1997 New Orleans Saints season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 31, 1997 | at St. Louis Rams | L 38-24 | 64575 |
| 2 | September 7, 1997 | San Diego Chargers | L 20-6 | 65760 |
| 3 | September 14, 1997 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 33-7 | 61838 |
| 4 | September 21, 1997 | Detroit Lions | W 35-17 | 50016 |
| 5 | September 28, 1997 | at New York Giants | L 14-9 | 68891 |
| 6 | October 5, 1997 | at Chicago Bears | W 20-17 | 58865 |
| 7 | October 12, 1997 | Atlanta Falcons | L 23-17 | 65619 |
| 8 | October 19, 1997 | Carolina Panthers | L 13-0 | 50963 |
| 9 | October 26, 1997 | San Francisco 49ers | L 23-0 | 60443 |
| 10 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |