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Lions vs. Saints Song of the Game: ‘Paradise by the dashboard light’ by Meat Loaf

The Detroit Lions kicked off their 2026 campaign with a frantic 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints on September 13 at Ford Field. Detroit initially established command by building a 21-point advantage, but the Saints mounted a furious rally to erase the deficit and force an extra period.

In the end, the hosts managed to hold on and escape with the one-point win, which served as their Week 1 opener before heading on the road to play the Buffalo Bills.

Following the chaotic contest, quarterback Jared Goff celebrated on the field alongside teammate Chuck Clark and offered a direct reaction addressed to anyone dissatisfied with the messy result. Despite securing the opening triumph, the performance prompted questions regarding Detroit's secondary, with head coach Dan Campbell also addressing the turbulent start.