New Orleans Saints at St. Louis Rams 24 to 17
Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1The New Orleans Saints played the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis on Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1 of the 1998 season. The Saints won by a score of 24-17.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 197 | 35 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Assistant Head Coach: Rick Venturi Offensive Coordinator: Danny Abramowicz Defensive Coordinator: Zaven Yaralian Special Teams Coordinator: Bobby April Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Clements Wide Receivers Coach: Harold Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Running Backs Coach: Larry Kuharich Tight Ends Coach: Rodney Holman, Dan Neal Offensive Assistant Coach: Rodney Holman, Judd Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Walt Corey Linebackers Coach: Jack Del Rio Secondary Coach: Rick Venturi Defensive Assistant Coach: Ned James, Rickey Jackson Assistant to the Defense: Rickey Jackson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mike Woicik Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Markus Paul Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Tom Shaw Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Bill Kuharich Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Vantz Singletary
St. Louis Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 267 | 47 | 2 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Assistant Head Coach: Mike White, Peter Giunta Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Rhome Defensive Coordinator: Peter Giunta Co-Defensive Coordinator: John Stephen Bunting Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Jim Hanifan, Ed White Running Backs Coach: Wilbert Montgomery Tight Ends Coach: Lynn Stiles H-Backs Coach: John Ramsdell Defensive Line Coach: Carl Hairston Linebackers Coach: John Stephen Bunting Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Brown Secondary Coach: Steve Brown Defensive Assistant Coach: Todd Howard Coaching Assistant: Sam Clark Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chris Clausen, Kerry Goode Vice President of Football Operations: Lynn Stiles Director of Scouting Administration: Debbie Pollom College Scout: Howard Tippett Area Scout: John Mancini