NFL marks 20-year anniversary of Saints' Superdome return

The team hosts Atlanta for an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read

20 years ago, the @Saints player their first game back in The Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. The Steve Gleason bloc Via @NFL on X

What happened: The league recognized the two-decade milestone of the franchise playing its first home game following Hurricane Katrina. The tribute centers on the 2006 blocked punt by Steve Gleason.

Why it matters: The event precedes Monday's scheduled broadcast against the Falcons. The Saints bring a 2-4 record into the matchup.

By the numbers: New Orleans averages 21.3 points per game while allowing 27.5 defensively this season. Atlanta enters at 3-3, scoring 18.2 points per contest.

What to watch: The broadcast is available on ESPN and NFL Plus.

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