2009 NFC Divisional Round vs Arizona Cardinals
The top-seeded Saints beat Kurt Warner and the defending NFC champion Cardinals 45–14 to reach the NFC Championship Game.
Entering the postseason as the NFC's #1 seed, the Saints began their playoff run at home in the NFC Divisional Round against the #4 Arizona Cardinals, beating Kurt Warner and the defending NFC champions 45–14. New Orleans immediately trailed in the first quarter as Cardinals running back Tim Hightower ran for a 70-yard touchdown, then responded with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Lynell Hamilton, quarterback Drew Brees finding tight end Jeremy Shockey on a 17-yard touchdown pass, and running back Reggie Bush's 54-yard touchdown run.
Quick Facts
- Round
- NFC Divisional Round
- Opponent
- Arizona Cardinals (#4 seed, defending NFC champions)
- Venue
- New Orleans (Saints were the NFC's #1 seed)
- Result
- Saints 45, Cardinals 14
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Background
Arizona replied in the second quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run from running back Chris "Beanie" Wells. Afterwards, New Orleans struck again as Brees found wide receiver Devery Henderson on a 44-yard touchdown pass, followed by wide receiver Marques Colston for a 2-yard touchdown pass. In the third quarter, the Saints continued their offensive day as place-kicker Garrett Hartley kicked a 43-yard field goal, followed by Bush's 83-yard punt return for a touchdown. For the rest of the game, New Orleans' defense took control and shut down the Cardinals' offense.
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