Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 9 · Tiger Stadium (LSU)
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The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 20–17 on the road at Tiger Stadium (LSU) in Week 9 of the 2005 regular season on November 6, 2005. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Bears to 5–3 and dropped the Saints to 2–7. It was the Bears’ fourth straight win. It was the Saints’ fifth straight loss. The Bears finished 2005 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Saints finished 2005 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 20–13 on October 12, 2003. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 39–14 on January 21, 2007.
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 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
Minnesota's leading tight end was hurt on the second snap at the Superdome, leaving the unbeaten Vikings with two healthy tight ends and a bye week to sort out his recovery.
Jefferson returns from the ankle sprain that cost him the win over Miami, while Minnesota holds Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. out against the Saints.
Two days after Ditka's death at 86, Chicago honors its Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl XX coach in the 214th meeting of the NFL's oldest rivalry.
