Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 6 to 35
Sunday, January 2, 1983, Week 17The Atlanta Falcons played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, January 2, 1983, Week 17 of the 1982 season. The Saints won by a score of 35-6. The Saints and the Falcons split the season series for the 1982 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Saints finished the season 2-3-0 at home, while the Falcons finished 3-1-0 on the road for the 1982 season.
The Saints finished the season with a record of 4-5-0, while the Falcons finished the season at 5-4-0.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 168 | 80 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Backs Coach: John North Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 462 | 310 | 152 | 3 | 32 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck, Joe Spencer 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 Strength Coach: Russell Paternostro Owner: John Mecom