New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 23 to 20
Sunday, September 11, 2005, Week 1The New Orleans Saints played the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday, September 11, 2005, Week 1 of the 2005 season. The Saints won by a score of 23-20.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 190 | 101 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Haslett Associate Head Coach: Jack Henry Offensive Coordinator: Mike Sheppard Defensive Coordinator: Rick Venturi Special Teams Coordinator: Al Everest Offensive Run Game Coordinator: Jack Henry Quarterbacks Coach: Turk Schonert Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Robinson Offensive Line Coach: Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Johnny Roland Tight Ends Coach: Bob Palcic Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Jim Pyne Offensive Assistant Coach: Chip Beake Defensive Line Coach: John Pease Linebackers Coach: Winston Moss Secondary Coach: Willy Robinson Senior Defensive Assistant Coach: Willy Robinson Defensive Assistant Coach: Ty Knott, Greg Brown Quality Control Coach: Chip Beake, Josh Constant Coaching Assistant: Joe Alley Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rock Gullickson Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Adam Bailey Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Mickey Loomis Executive Vice President: Mickey Loomis
Carolina Panthers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 209 | 141 | 4 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Fox Offensive Coordinator: Dan Henning Defensive Coordinator: Mike Trgovac Special Teams Coordinator: Danny Crossman Quarterbacks Coach: Mike McCoy Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Mike Maser Running Backs Coach: Jim Skipper Tight Ends Coach: Dave Magazu Offensive Assistant Coach: Mike McCoy Defensive Line Coach: Sal Sunseri Linebackers Coach: Ken Flajole Safeties Coach: Mike Gillhamer Secondary Coach: Rod Perry Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Mike Gillhamer Defensive Assistant Coach: Mike Gillhamer, Sam Mills III Special Teams Assistant Coach: Paul Ferraro Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Paul Ferraro, Sam Mills III General Manager: Marty Hurney Personnel Assistant: Brandon Beane