The 2005 season was the New Orleans Saints' 39th in the National Football League (NFL) and the sixth and final under head coach Jim Haslett.
The season began with the team trying to improve from their 8–8 record from 2004. The Saints played two preseason games in the Louisiana Superdome before being forced to evacuate New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. They were forced to play the rest of the season on the road, splitting their games between their temporary headquarters at San Antonio’s Alamodome, and LSU’s Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, and even playing their first home game at Giants Stadium.
The season ended with a 3–13 record, their equal-worst record alongside 1996 and 1999 since their 1–15 1980 season, and the firing of Jim Haslett. He was replaced by Sean Payton the following season.
This was also Aaron Brooks' last quarterback season as he was released during the offseason, thus being replaced by Drew Brees in the same season Sean Payton was hired.
Offseason
NFL Draft
Personnel
Staff
Roster
Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Game summaries
Week 1: at Carolina Panthers
Week 2: vs. New York Giants
Despite being played at Giants Stadium, this was officially a home game for the Saints as the Louisiana Superdome was being used as an emergency shelter in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
The Saints out gained the Giants, finishing the game with 422 yards of total offense compared to New York's 257. However, the Saints' offense also committed six turnovers that resulted in 17 points for the Giants.
Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 4: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 5: at Green Bay Packers
Week 6: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week 7: at St. Louis Rams
Week 8: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 11: at New England Patriots
Week 12: at New York Jets
Week 13: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 14: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 15: vs. Carolina Panthers
Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 17: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Standings
See also
- Effect of Hurricane Katrina on the New Orleans Saints
Notes
References
External links
- 2005 New Orleans Saints at Pro-Football-Reference.com
