Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 1 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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Washington beat the New Orleans Saints 40–32 on the road at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 1 of the 2012 regular season on September 9, 2012. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 8 points.
The result moved Washington to 1–0 and dropped the Saints to 0–1. Washington finished 2012 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Saints finished 2012 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. Washington’s 40 points were their most in any game of 2012.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 33–30 on December 6, 2009. When they met again, Washington won 47–14 on November 15, 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 Commanders lead the series 4–3 after meeting No. 7 since 2001 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 defensive lineman will miss at least four games, and a beat reporter expects the absence to run longer. New York called up Dalen Cambre and Trace Ford for Sunday.
Dan Quinn said Daniels will practice fully this week after his elbow injury, while Mariota's second knee sprain of the year leaves rookie Athan Kaliakmanis next in line.
