Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints 14 to 10
Sunday, September 3, 2000, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 3, 2000, Week 1 of the 2000 season. The Lions won by a score of 14-10.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | 89 | 98 | 2 | 10 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bobby Ross Interim Head Coach: Gary Moeller Assistant Head Coach: Gary Moeller Offensive Coordinator: Sylvester Croom Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Special Teams Coordinator: Chuck Priefer Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Zorn Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Pat Ruel Running Backs Coach: Frank Falks Tight Ends Coach: Danny Smith Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bert Hill Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Defensive Line Coach: Brian Baker Linebackers Coach: Gary Moeller, Don Clemons Defensive Secondary Coach: Dick Selcer Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Dennis Murphy Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bert Hill Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rob Graf General Manager: Chuck Schmidt Advance Scout: Dennis Murphy Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Damon Frenchers, Ivin Jasper
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 146 | 106 | 3 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Haslett Assistant Head Coach: Rick Venturi Offensive Coordinator: Mike McCarthy Defensive Coordinator: Ron Zook Special Teams Coordinator: Al Everest Quarterbacks Coach: Frank Cignetti, Jr. Wide Receivers Coach: Hubbard Alexander Offensive Line Coach: Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Dave Atkins Tight Ends Coach: Bob Palcic Offensive Assistant Coach: Phil Pettey Defensive Line Coach: Sam Clancy Linebackers Coach: John Stephen Bunting Secondary Coach: Rick Venturi Assistant Defensive Backfield Coach: Joe Baker Assistant Special Teams Coach: Joe Baker Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rock Gullickson Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Evan Marcus Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Tom Shaw Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Randy Mueller Director of Football Administration: Mickey Loomis Administrative Assistant to Player Personnel: Megan McLaughlin Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Todd Middleton