The New Orleans Saints fall to 0-1 to start the 2026 NFL season after an intense 31-30 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Saints started the game down 21 points, but fought back forcing the game into overtime.
The Saints’ scoring opens up after taking a 21-0 deficit. Running back Kendre Miller takes it in for an 8-yard rushing touchdown.
Tyler Shough gets his first touchdown of the season, throwing a pretty pass to the outside for Devaughn Vele, who brought it in for a 1-yard receiving touchdown.
Kicker Daniel Carlson gets his first official make of the Season after making a 28-yard attempt.
Shough finds his former college teammate Juwan Johnson for his second passing touchdown of the game.
The Saints tie it up in overtime after Shough connects with veteran tight end Noah Fant on an 8-yard passing touchdown. New Orleans would go for a two-point attempt and fail to convert.
Passing Offense: 410 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Rushing Offense: 91 rushing yards, 1 touchdown, 3.6 yards per carry.
Passing Defense: 204 passing yards allowed, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
Rushing Defense: 165 rushing yards allowed, 2 touchdowns, 5.0 yards per carry
Penalties: 6 penalties, 53 yards
Third Down Efficiency: 8-17
Fourth Down Efficiency: 2-2
Sacks allowed: 5, 32 yards
WR Tyler Shough: 35/56, 410 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble lost
WR Chris Olave: 10 receptions, 182 yards
WR Devaughn Vele: 7 receptions, 69 yards, 1 touchdown
RB Kendre Miller: 9 carries, 30 yards, 1 touchdown, 3.3 yards per carry
RB Travie Etienne Jr: 9 carries, 46 yards, 5.1 yards per carry.
S Jonas Sanker: 10 tackles, 7 solo, 1 tackle for loss (1 “should-be” touchdown”)
LB Kaden Ellis: 9 tackles, 3 solo, 1 pass defended
P Ryan Wright: 5 punts, 238 yards, 47.6 average
K Daniel Carlson: 1/2. 28-yard long
Despite the loss, the Saints showed fight to the end of the game, and it all came down to the final 2-point conversion. New Orleans will now travel to take on another tough opponent in the Baltimore Ravens, who just beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-23.