The Detroit Lions beat the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime on Sunday to open the season. After Detroit took control earlier in the game, New Orleans staged a late run and ultimately tied the score before forcing extra time. In overtime, the Saints attempt to win on the final play fails as Detroit holds on.
Multiple outlets describe the same turning point: the Saints erase a large second-half deficit, including a 21-point shortfall, and level the game with 1:07 remaining. The Athletic emphasizes that the Saints’ rally is driven by scoring that ties the contest and pushes it to overtime. Yahoo Sports reports that the Saints’ final 2-point try in overtime—an opportunity to take the lead at the horn—does not succeed, leaving the Lions to secure the one-point win.
