Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints 13 to 20
Sunday, October 14, 1973, Week 5The Detroit Lions played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, October 14, 1973, Week 5 of the 1973 season. The Saints won by a score of 20-13.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 173 | 186 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don McCafferty Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Leon McLaughlin Offensive Backfield Coach: Rick Forzano Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: John Meyer Defensive Backfield Coach: Bob Hollway General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 163 | 171 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Dixie White Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Chief Scout: Bob Whitman