San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 26 to 23
Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1The San Francisco 49ers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1 of the 1980 season. The 49ers won by a score of 26-23.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 196 | 154 | 2 | 21 |
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 Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Coslet Defensive Line Coach: Bill McPherson Linebackers Coach: Norb Hecker Defensive Backs Coach: George Seifert Special Teams Coach: Milt Jackson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Vermeil Assistant Director of Public Relations: Brian Billick Coaching Administrator: Neal Dahlen
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 304 | 90 | 0 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Interim Head Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Ed Beard Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: Nick Nicolau Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backfield Coach: Fred Glick Special Teams Coach: Whitey Campbell Strength Coach: Lou Riecke Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman