Saints embark on season amid Hurricane Katrina's aftermath
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The New Orleans Saints began their 2005 NFL season in San Antonio after Hurricane Katrina devastated their home city. The team secured a 23-20 victory against the Carolina Panthers on September 25, 2005, with John Carney's late field goal. This season marks a challenging journey as they adapt to their new circumstances, with many players still grappling with the aftermath of the hurricane. Their next game is scheduled against the New York Giants, relocated to Giants Stadium.
- •Saints open NFL season in San Antonio due to Hurricane Katrina.
- •John Carney's field goal secures a 23-20 win over Carolina.
- •Next game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium.
- •Team continues to navigate issues stemming from displacement.
- •Players are adapting to life on the road, using different facilities.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Life, death and football: How the Saints kept marching after Hurricane Katrina (SN Archive — 2005)
"While the people of New Orleans fought to survive in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, their football team went on an unprecedented odyssey with a determination to make them proud.
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