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Lions 33, Saints 28

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff acknowledges the fans after beating the New Orleans Saints, 33-28, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff acknowledges the fans after beating the New Orleans Saints, 33-28, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans.
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Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) breaks up a pass intended for Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during the second half.
Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) breaks up a pass intended for Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during the second half.
Butch Dill, AP
Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) goes over the top for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half.
Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) goes over the top for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) catches a pass during the second half.
Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) catches a pass during the second half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams dives to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half.
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams dives to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half.
Butch Dill, AP
Medical personnel look over Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) after being tackled during the second half.
Medical personnel look over Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) after being tackled during the second half.
Butch Dill, AP
Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) kneels as medical personnel look over quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field during the second half.
Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) kneels as medical personnel look over quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field during the second half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) is pushed out of bounds by Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the second half.
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) is pushed out of bounds by Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the second half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Lions linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) tackles Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) causing an injury during the second half.
Lions linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) tackles Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) causing an injury during the second half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions fans watch during the second half.
Lions fans watch during the second half.
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Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) acknowledges the fans after the win.
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) acknowledges the fans after the win.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions fans cheer after the 33-28 win over the Saints.
Lions fans cheer after the 33-28 win over the Saints.
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Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass.
Tyler Kaufman, AP
Lions running back David Montgomery (5) is congratulated by teammates after his 2-yard rushing touchdown during the first half.
Lions running back David Montgomery (5) is congratulated by teammates after his 2-yard rushing touchdown during the first half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9), defended by Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo, makes a catch during the first half.
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9), defended by Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo, makes a catch during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams signals a first down during the first half.
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams signals a first down during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87), defended by Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) and safety Jordan Howden (31) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half.
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87), defended by Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) and safety Jordan Howden (31) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
A Lions fan watches the game during the first half.
A Lions fan watches the game during the first half.
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Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), defended by Saints linebacker Zack Baun (53), catches a 25-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half.
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), defended by Saints linebacker Zack Baun (53), catches a 25-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) sacks Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the first half.
Lions linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) sacks Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) reacts after sacking Saints quarterback Derek Carr during the first half.
Lions linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) reacts after sacking Saints quarterback Derek Carr during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown rushes for a touchdown during the first half.
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown rushes for a touchdown during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs tackles Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the first half.
Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs tackles Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the first half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws during the first half.
Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws during the first half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) is congratulated by wide receiver Chris Olave (12) after scoring a touchdown during the first half.
Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) is congratulated by wide receiver Chris Olave (12) after scoring a touchdown during the first half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) is tackled by Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the first half.
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) is tackled by Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the first half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) pulls away from Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during the first half.
Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) pulls away from Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions running back David Montgomery (5) rushes during the first half.
Lions running back David Montgomery (5) rushes during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks the sideline during the first half.
Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks the sideline during the first half.
Gerald Herbert, AP
Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts after a play during the first half.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts after a play during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Saints safety Daniel Sorensen (25) tackles Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) after a reception during the first half.
Saints safety Daniel Sorensen (25) tackles Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) after a reception during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Saints quarterback Derek Carr throws during the first half.
Saints quarterback Derek Carr throws during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions running back David Montgomery (5) rushes during the first half.
Lions running back David Montgomery (5) rushes during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) is tackled by Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo (29) during the first half.
Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) is tackled by Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo (29) during the first half.
Butch Dill, AP
Lions linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) celebrates with defensive end Josh Paschal (93) after a play during the first half.
Lions linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) celebrates with defensive end Josh Paschal (93) after a play during the first half.
Tyler Kaufman, AP