Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 17 · Louisiana Superdome
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The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints 38–0 on the road at Louisiana Superdome in Week 17 of the 2001 regular season on January 6, 2002. The 49ers shut out the Saints.
No other game of Week 17 was decided by as many points.
The result moved the 49ers to 12–4 and dropped the Saints to 7–9. It was the Saints’ fourth straight loss. The 49ers finished 2001 at 12–4 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Saints finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Saints’ 0 points were their fewest in any game of 2001.
In their previous meeting, the San Francisco 49ers won 28–27 on November 11, 2001. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 35–27 on October 20, 2002. The 49ers swept the 2001 season series.
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 3–3 after meeting No. 6 since 1999 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.
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
The fullback has a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise from Sunday's win over Denver, and Kyle Shanahan will spread his role among the tight ends for the trip to Seattle.
