2006 Week 15 vs Washington Redskins
A 16–10 loss that still clinched the NFC South, thanks to Panthers and Falcons defeats.
The Saints lost 16–10 to the Washington Redskins at home in Week 15 of the 2006 season, but because the Carolina Panthers fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons fell to the Dallas Cowboys the same day, they clinched the NFC South and a spot in the playoffs.
Quick Facts
- Week
- Week 15
- Opponent
- Washington Redskins
- Venue
- New Orleans
- Result
- Redskins 16, Saints 10
- Significance
- Saints clinched the NFC South and a playoff spot (record 9–5)
Facts from the source article.
Background
The Redskins entered the game strongly with a solid drive straight down the field, but a blitz, a fumble and a penalty forced a 37-yard field goal; they then stifled the Saints offense and scored a quick touchdown. The Saints answered with a touchdown from the goal line and limited the Redskins to a field goal. In the fourth quarter the Saints opened with a field goal, which the Redskins quickly answered.
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