History: New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers hold a 48-26-2 edge in the all-time series, but Coach Sean Payton has a 6-2 regular season record against San Francisco. As members of the NFC West from 1970-2001, the clubs played two times a season during that period. Playing the Super Bowl LIV champion Kansas City Chiefs on December 20, New Orleans will play both the Super Bowl champion and finalist (49ers) in the same season for the eighth time overall and the first time since 2017 (New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons). Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, an offseason unrestricted free agent signing of New Orleans spent the second half of the 2019 season with the 49ers.
Players and Coaches to Know
San Francisco 49ers
Head Coach: Kyle Shanahan
Quarterback: Jimmy Garoppolo
Key Position Players: TE George Kittle, RB Raheem Mostert, WR Deebo Samuel
New Orleans Saints
Head Coach: Sean Payton
Quarterback: Drew Brees
Key Position Players: RB Alvin Kamara, WR Michael Thomas, WR Emmanuel Sanders
