Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints 35 to 26
Sunday, September 21, 1980, Week 3The Buffalo Bills played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 21, 1980, Week 3 of the 1980 season. The Bills won by a score of 35-26.
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | 281 | 129 | 2 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Knox Offensive Coordinator: Ray Prochaska Defensive Coordinator: Tom Catlin Quarterbacks Coach: Kay Stephenson Wide Receivers Coach: Jack Donaldson Offensive Line Coach: Ray Prochaska Running Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Willie Zapalac Linebackers Coach: Tom Catlin Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Wagstaff Special Teams Coach: Steve Moore, Elijah Pitts Special Assignments: Miller McCalmon
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 278 | 38 | 0 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Interim Head Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Ed Beard Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: Nick Nicolau Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backfield Coach: Fred Glick Special Teams Coach: Whitey Campbell Strength Coach: Lou Riecke Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman