Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints 24 to 16
Sunday, October 8, 1978, Week 6The Cleveland Browns played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, October 8, 1978, Week 6 of the 1978 season. The Browns won by a score of 24-16.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 92 | 179 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner, Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Linebackers Coach: Dick MacPherson Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Al Tabor, John Petercuskie Assistant Coach: Buck Buchanan Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | 231 | 67 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Paul Wiggin Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backs Coach: Chet Franklin Special Teams Coach: Whitey Campbell Conditioning Coach: Bob Hill Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman