In their second clash against an AFC opponent in 2024 and their second home game in five days, the New Orleans Saints (2-4) will host the Denver Broncos (3-3) on "Thursday Night Football." Thursday night's matchup is the first time the Saints have hosted Denver since Nov. 13, 2016 and it will mark the second consecutive season the Black and Gold host a game on the "Thursday Night Football" package viewed on Amazon Prime Video (WDSU 6 locally). It will be Sean Payton's first head coaching appearance against New Orleans. Payton, who led the franchise from 2006-21 before stepping down following the 2021 season, was hired as Denver's coach in 2023.
While the Saints have a 3-9 all-time record against the Broncos, New Orleans broke a five-game losing streak in the series with a 31-3 victory in Denver on Nov. 29, 2020 in the last meeting. Spencer Rattler is expected to make his second consecutive start against one of the NFL's top-ranked defenses, both in opponent yardage and opponent scoring.
Check out some of the gameday entertainment that fans can enjoy during the game:
National Anthem: Karen Waldrup
Louisiana native Karen Waldrup is an internationally known country soul singer, BMI songwriter and winner of 12 Nashville Industry Music Awards. She was a Top Five Finalist on Season 25 of NBC's "The Voice" and has been featured in numerous publications. Check out her latest single "Louisiana Hurricane" and follow her on Instagram @karenwaldrupmusic.
Champions Square entertainment: The Soul Rebels
Brass sensation The Soul Rebels started with an idea-to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. The eight-member collective frequently appear on major record label releases. Their latest album, Poetry In Motion (2024), has received national attention and the group continues to expand its international reach touring throughout Europe, Australia, China, South Korea and Japan.
Halftime entertainment: Drew Brees Saints Hall of Fame Induction Celebration
In an on-field halftime ceremony, the club will honor quarterback Drew Brees for his induction into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.
Saints Legend of the Game: Scott Fujita
The first player signed by the Saints in 2006 after the team returned to its base of operations following Hurricane Katrina, Fujita immediately immersed himself in both the football team and the Greater New Orleans community. In four seasons, he played in 56 games and recorded 417 tackles, 7.5 sacks, four interceptions, 18 pass breakups, eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
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