Final Score: 49ers 13 - Saints 24
Sunday, December 3, 1978 at 2:00 PM ET
49ers @ Saints
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | 49ers | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 24.9 | 14.1 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 14 |
| Stat | 49ers | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 13 | 13 |
| Avg points scored | 14.3 | 17.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 22.3 | 19.8 |
| Win percentage | 8% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 0% | 33% |
Recent Results
49ers
vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov 27, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 31
7-24
vs Los Angeles Rams
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 59
28-31
vs Arizona Cardinals
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 26
10-16
@ Atlanta Falcons
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 31
10-21
@ Washington Commanders
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: -18 · Total: 58
20-38
vs Atlanta Falcons
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
vs New Orleans Saints
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 21
7-14
@ Los Angeles Rams
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 37
10-27
vs Cincinnati Bengals
Oct 1, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 40
28-12
@ New York Giants
Sep 24, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 37
10-27
Saints
@ Atlanta Falcons
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
@ Dallas Cowboys
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 34
7-27
vs Atlanta Falcons
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
@ Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 34
14-20
vs New York Giants
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 45
28-17
@ Los Angeles Rams
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 13
10-3
@ San Francisco 49ers
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 21
14-7
vs Cleveland Browns
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 40
16-24
vs Los Angeles Rams
Oct 1, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 46
20-26
@ Cincinnati Bengals
Sep 24, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 38
20-18