Amon-Ra St. Brown opened the 2026 season with 10 receptions on 14 targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions’ overtime win over the Saints, reflecting his continued role as the offense’s primary slot target under new coordinator Drew Petzing. The 26-year-old has posted 115–119 catches in each of the prior three seasons while operating as quarterback Jared Goff’s most reliable option on short-to-intermediate routes and in the red zone. Detroit’s pass-heavy scheme, supported by a deep receiving corps and running back Jahmyr Gibbs, has historically funneled a high target share to St. Brown even after the departure of former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. His recent contract restructure underscores long-term stability, while Week 2’s road matchup against Buffalo offers an early test of volume sustainability against a strong secondary.