New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers 11 to 27

Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1

The 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