1979 New Orleans Saints schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
8-8-0 0-0 5627 3151 2476 36 315 5535 3066 2469 42 334
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The New Orleans Saints' thirteenth season was in 1979, and it was the second season Dick Nolan served as the head coach of the team. The Saints played their home games at Louisiana Superdome. They finished the season 8-8-0, 3-5-0 at home and 5-3-0 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 Atlanta Falcons 34-40
Week 2 @ Green Bay Packers 19-28
Week 3 Philadelphia Eagles 14-26
Week 4 @ San Francisco 49ers 30-21
Week 5 New York Giants 24-14
Week 6 Los Angeles Rams 17-35
Week 7 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42-14
Week 8 Detroit Lions 17-7
Week 9 @ Washington Redskins 14-10
Week 10 @ Denver Broncos 3-10
Week 11 San Francisco 49ers 31-20
Week 12 @ Seattle Seahawks 24-38
Week 13 @ Atlanta Falcons 37-6
Week 14 Oakland Raiders 35-42
Week 15 San Diego Chargers 0-35
Week 16 @ Los Angeles Rams 29-14

1979 New Orleans Saints Coaching Staff

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