New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints was established in 1966. They played their first season in 1967. Their unique uniform colors attract others which are old gold, black, and white. The owner of this franchise is Gayle Benson. They are also known as The Who Dats. They play their home games at their home arena. In the early years, they have faced many struggles and challenges in their starting era. They started becoming a competitive force in struggling years. They won their major success in 1979 when they were selected for their first playoff appearance.
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New Orleans Saints was founded in 1966. They are known for their iconic uniform colors. They have different nicknames by which people know them. Their first playoff appearance was in 1979. They have won 1 League championship, 1 Super Bowl championship, 1 Conference championship, 9 Division championships, and 14 playoff appearances in their whole career. Right now the owner of the franchise is Gayle Benson.
Hall of Famers
| New Orleans Saints in Hall of Famers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | ||||
| No. | Player | Position | Tenure | Inducted |
| 31 | Jim Taylor | FB | 1967 | 1976 |
| 81 | Doug Atkins | DE | 1967–1969 | 1982 |
| 35 | Earl Campbell | RB | 1984–1985 | 1991 |
| 57 | Rickey Jackson | LB | 1981–1993 | 2010 |
| 77 | Willie Roaf | OT | 1993–2001 | 2012 |
| 16 | Ken Stabler | QB | 1982–1984 | 2016 |
| 7 | Morten Andersen | K | 1982–1994 | 2017 |
| 51 | Sam Mills | LB | 1986–1994 | 2022 |
| Coaches and executives | ||||
| Name | Positions | Tenure | Inducted | |
| Jim Finks | General Manager | 1986–1993 | 1995 | |
| Hank Stram | Coach | 1976–1977 | 2003 | |
Ring of Honor
No.
Name
Position
Tenure
Inducted
8
Archie Manning
QB
1971-1982
2013
57
Rickey Jackson
LB
1981-1993
2013
77
Willie Roaf
OT
1993-2001
2013
7
Morten Andersen
K
1982-1994
2015
-
Tom Benson
Team Owner
1985-2018
2019
91
Will Smith
DE
2004-2013
2019
51
Sam Mills
LB
1986-1994
2021
73
Jahri Evans
G
2006-2015, 2016
2024
Top-Players
Drew Brees
Playoff Performance
Notable Scores
Major Teams
2006 NFC Wild Card Game
• Brees threw for 254 yards and 1 touchdown, leading the Saints to a 27-24 victory in their first playoff game since the franchise's inception
2009 NFC Championship GameSaints 31, Vikings 28
New Orleans Saints
2009 NFC Championship Game
• Brees had a standout game, throwing for 366 yards and 3 touchdowns in a thrilling 31-28 overtime victory
Super Bowl XLIVSaints 31, Colts 17
San Diego Chargers
Super Bowl XLIV 2010
• Brees threw for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors as the Saints won 31-17
2006 NFC Wild Card Game Saints 27, Eagles 24
2011 NFC Divisional Round
• Brees threw for 462 yards and 4 touchdowns in a thrilling game that ended in a 36-32 loss
2018 NFC Wild Card Game
• Brees threw for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns, but the Saints lost 20-14 in a closely contested game
Playoff Performance
Notable Scores
Major Teams
1979 NFC Wild Card Game
• He threw for 192 yards and 1 touchdown, but the Saints lost the game 31-28
1979 NFC Wild Card Game Saints 28, Rams 31
New Orleans Saints
1983 NFC Wild Card Game
• Manning threw for 203 yards and 1 touchdown in a game that ended in a 44-10 loss
1983 NFC Wild Card GameSaints 10, Vikings 44
Minnesota Vikings
Houston Oilers
Michael Thomas
Playoff Performance
Notable Scores
Major Teams
• He has recorded 43 catches for 566 yards and 4 touchdowns across 7 games
2018 Divisional Round vs. Philadelphia Eagles 12 receptions, 171 yards, 1 touchdown
New Orleans Saints
2019 NFC Championship Game vs. Los Angeles Rams7 receptions, 70 yards, 1 touchdown.
Ohio State Buckeyes
2019 Wild Card Round vs. Minnesota Vikings 10 receptions, 102 yards, 1 touchdown
| No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Archie Manning | QB | 1971-1982 | 2013 |
| 57 | Rickey Jackson | LB | 1981-1993 | 2013 |
| 77 | Willie Roaf | OT | 1993-2001 | 2013 |
| 7 | Morten Andersen | K | 1982-1994 | 2015 |
| - | Tom Benson | Team Owner | 1985-2018 | 2019 |
| 91 | Will Smith | DE | 2004-2013 | 2019 |
| 51 | Sam Mills | LB | 1986-1994 | 2021 |
| 73 | Jahri Evans | G | 2006-2015, 2016 | 2024 |
Top-Players
Drew Brees
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 NFC Wild Card Game • Brees threw for 254 yards and 1 touchdown, leading the Saints to a 27-24 victory in their first playoff game since the franchise's inception |
2009 NFC Championship GameSaints 31, Vikings 28 | New Orleans Saints |
| 2009 NFC Championship Game • Brees had a standout game, throwing for 366 yards and 3 touchdowns in a thrilling 31-28 overtime victory |
Super Bowl XLIVSaints 31, Colts 17 | San Diego Chargers |
| Super Bowl XLIV 2010 • Brees threw for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors as the Saints won 31-17 |
2006 NFC Wild Card Game Saints 27, Eagles 24 | |
| 2011 NFC Divisional Round • Brees threw for 462 yards and 4 touchdowns in a thrilling game that ended in a 36-32 loss |
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| 2018 NFC Wild Card Game • Brees threw for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns, but the Saints lost 20-14 in a closely contested game |
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 NFC Wild Card Game • He threw for 192 yards and 1 touchdown, but the Saints lost the game 31-28 |
1979 NFC Wild Card Game Saints 28, Rams 31 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1983 NFC Wild Card Game • Manning threw for 203 yards and 1 touchdown in a game that ended in a 44-10 loss |
1983 NFC Wild Card GameSaints 10, Vikings 44 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Houston Oilers |
Michael Thomas
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| • He has recorded 43 catches for 566 yards and 4 touchdowns across 7 games | 2018 Divisional Round vs. Philadelphia Eagles 12 receptions, 171 yards, 1 touchdown | New Orleans Saints |
| 2019 NFC Championship Game vs. Los Angeles Rams7 receptions, 70 yards, 1 touchdown. | Ohio State Buckeyes | |
| 2019 Wild Card Round vs. Minnesota Vikings 10 receptions, 102 yards, 1 touchdown |