The New Orleans Saints got back in the winning column with a hard-fought 2017 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 10. It was new coach Darren Rizzi’s debut game.
The schedule doesn’t get any easier. Now the Denver Broncos and former coach Sean Payton are next up at the Caesars Superdome.
Who Do the Saints Play in 2024?
Let’s take a look at the Saints’ 2024 schedule, scores and opponents:
| Opponent | Location | Time / Channel | Tickdets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: Carolina Panthers | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Sept. 9, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | W 47-10 |
| Week 2: Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas | Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024; noon (FOX) | W 44-19 |
| Week 3: Philadelphia Eagles | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | L 12-15 |
| Week 4: Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET / (FOX) – Source Saints News Network | L 24-26 |
| Week 5: Kansas City Chiefs | Arrow Head Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. | Monday Night Football, Oct. 7, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) | L 13-26 |
| Week 6: Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday Oct. 13, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET / Saints News Network | L 27-51 |
| Week 7: Denver Broncos | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Thursday Night Football Oct. 17, 2024; (Amazon Prime) | L 10-33 |
| Week 8: Los Angeles Chargers | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024; 3:05 p.m. (FOX) | L 8-26 |
| Week 9: Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. | Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | L 22-23 |
| Week 10: Atlanta Falcons | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | W 20-17 |
| Week 11: Cleveland Browns | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | W 35-14 |
| Week 12: Bye | |||
| Week 13: Los Angeles Rams | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024; 3:05 p.m. (FOX) | L 21-14 |
| Week 14: at New York Giants | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey | Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | W 14-11 |
| Week 15: Washington Commanders | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | Get Tickets |
| Week 16: Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin | Monday Night Football, Dec. 23, 2024; 8:15 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Week 17: Raiders | Caesars Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | Get Tickets |
| Week 18: at Tampa Bay Bucs | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. | Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024; 12:00 PM CT / 1 PM ET | Get Tickets |
How Will the Saints Do In 2024?
The Saints feel like they can have a better season than the year before. They have retooled some of the offense and defense to make an immediate impact, but how much remains to be seen.
With the 41st pick overall pick in the second round, New Orleans selected Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.
New Orleans also re-upped at quarterback.
With their first of three fifth round draft picks (150th overall), the Saints selected South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler.
In five seasons at Oklahoma (2019-21) and South Carolina (2022-23), Rattler played in 48 games with 42 starts and completed 900-of-1,313 passes (68.5%) for 10,807 yards with 77 touchdowns and carried 297 times for 410 yards with 16 touchdowns.
2024 Season Scores and Highlights
Saints 47, Panthers 10
In the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, the Saints blew out the Carolina Panthers 47-10 at the Superdome. Among the scores was quarterback Derek Carr’s long pass to Rashid Shaheed deep for a 59-yard touchdown, which gave the New Orleans Saints an early 7-0 lead.
“We knew that we were a good football team coming into this season,” Carr said after the game.
Week 2: Saints 44, Cowboys 19
Alvin Kamara ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints scored a touchdown on their first six possessions, including putting up 35 points by halftime. The Cowboys offense was flustered all game as Dak Prescott ended with 293 yards in the air, but two costly interceptions.
Week 3: Saints 12, Cowboys 15
The New Orleans Saints finally lost, 12-15 to the Philadelphia Eagles, after starting the season 2-0. The three point loss was the Saints’ lowest yardage and point production of the season.
Week 4: Saints 24, Falcons 26
The Saints took the lead with under a minute left in the game, only to see Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Falcons make it just pass the 50-yard-line, where they kicked the game-winning field goal on the final play. Tough one in Atlanta.
Week 5: Saints 13, Kansas City 26
Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards, but no touchdowns as the Saints held Kansas City to five field goals after a touchdown run in the first quarter by Kareem Hunt.
Week 6: Saints 27, Tampa 51
The New Orleans Saints got whipped 51-27 against the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 13. The loss was the debut of Saints rookie Spencer Rattler, who played in the stead of Derek Carr.
The football rivalry between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is part of the NFC South division, where both teams have played since 2002. The rivalry has grown over the years due to competitive matchups, playoff implications, and significant games between the two teams. Here’s a breakdown of their football history:
1. Early Years: A Slow Start (1977–2001)
The Buccaneers joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1976, and their first matchup against the Saints came in 1977. Initially, this wasn’t much of a rivalry, as the two teams were in separate divisions (NFC West for the Saints and NFC Central for the Buccaneers).
Both teams struggled during their early years, and there wasn’t much at stake in their meetings. These games didn’t carry the intensity of other division rivalries at the time.
2. NFC South Era Begins (2002–Present)
In 2002, the NFL realigned its divisions, creating the NFC South. This realignment placed the Saints and Buccaneers in the same division, setting the stage for twice-yearly matchups.
The rivalry intensified as both teams competed for playoff spots and divisional supremacy. The NFC South became known for its unpredictability, with teams frequently rotating in and out of the top spot.
Saints 20, Falcons 17
New Orleans held Atlanta in check throughout the game and safety Tyrran Mathieu got a late-game interception that thwarted the efforts of Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Final Word
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