Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 17 · Louisiana Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 13–7 at home at Louisiana Superdome in Week 17 of the 2003 regular season on December 28, 2003. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
The 20 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 17.
The result moved the Saints to 8–8 and dropped the Cowboys to 10–6. The Cowboys finished 2003 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Saints finished 2003 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 31–24 on December 24, 1999. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 27–13 on December 12, 2004.
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 2–0 after meeting No. 2 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.
