NFL

Lions choke away 21-0 lead, survive to beat Saints 31-30 in overtime

September 13, 2026

The Detroit Lions narrowly escaped with a 31-30 overtime triumph against the New Orleans Saints despite relinquishing an initial 21-point advantage.

After squandering their dominant 21-0 start and letting New Orleans force an extra period, Detroit managed to recover in the extra frame to seal the one-point win.

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