Dan Campbell Praises ‘Hungry’ Saints Before Lions Week 1 Matchup

Why Dan Campbell and the Lions hold the Saints in such high regard

Campbell spent five seasons as an assistant to Sean Payton and credits the former Saints coach as the reason he was hired in Detroit.

Dan Campbell sees a ‘hungry,’ rejuvenated Saints team ahead of opener in Detroit

ALLEN PARK -- Dan Campbell doesn’t see as many familiar faces as the last time the Detroit Lions played the New Orleans Saints. But what he does see is a young, rejuvenated team coming to town to open the 2026 regular season against this Sunday at Ford Field.

Dan Campbell Praises ‘Hungry’ Saints Before Lions Week 1 Matchup

Lions coach Dan Campbell praised Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints roster before their Week 1 matchup at Ford Field on September 13. See what he had to say.

Campbell, Lions praise Saints as Week 1 opener nears

Dan Campbell began Tuesday’s pre-practice remarks by emphasizing his long-standing respect for the New Orleans Saints and stressing that Detroit must not overlook the season opener at Ford Field this Sunday, Lions associate head and wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery said. Campbell spent five seasons with New Orleans from 2016-20 as assistant head coach and […]