Lions Host Saints in NFL Week 1 Showdown

The Detroit Lions are set to host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday for their Week 1 NFL matchup, which will be broadcast on FOX.

Entering the 2026 season, the Lions have experienced four consecutive winning seasons, tying for the second-longest streak in their history. Despite this, they finished 2025 with a 9-8 record, missing the playoffs after two successful seasons. Their offense averaged 28.3 points per game, ranking fourth in the league, while their defense struggled, allowing 24.3 points per game.

The Saints, on the other hand, have faced challenges, losing at least 10 games in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1996-99. However, they ended the previous season on a positive note, winning four of their last five games. Quarterback Tyler Shough showed promise, ranking highly in several passing categories. New Orleans has made changes to its offensive line and added Travis Etienne Jr. to enhance their backfield. The last encounter between these teams was in 2023, where the Lions secured a 33-28 victory.