Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 16 to 10
Sunday, December 22, 1985, Week 16The Atlanta Falcons played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 22, 1985, Week 16 of the 1985 season. The Falcons won by a score of 16-10. The Falcons swept the Saints for the 1985 season. With this game, the Saints finished the season 3-5-0 at home, while the Falcons finished 1-7-0 on the road for the 1985 season.
The Saints finished the season with a record of 5-11-0, while the Falcons finished the season at 4-12-0.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 432 | 189 | 243 | 0 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Henning Defensive Coordinator: John Marshall Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Harrison Offensive Line Coach: Larry Beightol Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Bobby Jackson Film Assistant: Danny Mock Administrative Assistant: Joe Madden
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 178 | 68 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Interim Head Coach: Wade Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Interim Defensive Coordinator: John-Paul Young Wide Receivers Coach: Harold Richardson Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Tight Ends Coach: Andy Everest Offensive Backfield Coach: John Levra Defensive Line Coach: Willie Zapalac Linebackers Coach: John-Paul Young Defensive Backfield Coach: Mark Hatley Special Teams Coach: John-Paul Young Quality Control Coach: Joe Spencer Strength Coach: Russell Paternostro Part Time Strength and Conditioning Coach: Glenn Mayeaux Part-Time Strength and Conditioning Coach: Glenn Mayeaux Owner: Tom Benson