San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 13 to 24
Sunday, December 3, 1978, Week 14The San Francisco 49ers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 3, 1978, Week 14 of the 1978 season. The Saints won by a score of 24-13. The 49ers continued their losing streak, now at 9 games. Their last win was on Sunday, October 1, 1978 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Saints swept the 49ers for the 1978 season.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 128 | 159 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Interim Head Coach: Fred O'Connor Offensive Coordinator: Fred O'Connor Defensive Coordinator: Dan Radakovich Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: Mike White Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Linebackers Coach: Dan Radakovich Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese Administrative Assistant: Mike White
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 190 | 193 | 4 | 24 |
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