
A Saints fan cheering during the playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at The Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020.
A Saints fan cheering during the playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at The Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020.

Alvin Kamara enjoying the atmosphere before the playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020.
Alvin Kamara enjoying the atmosphere before the playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020.

Saints’ wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a spectacular catch late in the fourth quarter. Thomas finished the game with 70 yards and seven receptions. Photo by Chris Taylor
Saints’ wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a spectacular catch late in the fourth quarter. Thomas finished the game with 70 yards and seven receptions. Photo by Chris Taylor

The New Orleans Saints defense forced one turnover early in the game. The Vikings defense forced two turnovers , the most turnovers from the Saints this entire season. Photo by Chris Taylor.
The New Orleans Saints defense forced one turnover early in the game. The Vikings defense forced two turnovers , the most turnovers from the Saints this entire season. Photo by Chris Taylor.

For the second time in three years, the Vikings beat the Saints in the playoffs on a walk-off touchdown. A questionable no-call on the play left Saints players in disbelief. Photo by Chris Taylor
For the second time in three years, the Vikings beat the Saints in the playoffs on a walk-off touchdown. A questionable no-call on the play left Saints players in disbelief. Photo by Chris Taylor

Saints quarterback Drew Brees finished the final game of the season with 208 passing yards, a 78% completion rate and one passing touchdown. Brees also had two very costly turnovers that could have changed the result of the game. Photo by Chris Taylor
Saints quarterback Drew Brees finished the final game of the season with 208 passing yards, a 78% completion rate and one passing touchdown. Brees also had two very costly turnovers that could have changed the result of the game. Photo by Chris Taylor

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 242 yards with one passing touchdown. That passing touchdown ended the game in OT, which sent the Vikings to the divisional round. Photo by Chris Taylor
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 242 yards with one passing touchdown. That passing touchdown ended the game in OT, which sent the Vikings to the divisional round. Photo by Chris Taylor

Head coach Sean Payton speaks with refs after a visible helmet to helmet call was not called. Another questionable no-call, coming at the end of the game would end another Saints season. Photo by Chris Taylor
Head coach Sean Payton speaks with refs after a visible helmet to helmet call was not called. Another questionable no-call, coming at the end of the game would end another Saints season. Photo by Chris Taylor

Saints linebacker Demario Davis does his signature celebration with some help from his teammates, after getting a pivotal stop on third down. Davis’ tackle would force the Vikings to kick a field goal, holding them to three points instead of six. Photo by Chris Taylor
Saints linebacker Demario Davis does his signature celebration with some help from his teammates, after getting a pivotal stop on third down. Davis’ tackle would force the Vikings to kick a field goal, holding them to three points instead of six. Photo by Chris Taylor

Alvin Kamara celebrates with his offensive lineman after giving the Saints the lead early in the game. Photo by Chris Taylor
Alvin Kamara celebrates with his offensive lineman after giving the Saints the lead early in the game. Photo by Chris Taylor

Running back Alvin Kamara rushes into the end zone to give the Saints their first touchdown of the game. Kamara finished the game with 21 total yards on seven rushes. Photo by Chris Taylor
Running back Alvin Kamara rushes into the end zone to give the Saints their first touchdown of the game. Kamara finished the game with 21 total yards on seven rushes. Photo by Chris Taylor

Wide receiver and pro bowl punt returner, Deonte Harris, hauls in an amazing 50-yard catch from Taysom Hill. Harris’ catch would lead to a Kamara touchdown. Photo by Chris Taylor
Wide receiver and pro bowl punt returner, Deonte Harris, hauls in an amazing 50-yard catch from Taysom Hill. Harris’ catch would lead to a Kamara touchdown. Photo by Chris Taylor

Will Lutz walking off after missing the field goal attempt to end the first half during the playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at The Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020. Photo by Chris Taylor
Will Lutz walking off after missing the field goal attempt to end the first half during the playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at The Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020. Photo by Chris Taylor

Michael Thomas listening to head coach Sean Payton as he heads out onto the field during the playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020.
Michael Thomas listening to head coach Sean Payton as he heads out onto the field during the playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020.

Marshon Lattimore angrily walks off the field after giving up a 43-yard pass to Adam Thielen. This play would soon lead to the game-winning touchdown, ending the Saints' 2019 season.
Marshon Lattimore angrily walks off the field after giving up a 43-yard pass to Adam Thielen. This play would soon lead to the game-winning touchdown, ending the Saints' 2019 season.

Saints players and fans sat in disbelief and despair after a heartbreaking overtime loss. For the third consecutive year, the Saints have suffered a walk-off loss. Photo by Chris Taylor
Saints players and fans sat in disbelief and despair after a heartbreaking overtime loss. For the third consecutive year, the Saints have suffered a walk-off loss. Photo by Chris Taylor