It’s the New Orleans Saints versus the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 13, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
- TV Channels: FOX
How to Watch New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions on September 13, 2026
You can watch the Detroit Lions take on the New Orleans Saints live on DIRECTV on FOX on September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions — Game Preview
The New Orleans Saints open the 2026 season on the road against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in a Week 1 matchup that pits two contrasting units against each other. Detroit finished last season as one of the league’s more productive offenses, averaging 388.7 total yards and 28.3 points per game, while New Orleans managed just 331.2 yards and 18.0 points per contest, a gap that will be tested early.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff enters the opener off a season in which he threw for 4,564 yards and 34 touchdowns against only 8 interceptions, completing 68.0% of his passes for a 105.5 rating. Across the field, Tyler Shough gets the ball for New Orleans after throwing for 2,384 yards, 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions with a 91.3 rating last season, leaning on Chris Olave, who caught 100 passes for 1,163 yards and 9 touchdowns, to move the chains.
Detroit counters with its own top target in Amon-Ra St. Brown, who hauled in 117 receptions for 1,401 yards and 11 scores, and with edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, who racked up 14.5 sacks and 54 total tackles.
National TV
FOX
What Time is the New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions Game Today?
The New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions game starts at 1:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions?
You can watch New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions on FOX. Out-of-market games are also available with NFL Sunday Ticket, exclusively on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions
New Orleans Saints
Tyler Shough — QB. The Saints hand the offense to Shough coming off a season in which he threw for 2,384 yards and 10 touchdowns against 6 interceptions, completing 67.6% of his passes for a 91.3 rating. That efficiency gives New Orleans a foundation to build on as it opens 2026 on the road at Ford Field.
Chris Olave — WR. Olave was a workhorse a season ago, hauling in 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and 9 touchdowns at an 11.6-yard clip per catch. He gives Shough a proven downfield target from the opening snap.
Detroit Lions
Jared Goff — QB. Goff was one of the league’s most productive passers last season, throwing for 4,564 yards and 34 touchdowns against just 8 interceptions while completing 68.0% of his throws for a 105.5 rating. Detroit will lean on that precision to control the game from the outset.
Amon-Ra St. Brown — WR. St. Brown caught 117 passes for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, averaging 12.0 yards per reception as Detroit’s go-to target. He remains the focal point of the Lions’ passing game entering the opener.
Aidan Hutchinson — DE. Hutchinson terrorized quarterbacks a season ago with 14.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss and 54 total tackles. He headlines a Lions front seven that will look to make life difficult for Shough all afternoon.
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