You are correct. the 19th.
As for the Cowboys having the better record last year. You are correct 9-7 versus 8-8. An awesome season for sure. Its funny that you say that you like the saints off of the board. I am very similar with the Cowboys. I will pull for them unless I am dealing with a Cowboys fan who wants to diss the saints. Then I have to get them riled up by reminding them of the last meetings 42 points. That was a good night. I plan on having a good Christmas again this year