Week 1 Film Review: Highlights from the All 22
New Orleans suffered a heart-wrenching 31-30 overtime defeat against Detroit during their Week 1 matchup. After digging themselves out of an early 21-point deficit, head coach Kellen Moore elected to pursue a victory via a two-point conversion following an extra-period score, executing a spot concept that ultimately failed.
The clash was further marred by controversy after an officiating decision overturned a New Orleans defensive touchdown, proving pivotal in the single-point outcome.
The game also marked the regular-season NFL debut of Bryce Lance, providing a notable storyline alongside discussions evaluating potential young contributors like Bryan Bresee. Despite the setback, New Orleans displayed resilience across all phases after falling behind big, even as defensive boundaries faltered and officiating controversies shaped the narrow outcome against Detroit.
