New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints 30 to 27

Sunday, October 4, 1998, Week 5

The New England Patriots played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, October 4, 1998, Week 5 of the 1998 season. The Patriots won by a score of 30-27.

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New England Patriots offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
388	291	97	4	20

Coaches

Head Coach: Pete Carroll Offensive Coordinator: Ernie Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Steve Sidwell Quarterbacks Coach: Jack Reilly Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Kirby Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Carl Smith Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Linebackers Coach: Mark "Bo" Pelini Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Lynn, DeWayne Walker Defensive Assistant Coach: DeWayne Walker Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Owner: Robert Kraft Regional Scout: Chris Grier Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Sam Clancy

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New Orleans Saints offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
276	237	39	2	19

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