Houston Oilers at New Orleans Saints 31 to 26
Sunday, October 3, 1976, Week 4The Houston Oilers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, October 3, 1976, Week 4 of the 1976 season. The Oilers won by a score of 31-26.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 168 | 87 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: Andy Bourgeois, King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Quarterbacks Coach: King Hill Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Ken McCullough Defensive Line Coach: George Rice Linebackers Coach: Wade Phillips Defensive Backs Coach: Richie Petitbon Special Teams Coach: Walt Schlinkman
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | 270 | 105 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hank Stram Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: John Beake Defensive Line Coach: Buck Buchanan Linebackers Coach: Doug Shively Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Garrett Conditioning Coach: Alvin Roy Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman