One of the most unforgettable moments in Saints history will again be celebrated Monday when the Falcons visit for a Week 3 rematch of their now-mythical 2006 Monday Night Football matchup.
In that game (New Orleans' first at home since Hurricane Katrina the year prior), Saints safety Steve Gleason blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown: That play provided the spark for a Saints victory, and served as a symbol of the franchise’s return to New Orleans as well as the resiliency of the Gulf Coast area. It has been immortalized in front of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome with a sculpture and plaque titled, “Rebirth.