His first two catches were recorded against the Carolina Panthers on September 22 , 1996 , for a total of six yards .
Owens played his first professional game against the New Orleans Saints , where he served as a member of the 49ers ' special teams .
Owens ' first two catches were recorded against the Carolina Panthers on September 22 , 1996 , for a total of six yards .
Owens played his first professional game against the New Orleans Saints , where he served as a member of the 49ers ' special teams .