Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Packers/Saints History Notes

Packers have played the Saints since 1968. Game was frequently played in Milwaukee (1968,1971,1973,1975,1978,1979,1985). First game in Green Bay was 1989.

This game will be played in the Superdome where the Saints have played since 1975. Green Bay's record here is: 5-4. Green Bay's last Superdome appearance saw Donald Driver catch a TD pass in 2002. Other Packers remaining from that game are Clifton, Kampman and Tauscher.

Overall the Packers are 14-6 v. Saints. This equates to a .700 winning percentage second only to their 8-1/.889 mark against San Diego.

Last 2 games have been played in Green Bay with Packer wins in 2005 52-3 and a 34-27 loss in 2006.

Packers beat Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome.

Legondary Packer Jim Taylor played his final season-the Saints first- with New Orleans in 1967. That year he gained 390 yards and scored 2 TD's.

From 2o00-2004 current GB Head Coach McCarthy was Saints offensive coordinator.

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