Lions at Saints: 14–10
LionsDET0–0
Week 1 September 3, 2000
1410
Final
SaintsNO0–0
Game summary
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| NO | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
Game leaders
Big plays
All playsInterceptionSammy Knight returns an interception for a touchdownXP MadeDoug Brien makes the extra pointDET0NO7
FumbleW.Jackson fumbles, forced by S.Boyd, recovered by M.WalkerDET0NO7
Field GoalJason Hanson hits a 24-yard field goalDET3NO7
Field GoalJason Hanson hits a 30-yard field goalDET6NO7
TouchdownDET scores a touchdown2P FailTWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Case pass to J.Morton is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. PENALTY on NO-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, 1 yard, enforced at NO 2 - No Play.DET12NO7
Field GoalDoug Brien hits a 48-yard field goalDET14NO10
FumbleR.Williams fumbles, forced by J.DeVries, recovered by J.DeVriesDET14NO10
FumbleS.Irvin fumbles, forced by D.Howard, recovered by C.OldhamDET14NO10
Blocked KickDET blocks the kickDET14NO10
Win probability
FinalDET 14 · NO 10100.0%DET0.0%NO
Team totals
| Stat | DET | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 14 | 10 |
| Biggest lead | 7 | 7 |
| Total yards | 187 | 252 |
| Yards per play | 3.2 | 4 |
| Total plays | 59 | 63 |
| 1st downs | 10 | 13 |
| 3rd down | 4/16 | 6/17 |
| 4th down | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Red zone TDs / trips | 0/3 | 0/0 |
| Passing yards | 100 | 169 |
| Completions / attempts | 13/25 | 18/34 |
| Yards per pass | 4 | 5 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing yards | 98 | 106 |
| Rush attempts | 32 | 25 |
| Yards per rush | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
| INTs thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Defensive INTs | 1 | 1 |
| Forced fumbles | 4 | 1 |
| Sacks | 5 | 2 |
| Sack yards | 23 | 11 |
| Tackles for loss | 6 | 6 |
| QB hits | 5 | 2 |
| Defensive TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Punts | 7 | 7 |
| Field goals made / attempted | 2/2 | 1/2 |
| Penalties | 6 | 10 |
| Penalty yards | 63 | 70 |