Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 31 to 10
Sunday, September 7, 1986, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 7, 1986, Week 1 of the 1986 season. The Falcons won by a score of 31-10.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442 | 197 | 245 | 2 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Henning Quarterbacks Coach: Steve Crosby Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Harrison Offensive Line Coach: Larry Beightol Tight Ends Coach: Bobby Jackson H-Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Secondary Coach: Fred Bruney Assistant Video Coordinator: Danny Mock Administrative Assistant: Joe Madden
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | 101 | 75 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim E. Mora (Sr.) Offensive Coordinator: Carl Smith Defensive Coordinator: Steve Sidwell Quarterbacks Coach: Carl Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: Jim Erkenbeck Running Backs Coach: Jim Skipper Tight Ends Coach: Joe Marciano Defensive Line Coach: John Pease Linebackers Coach: Vic Fangio, Steve Sidwell Defensive Backs Coach: Dom Capers Special Teams Coach: Joe Marciano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Russell Paternostro Part-Time Strength and Conditioning Coach: Glenn Mayeaux Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Jim Finks