{
  "id": 7171061,
  "title": "Lions blow lead, but survive OT thriller vs. Saints in opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/lions-blow-lead-but-survive-ot-thriller-vs-saints-in-opener",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T20:50:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-blow-lead-survive-ot-205028996.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Detroit Lions secured a thrilling 31-30 victory over the New Orleans Saints in their season opener at Ford Field, overcoming a formidable second-half comeback attempt. The Lions took an early 21-0 lead in the third quarter when Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff. Despite the Saints tying the game on a two-point conversion, Detroit held on to snatch victory in overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs was a standout performer, rushing for 156 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. The Lions' defense was also instrumental, forcing three turnovers and recording four sacks. New Orleans' offense struggled throughout the second half, capitalizing on several big plays to narrow the gap, but ultimately fell short.",
  "summary": "The Lions held off a go-ahead two-point attempt on the final play of overtime to steal a 31-30 victory Sunday against the Saints.",
  "key_points": [
    "Detroit Lions defeat New Orleans Saints 31-30 in OT",
    "Amon-Ra St. Brown scores 21-0 lead in 3rd quarter",
    "Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 156 yards and 2 TDs"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Lions choke away 21-0 lead, survive to beat Saints 31-30 in overtime",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/lions-choke-away-21-0-lead-survive-to-beat-saints-31-30-in-overtime",
        "published": "2026-09-13T20:49:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}