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1999 Regular season · Week 16 · Louisiana Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 31–24 at home at Louisiana Superdome in Week 16 of the 1999 regular season on December 24, 1999. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Saints to 3–12 and dropped the Cowboys to 7–8. The Cowboys finished 1999 at 8–8 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Saints finished 1999 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Saints’ 31 points were their most in any game of 1999.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 13–7 on December 28, 2003.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Saints lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 1999 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
