New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 19 to 17
Sunday, October 9, 1983, Week 6The New Orleans Saints played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, October 9, 1983, Week 6 of the 1983 season. The Saints won by a score of 19-17.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 148 | 163 | 1 | 19 |
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 Owner: John Mecom
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 203 | 89 | 1 | 20 |
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 Secondary Coach: Jack Christiansen Film Assistant: Danny Mock