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Lions Escape with 31-30 Win over Saints in OT After Kellen Moore Chooses to Go for 2 and the Win
Jahmyr Gibbs scored his 50th career touchdown and Aidan Hutchinson added a first-half sack as Detroit’s defense held New Orleans to 34 rushing yards.
- On Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, the Detroit Lions defeated the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime at Ford Field, marking both teams' 2026 season opener.
- Running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, establishing a 21-0 lead.
- Despite three turnovers, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough passed for 410 yards and three touchdowns, including his 9-yard strike to Juwan Johnson that forced overtime.
- After the Lions scored in overtime, Saints head coach Kellen Moore chose a two-point conversion attempt instead of tying the game; the pass fell incomplete, securing Detroit's victory.
- Left guard Christian Mahogany left with a knee injury sustained during the game. The Lions face the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 17, while the Saints visit Buffalo on Sept. 20.
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Lions escape with 31-30 win over Saints in OT after Kellen Moore chooses to go for 2 and the win
DETROIT (AP) — Tyler Shough threw an incomplete pass in the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt, allowing the Detroit Lions to escape with a 31-30 win in overtime over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
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