The New Orleans Saints (5-8) return home this week to host the Washington Commanders (8-5) at the Caesars Superdome. The Saints are two wins behind the first place Buccaneers (7-6) in the NFC South who they play in Week 18 at Raymond James Stadium. The Saints need to win two of their final four games to make it 19 straight seasons with 7+ wins (currently the fourth-longest streak in NFL history). Coming off their Week 14 Bye, the Commanders are in seventh place in the NFC playoff picture with a one-game lead over the Rams for the final Wild Card spot. The two clubs have met 28 times, with Washington holding a 17-11 advantage in the series.
Check out some of the gameday entertainment that fans can enjoy during the game:
National Anthem: Elizabeth Burris
Elizabeth Burris is a 20-year old Louisiana State University junior and Dean's List recipient who has performed the national anthem for LSU sporting events, the NBA and Major League Baseball. An accomplished songwriter and award-winning vocalist, she performs on theater stages, including professional roles at Le Petit Theater and Contemporary Praise Band at St. Timothy Church in Mandeville.
Champions Square Entertainment: Hot 8 Brass Band
The New Orleans-based Hot 8 Brass Band draw on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown, alongside more modern styles, including elements of funk, hip hop, rap and its local variation, "bounce." The collective earned a win in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022 for their feature on Jon Batiste's 'Album of the Year', following the nomination of 'The Life & Times Of...' for Best Regional Roots Album in 2013.
Halftime Entertainment: The 610 Stompers
The 610 Stompers are many things, but, first and foremost, ordinary men with extraordinary moves. Since their birth in 2009, they have evolved and grown into a 100-man strong, all male dance group whole bold mission is to return the ordinary man to the glory of dance.
Saints Legend of the Game: Wayne Martin
The club's first round draft pick in 1989 (19th overall) out of Arkansas, DL Wayne Martin was an ironman, missing only one contest in 11 seasons and starting 144 straight games. The Cherry Valley, Ark. native amassed 82.5 career sacks, third in franchise history. In 1992, Martin was selected as an All-Pro when he racked up 15.5 sacks. In 2003, Martin was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame.
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