Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints 26 to 20
Sunday, October 1, 1978, Week 5The Los Angeles Rams played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, October 1, 1978, Week 5 of the 1978 season. The Rams won by a score of 26-20.
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 157 | 124 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Malavasi Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Wide Receivers Coach: Lionel Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Foster Andersen Backfield Coach: Max Coley Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans Advance Scout: Jack Faulkner Assistant Trainer: Garrett Giemont
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 172 | 143 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Paul Wiggin Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backs Coach: Chet Franklin Special Teams Coach: Whitey Campbell Conditioning Coach: Bob Hill Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman