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The Detroit Lions are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the New Orleans Saints in an NFC matchup during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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Detroit enters Sunday’s game looking to grab a victory at home as the Lions look to start the season strong and bounce back after missing the playoffs last season.
New Orleans enters Sunday’s contest looking to grab a key road victory to begin the season as the Saints try to compete for the NFC South title and bounce back after last season’s struggles.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Saints Injury Report: Will Alvin Kamara, Cameron Jordan Play?
The Saints have four players listed on their injury report, including running back Alvin Kamara and defensive end Cameron Jordan.
New Orleans has listed Kamara as questionable due to a right MCL sprain that he suffered during a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 18 and he is in danger of missing the Saints’ season opener.
Final injury report for Week 1. Saints have three players ruled out. pic.twitter.com/9Jh9hlcUL0
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) September 11, 2026
If Kamara is sidelined, Kendre Miller could be in line for an increased role behind Travis Etienne.
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The Saints have ruled out Jordan due to a hamstring injury as he will miss Sunday’s matchup.
Tight end Oscar Delpit has also been ruled out due to a hamstring injury while running back Audric Estime is out with a thigh injury.
Lions Injury Report: Will Sam LaPorta Play?
The Lions have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed defensive back Christian Izien as questionable.
Detroit has listed Izien as questionable due to a groin injury and he is in danger of missing the Lions’ season opener.
#NOvsDET injury report pic.twitter.com/PKaSh2clj5
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 11, 2026
The good news for the Lions is that tight end Sam LaPorta is off the injury report and will play after missing most of the preseason with a hip injury.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Saints and Lions from Ford Field at 1 p.m. ET on FOX in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.
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This story was originally published September 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM.