San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 10 to 16
Sunday, December 9, 1973, Week 13The San Francisco 49ers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 9, 1973, Week 13 of the 1973 season. The Saints won by a score of 16-10. The Saints and the 49ers split the season series for the 1973 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Saints finished the season 5-2-0 at home, while the 49ers finished 2-5-0 on the road for the 1973 season.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 152 | 116 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Shofner Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backs Coach: Doug Scovil Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Secondary Coach: Don Heinrich Assistant Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Special Teams Coach: Ed Beard, Chet Franklin Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 154 | 120 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Dixie White Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Chief Scout: Bob Whitman