Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints 16 to 17
Sunday, November 14, 1976, Week 10The Detroit Lions played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, November 14, 1976, Week 10 of the 1976 season. The Saints won by a score of 17-16.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 284 | 171 | 3 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rick Forzano Interim Head Coach: Tommy Hudspeth Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp Defensive Coordinator: Jim Carr Special Teams Coordinator: Jerry Glanville Offensive Run Game Coordinator: Joe Bugel Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Shipp Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Shipp, Art Zeleznik Offensive Line Coach: Bruce Beatty Interior Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Gibson Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Jerry Glanville Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Bruce Beatty, Floyd Reese, Art Zeleznik Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Scout: Tommy Hudspeth Head Trainer: Kent Falb
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 104 | 79 | 0 | 6 |
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: Doug Shively Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Garrett Conditioning Coach: Alvin Roy Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman