Lions Edge Saints 31-30 in Overtime After Dramatic 2-Point Conversion

Detroit Lions survive 31-30 overtime win over Saints as Kellen Moore opts for 2-point conversion. Key plays and game highlights.

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September 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Detroit, United States — The Detroit Lions narrowly escaped with a 31-30 victory over the New Orleans Saints in a thrilling overtime showdown on Sunday.

The game was marked by a dramatic 2-point conversion attempt that sealed the win for the Lions. Despite a three-touchdown lead lost in the third quarter, the Lions managed to hold off the Saints with a crucial defensive stand in overtime.

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Quarterback Jared Goff led the Lions’ offense with 206 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Tyler Shough of the Saints threw for 410 yards and three scores. The Saints had a chance to extend the game with a touchdown in overtime, but Shough’s 2-point attempt fell incomplete. Lions’ running back Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a standout performance with 156 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries.

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