{
  "id": 7176838,
  "title": "Lions escape with 31-30 win over Saints in OT after Kellen Moore chooses to go for 2 and the win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/lions-escape-with-31-30-win-over-saints-in-ot-after-kellen-moore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:02:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/13/lions-escape-with-31-30-win-over-saints-in-ot-after-kellen-moore-chooses-to-go-for-2-and-the-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling overtime game, the Detroit Lions secured a 31-30 victory against the New Orleans Saints. The Lions' victory hinged on Kellen Moore's strategic decision to attempt a two-point conversion after his team overcame a 21-0 deficit.\n\nJared Goff played a pivotal role in the Saints' comeback, connecting with Amon-Ra St. Brown for two touchdown passes and Jahmyr Gibbs rushing for two more scores. New Orleans' Jared Goff completed 26 of 39 passes for 206 yards without an interception or turnover.\n\nDetroit's Tyler Shough nearly sealed the win with a completion in the end zone on a crucial 2-point conversion attempt, but the pass was incomplete. After going three and out, the Lions turned the ball over to the Saints with a chance to win.\n\nShough's performance included two interceptions and a lost fumble, but he compensated with an impressive 410-yard and three-touchdown passing game. The Lions advanced to the New Orleans 1 yard line with a chance to secure the victory, but a holding penalty forced them to settle for a field goal, leaving the game at 24-17 with 2:32 remaining.\n\nThe Saints' video review overturned an early touchdown, while Shough made a crucial late-game throw to Chris Olave, setting up the winning touchdown pass to Jared Goff.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Detroit Lions defeated New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime",
    "Kellen Moore went for 2-point conversion to win game",
    "Jared Goff had a strong performance for Saints with 206 passing yards"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kellen Moore goes for 2 to give Saints a chance to win in OT but effort falls short",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/kellen-moore-goes-for-2-to-give-saints-a-chance-to-win-in-ot-but",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:59:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}