Final · Kickoff
2021 Regular season · Week 13 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome · Thursday Night
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The Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans Saints 27–17 on the road at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 13 of the 2021 regular season on December 2, 2021.
The result moved the Cowboys to 8–4 and dropped the Saints to 5–7. It was the Saints’ fifth straight loss. The Cowboys finished 2021 at 12–5 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Saints finished 2021 at 9–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 12–10 on September 29, 2019. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 44–19 on September 15, 2024.
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 9–4 after meeting No. 13 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.
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.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
