Saints return to Superdome to face the Falcons in 2006
Sept. 30, 2026, 8:54 p.m. ET
See pictures from the Saints’ emotional win in the return to their house stadium.
Above, Saints extensive receiver Joe Horn (#87) yells to teammates in a huddle earlier than a Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 25, 2006, at the Superdome in New Orleans.
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Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints huddles up his group throughout the first quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees throughout the first half of the Saints 23-3 win over Atlanta Monday, September 25, 2006, at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints calls out a play throughout the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Runningback Deuce McAllister #26 of the New Orleans Saints is taken down by Michael Boley #59 of the Atlanta Falcons throughout the first quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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An total view of the first kick-off to begin the Monday Night Football recreation between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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New Orleans Saints security (39) Curtis Delatch is congratulted by teammates (87) Joe Horn and (16) Lance Moore after scoring a landing off a blocked punt in the first quarter in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Monday Night Football recreation was the first occasion in the Louisiana Superdome a 12 months after it was closely broken by Hurricane Katrina and used as a shelter from the storm by tens of hundreds of individuals.
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Wide receiver Devery Henderson #19 of the New Orleans Saints is challenged by Demorrio Williams #51 of the Atlanta Falcons throughout the first quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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New Orleans head coach Sean Payton and the Saints bench look on throughout the first half of their 23-3 win over Atlanta Monday, September 25, 2006, at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Fred Thomas #22 of the New Orleans Saints blocks a punt in the second quarter of the recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Justin Griffith #33 of the Atlanta Falcons tries to get previous the New Orleans protection in the second quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Runningback Deuce McAllister #26 of the New Orleans Saints tries to get previous Michael Boley #59 and DeAngelo Hall #21 of the Atlanta Falcons throughout the third quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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The New Orleans Saints kick off throughout the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation. The Saints received 23-3.
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Wide receiver Lance Moore #16 of the New Orleans Saints runs from Brandon Jamison #54 of the Atlanta Falcons on a punt return throughout the recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints watches his group from the sidelines throughout the recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Wide Receiver Joe Horn #87 of the New Orleans Saints runs away from Michael Boley #59 of the Atlanta Falcons throughout the third quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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The New Orleans Saints protection line tackles Atlanta operating again Warrick Dunn (28) throughout the first half Monday, September 25, 2006, at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.The Saints defeated the Falcons 23 – 3.
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Allen Rossum #20 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball throughout the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Runningback Warwick Dunn #28 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Austin King #66 and John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Wide Receiver Joe Horn #87 of the New Orleans Saints warms up for the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Centerback Jimmy Williams #24 of the Atlanta Falcons performs in the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Head coach Jim Mora of the Atlanta Falcons yells at his group from the sidelines in opposition to the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Runningback Warwick Dunn #28 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up for the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Fans collect exterior the newly refurbished Superdome prior to the Monday Night Football recreation between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Runningback Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints jumps in the air with teammate extensive receiver Joe Horn #87 prior to the begin of the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Curtis DeLoatch #39 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates together with his teammates after scoring a landing after recovering a blocked punt by the Atlanta Falcons throughout the first quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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A fan holds up an indication throughout the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation. The Saints received the recreation 23-3.
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New Orleans operating again Reggie Bush (25) throughout group introductions Monday, September 25, 2006, at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 23 – 3.
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(L-R) Spike Lee, Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick, Jr. look on from the sidelines throughout the second half of the New Orleans Saints 23-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons Monday, September 25, 2006, at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints watches his group from the sidelines throughout the recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Runningback Reggie Bush #25 waves to the followers he leaves the subject after the Saints 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Katie and Jamie Province of New Orleans pose for {a photograph} with their make-up in help of the New Orleans Saints exterior the newly refurbished Superdome prior to the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Eddie Livette (L) and Misty Angelle (R) of New Orleans dance exterior the newly refurbished Superdome prior to the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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A fan holds up an indication throughout the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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A New Orleans Saints cheerleader cheers throughout the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Confetti flies as a Saints followers enter the newly refurbished Superdome after the official re-opening ceremony at Gate C prior to the Monday Night Football recreation between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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New Orleans Saints followers maintain up indicators throughout the first quarter of the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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A participant holds his walkman throughout the National Anthem prior to the Monday Night Football recreation between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Quarterback Drew Brees #9 leaves the subject after the Saints 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Former President of the United States, George H. W. Bush (C) walks on the subject for the coin toss prior to the Monday Night Football recreation between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Lt. Gen. Russel Honore of the U.S. Army attends the Monday Night Football recreation between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. General Honore served as Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, coordinating army aid efforts, after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf coast final August.
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A fan holds up an indication throughout the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation. The Saints received the recreation 23-3.
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A New Orleans Saints cheerleader cheers throughout the Monday Night Football recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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(L-R) The Edge of U2, Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer for the rock group Green Day and Bono of U2 carry out prior to the Monday Night Football recreation between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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The Edge of U2, Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer for the rock group Green Day and Bono of U2 carry out prior to the Monday Night Football recreation between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Owner of the New Orleans Saints, Tom Benson, his spouse Gayle and his granddaughter, Rita Benson LeBlanc, Saints Chief Operating Officer have a good time as they go away the subject after the Saints 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Confetti flys as the banner drops exterior the Louisana Superdome earlier than the ESPN Monday Night Football recreation September 25, 2006 in New Orleans.
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Runningback Reggie Bush #25 leaves the subject after the Saints 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Jammal Brown #70 after their group’s 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the Monday Night Football recreation on September 25, 2006 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight’s recreation marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck final August, that the Superdome, which served as a brief shelter to hundreds of stranded victims in the wake of Katrina, has performed host to an NFL recreation.
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New Orleans operating again Reggie Bush celebrates after a defensive cease in the second half of the Saints 23-3 win over Atlanta Monday, September 25, 2006, at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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