St. Louis Cardinals at New Orleans Saints 17 to 28

Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1

The St. Louis Cardinals played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 4, 1983, Week 1 of the 1983 season. The Saints won by a score of 28-17.


St. Louis Cardinals offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
340 225 115 1 20

Coaches

Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach: Floyd Peters Offensive Coordinator: Rod Dowhower Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bettis Wide Receivers Coach: Emmitt Thomas Offensive Line Coach: Tom Lovat Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Jamieson Linebackers Coach: Rudy Feldman Defense: Floyd Peters Defensive Assistant Coach: Chuck Banker Special Teams Coach: Chuck Banker Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Leon McLaughlin Flexibility and Strength Coach: Don Brown


New Orleans Saints offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
383 111 272 2 15

Coaches

Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Tight Ends Coach: Andy Everest Offensive Backfield Coach: John Levra Defensive Line Coach: Willie Zapalac Linebackers Coach: John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Lance Van Zandt Special Teams Coach: Harold Richardson, John-Paul Young Quality Control Coach: Joe Spencer Strength Coach: Russell Paternostro Owner: John Mecom