Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws under pressure from Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
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With 13 different games, choosing one (or a few) to bet on is easy. Two games that stand out on the agenda are New Orleans vs. Detroit and Miami vs. Las Vegas.
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The Saints come to the Motor City to face the Lions for the first game of the week. The Saints added Travis Etienne to their squad and will rely on Tyler Shough to match the production of a high-octane Detroit team.
The Lions have a new offensive coordinator for their already dynamic offense. Jared Goff looked great last year, despite not getting the Lions into the postseason. The backfield now belongs to Jahmyr Gibbs, and the Lions’ defense looks to Aidan Hutchinson to pace the production.
In the afternoon, we have the Miami Dolphins, who have seen virtually every good player traded away from their team. They do still have De’Von Achane in the backfield, so any opposing team will have their hands full.
The Las Vegas Raiders had the #1 overall pick, but he won’t make his regular-season debut unless Kirk Cousins gets injured. The team, under Klint Kubiak, will see if they can get their offense consistent and their defense to stop anyone.
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How to Watch Saints vs. Lions
When: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at 1:00 ET
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
TV: FOX
How to Watch Dolphins vs. Raiders
When: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 at 4:25 ET
Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
TV: FOX
Players to Watch
Jared Goff
After last season’s 34 touchdowns and 4,564 yards from Jared Goff, is there much room for improvement? Goff has looked great under center for the Lions, but that didn’t result in team success. With a new offensive coordinator in the Motor City, it will be interesting to see how Goff responds. This will be his third coordinator in three years, something that is tough for even veteran quarterbacks.
De’Von Achane
What are you supposed to do when everyone on the opposing team knows you’re the focal point of an offense? We will see that exact answer from De’Von Achane today as he takes on the Raiders. Last season, he racked up 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. He added another 488 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Now he has even less help than last season; can he find the holes against a Raiders’ defense that struggled last year?
