The 2006 New Orleans Saints enjoyed a historic and emotional resurgence under new head coach Sean Payton and star quarterback Drew Brees, finishing with a 10-6 record and winning the NFC South. In their highly anticipated return to the Louisiana Superdome following Hurricane Katrina, the team revitalized the city and reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time in franchise history. The season was further highlighted by the standout performances of NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates Reggie Bush and Marques Colston, marking a triumphant new era for the Saints. The second overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft and a Heisman Trophy winner at USC, Reggie Bush was a versatile, Super Bowl-winning playmaker for the New Orleans Saints who holds the franchise record for career punt return touchdowns.