2006 NFC South Championship
The 2006 Saints returned to New Orleans and won the NFC South.
The 2006 New Orleans Saints won the NFC South with a 10–6 record, their first division title since 2000.
Lore & Background
The Saints returned to the Louisiana Superdome after Hurricane Katrina and finished the regular season with a 10–6 record, winning the NFC South for the first time since 2000. They defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional round of the playoffs.
Reader's Guide
The Saints' 2006 season was their 40th in the NFL. They were led by new head coach Sean Payton and new quarterback Drew Brees. All regular season home games were played at the Louisiana Superdome.
Did You Know?
- The Saints defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional round, not the Wild Card round.
- The Saints reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time in franchise history in 2006.
- Reggie Bush scored his first NFL touchdown on a 65-yard punt return against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
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