Saints Face Lions in Season Opener | NFL News

0:00On September 12, the New Orleans Saints are kicking off their 2026 season this Sunday, September 13 on the road against the Detroit Lions. This marks year 2 for head coach Kellyn Moore, and the team is looking to build on the strong finished last season where they won four of their last. Five games, even though they ended up with a 6-win 11 loss record overall. They wrapped up the preseason with a win against the Dallas Cowboys. This game is set to air on Fox at noon central time. If you're in the New Orleans area, you can catch it on WVUE, which is Fox 8. For those looking to stream it, options include Fubo TV, NFL Plus, YouTube TV, and Hulu Plus Live TV. The Saints are coming into this game as underdogs with the Lions favored by seven points. However, there's a narrative that this could be a closer contest than the odds suggest. After back Tyler's show has a full season of experience now, and with playmakers like Crystal LaVay and Travis Etienne Jr., the Saints offense has potential.

1:04Plus, Detroit's secondary has some injuries, which could give New Orleans a chance to air it out. Still, heading into Ford Field to face the Lions is no easy task. Detroit boasts a potent offense led by Jared Goff, Jomer Gibbs, and Amin Rassem Brown, capable of scoring quickly. While the Saints are expected to be competitive, the home field advantage in Detroit likely gives the Lions the edge. The Saints' full 2026 schedule kicks off with this matchup against Detroit, followed by a road game against the Baltimore Ravens the next week. Though then return home to face the Las Vegas Raiders. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.