Final/OT
September 13, 2026 β’ Ford Field, Detroit
NFL PREVIEW β’ September 13, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: New Orleans Saints (0-1) takes on Detroit Lions (1-0) at Ford Field, Detroit.
New Orleans Saints
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Detroit Lions
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEW
|
0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 30 |
|
DET
|
7 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 31 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
3:39
Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
11:14
Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
8:54
Amon-Ra St. Brown 19 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
4:27
Kendre Miller 8 Yd Rush (Daniel Carlson Kick)
Score
0:28
Devaughn Vele 1 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)
Score
7:41
Daniel Carlson 28 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:32
Jake Bates 23 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:07
Juwan Johnson 9 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)
Score
5:04
Amon-Ra St. Brown 4 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
1:34
Noah Fant 8 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
37%
New Orleans Saints
VS
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Detroit Lions
Projected Score
NEW 27
-
DET 31
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Detroit Lions scoring offense aligns well against New Orleans Saints defense.
- New Orleans Saints aerial attack exposes Detroit Lions secondary.
- Detroit Lions rushing attack has the advantage.
New Orleans Saints
STAT
Detroit Lions
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Detroit Lions plays on familiar turf at Ford Field, Detroit.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New Orleans Saints Could Win
New Orleans Saints will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Detroit Lions Could Win
Detroit Lions scoring offense aligns well against New Orleans Saints defense.
Deciding Factor
New Orleans Saints aerial attack exposes Detroit Lions secondary.
Game Details
Ford Field, Detroit
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
62,897
Closing Odds
Line: DET -7 | O/U: 49.5
Team Leaders
New Orleans Saints Leaders
Spencer Rattler
Passing Ldr β’ QB
CJ Donaldson
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Kevin Austin Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Detroit Lions Leaders
Joshua Dobbs
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jahmyr Gibbs
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tom Kennedy
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New Orleans Saints (35.8%)
Detroit Lions (64.2%)
Total Submissions: 66 circles
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