RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesWith the 2026 Hall of Fame induction ceremony taking place this weekend, the football world has spent the past week reflecting on the greatness of this year's five inductees and everything they gave to the game. Listing every accolade, record, and statistic from each player's career would be a lengthy task, considering the incredible resumes they've built over the years. But because we cover the New Orleans Saints here at Saints Wire, we're going to take a different approach that's a little less tedious and a bit more intriguing for Saints fans.
Rather than revisiting every career accomplishment, we're going to look back at what each Hall of Famer achieved against the Saints franchise. Division rival linebacker Luke Kuechly played a major role in Carolina's success throughout the 2010s, making NFC South titles that much harder for New Orleans to capture. The same can be said for Larry Fitzgerald and Roger Craig, two longtime NFC stars who routinely made their presence felt against the Saints during their careers. Even Drew Brees, before becoming a franchise icon in New Orleans, had his own history against the Saints during his time with the San Diego Chargers.
While we celebrate the greatness of all five inductees this Saturday, let's take a look back at what each player accomplished against the New Orleans Saints during their career.
LB Luke Kuechly
Teams: Carolina Panthers
Record: 7-8
Stats:
141 total tackles (87 solo)
1 interception
1 fumble recovery
WR Larry Fitzgerald
Teams: Arizona Cardinals
Record: 3-4
Stats:
32 receptions
397 receiving yards
1 receiving touchdown
RB Roger Craig
Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders , and Minnesota Vikings
Record: 12-5
Stats:
797 rushing yards
62 receptions
444 receiving yards
5 rushing touchdowns
QB Drew Brees
Teams: San Diego Chargers
Record: 1-0
Stats:
22 completions
257 passing yards
4 passing touchdowns
K Adam Vinateri
Teams: New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts
Record: 4-2
Stats:
6/7 on field goals
19/19 on extra points
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: How each 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee fared vs. the Saints
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