The Lions benefitted from a bad snap from the Saints on the first drive, causing Saints quarterback Drew Brees to be flagged for intentional grounding.
The Lions, after the three-and-out, will start from their own 47 in a scoreless game.
DETROIT LIONS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
TV / radio: Fox / 97.1 FM
Records: Lions 7-4, Saints 5-6
Line: Saints by 6
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