Week 12, 2025

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 75 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 15:00) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. New Orleans's Sammie Rutter was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-BUF25 (1Q: 14:12) Greg Janssen ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by OLB Lamar Bailey. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS DE Nate Serban to the BUF26.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF26 (1Q: 14:05) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF21 (1Q: 13:58) Dwight Wright ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman, assisted by S Adrian Hastings.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-BUF20 (1Q: 13:29) Bobby Irwin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Haddix. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-7-BUF07 (1Q: 12:55) Alan Poole scrambled for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 6, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 12:55) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 7, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 12:43) Burt McCalla kicked off 64 yards from the NOS30. Lance Becnel returned the ball 20 yards to the BUF26. Tackled by Stephen Granberry.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF26 (1Q: 12:16) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-BUF28 (1Q: 11:42) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Terrell Walton. OLB Otis Wallis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-BUF28 (1Q: 11:35) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 11:10) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Monroe gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 10:42) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Mitchell. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS47 (1Q: 10:29) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-BUF48 (1Q: 10:20) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-BUF48 (1Q: 10:10) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Todd Benson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Jorge Cloude on the NOS41.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Vasher is blitzing.
1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 10:00) Alan Poole scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Bradford is blitzing.
2-4-NOS47 (1Q: 09:16) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-4-NOS47 (1Q: 09:08) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF46 (1Q: 08:27) Dwight Wright ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-BUF41 (1Q: 07:56) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rex Dunn. ILB Rod Ulufale defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-BUF41 (1Q: 07:52) Alan Poole kept the ball, running around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Heath.
4-6-BUF42 (1Q: 07:30) Darnell Briggs punted 42 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 07:23) Greg Janssen ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by S Jorge Cloude.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-BUF21 (1Q: 06:42) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-BUF25 (1Q: 06:18) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF31 (1Q: 05:49) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Monroe gained 24 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 05:10) Greg Janssen ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Terrell Walton.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-NOS28 (1Q: 04:33) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Benjamin Dantzler. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin is blitzing.
3-2-NOS28 (1Q: 04:26) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
4-1-NOS27 (1Q: 03:45) Emmitt Savoie attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Ulufale is blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (1Q: 03:40) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Irwin gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NOS41 (1Q: 03:05) Dwight Wright ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by DT Daryl Poly. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 02:37) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 51 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Walters gained 33 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-2-BUF02 (1Q: 02:05) Dwight Wright ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tony Merriman, assisted by DE Amos Reagor.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-BUF01 (1Q: 01:34) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Rex Dunn. New Orleans 13, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 01:34) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 14, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 01:24) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 01:24) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. S Duane Sterritt knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF20 (1Q: 01:19) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. Dantzler gained 22 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF43 (1Q: 00:42) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. Key block delivered by Skip Louis.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-NOS50 (1Q: 00:12) Michael Herndon pass was intended for TE Christian Howe and was intercepted by CB Howie Lord at the NOS43. Tackled by Lance Becnel.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 00:03) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Irwin gained 6 yards after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF44 (2Q: 15:00) Dwight Wright ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-BUF41 (2Q: 14:19) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 33 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher. Dunn gained 31 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-8-BUF08 (2Q: 13:49) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Daryl Poly. ILB Nolan Adderly knocked down Mel Galiardo to break up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-BUF05 (2Q: 13:20) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 20, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 13:20) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 21, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 13:12) Burt McCalla kicked off 77 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 13:12) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by S Bryant Hickman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-BUF24 (2Q: 12:40) Michael Herndon pass completed to FB Terrell Walton for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Walton gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF45 (2Q: 12:06) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF45 (2Q: 11:56) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-BUF45 (2Q: 11:33) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 12 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (2Q: 11:03) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-NOS48 (2Q: 10:54) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller. Key block delivered by Skip Louis.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-NOS34 (2Q: 10:11) Greg Janssen ran outside the right tackle for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. Key block delivered by Lawrence Asher.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin is blitzing.
1-3-NOS03 (2Q: 09:33) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 21, Buffalo 6
(2Q: 09:33) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. New Orleans 21, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 09:24) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 63 yards from the BUF30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 30 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Mack Alston.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bradford and Adderly are blitzing.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 08:48) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman, assisted by S Tony Merriman. Buffalo's Deron Sharman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS40 (2Q: 08:14) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. Walters gained 24 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 07:38) Dwight Wright ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-BUF32 (2Q: 07:11) Alan Poole scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett and assisted by CB Trevor Graham.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 06:25) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-BUF27 (2Q: 06:19) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bobby Irwin. DE Jessie Heath hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-BUF27 (2Q: 06:13) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-BUF32 (2Q: 06:06) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-13-BUF25 (2Q: 05:22) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bradford and Ulufale are blitzing.
3-18-BUF30 (2Q: 05:18) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Hicks.
4-18-BUF30 (2Q: 05:10) Burt McCalla attempted a 47 yard field goal and it was blocked by Adrian Hastings. NOS Billy Joe Beckett recovered the ball at the BUF37.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 05:03) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF42 (2Q: 04:52) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Benjamin Dantzler. DE Cary Clinton simply tossed Otis Finks aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF42 (2Q: 04:46) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Nate Serban, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-BUF42 (2Q: 04:01) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Benjamin Dantzler. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-BUF42 (2Q: 03:54) Rico Miiles punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS06.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS06 (2Q: 03:47) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by DT Deron Sharman. DE Edward Arnold knocked down Curtis Olivarez to break up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-NOS04 (2Q: 03:08) Dwight Wright ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Neil Fedolfi.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS08 (2Q: 02:31) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman and assisted by S Adrian Hastings.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-4-NOS12 (2Q: 02:00) Darnell Briggs punted 37 yards. Johnnie Gillott called for a fair catch at the NOS49.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 01:49) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. OLB Willie Rexin defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS49 (2Q: 01:40) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 01:30) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 44 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Monroe gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Sammie Rutter was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. New Orleans 21, Buffalo 13
(2Q: 01:30) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. New Orleans 21, Buffalo 14
(2Q: 01:11) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 61 yards from the BUF30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 31 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Nathan Mitchell.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 01:04) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 16 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Heath, assisted by OLB Claude Hutton. Emmons gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF44 (2Q: 00:46) Rex Dunn ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews.
(2Q: 00:46) New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-BUF49 (2Q: 00:34) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bobby Irwin. S Adrian Hastings defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-BUF49 (2Q: 00:26) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Hicks. DE Edward Arnold hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-15-BUF49 (2Q: 00:19) Darnell Briggs punted 49 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 00:12) Michael Herndon dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 70 yards from the BUF30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 30 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Lamar Toews.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS30 (3Q: 14:25) Dwight Wright ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NOS31 (3Q: 13:46) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. Newman gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS50 (3Q: 13:14) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. Walters gained 19 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF24 (3Q: 12:31) Alan Poole kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-BUF26 (3Q: 11:53) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. DE Jessie Heath hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-12-BUF26 (3Q: 11:47) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DT Daryl Poly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-12-BUF26 (3Q: 11:40) Burt McCalla attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF33 (3Q: 11:34) Greg Janssen ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-BUF34 (3Q: 11:03) Greg Janssen ran around the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 10:21) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. Monroe gained 6 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-NOS41 (3Q: 09:48) Greg Janssen ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Key block delivered by Terrell Walton.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS34 (3Q: 09:25) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Dantzler gained 4 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Barfield are blitzing.
2-2-NOS26 (3Q: 08:54) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Benjamin Dantzler. CB Howie Lord defended the pass.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Moulton are blitzing.
3-2-NOS26 (3Q: 08:44) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by S Jorge Cloude.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS19 (3Q: 08:07) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS18 (3Q: 07:30) Steve Monroe ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NOS16 (3Q: 06:54) Benjamin Dantzler ran around the left tackle for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. New Orleans 21, Buffalo 20
(3Q: 06:54) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. New Orleans 21, Buffalo 21
(3Q: 06:39) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 57 yards from the BUF30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS31. Tackled by Lance Becnel.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS31 (3Q: 06:10) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Haddix.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS34 (3Q: 05:35) Alan Poole kept the ball, running around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale, assisted by CB Trevor Graham.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS40 (3Q: 05:11) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Trevor Beliveau. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 04:38) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS45 (3Q: 03:56) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Adrian Hastings defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-NOS45 (3Q: 03:46) Dwight Wright ran around left end for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ulufale is blitzing.
1-10-BUF35 (3Q: 03:14) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. OLB Earnest Vasher knocked down Joseph Sherman to break up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-BUF34 (3Q: 02:34) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by CB Trevor Graham.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-5-BUF30 (3Q: 02:05) Dwight Wright ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham.
4-7-BUF32 (3Q: 01:30) Burt McCalla attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 24, Buffalo 21
(3Q: 01:25) Burt McCalla kicked off 78 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 01:25) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-BUF28 (3Q: 00:53) Greg Janssen ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Lawrence Asher.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF31 (3Q: 00:15) Michael Herndon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Benjamin Dantzler.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF31 (3Q: 00:10) Michael Herndon sacked by DT Junior Reeves for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Lawrence Asher.
Start of fourth quarter.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-BUF25 (4Q: 15:00) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. Dantzler gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF42 (4Q: 14:21) Michael Herndon sacked by DT Johnny Rasmussen for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Skip Louis.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-BUF36 (4Q: 13:36) Greg Janssen ran inside the right tackle for 32 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis. Key block delivered by Lawrence Asher.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 12:53) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Raymond Alexander for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS24 (4Q: 12:06) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. Key block delivered by Lawrence Asher.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS16 (4Q: 11:37) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis, assisted by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Otis Finks.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS08 (4Q: 11:07) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton. Key block delivered by Christian Howe.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-NOS06 (4Q: 10:28) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. Buffalo 27, New Orleans 24
(4Q: 10:28) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. Buffalo 28, New Orleans 24
(4Q: 10:22) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 58 yards from the BUF30. Howie Lord returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS31. Tackled by Greg Janssen.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Vasher and Ulufale are blitzing.
1-10-NOS31 (4Q: 09:54) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 4 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings, assisted by CB Trevor Graham.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS35 (4Q: 09:29) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by CB Lamar Toews. Sweeney gained 11 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF44 (4Q: 08:55) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Irwin gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF31 (4Q: 08:22) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF13 (4Q: 07:41) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by S Adrian Hastings.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ulufale is blitzing.
2-3-BUF06 (4Q: 07:16) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Beliveau, assisted by OLB Claude Hutton.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-BUF04 (4Q: 06:33) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. OLB Lamar Bradford defended the pass.
4-1-BUF04 (4Q: 06:28) Burt McCalla attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 28, New Orleans 27
(4Q: 06:22) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 06:22) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. Gillott gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 05:36) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Benjamin Dantzler. DT Junior Reeves defended the pass.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF39 (4Q: 05:32) Michael Herndon sacked by DE Nate Serban and OLB Otis Wallis for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Raymond Alexander. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Johnny Rasmussen on the BUF34.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 05:17) Dwight Wright ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman, assisted by DE Amos Reagor. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF21 (4Q: 04:46) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham, assisted by DT Daryl Poly. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-BUF14 (4Q: 04:02) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-BUF19 (4Q: 03:52) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Donovan Haddix, assisted by DT Trevor Beliveau.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-BUF18 (4Q: 03:08) Dwight Wright ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Neil Fedolfi, assisted by CB Lamar Toews.
4-3-BUF14 (4Q: 02:24) Burt McCalla attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 30, Buffalo 28
(4Q: 02:19) Burt McCalla kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Lance Becnel returned the ball 21 yards to the BUF21. Tackled by Bob Heath.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF21 (4Q: 02:14) Michael Herndon pass completed to FB Terrell Walton for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-BUF17 (4Q: 02:00) Greg Janssen ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-BUF22 (4Q: 01:37) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF48 (4Q: 00:55) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by CB Timothy Hiller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo called a time out.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 00:46) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Greg Janssen. OLB Otis Wallis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS39 (4Q: 00:39) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS28 (4Q: 00:28) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS13 (4Q: 00:17) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by DE Brent Robbins.
Buffalo called a time out.
2-8-NOS11 (4Q: 00:04) Emmitt Savoie attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 31, New Orleans 30
Final Score: Buffalo Bills 31, New Orleans Saints 30