New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions 13 to 24
Sunday, October 12, 1980, Week 6The New Orleans Saints played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, October 12, 1980, Week 6 of the 1980 season. The Lions won by a score of 24-13.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 276 | 57 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Interim Head Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Ed Beard Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: Nick Nicolau Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backfield Coach: Fred Glick Special Teams Coach: Whitey Campbell Strength Coach: Lou Riecke Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 154 | 226 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: John Brunner Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Wade General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel