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Football returned to the Superdome with a bang, as every seat was filled 30 minutes before the game began.

Pulling out all the stops: A Super Bowl-like pregame show included a performance by supergroups U2 and Green Day.

With referee Ed Hochuli (left) and Joe Horn watching, former President George Bush takes care of the coin flip before the game starts.

Saints fans got to see their team play a regular-season home game for the first time since 2004.

Just four plays into the game, special teams demon Steve Gleason (37) sliced through the middle of the Atlanta line to block Michael Koenen's punt.

Defensive back Curtis Deloatch celebrates after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone for the unbeaten Saints.

The Saints' defense came up huge, shutting down Michael Vick, who went 12-for-31 for only 137 yards.

'Saint Reggie' gave the fans several chances to cheer for their rookie sensation, rushing for 53 yards and catching four passes.

The Saints seized first place all to themselves in the NFC South while matching their wins from all of last season.

Ernie Conwell (85) consoles an emotional Mike Karney after a heartfelt Saints victory Monday night.

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin signs a fan's hat after the Saints routed the Falcons to remain undefeated.

Saints owner Tom Benson and wife, Gayle, celebrate his team's first win on <i>Monday Night Football</i> since 1992.

Michael Vick (left) congratulates Reggie Bush after the Saints' 23-3 victory in the first game at the Superdome in nearly two years.

Published May 8, 2007