New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 20 to 23

Sunday, October 31, 1976, Week 8

The 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