Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 24 to 31

Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1 of the 1978 season. The Saints won by a score of 31-24.


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
424 269 155 6 28

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Offensive Line Coach: John Michels


New Orleans Saints offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
321 183 138 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