San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 17 to 13

Sunday, September 15, 1974, Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 15, 1974, Week 1 of the 1974 season. The 49ers won by a score of 17-13.


San Francisco 49ers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
214 56 158 3 15

Coaches

Head Coach: Dick Nolan Defensive Coordinator: Paul Wiggin Quarterbacks Coach: Don Heinrich Wide Receivers Coach: Don Heinrich Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backs Coach: Doug Scovil Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Rich Brooks Defensive Backs Coach: Rich Brooks, Chet Franklin Special Teams Coach: Rich Brooks Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher


New Orleans Saints offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
278 149 129 4 22

Coaches

Head Coach: John North Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr. Running Backs Coach: Bob Ledbetter Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman Scout: Dixie White