Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 36 to 28
Sunday, September 2, 1984, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 2, 1984, Week 1 of the 1984 season. The Falcons won by a score of 36-28.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | 173 | 249 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Henning Defensive Coordinator: John Marshall Quarterbacks Coach: Steve Crosby Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Harrison Running Backs Coach: Steve Crosby Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Bobby Jackson Film Assistant: Danny Mock
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 148 | 120 | 4 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan 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 Backs Coach: Lance Van Zandt Special Teams Coach: Harold Richardson, 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: John Mecom Scout: Mark Hatley