1974 New Orleans Saints Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 5-9
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's West Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: John North (5-9)
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
1974 New Orleans Saints Roster
The New Orleans Saints of the National Football League ended the 1974 season with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses, finishing third in the NFL's West Division of the National Football Conference.
New Orleans stumbled, scoring only 166 points, while the defense surrendered 263. Alvin Maxson carried the ball for a team-leading 714 yards for the Saints, while Jess Phillips also contributed to the rushing attack.
Archie Manning threw for 1,429 yards. Alvin Maxson grabbed 42 passes, while Bob Newland added 490 receiving yards. Joel Parker and Paul Seal were targeted regularly as well.
Ernie Jackson and Terry Schmidt each picked off 4 opponent throws.
John North coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 166
Regular Season Points Against: 263
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 1974 | San Francisco 49ers 17 at New Orleans Saints 13 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 22, 1974 | New Orleans Saints 0 at Los Angeles Rams 24 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 29, 1974 | Atlanta Falcons 13 at New Orleans Saints 14 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| October 6, 1974 | New Orleans Saints 10 at Chicago Bears 24 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 13, 1974 | New Orleans Saints 17 at Denver Broncos 33 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| October 20, 1974 | New Orleans Saints 13 at Atlanta Falcons 3 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| October 27, 1974 | Philadelphia Eagles 10 at New Orleans Saints 14 | W | 2-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| November 3, 1974 | New Orleans Saints 14 at Detroit Lions 19 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| November 10, 1974 | Miami Dolphins 21 at New Orleans Saints 0 | L | 2-2-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-6-0 | ||
| November 17, 1974 | Los Angeles Rams 7 at New Orleans Saints 20 | W | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| November 25, 1974 | Pittsburgh Steelers 28 at New Orleans Saints 7 | L | 3-3-0 | 1-4-0 | 4-7-0 | ||
| December 1, 1974 | New Orleans Saints 9 at Minnesota Vikings 29 | L | 3-3-0 | 1-5-0 | 4-8-0 | ||
| December 8, 1974 | St. Louis Cardinals 0 at New Orleans Saints 14 | W | 4-3-0 | 1-5-0 | 5-8-0 | ||
| December 15, 1974 | New Orleans Saints 21 at San Francisco 49ers 35 | L | 4-3-0 | 1-6-0 | 5-9-0 |
