Detroit survives 31-30 in overtime after building a 21-0 lead and giving all of it back. Full postgame breakdown of Lions vs. Saints in Week 1.

The defense held New Orleans to 111 yards in the first half, then gave up 284 over the final 25 minutes — including 8.3 yards per play in the fourth quarter. The offense opened with 121 yards in the first quarter and managed 40, 77 and 61 the rest of the way. Third down was 5-for-13, with Detroit averaging over six yards to go in the two quarters they scored three points in.

What went right: 165 rushing yards, 14 points off two takeaways, five sacks, no interceptions from Jared Goff, a nine-minute edge in time of possession, and a 10-play, 70-yard overtime drive without a single third down.

Then it's Buffalo on Thursday — a four-day turnaround, Jahmyr Gibbs coming off 34 touches, Detroit's first-ever primetime meeting with the Bills and the first game at the new Highmark Stadium.

Plus: Christian Mahogany's scan, TJ Lang's defense of Kelvin Sheppard, and Dan Campbell's postgame.

0:00 Lions 31, Saints 30 — Week 1 Is The Ultimate Liar 1:50 The Box Score vs. What Actually Happened 4:00 The Positives: Run Game, Takeaways, Clock 5:10 What Changed At Halftime? 111 Yards To 284 7:30 The Offense By Quarter: 121, 40, 77, 61 9:40 Goff's 5.3 Yards Per Attempt, Jamo's Rough Day 11:20 34 Touches For Gibbs — Is That Sustainable? 15:40 The Drive Charts: Why The Defense Was Gassed 18:00 Petzing vs. Morton, And The Bills Measuring Stick 20:40 Was New Orleans Actually Good? 24:15 TJ Lang Defends Kelvin Sheppard 27:35 Mahogany Scan Update 28:30 Looking Ahead: Thursday Night In Buffalo 30:30 Critical Questions Before Week 2 33:00 Comments And Close