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DETROIT ~ The Detroit Lions will kick off the 2026 season Sunday against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field, where one of the NFL’s most passionate fan bases is expected to create a playoff-like atmosphere. After years of rebuilding, Lions fans have embraced the team in record numbers, helping Ford Field become one of the league’s toughest environments for visiting teams.
Detroit enters Week 1 with plenty of momentum after recent seasons that reignited excitement across the city, including a franchise-record 15-win campaign in 2024. For many fans, Sunday’s opener is about more than football; it’s another chance to believe that under Dan Campbell, this could finally be the year the Lions make a long-awaited Super Bowl run.
