Final · Kickoff
2006 Postseason · Divisional · 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.
The New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–24 at home at Louisiana Superdome in the Divisional round of the 2006 playoffs on January 13, 2007. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The Eagles went 10–6 in the regular season and the Saints went 10–6. The Saints’ run ended in the NFC Championship Game, a 39–14 loss to the Chicago Bears. The loss ended the Eagles’ season.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 27–24 on October 15, 2006. When they met again, the Philadelphia Eagles won 38–23 on December 23, 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 Series tied 2–2 after meeting No. 4 since 2000 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.
The edge rusher was the only Philadelphia starter left in doubt after Friday, and he will not play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Jacksonville's inactive list includes safety Eric Murray and offensive lineman Daniel Faalele.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
