Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 3 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Houston Texans 40–33 at home at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 3 of the 2011 regular season on September 25, 2011. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The 73 combined points were the most in any game of Week 3.
The result moved the Saints to 2–1 and dropped the Texans to 2–1. The Texans finished 2011 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Saints finished 2011 at 13–3 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 23–10 on November 18, 2007. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 24–6 on November 29, 2015.
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 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 2003 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.
The No. 8 overall pick is still working with trainers, and the earliest reported return is Week 7 in Paris, with the bye making Week 9 against Cleveland a likelier target.
