DETROIT, MI (WTVB) – The New Orleans Saints scored 35 consecutive points as they took down the Lions 35-29 in Detroit Sunday afternoon.
Tre’Quan Smith caught two touchdowns for New Orleans, which overcame an early 14-0 deficit. Latavius Murray rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns for the Saints. Drew Brees threw for 246 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for the Saints, who move to 2-and-2.
Matthew Stafford threw for 206 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for the Lions. Kenny Golladay, D’Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson caught touchdowns for Detroit, which is 1-and-3.
Elsewhere in the NFC North…
Indianapolis Colts 19 Chicago Bears 11
Minnesota Vikings 31 Houston Texans 23
In the Sunday Night game…Philadelphia Eagles 25, San Francisco 49ers 20
The NFL has officially moved Kansas City’s game with New England back a day after players on both teams tested positive for the coronavirus, with the contest set to kick off at 7:05 Eastern Time. The league also pushed back the start of Green Bay’s game with the Falcons to 8:50 p.m. as part of the switch.
Veteran Brian Hoyer will reportedly start at quarterback for New England with Cam Newton on the COVID-19 reserve list.
