New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers 11 to 27
Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1The New Orleans Saints played the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1 of the 1996 season. The 49ers won by a score of 27-11.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 175 | 56 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim E. Mora (Sr.) Interim Head Coach: Rick Venturi Offensive Coordinator: Carl Smith Defensive Coordinator: Jim Haslett Special Teams Coordinator: Bobby April Quarterbacks Coach: Carl Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: John Matsko Running Backs Coach: Dave Atkins Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Arians Offensive Assistant Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Rick Venturi Secondary Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Defensive Assistant Coach: John Pagano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Russell Paternostro Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Glenn Mayeaux, Tom Shaw Owner: Tom Benson Vice President: Jim E. Mora (Sr.) General Manager: Bill Kuharich Director of Pro Personnel: Chet Franklin Player Personnel Assistant: Mike Tannenbaum
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338 | 181 | 157 | 0 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Seifert Assistant Head Coach: Bill McPherson Offensive Coordinator: Marc Trestman Defensive Coordinator: Pete Carroll Special Teams Coordinator: George Stewart Quarterbacks Coach: Matt Cavanaugh, Marc Trestman Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Kirksey Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Carl Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Mike Solari Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mike Solari Offensive Quality Control Coach: Greg Knapp Defensive Line Coach: Dwaine Board Linebackers Coach: John Marshall Defensive Secondary Coach: Michael Barnes Defensive Backs Coach: Johnnie Lynn Defensive Assistant Coach: Mark "Bo" Pelini Volunteer Quality Control Coach: Pat McPherson Assistant to Coaching Staff: Bill Walsh Physical Development Assistant: Jerry Attaway Strength Development: Michael Barnes Physical Development Coordinator: Jerry Attaway