New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 20 to 23
Sunday, October 31, 1976, Week 8The New Orleans Saints played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, October 31, 1976, Week 8 of the 1976 season. The Falcons won by a score of 23-20. The Falcons and the Saints split the season series for the 1976 season, each winning one game.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 115 | 138 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hank Stram Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: John Beake Defensive Line Coach: Buck Buchanan Linebackers Coach: Doug Shively Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Garrett Conditioning Coach: Alvin Roy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 150 | 105 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marion Campbell Interim Head Coach: Pat Peppler Offensive Coordinator: Bill Nelsen Defensive Coordinator: Fred Bruney Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat