In the first of four matchups against NFC North opponents this season, the Saints will return home to face the Green Bay Packers (7:15 p.m. CDT) for the first time since a 26-17 New Orleans win at Lambeau Field in 2017. The contest will be the first meeting between head coaches Sean Payton and Matt LaFleur and the fourth meeting between signal callers Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers.
Saints vs Packers Tickets and History for Week 3 on September 27, 2020
Green Bay Packers 3-0
New Orleans Saints 1-2
History: New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers
Green Bay owns a 16-9 advantage in the series, but Payton has a 4-1 record against the Packers. New Orleans has a 6-5 record against the Packers in contests played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The last time the clubs met in New Orleans was an October 26, 2014 Sunday Night Football contest at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, a 44-23 Saints win where Brees completed 27-of-32 passes (84.4%) for 311 yards, three touchdowns and a 138.4 passer rating. Three of the last five Saints-Packers matchups have been on prime time. New Orleans has a 20-15 record on Sunday Night Football, including 11-1 under Payton.
Players and Coaches to Know
Green Bay Packers
Head Coach: Matt LaFleur
Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers
Key Position Players: WR Davante Adams, RB Aaron Jones
New Orleans Saints
Head Coach: Sean Payton
Quarterback: Drew Brees
Key Position Players: T Ryan Ramczyk, LB Zack Baun, WR Michael Thomas, TE Jared Cook