The Lions wasted no time in taking a commanding 21-0 lead against the Saints, with Amon-Ra St. Brown scoring a 25-yard touchdown in just three plays after the Saints’ second possession resulted in a three-and-out.
Although the Saints managed to cut the lead to 21-7 early in the second quarter with a six-yard touchdown grab by Jimmy Graham, the Lions maintained a 24-7 lead at halftime following a successful 24-yard field goal by Riley Patterson.
Despite the Lions’ early dominance, the Saints staged a comeback in the second half, scoring two touchdowns to narrow the lead to 24-21 late in the third quarter, putting pressure on both teams entering a critical final quarter.
As the game entered the fourth quarter, the Lions extended their lead to 33-21 after a fumble by the Saints led to a 19-yard double-reverse run touchdown by Jameson Williams.
Despite the Saints’ efforts to close the gap with another touchdown, the Lions managed to hold onto their lead, securing a 33-28 victory as the Saints’ final attempt to take the lead fell incomplete.
With key catches and plays in the final minutes, the Lions successfully prevented the Saints from overtaking them, sealing their victory with a final score of 33-28.
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