Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 31 to 15
Sunday, December 8, 1996, Week 15The Atlanta Falcons played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 8, 1996, Week 15 of the 1996 season. The Falcons won by a score of 31-15. The Falcons swept the Saints for the 1996 season. With this game, the Saints finished the season 2-6-0 at home.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 182 | 122 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: June Jones Assistant Head Coach: Frank Gansz, Milt Jackson Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Mouse Davis Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bob Palcic Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Kollar Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering Secondary Coach: Keith Armstrong Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz, Keith Armstrong Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Area Scout: Scott Campbell Vice President of Player Personnel: Ken Herock Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 168 | 83 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Interim Head Coach: Rick Venturi Offensive Coordinator: Carl Smith Defensive Coordinator: Jim Haslett Special Teams Coordinator: Bobby April Quarterbacks Coach: Carl Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: John Matsko Running Backs Coach: Dave Atkins Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Arians Offensive Assistant Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Rick Venturi Secondary Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Defensive Assistant Coach: John Pagano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Russell Paternostro Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Glenn Mayeaux, Tom Shaw Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Bill Kuharich Director of Pro Personnel: Chet Franklin Player Personnel Assistant: Mike Tannenbaum