San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 19, 1999. 49ers beat Saints 28-21. New Orleans Saints defensive end Darren Mickell (92) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young (8). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

San Francisco 49ers vs.New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 1, 1996. 49ers beat Saints 27-11. New Orleans Saints defensive back Mark McMillian (29) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice (80). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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San Francisco 49ers vs New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 11, 1988. 49ers beat Saints 30-17. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana runs from Saints defense. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 25, 1994. 49ers beat Saints 24-13. New Orleans Saints quarterback Jim Everett (17). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 15, 1992. 49ers Beat Saints 21-20. San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters (32). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 14, 1997. 49ers beat Saints 33-7. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) pushes off defensive backs. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 19, 1999. 49ers beat Saints 28-21. New Orleans Saints running back Ricky Williams (34). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 1, 1991. 49ers beat Saints 38-24. 49er running back Keith Henderson (30). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 15, 1992. 49ers Beat Saints 21-20. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young (8) on the run. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.

Take a look back through the years in the old NFC West through present day and view photos from the storied Saints-49ers rivalry.