Final · Kickoff
2009 Regular season · Week 2 · Lincoln Financial Field
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles 48–22 on the road at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 2 of the 2009 regular season on September 20, 2009.
The 70 combined points were the most in any game of Week 2. No other game of Week 2 was decided by as many points.
The result moved the Saints to 2–0 and dropped the Eagles to 1–1. The Saints finished 2009 at 13–3 and won Super Bowl XLIV. The Eagles finished 2009 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Philadelphia Eagles won 38–23 on December 23, 2007. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 28–13 on November 5, 2012.
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 2000 Full series history
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
The edge rusher was the only Philadelphia starter left in doubt after Friday, and he will not play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Jacksonville's inactive list includes safety Eric Murray and offensive lineman Daniel Faalele.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
