WATCH: Kendre Miller scores the Saints' first touchdown of 2026
You can't undersell how badly the Saints needed this touchdown. Kendre Miller got New Orleans on the scoreboard for the first time in 2026.
In a crucial moment for the New Orleans Saints, Kendre Miller scored the team's first touchdown of 2026 against the Detroit Lions. Following a series of turnovers by Tyler Shough that resulted in multiple Lions touchdowns and extended their lead to 21-0, Miller stepped up to the plate after Shough's 47-yard pass to Chris Olave. Miller took the handoff on first-and-goal from the 7-yard line, losing a yard, but he was given another chance.
He managed to gain eight yards, cutting through the Lions' defense and into the end zone with a strong stiff arm motion. This touchdown marked a significant moment for Miller, who had faced injuries that disrupted his season last year, missing 30 of his first 51 games due to various ailments. The touchdown highlighted the trust the coaching staff placed in Miller and set the stage for further success in the future.
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