Final · Kickoff
2017 Regular season · Week 6 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 52–38 at home at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 6 of the 2017 regular season on October 15, 2017.
The 90 combined points were the most in any game of Week 6.
The result moved the Saints to 3–2 and dropped the Lions to 3–3. It was the Saints’ third straight win. The Lions finished 2017 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2017 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Saints’ 52 points were their most in any game of 2017.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 28–13 on December 4, 2016. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 35–29 on October 4, 2020.
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 6–5 after meeting No. 11 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.
