Lions vs. Saints Week 1 Highlights - Sept. 13, 2026

Saints take on Detroit Lions on road to open 2026 season

The New Orleans Saints' 2026 NFL schedule is here. See every matchup, key dates, and divisional games.

Track the latest developments from the New Orleans Saints 2026 NFL schedule release as Hoda Kotb, Margaret Orr, Jim Cantore, and Shelby Latino forecast every game on the Saints' 2026 schedule with football storms, NFC South pressure systems, and primetime cold fronts.

Catch the best 30 best photos from the New Orleans Saints defense in their week 13 game against the Detroit Lions on Dec. 3 in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Catch the best 30 best photos from the New Orleans Saints offense in their week 13 game against the Detroit Lions on Dec. 3 in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Saints Cheer Krewe entertained our fans during Week 13 between New Orleans and the Detroit Lions at the Caesars Superdome on Dec. 3, 2023.

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions game in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season.

Check out the game action shots from the New Orleans Saints game against the Detroit Lions in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season.

New Orleans Saints fans cheered on the team during 2023 Week 13 against the Detroit Lions on Dec. 3, 2023 at the Caesars Superdome.

Check out the pregame warm-ups from the New Orleans Saints game against the Detroit Lions in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season.

Fans get ready for the Week 13 battle with a pregame party at Champions Square featuring the ringing of the bell by Saints Legend Max Unger.

Watch former New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey boot a 63-yard field goal to beat Detroit Lions on Nov. 8, 1970.

See the best moments from the Saints offense in the Week 4 match up against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Watch highlights from the Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints game in Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.

Game action photos from the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions matchup in Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.

Pregame photos from the New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions matchup in Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.

Your Saints celebrate their Week 6 victory over the Lions.

Check out the on-field action as the Saints host the Lions in Week 6.

Check out the on-field action as the Saints host the Lions in Week 6.

Saints fans filled the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the team's Week 6 battle against the Detroit Lions.

Saints players begins their preparations for the Lions in Week 6.

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions game in Week 6 of the 2017 NFL season.

Saints Legends Tyrone Hughes and Jabari Greer spent time at the New Orleans Mission

Check out the Saints vs. Lions action at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Check out the Saints vs. Lions action at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Check out the Saintsations in action during the game against the Lions.

Check out photos of Saints players' cleats for 'My Cause, My Cleats' at the Week 13 game against the Detroit Lions.

Check out photos of the All 50th team being honored at the Week 13 game against the Lions.

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions game in Week 13 of the 2016 NFL season.

Photos from the New Orleans Saints vs Detroit Lions game. Photos by Michael C. Hebert. (New Orleans Saints photos)

Fan photos from the New Orleans Saints vs Detroit Lions. Photos by Michael C. Hebert and Matthew Sharpe. (New Orleans Saints photos)

Photos of Morten Andersen at the Lions vs Saints game on Monday, Dec. 21,2015. Photos by Michael C. Hebert. New Orleans Saints photos.

Official team photos of the New Orleans Saints vs Detroit Lions game on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Photos by Michael C. Hebert. (New Orleans Saints photos)

Watch highlights from the Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints game in Week 7 of the 2014 NFL season. The Saints controlled most of the game against the Lions, but two late touchdown passes from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford helped lift the Lions over the Saints 24-23.

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions 2011 NFC Wild Card round Playoff game. Two of the most potent offenses in the NFL matchup in this Wild Card game as quarterbacks Drew Brees and Matthew Stafford duel each other for a chance to move on to the next round in the playoffs. But the experience of Brees and the Saints proves too much as they defeat the Lions 45-28.

Photos taken at the Saints-Lions Wild Card Playoff game on Jan. 7, 2012 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Photos taken by Michael C. Hebert

Photos taken at the Saints-Lions game on Dec. 4, 2011 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Photos taken by Michael C. Hebert.

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions game in Week 13 of the 2011 NFL season. Drew Brees and the Saints knocked off the Lions 31-17 to move two games ahead of the Falcons in the NFC South.

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions game in Week 1 of the 2009 NFL season with WWL Radio Calls from the legendary Jim Henderson.