Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 12 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 31–21 on the road at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 12 of the 2012 regular season on November 25, 2012.
The result moved the 49ers to 8–2–1 and dropped the Saints to 5–6. The 49ers finished 2012 at 11–4–1 and lost Super Bowl XLVII. The Saints finished 2012 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the San Francisco 49ers won 36–32 on January 14, 2012. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 23–20 on November 17, 2013.
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 9–5 after meeting No. 14 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
