Five of the most intriguing games on the Saints 2026 schedule

Week 1 – Saints @ Lions The Saints open the 2026 season on the road against the Detroit Lions. Historically a bottom feeder, the Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL over the past few seasons. This is largely due to… a bunch of former Saints. Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell served as the Saints’ Tight End’s Coach and Assistant Head Coach under Sean Payton from 2016-20. New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn served as the Defensive Coordinator for the Lions from 2021-24 and was a critical