The 2007 New Orleans Saints season is the 41st season for the team in the National Football League. They will try to improve upon their 10-6 record in 2006 and are coming off the heels of their third division title -- their first in the NFC South, with two previously in the NFC West prior to the 2002 realignment. They and the Pittsburgh Steelers opened the NFL preseason, playing the Hall of Fame Game on August 5, 2007. The Saints were 3-2 in the pre-season. Image File history File links Soccerball_current_event. ... Sean Payton (born December 29, 1963 in San Mateo, California) is the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. ... The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the Superdome, The Dome or even the New Orleans Superdome is a large, multi-purpose sports and exhibition facility located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... The 2006 New Orleans Saints season began with the team trying to improve on their 3-13 record in 2005. ... The 2007 season of the National Football League (NFL) is the 88th season played by the major professional American football league in the United States. ... City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Gold and black Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson and Rita Benson LeBlanc General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo the dog League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference... NFL redirects here. ... The 2006 New Orleans Saints season began with the team trying to improve on their 3-13 record in 2005. ... The NFC South refers to the Southern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League that was created in 2002 when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. ... Steelers redirects here. ... is the 217th day of the year (218th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Coaching staff

Head coach Sean Payton will be entering his second year with the Saints. He will be joined with offensive coordinator Doug Marrone and defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs.
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Schedule

Pre-Season

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Regular Season Results

Regular Season

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Division Standings

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Week 1: at Indianapolis Colts

at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana The RCA Dome is a domed stadium located in Indianapolis, Indiana which is the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise. ... Indianapolis redirects here. ...

• Game time: 8:30 p.m. EDT/7:30 p.m. CDT
• Game weather: Game played indoors (Domed stadium)
• TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels and John Madden
• Game attendance: 57,361
• Referee: Walt Anderson

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Game Summary

The 2007 New Orleans Saints began their regular season in the annual Thursday night Kickoff game against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Super Bowl XLI MVP Peyton Manning completed a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin Harrison for the score of the period. In the second quarter, the Saints managed to get their only touchdown of the game as DB Jason David (a former Colt) returned a fumble 55 yards to the endzone. Afterwards, New Orleans took the lead with kicker Olindo Mare getting a 34-yard field goal. Indianapolis would tie the game prior to halftime with kicker Adam Vinatieri nailing a 33-yard field goal. In the second half, the Colts dominated the rest of the game. During the third quarter, RB Joseph Addai got a 2-yard TD run, while Manning hooked up with WR Reggie Wayne on a 29-yard TD pass. For the fourth quarter, Indianapolis wrapped up the game with Vinatieri getting a 33-yard field goal, Manning & Wayne hooking up with each other again on a 45-yard TD pass, and DB Matt Giordano returning an interception 82 yards for a touchdown. City Indianapolis, Indiana Other nicknames The Horseshoes Team colors Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970-2001... Date February 4, 2007 Stadium Dolphin Stadium City Miami Gardens, Florida MVP Peyton Manning, Quarterback, Colts Favorite Colts by 6. ... Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. ... Marvin Daniel Harrison (born August 25, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American football player who played for Syracuse University and is currently playing in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts. ... Jason Aeron Walter David (born June 12, 1982 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints. ... Olindo Mare is the longtime placekicker for the NFLs Miami Dolphins. ... Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972 in Yankton, South Dakota) is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. ... Joseph Addai (born May 23, 1983 in Houston, Texas. ... Reginald DeVincey Wayne (born November 17, 1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the NFLs Indianapolis Colts. ... Matt Giordano (born October 16, 1982 in Fresno, California) is a safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. // Attending Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, Giordano played a key role as team co-captain in Buchanans inaugural Valley championship in 2000. ...

With the loss, the Saints began the year at 0-1.

Scoring Summary

Q1 - IND - 1:36 - 27 yard TD pass from Peyton Manning to Marvin Harrison (Adam Vinatieri kick) (IND 7-0) Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. ... Marvin Daniel Harrison (born August 25, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American football player who played for Syracuse University and is currently playing in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts. ... Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972 in Yankton, South Dakota) is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. ...

Q2 - NO - 11:32 - Jason David 55 yard fumble return TD (Olindo Mare kick) (7-7) Jason Aeron Walter David (born June 12, 1982 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints. ... Olindo Mare is the longtime placekicker for the NFLs Miami Dolphins. ...

Q2 - NO - 6:30 - Olindo Mare 34 yard FG (NO 10-7)

Q2 - IND - 0:45 - Adam Vinatieri 33 yard FG (10-10)

Q3 - IND - 9:45 - Joseph Addai 2 yard TD run (Vinatieri kick) (IND 17-10) Joseph Addai (born May 23, 1983 in Houston, Texas. ...

Q3 - IND - 6:11 - 29 yard TD pass from Peyton Manning to Reggie Wayne (Vinatieri kick) (IND 24-10) Reginald DeVincey Wayne (born November 17, 1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the NFLs Indianapolis Colts. ...

Q4 - IND - 14:12 - Adam Vinatieri 33 yard FG (IND 27-10)

Q4 - IND - 10:05 - 45yard TD pass from Peyton Manning to Reggie Wayne (Vinatieri kick) (IND 34-10)

Q4 - IND - 0:55 - Matt Giordano 82 yard interception return TD (Vinatieri kick) (IND 41-10) Matt Giordano (born October 16, 1982 in Fresno, California) is a safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. // Attending Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, Giordano played a key role as team co-captain in Buchanans inaugural Valley championship in 2000. ...

Week 2: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida Raymond James Stadium is a stadium for American football and soccer located in Tampa, Florida. ... Tampa redirects here. ...

• Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
• Game weather: 88°F (Partly Cloudy)
• Game attendance: 65,178
• Referee: Gerry Austin

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Game Summary

Following their season-opening loss to the Colts, the Saints flew to Raymond James Stadium for an NFC South duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Bucs RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams got a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Saints continued to struggle as Tampa Bay QB Jeff Garcia hooked up with WR Joey Galloway on a 69-yard TD pass and a 24-yard pass. Raymond James Stadium is a stadium for American football and soccer located in Tampa, Florida. ... City Tampa, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Black, Pewter, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference (1977... Carnell Cadillac Williams (born April 21, 1982 in Gadsden, Alabama) is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL and a former star running back for the Auburn Tigers. ... Jeffrey Jason Garcia (born February 24, 1970 in Gilroy, California) is a Mexican American professional quarterback currently employed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ... Randy Joseph Joey Galloway (born November 20, 1971 in Bellaire, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League and part owner of the Arena Football League Columbus Destroyers. ...

In the third quarter, the Buccaneers extended their lead with Williams getting another 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, New Orleans finally got on the board with FB Mike Karney getting a 1-yard TD run. However, in the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay closed out the game with kicker Matt Bryant's 27-yard field goal. The Saints would get the final score of the game as QB Drew Brees completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Marques Colston. Mike Karney (Born July 6, 1981, in San José, California) is a National Football League fullback for the New Orleans Saints. ... Matt Bryant (born May 21, 1975 in Orange, Texas) is a National Football League placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ... Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ... Marques Colston (IPA: born June 5, 1983 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Hofstra University and some had projected him to be a tight end...

With the loss, the Saints fell to 0-2.

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Week 3: vs. Tennessee Titans

at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the Superdome, The Dome or even the New Orleans Superdome is a large, multi-purpose sports and exhibition facility located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... NOLA redirects here. ...

• Game weather: Game Played Indoors (Domed Stadium)
• Game attendance: 70,002
• Referee: Mike Carey
• TV announcers: (ESPN) Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Tony Kornheiser (color commentator), Ron Jaworski (color commentator), Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter), & Suzy Kolber (sideline reporter)

Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Saints played their Week 3 Monday night homeopener, as they played an interconference duel with the Tennessee Titans. In the first quarter, New Orleans' struggles continued as Titans kicker Rob Bironas nailed a 33-yard field goal, while QB Vince Young completed a 35-yard TD pass to WR Brandon Jones. In the second quarter, the Saints managed to get the only score of the period as RB Reggie Bush got a 1-yard TD run. In the third quarter, New Orleans took the lead with Bush getting another 1-yard TD run. However, Tennessee regained the lead with RB LenDale White's 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans took over as Young completed a 3-yard TD pass to TE Bo Scaife, while DB Vincent Fuller ended the game with returning an interception 61 yards for a touchdown. In the game, QB Drew Brees was 29 of 45 for 225 yards with 4 interceptions (3 of them coming from LB Keith Bulluck). Mike Carey is the writer of the Eisner Award nominated Lucifer and Hellblazer, comic book titles published by the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics. ... Mike Tirico is the lead broadcaster for ESPNs presentation of Monday Night Football. ... Anthony Irwin Kornheiser (born July 13, 1948) is an American sportswriter and columnist for The Washington Post, as well as a radio and television talk show host. ... Ronald Vincent Jaws Jaworski (born March 23, 1951 in Lackawanna, New York) is a former American football player and currently an NFL analyst on ESPN. He is referred as the King of Tape Breakdown with his ability to break down plays. ... Michelle Tafoya doing her job for the cameras. ... Suzy Kolber (born May 14, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a football sideline reporter, co-producer, and anchor for ESPN and ABC Sports. ... City Nashville, Tennessee Team colors Navy, Titan Blue, White, and Red Head Coach Jeff Fisher Owner Bud Adams General manager Mike Reinfeldt Mascot T-Rac League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–1969) Eastern Division (1960–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC Central (1970... James Robert Douglas Bironas (born January 29, 1978 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a professional American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. ... Vincent Paul Young, Jr. ... Brandon Jones is a National Football League wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans. ... Reginald Alfred Bush II (born March 2, 1985 in San Diego, California), commonly known as Reggie and nicknamed The te gay cheaterT, Baby Matrix (by Joe Horn) and The Presidents Black Brother (alluding to President Bush), is an American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints... LenDale White (born December 20, 1984) is an American football running back who plays for the Tennessee Titans. ... Oliver Edward Bo Scaife, III (born January 6, 1981 in Denver, Colorado) is an American football tight end drafted 179th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. ... Vincent Fuller (born August 3, 1982 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American football player who currently plays safety for the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. During his career with Virginia Tech, Fuller totaled 142 tackles, a half-sack, 19 pass deflections, eight interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and returned a blocked... Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ... Keith J. Bulluck (born April 4, 1977 in Suffern, New York) is an American Football player who currently plays linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. As the 30th pick of the 2000 NFL Draft, Bulluck came out of Syracuse University. ...

With the loss, the Saints entered their Bye Week at 0-3.

Week 5: vs. Carolina Panthers

at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the Superdome, The Dome or even the New Orleans Superdome is a large, multi-purpose sports and exhibition facility located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... NOLA redirects here. ...

• Game weather: Game Played Indoors (Domed Stadium)
• Game attendance: 70,001
• Referee: Gene Steratore

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Game Summary

Coming off their bye week and still in search of their first win of the year, the Saints stayed at home at played a Week 5 divisional duel with the Carolina Panthers. In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Panthers kicker John Kasay got a 23-yard field goal. The Saints would respond with kicker Olindo Mare getting a 25-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Panthers retook the lead with Kasay's 35-yard field goal. New Orleans would respond with Mare kicking a 28-yard field goal. City Charlotte, North Carolina Other nicknames The Cardiac Cats Team colors Black, Carolina Blue, and Silver Head Coach John Fox Owner Jerry Richardson General manager Marty Hurney Mascot Sir Purr League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995–present) National Football Conference (1995-present) NFC West (1995-2001) NFC South (2002... John David Kasay (born October 27, 1969 in Athens, Georgia) is a National Football League player. ... Olindo Mare is the longtime placekicker for the NFLs Miami Dolphins. ...

In the third quarter, the Saints took the lead with FB Mike Karney getting a 2-yard TD run for the only score of the period. However, in the fourth quarter, Carolina came back to win with QB David Carr completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Carolina Panthers, along with Kasay's 52-yard field goal as time ran out. Mike Karney (Born July 6, 1981, in San José, California) is a National Football League fullback for the New Orleans Saints. ... For the former AIDS sufferer, see David Carr (history of AIDS). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

With the loss, the Saints fell to their first 0-4 start for the first time since 1996.

Week 6: at Seattle Seahawks

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington
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• Game time: 5:15 PM PDT
• Game weather: Sunny; 68 °F; Humidity: 47%; Wind: SW 4 mph
• Television commentators (NBC): Al Michaels and John Madden
• Referee: Jeff Triplette
• Game attendance: 68,296

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Q1 - NO - 12:38 - Pierre Thomas 5 yard fumble return (Olindo Mare kick) [NO 7-0 SEA] Pierre Thomas (born December 18, 1984) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints. ... Olindo Mare is the longtime placekicker for the NFLs Miami Dolphins. ...

Q2 - NO - 14:28 - Eric Johnson 3 yard pass from Drew Brees (Olindo Mare kick) (13-86, 7:04) [NO 14-0 SEA] Eric Johnson (born September 15, 1979) is an NFL tight end for the San Francisco 49ers. ... Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ...

Q2 - NO - 5:18 - Lance Moore 7 yard run (Olindo Mare kick) (6-66, 2:48) [NO 21-0 SEA] Lance Moore (born August 31, 1983 in Westerville, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. ...

Q2 - SEA - 2:16 - Ben Obomanu 17 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (7-63 3:02) [NO 21-7 SEA] Ben Obomanu is an American football wide receiver who was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 7th round of the 2006 NFL Draft[1]. Obomanu played college football for the Auburn Tigers[2]. Notes ^ (2006). ... Matthew Michael Hasselbeck (born September 25, 1975 in Norwood, Massachusetts) is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. ... Joshua Brown (born April 29, 1979 in Foyil, Oklahoma) is an American football kicker for the Seattle Seahawks. ...

Q2 - NO - 0:30 - Marques Colston 2 yard pass from Drew Brees (Olindo Mare kick) (9-80 1:46) [NO 28-7 SEA] Marques Colston (IPA: born June 5, 1983 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Hofstra University and some had projected him to be a tight end...

Q2 - SEA - 0:02 - Josh Brown 52 yard FG (4-38 0:28) [NO 28-10 SEA]

Q4 - SEA - 6:39 - Nate Burleson 22 yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) (6-80 1:31) [NO 28-17 SEA] Nathaniel Burleson (born August 29, 1981 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. ...

Week 7: vs. Atlanta Falcons

at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
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• Game weather: Game Played Indoors (Domed Stadium)
• Game attendance: 69,994
• Referee: Walt Anderson

Coming off of their road win over the Seahawks, the Saints went home for a Week 7 divisional duel with the Atlanta Falcons. In the first quarter, New Orleans drew first blood as QB Drew Brees completed a 37-yard TD pass to WR Devery Henderson. The Falcons would reply with former Saints kicker Morten Andersen getting a 38-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Atlanta took lead with Andersen kicking a 33-yard field goal, along with QB Byron Leftwich completing a 9-yard TD pass to WR Roddy White. Dr. Walt Anderson is an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) since 1996. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970... Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ... selected in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints ... Morten Andersen (born August 19, 1960 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is an American football placekicker. ... Byron Antron Leftwich (born January 14, 1980 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. ... Sharod Roddy Lamor White (born November 2, 1981 in James Island, South Carolina) is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. He was selected with the 27th pick overall in the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). ...

In the third quarter, New Orleans regained the lead with rookie RB Pierre Thomas getting a 24-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Falcons tried to rally as Andersen kicked a 21-yard field goal. Fortunately, the Saints sealed the win with Brees completing a 4-yard TD pass to RB Reggie Bush, with Bush getting the 2-point conversion on the ground. Pierre Thomas, sieur du Fossé (1634 - 1698) was a French scholar and author, was the son of a master of accounts at Rouen. ... Reginald Alfred Bush II (born March 2, 1985 in San Diego, California), commonly known as Reggie and nicknamed The te gay cheaterT, Baby Matrix (by Joe Horn) and The Presidents Black Brother (alluding to President Bush), is an American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints...

With the win, New Orleans improved to 2-4.

Week 8: at San Francisco 49ers

at Bill Walsh Field at Monster Park, San Francisco, California
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• Game time: 1:17 PM PDT
• Game weather: 63°F (Sunny)
• Referee: John Parry
• Game attendance: 68,244

Coming off their divisional home win over the Falcons, the Saints flew to Monster Park for a Week 8 intraconference duel with the San Francisco 49ers. In the first quarter, New Orleans drew first blood with QB Drew Brees completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Marques Colston, along with kicker Olindo Mare getting a 26-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Saints continued their offensive revival with Brees completing a 2-yard TD pass to WR Terrance Copper, along with a 3-yard TD pass to Colston. PST is UTC-8, highlighted in red. ... For other uses, see Fahrenheit (disambiguation). ... John Edmund Parry (born February 6, 1946) is a Canadian politician. ... Monster Park (colloquially Candlestick, after its original name of Candlestick Park, and sometimes just simply The Stick) is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco, California. ... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Lal Heneghan Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division... Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ... Marques Colston (IPA: born June 5, 1983 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Hofstra University and some had projected him to be a tight end... Olindo Mare is the longtime placekicker for the NFLs Miami Dolphins. ... Terrance Copper (born March 12, 1982 in Washington, North Carolina) is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of East Carolina University. ...

In the third quarter, the 49ers tried to comeback as kicker Joe Nedney nailed a 29-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, New Orleans managed to put the game out of reach with Brees and Colston hooking up with each other one last time on a 15-yard TD pass. Afterwards, San Francisco's only response would by QB Alex Smith completing a 7-yard TD pass to TE Vernon Davis. The introduction of this article does not provide enough context for readers unfamiliar with the subject. ... For other persons named Alex Smith, see Alex Smith (disambiguation). ... Vernon Leonard Davis (born January 31, 1984 in Washington, D.C.) is an NFL tight end for the San Francisco 49ers. ...

With the win, the Saints improved to 3-4.

Week 9: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
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• Referee: Gerry Austin
• Attendance: 70,009
• TV Announcers (CBS): Dick Enberg (play-by-play) & Randy Cross (color commentator)

Coming off their road win over the 49ers, the Saints went home for a Week 9 interconference duel with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, New Orleans drew first blood as kicker Olindo Mare managed to get a 46-yard field goal, while RB Reggie Bush got a 1-yard TD run. The Jaguars would respond with QB Quinn Gray completing an 80-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Williams, along with former Saints kicker John Carney getting a 30-yard field goal. New Orleans would respond with QB Drew Brees completing a 2-yard TD pass to Bush. However, Jacksonville immediately answered as RB Maurice Jones-Drew returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to end the period. In the second quarter, the Saints regained the lead as Brees completed an 8-yard TD pass to WR Lance Moore for the only score of the period. Gerald Austin (34) Dr. Gerald Austin, sometimes referred to as Gerry Austin, is an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) since 1982. ... The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television networks coverage of the National Football Leagues American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports. ... Richard Alan Dick Enberg (born January 9, 1935 in Mount Clemens, Michigan) is an American sportscaster. ... Randy Cross (b. ... City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, White, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995–present) American Football Conference (1995-present) AFC Central (1995-2001) AFC South (2002... Olindo Mare is the longtime placekicker for the NFLs Miami Dolphins. ... Reginald Alfred Bush II (born March 2, 1985 in San Diego, California), commonly known as Reggie and nicknamed The te gay cheaterT, Baby Matrix (by Joe Horn) and The Presidents Black Brother (alluding to President Bush), is an American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... There are different people named Reggie Williams: Reggie Williams, a wide receiver in the NFL. Reggie Williams, a former linebacker in the NFL. Reggie Williams, a former basketball player in the NBA. This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the... John Michael Carney (born April 4, 1964 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American football kicker. ... Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ... Maurice Christopher Drew (born March 23, 1985 in Antioch, California) is a current American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars. ... Lance Moore (born August 31, 1983 in Westerville, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. ...

In the third quarter, New Orleans increased its lead with CB Mike McKenzie returning an interception 75 yards for a touchdown, while Brees completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR David Patten. In the fourth quarter, the Jaguars tried to comeback as Gray completed a 15-yard TD pass to WR Dennis Northcutt. Fortunately, the Saints closed out the game with Mare nailing a 34-yard field goal. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... David Patten is an American football player. ... Dennis Northcutt (born December 22, 1977 in Los Angeles, California) is an American football wide receiver and punt returner who plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars. ...

With the win, New Orleans improved to 4-4.

Week 10: vs. St. Louis Rams

at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
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• Game weather: Game Played Indoors (Domed Stadium)
• Game attendance: 70,003
• Referee: Scott Green

Coming off a 41-24 victory over the Jaguars, the Saints stayed home to face the winless St. Louis Rams. The Saints started the game with an impressive opening drive that culminated in a 7-yard burst by Reggie Bush to give the Saints an early 7-0 lead. However, Rams running back Stephen Jackson answered with a 1-yard run of his own to tie the game toward the end of the 1st quarter. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Reginald Alfred Bush II (born March 2, 1985 in San Diego, California), commonly known as Reggie and nicknamed The te gay cheaterT, Baby Matrix (by Joe Horn) and The Presidents Black Brother (alluding to President Bush), is an American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints...

Midway through the 2nd quarter, tight end Randy McMichael gave the Rams a 14-7 lead on a 2-yard pass from Jackson. Jeff Wilkins made it a two-score game with a 49-yard field goal three minutes later. The Saints went to the locker room trailing 17-7. Randy McMichael (born June 28, 1979 in Griffin, Georgia) is an American football player who currently plays tight end for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. He was drafted by the Dolphins out of the University of Georgia with the 16th pick in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL...

In the 2nd half, Wilkins kicked his 2nd field goal of the game, a 21-yard attempt, to increase the lead to 13. Toward the end of the 3rd, Isaac Bruce caught a 9-yard pass by Marc Bulger to make it a 27-7 lead, putting the Saints in danger of losing their first game since early October.

Drew Bennett added to the St. Louis lead by catching a three yard pass by Bulger to give Bulger his second touchdown of the game, and to give St. Louis a surprising 34-7 lead. Drew Brees and Billy Miller hooked up for a 1-yard pass with 11:36 left to cut the lead to 34-13. The Saints then converted a two-point conversion on a Bush run, to make it 34-15. Aaron Stecker then scored on a two-yard run with 4:42 remaining to cut it to 34-21. This time, however, they failed on the two-point conversion. With 1:55 left, a Wilkins field goal made it 37-21. The Saints scored another touchdown with 37 seconds left, but their attempt to recover the ball from an onside kick failed, and the Rams held on to defeat the Saints 37-29, giving the Rams their first victory in 2007 and dropping the Saints to 4-5. Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ... Billy Miller, a Tight End for the Cleveland Browns, has played for the NFL since 1999. ...

Week 11: at Houston Texans

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• Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
• Game weather: Dome Closed
• TV announcers (FOX): Chris Rose (play-by-play) and Terry Donahue (color commentator)
• Game attendance: 70,780
• Referee: Mike Carey

Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Rams, the Saints flew to Reliant Stadium for a Week 11 interconference showdown with the Houston Texans. In the first quarter, New Orleans got the early lead as kicker Olindo Mare managed to get a 52-yard field goal. However, the Texans took the lead with QB Matt Schaub completing a 73-yard TD pass to WR Andre Johnson. In the second quarter, the Saints regained the lead with QB Drew Brees completing a 6-yard TD pass to WR Devery Henderson. However, Houston retook the lead with Schaub completing a 10-yard TD pass to TE Joel Dreessen. After a scoreless third quarter, the Texans sealed the win as kicker Kris Brown nailed a 36-yarder, a 53-yarder, and a 23-yard field goal. Eastern Daylight Time or EDT is equal to: In North America, Eastern Standard Time + 1, or UTC − 4 hours. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... NFL on FOX is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Companys coverage of the National Football Leagues National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports. ... Chris Rose is one of the hosts of The Best Damn Sports Show Period on Fox Sports Net. ... Terry Donahue (born June 24, 1944) is a college football coach, college football analyst, and NFL general manager. ... Mike Carey is the writer of the Eisner Award nominated Lucifer and Hellblazer, comic book titles published by the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics. ... Reliant Stadium is a football stadium in Houston, Texas. ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... Olindo Mare is the longtime placekicker for the NFLs Miami Dolphins. ... Matthew Rutledge Schaub (born June 25, 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American football quarterback who is currently the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. ... This biography does not cite any references or sources. ... Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ... selected in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints ... Joel Dreessen (born July 26, 1982) is an American football tight end. ... Kris Brown (born December 23, 1976, in Irving, Texas) is an American football placekicker for the Houston Texans in the National Football League. ...

With the loss, New Orleans fell to 4-6. So far, all 6 of their losses came when they committed at least 2 turnovers in a game.

Week 12: at Carolina Panthers

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
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• Game time: 1:03 PM EDT
• Game weather: 46°F (Cloudy)
• Referee: Jerome Boger
• Game attendance: 72,032

Trying to snap a two-game losing skid, the Saints flew to Bank of America Stadium for a Week 12 NFC South rematch against the Carolina Panthers with second place on the line. Eastern Daylight Time or EDT is equal to: In North America, Eastern Standard Time + 1, or UTC − 4 hours. ... For other uses, see Fahrenheit (disambiguation). ... Jerome Boger (left) with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher Jerome Boger (pronounced BOH-ger) is an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) since the 2004 NFL season. ... Bank of America Stadium is a football stadium located in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. ... City Charlotte, North Carolina Other nicknames The Cardiac Cats Team colors Black, Carolina Blue, and Silver Head Coach John Fox Owner Jerry Richardson General manager Marty Hurney Mascot Sir Purr League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995–present) National Football Conference (1995-present) NFC West (1995-2001) NFC South (2002...

In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Panthers kicker John Kasay managed to get a 45-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Saints took the lead with QB Drew Brees completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Lance Moore, along with kicker Olindo Mare kicking a 46-yard field goal. Carolina ended the half as Kasay nailing a 29-yard field goal. John David Kasay (born October 27, 1969 in Athens, Georgia) is a National Football League player. ... Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first pick of the 2001 NFL Drafts second round. ... Lance Moore (born August 31, 1983 in Westerville, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. ... Olindo Mare is the longtime placekicker for the NFLs Miami Dolphins. ...

In the third quarter, New Orleans ran away with the game as Brees completed a 1-yard TD pass to WR Billy Miller, got an 8-yard TD run, and completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Marques Colston. Billy Miller, a Tight End for the Cleveland Browns, has played for the NFL since 1999. ... Marques Colston (IPA: born June 5, 1983 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Hofstra University and some had projected him to be a tight end...

With the win, the Saints improved to 5-6.

For Marques Colston, this marked his fifth-staight game of having at least 65 reception yards in one game.

Week 13: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Game time: 4:15 PM EDT
• Game weather: TBD
• Referee: TBD
• Game attendance: TBD

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Week 14: at Atlanta Falcons

Week 15: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Week 16: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 17: at Chicago Bears

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