Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 2 · FedExField
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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Washington beat the New Orleans Saints 29–24 at home at FedExField in Week 2 of the 2008 regular season on September 14, 2008. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 5 points.
The result moved Washington to 1–1 and dropped the Saints to 1–1. The Saints finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. Washington finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. Washington’s 29 points were their most in any game of 2008.
In their previous meeting, Washington won 16–10 on December 17, 2006. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 33–30 on December 6, 2009.
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 Commanders lead the series 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 2001 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.
Chicago's quarterback is reported to be targeting next week's trip to Atlanta, Washington's top receiver is a genuine toss-up against the Giants, and Tennessee's rookie wideout looks set to play through a sore back.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
