Exhibition Week 3, 2012

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Danny Whitfield kicked off 75 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 15:00) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS24 (1Q: 14:33) Darrell Irwin ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Freddie Segers, assisted by OLB Marshall Chin.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-NOS29 (1Q: 14:01) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Minkel. Key block delivered by Lee Attico.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 13:23) Xavier Blair pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Taylor.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS49 (1Q: 12:37) Xavier Blair pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Kris Minkel. Robasky gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-NOS44 (1Q: 12:22) Darrell Irwin ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Minkel, assisted by OLB Bubba Rhodes.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-NOS49 (1Q: 11:53) Xavier Blair pass was intended for WR Antoine Stein and was intercepted by S Bernie Burke at the DEN37. The interception was returned 18 yards. Tackled by Devery Henderson.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS45 (1Q: 11:43) Jeffrey McCollom ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson, assisted by DE Harris Herron. Key block delivered by George Foster.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-NOS37 (1Q: 11:12) Jeffrey McCollom ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Compton. Key block delivered by Ted Paulk.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS34 (1Q: 10:37) Jimmie Burton pass completed to RB Geoff Nichols for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Samuels and Clayton are blitzing.
2-11-NOS35 (1Q: 10:04) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Moe Doll for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-NOS31 (1Q: 09:20) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson.
4-4-NOS28 (1Q: 08:41) Danny Whitfield attempted a 45 yard field goal and it was blocked by Billy Joe Roberson. DEN Danny Whitfield recovered the ball at the NOS36.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 08:35) Darrell Irwin ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Bubba Rhodes. Key block delivered by Lee Attico.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN49 (1Q: 08:08) Xavier Blair pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bernie Burke. Brumley gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-DEN45 (1Q: 07:46) Xavier Blair scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Rico Bensen.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Abdullah, Chin and Shepard are blitzing.
3-1-DEN40 (1Q: 07:10) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin. Key block delivered by Lamont Forbes.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN34 (1Q: 06:29) Darrell Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Wiggs.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rhodes and Chin are blitzing.
2-6-DEN30 (1Q: 06:01) Xavier Blair pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bellas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 8 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rhodes is blitzing.
1-2-DEN02 (1Q: 05:21) Darrell Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tracy Homer.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-DEN02 (1Q: 04:34) Darrell Irwin ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Freddie Segers, assisted by OLB Khalid Abdullah. DT Freddie Segers knocked down Lamont Forbes to break up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Abdullah and Chin are blitzing.
3-1-DEN01 (1Q: 03:47) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-DEN06 (1Q: 03:41) Xavier Blair pass completed to RB Arnie Bernard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Bernie Burke.
4-10-DEN10 (1Q: 03:09) David Akers attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Denver 0
(1Q: 03:02) David Akers kicked off 73 yards from the NOS30. Rico Bensen returned the ball 24 yards to the DEN21. Tackled by Dwight Mendez. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Rickey Woodley for 9 yards to the DEN12. Tackled by Triandos Luke.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN12 (1Q: 02:53) Xavier Blair pass completed to TE Graham King for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 9, Denver 0
(1Q: 02:53) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 10, Denver 0
(1Q: 02:47) David Akers kicked off 60 yards from the NOS30. Rico Bensen returned the ball 26 yards to the DEN36. Tackled by Night Train Clayton.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN36 (1Q: 02:15) Geoff Nichols ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson. Key block delivered by Rodney Galloway.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mussatti, Koch and Arntt are blitzing.
2-4-DEN42 (1Q: 01:32) Jimmie Burton pass completed to FB Jonathan D'Eramo for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels. D'Eramo gained 4 yards after the catch.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN47 (1Q: 01:00) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 12 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Rasmussen. Lane gained 1 yard after the catch.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 00:22) Geoff Nichols ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by S Kelvin Arntt.
Start of second quarter.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NOS40 (2Q: 15:00) Geoff Nichols ran around right end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels. Key block delivered by Shane Arnold. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS16 (2Q: 14:50) Jimmie Burton pass completed to RB Jeffrey McCollom for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti. McCollom gained 3 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NOS15 (2Q: 14:24) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Darius Watts for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 10, Denver 6
(2Q: 14:24) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. New Orleans 10, Denver 7
(2Q: 14:19) Danny Whitfield kicked off 78 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 14:19) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left guard for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Bubba Rhodes. Key block delivered by Wesley Hickman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 13:47) Xavier Blair pass completed to WR Antoine Stein for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Minkel.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS40 (2Q: 13:00) Xavier Blair pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 22 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Wiggs. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Henderson gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 12:27) Xavier Blair pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrus Price, assisted by OLB Bubba Rhodes.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-DEN31 (2Q: 11:48) Darrell Irwin ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods, assisted by S Bernie Burke. Key block delivered by Johnny King.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 11:04) Darrell Irwin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Taylor.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-DEN21 (2Q: 10:33) Xavier Blair pass completed to RB Darrell Irwin for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Taylor, assisted by CB Daniel Bellas. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Darrell Irwin on the DEN12.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN12 (2Q: 09:58) Darrell Irwin ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Khalid Abdullah, assisted by DT Shaun Woods.
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.
2-9-DEN11 (2Q: 09:17) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 16, Denver 7
(2Q: 09:17) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 17, Denver 7
(2Q: 09:12) David Akers kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Rico Bensen returned the ball 21 yards to the DEN21. Tackled by Arnie Bernard.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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-DEN21 (2Q: 08:40) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-DEN23 (2Q: 08:17) Jimmie Burton pass completed to RB Jeffrey McCollom for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Harris Herron, assisted by OLB Kendrick Samuels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-DEN24 (2Q: 07:53) Jimmie Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Moe Doll. DT Tyrus Hazelwood drove right through Norm Stevenson to hurry the quarterback.
4-7-DEN24 (2Q: 07:49) Christian Cunningham punted 45 yards. Antoine Stein returned the kick 10 yards to the NOS41. Tackled by Daniel Bellas.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS41 (2Q: 07:39) Darrell Irwin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Wiggs, assisted by DT Tyrus Price.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS43 (2Q: 06:57) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrus Price.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rhodes is blitzing.
3-5-NOS46 (2Q: 06:39) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Antoine Stein for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-NOS45 (2Q: 06:21) Horace Ogden punted 52 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN03.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN03 (2Q: 06:14) Jimmie Burton sacked by DT Oliver Coffey for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Bubba Dodge.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-DEN01 (2Q: 05:29) Geoff Nichols ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Jordan, assisted by CB Heath Cooper.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-DEN04 (2Q: 04:56) Geoff Nichols ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson. Key block delivered by Antoine McGee.
4-1-DEN12 (2Q: 04:10) Christian Cunningham punted 63 yards. Devery Henderson returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Geoff Nichols.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS33 (2Q: 04:03) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods, assisted by OLB Bubba Rhodes.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS36 (2Q: 03:21) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kris Minkel. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-NOS41 (2Q: 02:50) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 02:50) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 15 yards. Tackled by S Bernie Burke. Jacobs gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-NOS38 (2Q: 02:43) Julio Erickson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Antoine Stein.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-NOS38 (2Q: 02:40) Julio Erickson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Tracy Homer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-20-NOS38 (2Q: 02:27) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-25-NOS33 (2Q: 02:27) Julio Erickson sacked by DT Tyrus Price and DT Graham Stokes for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Leon Schroeder.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-34-NOS24 (2Q: 02:00) Horace Ogden punted 51 yards. Rico Bensen returned the kick 10 yards to the DEN35. Tackled by Darrell Irwin.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Samuels and Arntt are blitzing.
1-10-DEN35 (2Q: 01:53) Geoff Nichols ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by OLB Kendrick Samuels. Key block delivered by Norm Stevenson.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-DEN40 (2Q: 01:33) Jimmie Burton pass was intended for WR Moe Doll and was intercepted by CB Fernando Clayton at the NOS41. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Jonathan D'Eramo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 01:22) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 22 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Richmond, assisted by CB John Echols. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jacobs gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN27 (2Q: 01:00) Julio Erickson pass completed to FB Rickey Woodley for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN16 (2Q: 00:54) Julio Erickson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. ILB Shane Taylor defended the pass.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN16 (2Q: 00:48) Darrell Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrus Price.
(2Q: 00:48) New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-DEN11 (2Q: 00:37) Julio Erickson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antoine Stein. DE Bernard Banks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-DEN11 (2Q: 00:34) David Akers attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 20, Denver 7
(2Q: 00:28) David Akers kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 00:28) Jimmie Burton dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-DEN18 (2Q: 00:05) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Juan Tucker for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Drew Jordan.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Rico Bensen returned the ball 20 yards to the DEN25. Tackled by Fernando Clayton.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 14:40) Jimmie Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Moe Doll. OLB Kendrick Samuels defended the pass.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN25 (3Q: 14:28) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-DEN31 (3Q: 13:46) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Juan Tucker for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-1-DEN34 (3Q: 13:00) Christian Cunningham punted 58 yards. Antoine Stein returned the kick 2 yards to the NOS10. Tackled by Geoff Nichols.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS10 (3Q: 12:49) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Bernard Banks.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS14 (3Q: 12:12) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bubba Rhodes.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-8-NOS12 (3Q: 11:40) Julio Erickson pass completed to RB Darrell Irwin for 10 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Wiggs.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS22 (3Q: 11:01) Darrell Irwin ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Taylor.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-NOS21 (3Q: 10:16) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-5-NOS27 (3Q: 09:35) Julio Erickson pass completed to TE Graham King for 10 yards. Tackled by CB John Echols. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. King gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS37 (3Q: 09:04) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Richmond is blitzing.
1-15-NOS32 (3Q: 08:58) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy LeSueur. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Henderson gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Rhodes and Chin are blitzing.
2-6-NOS41 (3Q: 08:13) Darrell Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard, assisted by OLB Marshall Chin.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-4-NOS43 (3Q: 07:31) Julio Erickson pass completed to TE Graham King for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy LeSueur. King gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 07:23) Julio Erickson pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kris Minkel.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-DEN45 (3Q: 06:54) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Rico Bensen.
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, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 06:22) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Don Rudis, assisted by S Cris Shepard. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Shift.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-DEN39 (3Q: 06:14) Julio Erickson scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Taylor and assisted by OLB Marshall Chin.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-DEN31 (3Q: 05:43) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bernie Burke.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-DEN28 (3Q: 05:18) Julio Erickson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. DE Tracy Homer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
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. Rhodes, Taylor and Minkel are blitzing.
1-10-DEN23 (3Q: 05:14) Julio Erickson pass completed to RB Arnie Bernard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy LeSueur, assisted by S Bernie Burke. Bernard gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Abdullah is blitzing.
2-8-DEN21 (3Q: 04:31) Julio Erickson pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Rico Bensen.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rhodes is blitzing.
3-7-DEN20 (3Q: 03:56) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marshall Chin.
4-7-DEN20 (3Q: 03:18) David Akers attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 23, Denver 7
(3Q: 03:13) David Akers kicked off 52 yards from the NOS30. Daniel Bellas returned the ball 29 yards to the DEN47. Tackled by Darrell Irwin.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN47 (3Q: 02:53) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Darius Watts for 45 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-8-NOS08 (3Q: 02:18) Jimmie Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Moe Doll. DE Brent Compton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS08 (3Q: 02:08) Jimmie Burton pass was dropped by WR Juan Tucker.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-NOS08 (3Q: 02:02) Jimmie Burton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Moe Doll.
4-8-NOS08 (3Q: 01:52) Danny Whitfield attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 23, Denver 10
(3Q: 01:44) Danny Whitfield kicked off 57 yards from the DEN30. Taylor Jacobs returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Geoff Nichols.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS37 (3Q: 01:19) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tyrus Price, assisted by ILB Shane Taylor.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Minkel is blitzing.
2-9-NOS38 (3Q: 00:54) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Rico Bensen, assisted by CB Jeremy LeSueur. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (3Q: 00:26) Julio Erickson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. DE Don Rudis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS47 (3Q: 00:18) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Taylor.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS49 (4Q: 15:00) Julio Erickson pass was intended for WR Taylor Jacobs and was intercepted by OLB Marshall Chin at the DEN47. Tackled by Taylor Jacobs.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 14:48) Jimmie Burton pass completed to FB Jonathan D'Eramo for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-DEN48 (4Q: 14:07) Jimmie Burton pass was intended for WR Triandos Luke and was intercepted by CB Heath Cooper at the NOS36. The interception was returned 44 yards. Tackled by Moe Doll.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 13:54) Julio Erickson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 13:48) Julio Erickson sacked by DE Bernard Banks and DT Shaun Woods for a loss of 15 yards. Sack allowed by Travis Tusch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Shaun Woods on the DEN35.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN35 (4Q: 13:36) Jimmie Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brett Johnson. DT Oliver Coffey defended the pass.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN35 (4Q: 13:31) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 19 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Rasmussen.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (4Q: 13:04) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Juan Tucker for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Bailey.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (4Q: 12:17) Jimmie Burton sacked by DT Oliver Coffey for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Antoine McGee.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-NOS39 (4Q: 11:32) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels, assisted by CB Heath Cooper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lane gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS15 (4Q: 11:01) Jimmie Burton pass completed to TE Quentin Morrison for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Jordan.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-NOS08 (4Q: 10:25) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Moe Doll for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mussatti is blitzing.
1-4-NOS04 (4Q: 10:17) Jeffrey McCollom ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Shane Arnold. New Orleans 23, Denver 16
(4Q: 10:17) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. New Orleans 23, Denver 17
(4Q: 10:09) Danny Whitfield kicked off 74 yards from the DEN30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 10:09) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bubba Rhodes.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS22 (4Q: 09:43) Julio Erickson pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kris Minkel. Pearson gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bellas is blitzing.
3-7-NOS23 (4Q: 09:15) Julio Erickson pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Khalid Abdullah.
4-7-NOS23 (4Q: 08:50) Horace Ogden punted 30 yards. Juan Tucker called for a fair catch at the DEN47.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 08:40) Geoff Nichols ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by ILB Courtney Watson. Key block delivered by Norm Stevenson. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-DEN37 (4Q: 08:34) Geoff Nichols ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson, assisted by S Brenden Rasmussen. DE Brent Compton knocked down Antoine McGee to break up the play.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-19-DEN38 (4Q: 08:13) Jimmie Burton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Brett Johnson. Unknown blocked the pass.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-19-DEN38 (4Q: 08:07) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-24-DEN33 (4Q: 07:57) Jimmie Burton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lane. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-24-DEN33 (4Q: 07:47) Christian Cunningham punted 37 yards. Devery Henderson returned the kick 9 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Daniel Bellas.
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 pass.
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 07:40) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NOS46 (4Q: 06:54) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods, assisted by DT Freddie Segers. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Tripping.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rhodes and Bensen are blitzing.
3-12-NOS37 (4Q: 06:45) Julio Erickson sacked by DE Tracy Homer for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Lee Attico. PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 06:33) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN43 (4Q: 05:48) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Antoine Stein for 15 yards. Tackled by S Bernie Burke. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stein gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN28 (4Q: 05:02) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Woods.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-DEN27 (4Q: 04:17) Julio Erickson pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bubba Rhodes. PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN22 (4Q: 04:11) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tracy Homer.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-DEN19 (4Q: 03:24) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bubba Rhodes.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burke is blitzing.
3-6-DEN18 (4Q: 02:38) Julio Erickson pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bellas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver called a time out.
4-3-DEN15 (4Q: 02:28) David Akers attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 26, Denver 17
(4Q: 02:23) David Akers kicked off 56 yards from the NOS30. Daniel Bellas returned the ball 22 yards to the DEN36. Tackled by Fernando Clayton.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN36 (4Q: 02:15) Jimmie Burton sacked by DE Brent Compton and DT Oliver Coffey for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Norm Stevenson.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-DEN31 (4Q: 02:00) Jimmie Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Moe Doll. DE Brent Compton drove right through Bubba Dodge to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-15-DEN31 (4Q: 01:46) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Deron Lane for 17 yards. Tackled by S Kelvin Arntt, assisted by OLB Kendrick Samuels. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 01:28) Jimmie Burton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darius Watts.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN48 (4Q: 01:22) Jimmie Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Triandos Luke. DE Harris Herron hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-DEN48 (4Q: 01:08) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Juan Tucker for 4 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver called a time out.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
4-6-NOS48 (4Q: 01:00) Jimmie Burton pass completed to WR Juan Tucker for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 00:55) Julio Erickson dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Denver called a time out.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-NOS43 (4Q: 00:48) Julio Erickson dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
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.
3-12-NOS42 (4Q: 00:01) Julio Erickson dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 26, Denver Broncos 17