2012 New Orleans Saints Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-9
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's South Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Joe Vitt (5-5)
Coach: Aaron Kromer (7-9)
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
2012 New Orleans Saints Roster
The New Orleans Saints of the National Football League ended the 2012 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing second in the NFL's South Division of the National Football Conference.
New Orleans moved the ball well, scoring 461 points, while the shaky defensive squad surrendered 454. Drew Brees triggered the aerial attack, slinging for 5,177 yards. Jimmy Graham topped all receivers, grabbing 85 passes, while Marques Colston added 1,154 receiving yards. Darren Sproles and Lance Moore were targeted regularly, too.
Mark Ingram carried the pigskin for a team-leading 602 yards for the Saints, while Pierre Thomas also contributed to the rushing attack.
Jabari Greer and Patrick Robinson each intercepted 3 opponent throws. Cameron Jordan dropped opposing passers 8 times.
Joe Vitt and Aaron Kromer coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 461
Regular Season Points Against: 454
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2012 | Washington Redskins 40 at New Orleans Saints 32 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 16, 2012 | New Orleans Saints 27 at Carolina Panthers 35 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 23, 2012 | Kansas City Chiefs 27 at New Orleans Saints 24 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-3-0 | OT | |
| September 30, 2012 | New Orleans Saints 27 at Green Bay Packers 28 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-4-0 | ||
| October 7, 2012 | San Diego Chargers 24 at New Orleans Saints 31 | W | 1-2-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| October 21, 2012 | New Orleans Saints 35 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28 | W | 1-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| October 28, 2012 | New Orleans Saints 14 at Denver Broncos 34 | L | 1-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| November 5, 2012 | Philadelphia Eagles 13 at New Orleans Saints 28 | W | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| November 11, 2012 | Atlanta Falcons 27 at New Orleans Saints 31 | W | 3-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 18, 2012 | New Orleans Saints 38 at Oakland Raiders 17 | W | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| November 25, 2012 | San Francisco 49ers 31 at New Orleans Saints 21 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| November 29, 2012 | New Orleans Saints 13 at Atlanta Falcons 23 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| December 9, 2012 | New Orleans Saints 27 at New York Giants 52 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 5-8-0 | ||
| December 16, 2012 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0 at New Orleans Saints 41 | W | 4-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 6-8-0 | ||
| December 23, 2012 | New Orleans Saints 34 at Dallas Cowboys 31 | W | 4-3-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-8-0 | OT | |
| December 30, 2012 | Carolina Panthers 44 at New Orleans Saints 38 | L | 4-4-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-9-0 |
