Saints Kick Off 2026 Against Lions | New Orleans Saints News

The Saints kick off their 2026 season on the road against a loaded Lions squad, aiming to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Coach Kellen Moore knows what he’s up against, but confidence is rising as rookies like Bryce Lance and Travis Etienne Jr. shine, and key contributors such as Audric Estime and Daniel Carlson solidify their roles. With a strong preseason finish—including a win over the Cowboys—the team enters Week 1 ready to make noise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bed64e69f76edcc7