New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers 19 to 28
Sunday, September 9, 1979, Week 2The New Orleans Saints played the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on Sunday, September 9, 1979, Week 2 of the 1979 season. The Packers won by a score of 28-19.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 474 | 289 | 185 | 2 | 29 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Paul Wiggin Quarterbacks Coach: Lamar McHan Wide Receivers Coach: Lamar McHan Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: Ed Hughes Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backs Coach: Chet Franklin Special Teams Coach: Whitey Campbell Conditioning Coach: Bob Hill Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 115 | 194 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bart Starr Assistant Head Coach: Dave Hanner Defensive Coordinator: Dave Hanner Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Lew Carpenter Quarterbacks Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Bill Curry Offensive Backs Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Linebackers Coach: John Meyer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Fred Von Appen Special Assistant Coach: Dick Rehbein Team President: Dominic Olejniczak