There are football fans—and then there are New Orleans Saints fans. We’re not just loyal. We’re spiritually bonded to a team that has broken our hearts, lifted our souls, and put us through every emotional rollercoaster known to man. But we still show up, we still scream “Who Dat,” and we still believe—because loyalty runs deeper than wins.
Here are 10 moments that prove Saints fans are built different:
1. The “Aints” Baghead Era (1980)
The Saints went 1-15 in 1980. The team was a laughingstock. Fans wore paper bags to the games and called themselves the “Aints.” But you know what? They still went to the games. That kind of love isn’t conditional—it’s generational.
2. Rebirth Kickoff (2006)
Less than a year after Hurricane Katrina, Steve Gleason blocked that punt and the Superdome erupted. It wasn’t just a football game—it was the soul of the city refusing to die. It was the moment New Orleans took its power back.
3. The 2009 NFC Championship Game
Loudest. Dome. Ever. The Saints battled the Vikings in a game that went into overtime and ended in absolute euphoria. Fans screamed, cried, and danced like it was Mardi Gras. For once, the dream was within reach—and we were all in.
4. Winning Super Bowl XLIV
We waited 43 years. We endured blown leads, busted seasons, and heartbreaking losses. And then, it happened. The Saints won the Super Bowl. The city shut down for days to celebrate. It wasn’t just a win—it was a triumph of spirit, faith, and community.
5. The No-Call (2019)
Everyone saw it. The refs ignored it. The pass interference that wasn’t called changed everything. Lawsuits were filed. Petitions circulated. Banners flew over the Super Bowl. It was a slap in the face—but Saints fans didn’t walk away. We got louder.
6. Taysom Hill Being Taysom Hill
This man has done it all—quarterback, tight end, running back, special teams. No other fanbase would put this much faith in a football unicorn, but Saints fans said, “He’s our guy.” Maybe it didn’t always make sense, but it made for great TV.
7. Dancing in the Streets—Win or Lose
Saints fans don’t riot. They second-line. Win or lose, the music plays, and the city celebrates. It’s not just about the score—it’s about the culture. It’s about joy. It’s about refusing to be defined by defeat.
8. Drew Brees’ Final Game
When Brees walked off the field for the last time, Saints fans stayed—not to boo the loss, but to honor a legend. It wasn’t just goodbye to a quarterback—it was goodbye to a golden era.
9. Surviving the Sean Payton Breakup
After 16 seasons, Sean Payton stepped away. It felt like a divorce. We grieved. We questioned. We yelled at the TV. But Saints fans didn’t disappear. We just got ready for whatever came next.
10. Still Showing Up in 2025
No quarterback stability. Cap space chaos. A team stuck in transition. And yet—we’re still here. Still in the Dome. Still shouting “Who Dat.” Because being a Saints fan isn’t just about wins—it’s about believing anyway.
Win or Lose, We Dat
Saints fans are the heartbeat of New Orleans. We’ve endured agony and celebrated glory, but through it all, our love for this team has never wavered. Loyalty like ours isn’t easy to find—and it’s never for sale.
