Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 2 · Louisiana Superdome
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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The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 30–27 at home at Louisiana Superdome in Week 2 of the 2004 regular season on September 19, 2004. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Saints to 1–1 and dropped the 49ers to 0–2. The 49ers finished 2004 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2004 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 35–27 on October 20, 2002. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 34–10 on December 3, 2006.
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 5–3 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 Full series history
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.
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.
