Final · Kickoff
2009 Regular season · Week 1 · Louisiana Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 45–27 at home at Louisiana Superdome in Week 1 of the 2009 regular season on September 13, 2009.
The 72 combined points were the most in any game of Week 1.
The result moved the Saints to 1–0 and dropped the Lions to 0–1. The Lions finished 2009 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2009 at 13–3 and won Super Bowl XLIV.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 42–7 on December 21, 2008. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 31–17 on December 4, 2011.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Lions lead the series 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 2000 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
