NFL Schedule Released

The NFL released the 2009 schedule last night and here's a look at the Saints slate of games:

PRESEASON SCHEDULE
Aug 14 vs. Bengals 7 p.m.
Aug 22 @ Texans 7 p.m.
Aug 29 @ Raiders 3 p.m.
Sept. 03 vs. Dolphins 7 p.m.

REGULAR SEASON:

Week 1 Sunday Sept. 13 vs. Lions noon

Week 2 Sunday Sept. 20 at Eagles noon

Week 3 Sunday Sept. 27 at Bills 3:05 p.m.

Week 4 Sunday Oct. 04 vs. Jets 3:05 p.m.

Week 5 Sunday Oct. 11 BYE

Week 6 Sunday, Oct. 18 vs. Giants noon

Week 7 Sunday, Oct. 25 at Dolphins 3:15 p.m.

Week 8 Monday, Nov. 02 vs. Falcons 7:30 p.m.

Week 9 Sunday, Nov. 08 vs. Panthers 3:05 p.m.

Week 10 Sunday, Nov. 15 at Rams noon

Week 11 Sunday, Nov. 22 at Buccaneers noon

Week 12 Monday, Nov. 30 vs. Patriots 7:30 p.m.

Week 13 Sunday, Dec. 06 at Redskins noon

Week 14 Sunday, Dec. 13 at Falcons noon

Week 15 Saturday, Dec. 19 vs. Cowboys 7:20 p.m.

Week 16 Sunday, Dec. 27 vs. Buccaneers noon

Week 17 Sunday, Jan. 03 at Panthers noon

The Saints will have three prime time games: MNF vs. Atlanta, MNF vs. New England and NFL Network vs. Dallas. Here's a closer look at the schedule from the Times Picayune.