 contest.
- Aug 13, 2026The Detroit Lions head to Cincinnati for their first 2026 preseason game against the Bengals at 7 p.m. EDT.