But Shough and the offense created momentum on New Orleans' next drive with a scrambling, 47-yard completion to Chris Olave and from there, he was on a heater. He completed 25 of 34 passes in the second half and overtime, for 325 yards and three touchdowns, as the Saints climbed until they tied the game at 24-24 at the end of regulation.

Tyler Shough and Chris Olave set new career-highs with their work against the Lions. It wasn't enough to win, but it proved how high they could fly.

New Orleans Saints fans on social media couldn't believe a Jared Goff sack-fumble was wiped out because of 'his intent' to throw a forwards pass.

Here are your Five Things to Know about the New Orleans Saints for Sunday, September 13: 1. The New Orleans Saints take on the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season at Ford Field. Kickoff is at noon and fans can tune in on FOX.

Despite a sloppy start in Week 1, New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore stands behind his cautious approach to playing starters in the preseason.

The New Orleans Saints suffered a painful defeat to the Detroit Lions , 31-30, at Ford Field on Sunday, marred by a controversial call in the first half. With 9:33 left in the second quarter, Saints defensive end Chase Young sacked Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Lions beat writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva and columnist John Niyo discuss the Detroit Lions’ 31-30 overtime victory against the New Orleans Saints.

You can't undersell how badly the Saints needed this touchdown. Kendre Miller got New Orleans on the scoreboard for the first time in 2026.