Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 24 to 20
Sunday, December 19, 1971, Week 14The Atlanta Falcons played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 19, 1971, Week 14 of the 1971 season. The Falcons won by a score of 24-20. The Falcons swept the Saints for the 1971 season. With this game, the Saints finished the season 2-4-1 at home, while the Falcons finished 3-3-1 on the road for the 1971 season.
The Saints finished the season with a record of 4-8-2, while the Falcons finished the season at 7-6-1.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 262 | 57 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Wide Receivers Coach: Harry Gilmer Defensive Backs Coach: Fred Bruney Backfield Coach: Billy Ray Barnes
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 135 | 165 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: J.D. Roberts Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp Kicking Coach: Charlie Tate Owner: John Mecom Chief Scout: Bob Whitman