New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions 19 to 23
Sunday, September 25, 1977, Week 2The New Orleans Saints played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, September 25, 1977, Week 2 of the 1977 season. The Lions won by a score of 23-19.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 53 | 39 | 1 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hank Stram Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: John Beake Defensive Line Coach: Buck Buchanan Linebackers Coach: Dick Nolan Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Garrett Quality Control Coach: Rich Kotite Conditioning Coach: Alvin Roy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 429 | 123 | 306 | 1 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tommy Hudspeth Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Fritz Shurmur Quarterbacks Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Belichick, Ed Hughes Offensive Line Coach: John Payne Tight Ends Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Backfield Coach: Wally English Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb