San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 21 to 17
Sunday, December 20, 1981, Week 16The San Francisco 49ers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 20, 1981, Week 16 of the 1981 season. The 49ers won by a score of 21-17. The 49ers swept the Saints for the 1981 season. With this game, the Saints finished the season 2-6-0 at home, while the 49ers finished 6-2-0 on the road for the 1981 season.
The 49ers finished the season with a record of 13-3-0, the best record in the league for the 1981 season. The Saints finished the regular season with a record of 4-12-0.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 195 | 154 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Walsh Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Studley Quarterbacks Coach: Sam Wyche Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Cas Banaszek Defensive Line Coach: Bill McPherson Linebackers Coach: Norb Hecker Defensive Backs Coach: George Seifert Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Ray Rhodes Special Teams Coach: Milt Jackson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Vermeil Coaching Administrator: Neal Dahlen
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 89 | 133 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Tight Ends Coach: Andy Everest Offensive Backfield Coach: John Levra Defensive Line Coach: Willie Zapalac Linebackers Coach: John-Paul Young Defensive Backfield Coach: Lance Van Zandt Special Teams Coach: Harold Richardson, John-Paul Young Strength Coach: Russell Paternostro Owner: John Mecom