With eight straight victories, the Saints can finish first only if they win again while the 49ers lose.
The Saints finished last 7 times in 12 seasons from 1977 to 1988.
The Saints eventually finished in 7th position, just one place and seven points below the play-offs.
It was also the first time that the Saints finished higher than third in their division.
The Saints finished 8-8, tying their previous best season record.
The Saints, however, would rebound somewhat from their poor start and finish the season 8-8.
He was 26 in 1987 when the Saints finished with their first winning record, 12-3 (during a strike year).
The Saints will finish 8-7 even if they lose their last four games.
With the loss, the Saints finish their regular season on an 11-5 record.
The Saints finished with a final record of 14-4.