Saints' big-play defense fuels wild 52-38 win over Lions
RBs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara combined for 237 yards from scrimmage, and New Orleans took a 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Detroit Lions
38
New Orleans Saints
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 7 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
| NO | 17 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
Caesars Superdome · 73,117 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 19-9 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | W 19-15 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | W 20-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 45-21 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | L 26-32 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:04 38-52
Cameron Jordan Interception in end zone (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:41 38-45
A'Shawn Robinson 2 Yd Interception Return (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 11:03 31-45
Jamal Agnew 74 Yd Punt Return (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 1:21 24-45
Darren Fells 22 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 5:56 17-45
Marvin Jones Jr. 22 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 8:34 10-45
Marshon Lattimore 27 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 9:17 10-38
Michael Hoomanawanui 2 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 1:48 10-31
Mark Ingram 2 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 6:38 10-24
Matt Prater 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:46 7-24
Mark Ingram 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 0:04 7-17
Wil Lutz 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:56 7-14
Ted Ginn Jr. 20 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 7:02 7-7
Golden Tate 45 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 11:02 0-7
Kenny Vaccaro Fumble Recovery in end zone (Wil Lutz Kick)
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DET
2 plays, 1 yard, 1:07 · End of Game
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NO 1:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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DET 2:38
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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NO 4:15
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:20 · Punt
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DET 4:35
2 plays, 34 yards, 0:29 · Interception
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DET 5:04
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:04 38-52
Cameron Jordan Interception in end zone (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO 5:11
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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NO 6:41
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:48 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:41 38-45
A'Shawn Robinson 2 Yd Interception Return (Matt Prater Kick)
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DET 7:29
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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NO 9:03
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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NO 11:03
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:45 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 31-45
Jamal Agnew 74 Yd Punt Return (Matt Prater Kick)
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DET 13:48
3 plays, -11 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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NO 14:46
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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DET 1:21
11 plays, 61 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:21 24-45
Darren Fells 22 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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NO 4:37
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:19 · Fumble
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DET 5:56
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:56 17-45
Marvin Jones Jr. 22 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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DET 8:34
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:43 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:34 10-45
Marshon Lattimore 27 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO 9:17
7 plays, 54 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:17 10-38
Michael Hoomanawanui 2 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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DET 12:35
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:47 · Missed FG
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NO 13:22
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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DET 13:31
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NO
1 play, 1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
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DET 0:11
10 plays, 59 yards, 1:37 · Downs
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NO 1:48
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:48 10-31
Mark Ingram 2 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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DET 6:38
8 plays, 53 yards, 4:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:38 10-24
Matt Prater 41 Yd Field Goal
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NO 10:46
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:46 7-24
Mark Ingram 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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DET 13:41
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:23 · Fumble
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NO 0:04
9 plays, 69 yards, 3:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:04 7-17
Wil Lutz 41 Yd Field Goal
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DET 3:54
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 47 events.
Team Stats
DET
NO
18
1st Downs
19
14
Passing 1st downs
9
2
Rushing 1st downs
9
2
1st downs from penalties
1
9-18
3rd down efficiency
2-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
76
Total Plays
67
347
Total Yards
379
4.6
Yards per Play
5.7
17
Total Drives
16
281
Passing
186
25/52
Comp/Att
20/30
4.9
Yards per pass
6.2
3
Interceptions thrown
2
5-31
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
66
Rushing
193
19
Rushing Attempts
37
3.5
Yards per rush
5.2
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-3
7-46
Penalties
13-118
5
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
2
3
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
6
27:49
Possession
32:11
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Christen Miller Injured Reserve
- Travis Etienne Jr. Questionable
- Erik McCoy Out
- Taliese Fuaga Out
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
Detroit Lions
- Sione Vaki Questionable
- Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
- Cade Mays Out
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
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