Final · Kickoff
2021 Regular season · Week 1 · TIAA Bank Stadium · International
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Green Bay Packers 38–3 at TIAA Bank Stadium, a neutral site, in Week 1 of the 2021 regular season on September 12, 2021.
No other game of Week 1 was decided by as many points.
The result moved the Saints to 1–0 and dropped the Packers to 0–1. The Packers finished 2021 at 13–4 and lost in the Divisional round. The Saints finished 2021 at 9–8 and missed the playoffs. The Saints’ 38 points were their most in any game of 2021. The Packers’ 3 points were their fewest in any game of 2021.
In their previous meeting, the Green Bay Packers won 37–30 on September 27, 2020. When they met again, the Green Bay Packers won 18–17 on September 24, 2023.
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 6–4 after meeting No. 10 since 2002 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.
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
The third-year linebacker had a sack and an interception before going down untouched in the third quarter, and Green Bay now turns to Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper ahead of the Bears' visit.
