Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 16 · Alamo Dome · Saturday
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The Detroit Lions beat the New Orleans Saints 13–12 on the road at Alamo Dome in Week 16 of the 2005 regular season on December 24, 2005. The final margin was a single point.
The result moved the Lions to 5–10 and dropped the Saints to 3–12. It was the Saints’ fourth straight loss. The Lions finished 2005 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2005 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 26–21 on September 29, 2002. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 42–7 on December 21, 2008.
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 Lions lead the series 3–0 after meeting No. 3 since 2000 Full series history
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.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
