Saints mark 20 years since 2006 Superdome return after Katrina

Falcons visit Dome on Monday night anniversary

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

On a Monday night in 2006, Falcons-Saints was more than just a football game. It was an emphatic message that the peopl Via @espn on X

What happened: Atlanta faced New Orleans at the Superdome on Sept. 25, 2006 in the first home game after Hurricane Katrina. The 20-year anniversary arrives with Atlanta back in New Orleans on Monday night.

Why it matters: The 2006 return gave New Orleans a shared home date early in Katrina recovery. Reuniting the same matchup 20 years later keeps that recovery story tied to the rivalry.

What to watch: Atlanta visits New Orleans on Monday night at 8 ET on ESPN.

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