New York Giants at New Orleans Saints 17 to 28
Sunday, October 29, 1978, Week 9The New York Giants played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, October 29, 1978, Week 9 of the 1978 season. The Saints won by a score of 28-17.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 129 | 204 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McVay Offensive Coordinator: Bob Gibson Defensive Coordinator: Dick Modzelewski Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Running Backs Coach: Allan Webb Linebackers Coach: Joe Galat Special Teams Coach: Jay Fry, Allan Webb Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 139 | 161 | 1 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Paul Wiggin Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backs Coach: Chet Franklin Special Teams Coach: Whitey Campbell Conditioning Coach: Bob Hill Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman