Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 22 to 20

Sunday, September 8, 1996, Week 2

The Carolina Panthers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 8, 1996, Week 2 of the 1996 season. The Panthers won by a score of 22-20.

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Carolina Panthers offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
225	142	83	1	15

Coaches

Head Coach: Dom Capers Offensive Coordinator: Joe Pendry Defensive Coordinator: Vic Fangio Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Don Breaux Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Blair Bush Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Shoop Defensive Line Coach: Ted Gill Linebackers Coach: Kevin Steele Outside Linebackers Coach: Bill Davis Defensive Backs Coach: George Catavolos Defensive Quality Control Coach: Greg Roman Special Teams Coach: Brad Seely Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Roman General Manager: Bill Polian Scouting Assistant: Tom Telesco

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New Orleans Saints offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
338	244	94	2	14

Coaches

Head Coach: Jim E. Mora (Sr.) Interim Head Coach: Rick Venturi Offensive Coordinator: Carl Smith Defensive Coordinator: Jim Haslett Special Teams Coordinator: Bobby April Quarterbacks Coach: Carl Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: John Matsko Running Backs Coach: Dave Atkins Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Arians Offensive Assistant Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Rick Venturi Secondary Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Defensive Assistant Coach: John Pagano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Russell Paternostro Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Glenn Mayeaux, Tom Shaw Owner: Tom Benson Vice President: Jim E. Mora (Sr.) General Manager: Bill Kuharich Director of Pro Personnel: Chet Franklin Player Personnel Assistant: Mike Tannenbaum