Following a convincing 44-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, the New Orleans Saints (2-0) will seek to become the eighth Saints squad to win their first three games and retain at least a tie for first place in the NFC South when they host the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell late in the 4th quarter to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 5-of-6 passes for 70 yards and a touchdown in 65 seconds on the game-winning drive. The Eagles had a pre-snap win probability of 98.5 pct before a Saquon Barkley dropped pass on 3rd and 3 with 1:46 left in the 4th quarter. Jalen Hurts completed 23-of-30 passes for 183 yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT, 85 rushing yards & 1 rushing TD against the Falcons. Hurts & Barkley combined for 180 rushing yards in Week 2 (combined for 142 in Week 1).
The Saints and Eagles first met on Nov. 5, 1967, with New Orleans posting a 31-24 victory at Tulane Stadium. It was the first win in franchise history. In 1967 and 1969, New Orleans and Philadelphia were rivals in the NFL's Capitol division. The Eagles lead the regular season series 18-13, with the Saints holding a 3-1 edge in the playoffs. The Saints are 11-8 in regular season and postseason games played in New Orleans, the most recent a 20-14 2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Saints win. 14 of the 35 games in the Saints-Eagles series have been decided by a touchdown or less, with eight decided by three points or less.
Check out some of the gameday entertainment that fans can enjoy during the game:
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National Anthem: Honky Tonk Chicks
Founded in 2023, the Honky Tonk Chicks are a powerhouse vocal trio singing the greatest hits in Country Music! As Louisiana natives, they take "tribute" shows to the next level, bringing a theatrical experience with their unique three-part harmony arrangements and fully choreographed dance numbers.
Champions Square entertainment: Caesar Brothers' Funk Box
Originally from the 13th Ward and longtime collaborators with the Cyril Neville Band, Caesar Brothers' Funk Box blends the rich heritage of New Orleans music culture. Founded in 1989, brothers Norman and Ricky Caesar are products of a long musical legacy, and are the self proclaimed keepers of the Uptown funk. Caesar Brothers' Funk Box have toured and recorded with an extensive group of world class musicians.
Halftime entertainment: Carroll High School "Marching Sound Machine" Band
Under the direction of Desaree & Timothy Player Sr., the Carroll High School "Marching Sound Machine" Band is from Monroe. After playing in the Caesars Superdome for the 2003 LHSAA Championships, they return to the NFL stage.
Saints Legend of the Game: Drew Brees
Quarterback Drew Brees will be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in October. Signed as an unrestricted free agent in 2006, Brees went on to have the most prolific playing career in franchise history, owning every club passing record, while posting a 151-94 record as a starter and leading the Black and Gold to the Super Bowl XLIV championship.
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