Stan Verrett previews the Saints' Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions with guest Brooke Kirchhofer as we get you gameday ready each week during the 2026 NFL season on The Snap presented by Rouses Markets.

Keesler Federal will donate $1,000 for every Saints field goal made this regular season

New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, September 11, 2026 ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, September 11, 2026 ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

New Orleans Saints guard David Edwards speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, September 11, 2026 ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, September 11, 2026 ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

New Orleans Saints Coach Kellen Moore speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, September 11, 2026 ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

Three Saints as OUT on Friday's Saints Injury Report for Week 1 against the Lions

Saints legend Drew Brees coached the Santa Fe Christian Eagles and his sons against the Newman Greenies on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

New Orleans Saints families and staff joined local organizations for a nationwide day of service in observation of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Volunteers packed meals at the Caesars Superdome that were donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.

The Newman Greenies hosted the Santa Fe Christian Eagles during Louisiana High School Football Under the Lights presented by Venture Global on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

"I wanted to do everything I could to make sure that my teammates knew I had their back"

Check out photos from the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions matchups throughout the years.

Saints make final preparations for Sunday's season opener in Detroit

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, September 11

The New Orleans Saints step away from the field to hear the stories of the people and fans who have lived the history of the Saints. In this episode, we hear from fans on what the Saints mean to them.

Saints legend Drew Brees speaks with the media on September 10. 2026 ahead of his sons and the Santa Fe Christian High School football team facing Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.

"I get a chance to enjoy. I'm gonna be real excited"

The New Orleans Saints honored Coach Devin Francois of Sarah T. Reed High School as the latest Coach of the Week. The Olympians are off to a 1-0 start this season and are set to face L.B. Landry on Friday, September 11th.

New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Thursday, September 10, 2026 ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.