Only once before have the Giants come down to their last game with the same record as their divisional rival.

The 49ers and the Saints are familiar opponents, having met twice a year since 1969 as divisional rivals.

San Diego won the first meeting between these divisional rivals, 21-14, earlier this month.

In week 14 they played their divisional rivals, the Eagles, and lost 45-38, where it was a close game from the start.

It was the first meeting between the divisional rivals that season.

This is the 120th meeting between these divisional rivals.

This will be a game of few points, hard hits and gritty competition between divisional rivals.

As divisional rivals, the teams met twice in the regular season, and spit the games.

Under the current format, divisional rivals play each other seven or eight times each season.

It was the third game this season between the divisional rivals.