The New Orleans Saints (NO 0-0) face the Detroit Lions (DET 0-0) on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Ford Field, Detroit. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET. The game airs on FOX. Detroit opens as a sizable home favorite against New Orleans on FOX.
Below is a factual Week 1 NFL matchup preview with current DraftKings odds reported via FOX around Sept. 3, 2026, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.
Saints vs Lions odds and betting lines
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Records | Saints 0-0 · Lions 0-0 |
| Point spread | NO +7 · DET -7 |
| Moneyline | NO +240 · DET -298 |
| Over/under | 49.5 |
| Location | Ford Field, Detroit |
| Date | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 1:00 PM ET |
| TV channel | FOX |
Odds are DraftKings lines reported via FOX around Sept. 3, 2026, and may move before kickoff.
How to watch Saints vs Lions
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Ford Field, Detroit
- TV: FOX
New Orleans Saints preview
The New Orleans Saints open on the road at Ford Field against Detroit. New Orleans enters at 0-0 and is a +7 underdog (+240 moneyline) with a 49.5 total. Week 1 framing for the Saints emphasizes the road underdog role and an early FOX assignment in Detroit.
Detroit Lions preview
The Detroit Lions host New Orleans as 7-point favorites (-298 moneyline) at Ford Field. Detroit opens at 0-0 with a home afternoon game on FOX and a 49.5 over/under. Home-field Week 1 context and the larger spread relative to other early games outline the Lions’ preview.