Final / OT · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 16 · Cowboys Stadium
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–31 on the road at Cowboys Stadium in overtime in Week 16 of the 2012 regular season on December 23, 2012. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The 65 combined points were the most in any game of Week 16. It was the only game of Week 16 to need overtime.
The result moved the Saints to 7–8 and dropped the Cowboys to 8–7. The Saints finished 2012 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Cowboys finished 2012 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 30–27 on November 25, 2010. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 49–17 on November 10, 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 6–1 after meeting No. 7 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.
