Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 40 to 9
Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1The Minnesota Vikings played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1 of the 1976 season. The Vikings won by a score of 40-9.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | 276 | 173 | 1 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Buddy Ryan
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 82 | 50 | 3 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hank Stram Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: John Beake Defensive Line Coach: Buck Buchanan Linebackers Coach: Doug Shively Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Garrett Conditioning Coach: Alvin Roy Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman