Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 40 to 34
Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Falcons won by a score of 40-34.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 552 | 295 | 257 | 2 | 35 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood, Ted Plumb Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Backs Coach: John North
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 324 | 188 | 2 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Paul Wiggin Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: Ed Hughes Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backs Coach: Chet Franklin Special Teams Coach: Whitey Campbell Conditioning Coach: Bob Hill Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman