NFL schedule leaks: Detroit Lions’ season-opening game unveiled
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions will open the NFL season at home in Ford Field, hosting the New Orleans Saints in Week 1, according to a schedule leak reported by Saints reporter Nick Underhill.
- Following the home opener, the Lions will have a short week as they travel to face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football for the grand opening of Buffalo’s new stadium.
- The Lions and Saints have a limited recent history, having played only twice since 2018, with each team winning once; the Lions won the most recent matchup 33-28.
- The Saints, led by first-year head coach Kellen Moore, showed late-season promise in 2025, winning four of their last five games, highlighted by strong performances from rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.
- Tyler Shough finished the 2025 season with five touchdowns, two interceptions, a passer rating of 99.1, and averaged 263.2 passing yards per game in his final five games.