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The Saints and Lions open 2026 at Ford Field on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET both looking to improve on disappointing seasons.
While both teams are dealing with key injuries, the Lions are favored by 6.5 points still with plenty of firepower, led by quarterback Jared Goff and star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson.
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The Saints enter Year 2 under Kellen Moore after finishing 2025 with a 6-11 record and four wins in their final five games.
Tyler Shough has emerged as New Orleans’ leader, but the Saints could be without Alvin Kamara and will miss rookie wideout Jordyn Tyson for the first four games.
The Lions are looking to rebound from a 9-8 season and will need its leaders to carry them. Detroit’s defense could be vulnerable early, with Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph both out for at least the first four games.
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Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk.
