Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 4 · Louisiana Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 31–17 at home at Louisiana Superdome in Week 4 of the 2008 regular season on September 28, 2008.
The result moved the Saints to 2–2 and dropped the 49ers to 2–2. The 49ers finished 2008 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 31–10 on October 28, 2007. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 25–22 on September 20, 2010.
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 8–3 after meeting No. 11 since 1999 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.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
