St. Louis Cardinals at New Orleans Saints 21 to 7
Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1The St. Louis Cardinals played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1 of the 1982 season. The Cardinals won by a score of 21-7.
St. Louis Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 54 | 96 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach: Floyd Peters Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bettis Quarterbacks Coach: Harry Gilmer Wide Receivers Coach: Emmitt Thomas Offensive Line Coach: Tom Lovat Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Jamieson Linebackers Coach: Rudy Feldman Defense: Floyd Peters 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 183 | 107 | 4 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck, Joe Spencer 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 Strength Coach: Russell Paternostro Owner: John Mecom