New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 37 to 6
Sunday, November 25, 1979, Week 13The New Orleans Saints played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, November 25, 1979, Week 13 of the 1979 season. The Saints won by a score of 37-6. The Falcons and the Saints split the season series for the 1979 season, each winning one game.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 276 | 139 | 2 | 18 |
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
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 135 | 102 | 6 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood, Ted Plumb Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Backs Coach: John North