Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 14 · Texas Stadium · Sunday Night
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 42–17 on the road at Texas Stadium in Week 14 of the 2006 regular season on December 10, 2006.
The result moved the Saints to 9–4 and dropped the Cowboys to 8–5. It was the Saints’ third straight win. The Saints finished 2006 at 10–6 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Cowboys finished 2006 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Saints’ 42 points were their most in any game of 2006.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 27–13 on December 12, 2004. When they met again, the Dallas Cowboys won 24–17 on December 19, 2009.
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 4–0 after meeting No. 4 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.
