Week 13, 2012

Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 56 yards from the NOS30. Warren Pigg returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Tony Brumley.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 14:41) Stephen Hope ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-9-MIN36 (1Q: 13:59) Paul Whalen ran around the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (1Q: 13:13) Stephen Hope ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper. DT Billy Joe Roberson knocked down Kris Walters to break up the play.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Samuels is blitzing.
2-7-NOS41 (1Q: 12:33) Jackie Huntley pass completed to RB Paul Whalen for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Night Train Clayton.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NOS41 (1Q: 11:54) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Artie Willis for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. Willis gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: 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.
1-9-NOS09 (1Q: 11:28) Paul Whalen ran inside the left guard for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Damon Manning. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-19-NOS19 (1Q: 11:20) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 3 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Coffey, assisted by S Mike Doss.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-NOS16 (1Q: 10:55) Jackie Huntley pass was dropped by WR Artie Willis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-16-NOS16 (1Q: 10:49) Jackie Huntley scrambled for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 10:49) Extra point by Martin Gramatica was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 10:41) Martin Gramatica kicked off 73 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
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-NOS20 (1Q: 10:41) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Mike Karney for 1 yard. Tackled by S Richard Kerner, assisted by S Kirk Baum.
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.
2-9-NOS21 (1Q: 09:59) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Irving Robasky. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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. Elrifai and Reese are blitzing.
3-9-NOS21 (1Q: 09:51) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Ron Robinson for 21 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 09:06) Darrell Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-NOS45 (1Q: 08:26) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Ron Robinson for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 07:54) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. OLB Warren Elrifai defended the pass.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN36 (1Q: 07:44) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kevin Kaesviharn. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-MIN41 (1Q: 07:38) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-12-MIN38 (1Q: 06:54) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Irving Robasky.
4-12-MIN38 (1Q: 06:47) Horace Ogden punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 06:42) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 15 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Strong 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. Samuels is blitzing.
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 05:58) Stephen Hope ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas, assisted by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIN38 (1Q: 05:19) Stephen Hope ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Apold, assisted by S Brenden Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Howie Prior.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN50 (1Q: 04:45) Stephen Hope ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. Key block delivered by Howie Prior.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-NOS42 (1Q: 04:13) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ted O'Neill for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS29 (1Q: 03:47) Stephen Hope ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-NOS25 (1Q: 03:22) Stephen Hope ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas, assisted by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-NOS21 (1Q: 02:51) Stephen Hope ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by S Brenden Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Antoine Upshaw.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS16 (1Q: 02:18) Stephen Hope ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. Key block delivered by Britt Sims.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Samuels and Weathersby are blitzing.
2-2-NOS08 (1Q: 01:46) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 01:46) Extra point by Martin Gramatica was good. Minnesota 14, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 01:40) Martin Gramatica kicked off 64 yards from the MIN30. Taylor Jacobs returned the ball 42 yards to the NOS48. Tackled by Gerald Hayes.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS48 (1Q: 01:08) Philip Rivers scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Marcus Reese.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN47 (1Q: 00:28) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 15:00) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. DT Vincent Nece hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
2-10-MIN30 (2Q: 14:52) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Kenny Russell, assisted by CB Dwight Grolitzer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 14:39) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 14, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 14:39) Extra point by David Akers was good. Minnesota 14, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 14:30) David Akers kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Minnesota: 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. Samuels and Thomas are blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 14:30) Stephen Hope ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels is blitzing.
2-7-MIN23 (2Q: 14:02) Jackie Huntley pass was dropped by TE Dana Dakis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels, Thomas and Lewis are blitzing.
3-7-MIN23 (2Q: 13:50) Jackie Huntley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Stephen Hope.
4-7-MIN23 (2Q: 13:47) Herman Burns punted 45 yards. Arnie Bernard called for a fair catch at the NOS32.
New Orleans: 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 run.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 13:39) Darrell Irwin ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer, assisted by DE Randy Murray. Key block delivered by Lennie Friedman.
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.
2-5-NOS37 (2Q: 13:04) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devery Henderson. OLB Warren Elrifai defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NOS37 (2Q: 12:56) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. CB Daniel Shearer defended the pass.
4-5-NOS37 (2Q: 12:48) Horace Ogden punted 38 yards. Ted O'Neill called for a fair catch at the MIN25.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 12:39) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Thomas is blitzing.
1-15-MIN20 (2Q: 12:31) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ted O'Neill for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fernando Clayton. O'Neill gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels and Thomas are blitzing.
1-10-MIN41 (2Q: 11:46) Stephen Hope ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by CB Fernando Clayton.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-MIN40 (2Q: 11:02) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ernest Sullivan for 12 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. Sullivan gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 10:36) Paul Whalen ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson, assisted by DE Travis LaBoy. Key block delivered by Clyde Jordan. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-MIN42 (2Q: 10:27) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham Farias. DE Harris Herron hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-MIN42 (2Q: 10:21) Stephen Hope ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels, assisted by DE Tyrus Hazelwood.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-18-MIN44 (2Q: 09:45) Jackie Huntley pass completed to RB Stephen Hope for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-NOS49 (2Q: 09:00) Herman Burns punted 49 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 08:54) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Siavii. Key block delivered by Donald Matthews.
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-NOS31 (2Q: 08:21) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by DE Van Briscoe.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NOS38 (2Q: 07:41) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devery Henderson. DE Van Briscoe hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
3-3-NOS38 (2Q: 07:34) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 07:08) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
1-5-MIN47 (2Q: 07:04) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Siavii, assisted by OLB Warren Elrifai.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN49 (2Q: 06:36) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Elrifai, Grolitzer and Kerner are blitzing.
1-10-MIN33 (2Q: 05:51) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Dwight Mendez for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 14, New Orleans 13
(2Q: 05:51) Extra point by David Akers was good. Minnesota 14, New Orleans 14
(2Q: 05:37) David Akers kicked off 75 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-MIN20 (2Q: 05:37) Paul Whalen ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper. Key block delivered by Antoine Upshaw. Upshaw ran over Kendrick Samuels to set up the play.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-MIN26 (2Q: 04:58) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ted O'Neill for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 04:21) Jackie Huntley pass was intended for WR Alvin Cortez and was intercepted by CB Night Train Clayton at the MIN46. Tackled by Alvin Cortez.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 04:10) Darrell Irwin ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN46 (2Q: 03:41) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. DT Vincent Nece hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-MIN46 (2Q: 03:35) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Dwight Mendez for 8 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner, assisted by CB Kenny Russell.
4-2-MIN38 (2Q: 03:17) Horace Ogden punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 03:10) Stephen Hope ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Thomas is blitzing.
2-8-MIN22 (2Q: 02:28) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by S Michael Lewis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIN26 (2Q: 02:00) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alvin Cortez. CB Heath Cooper defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-MIN26 (2Q: 01:54) Herman Burns punted 47 yards. Arnie Bernard returned the kick -2 yards to the NOS25. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kerner is blitzing.
1-10-NOS17 (2Q: 01:45) Philip Rivers pass was intended for WR Taylor Jacobs and was intercepted by CB Daniel Shearer at the MIN48. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Irving Robasky. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, 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 pass.
1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 01:33) Jackie Huntley pass was dropped by WR Ernest Sullivan. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Samuels and Rasmussen are blitzing.
2-10-NOS40 (2Q: 01:26) Jackie Huntley pass completed to FB Bernard Branch for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Branch gained 9 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak 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-NOS30 (2Q: 01:04) Jackie Huntley scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rasmussen and Weathersby are blitzing.
2-4-NOS24 (2Q: 00:42) Jackie Huntley sacked by CB Dennis Weathersby for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Clyde Jordan.
(2Q: 00:42) Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: 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.
3-11-NOS31 (2Q: 00:31) Jackie Huntley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ted O'Neill. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-11-NOS31 (2Q: 00:23) Martin Gramatica attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
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.
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 00:16) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by TE Graham King.
New Orleans: I formation, 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 pass.
2-10-NOS38 (2Q: 00:07) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. CB Daniel Shearer defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Martin Gramatica kicked off 77 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 15:00) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Ron Robinson for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE George Burnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robinson gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 14:22) Darrell Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Junior Siavii.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-MIN50 (3Q: 14:00) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
2-4-MIN45 (3Q: 13:55) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-MIN42 (3Q: 13:14) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 12:27) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Joel Dole.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIN18 (3Q: 12:00) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Ron Robinson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-MIN03 (3Q: 11:32) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 20, Minnesota 14
(3Q: 11:32) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 21, Minnesota 14
(3Q: 11:26) David Akers kicked off 56 yards from the NOS30. Dwight Grolitzer returned the ball 25 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Arnie Bernard. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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-MIN25 (3Q: 11:06) Stephen Hope ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by S Mike Doss.
Minnesota: 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 run. Cooper is blitzing.
2-9-MIN26 (3Q: 10:20) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ted O'Neill for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Reggie Bailey. O'Neill gained 8 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Thomas, Clayton and Doss are blitzing.
3-1-MIN34 (3Q: 09:51) Paul Whalen ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mike Doss, assisted by OLB Donovan Mussatti. Key block delivered by Damon Manning. Minnesota's Alvin Cortez was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mussatti, Bailey and Clayton are blitzing.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 09:27) Stephen Hope ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN37 (3Q: 08:49) Stephen Hope ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by S Mike Doss.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Samuels and Coffey are blitzing.
3-3-MIN42 (3Q: 08:22) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Graham Farias for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Fernando Clayton.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 07:59) Paul Whalen ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Samuels and Weathersby are blitzing.
2-13-NOS46 (3Q: 07:17) Jackie Huntley sacked by DE Travis LaBoy for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Antoine Upshaw.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-21-MIN46 (3Q: 06:31) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ted O'Neill. CB Heath Cooper defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-21-MIN46 (3Q: 06:23) Herman Burns punted 54 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 06:17) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
New Orleans: 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.
2-6-NOS24 (3Q: 05:49) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devery Henderson. DT Vincent Nece defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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. Elrifai is blitzing.
3-6-NOS24 (3Q: 05:45) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. ILB Marcus Reese defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-NOS24 (3Q: 05:37) Horace Ogden punted 42 yards. Warren Pigg called for a fair catch at the MIN34.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels and Rasmussen are blitzing.
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 05:28) Jackie Huntley kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss.
Minnesota: I 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 run. Watson is blitzing.
2-10-MIN34 (3Q: 04:56) Stephen Hope ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Compton, assisted by ILB Courtney Watson.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-MIN34 (3Q: 04:31) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ernest Sullivan for 11 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 04:26) Paul Whalen ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Compton. Key block delivered by Antoine Upshaw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-NOS48 (3Q: 03:42) Jackie Huntley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ted O'Neill. DE Travis LaBoy blocked the pass.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NOS48 (3Q: 03:35) Jackie Huntley pass was intended for WR Artie Willis and was intercepted by CB Dennis Weathersby at the NOS43. The interception was returned 2 yards. Tackled by Artie Willis.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Elrifai is blitzing.
1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 03:23) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer. King gained 2 yards after the catch.
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.
2-2-MIN47 (3Q: 02:40) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 02:04) Darrell Irwin ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. Key block delivered by Jacob Rogers.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mitchell is blitzing.
1-10-MIN27 (3Q: 01:32) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Siavii, assisted by ILB Kawika Mitchell.
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.
2-8-MIN25 (3Q: 01:06) Philip Rivers pass was intended for WR Devery Henderson and was intercepted by OLB Warren Elrifai at the MIN09. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Graham King. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Dwight Grolitzer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN14 (3Q: 00:55) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ernest Sullivan. DE Travis LaBoy drove right through Damon Manning to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels is blitzing.
2-10-MIN14 (3Q: 00:49) Jackie Huntley scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas and assisted by CB Fernando Clayton.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-MIN20 (3Q: 00:11) Jackie Huntley pass completed to RB Stephen Hope for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. Hope gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
4-2-MIN22 (4Q: 15:00) Herman Burns punted 33 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS45.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 14:52) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Arnie Pearson.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS45 (4Q: 14:47) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Van Briscoe.
New Orleans: 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.
3-7-NOS48 (4Q: 14:17) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Ron Robinson for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 13:43) Philip Rivers pass was intended for TE Dwight Mendez and was intercepted by S Richard Kerner at the MIN32. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Dwight Mendez.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
1-10-MIN42 (4Q: 13:30) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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. Samuels and Lewis are blitzing.
1-15-MIN37 (4Q: 13:23) Stephen Hope ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIN41 (4Q: 12:36) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ted O'Neill. CB Night Train Clayton knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels and Thomas are blitzing.
3-11-MIN41 (4Q: 12:28) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 15 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis, assisted by DT Billy Joe Roberson. Cortez gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 11:45) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS49 (4Q: 11:38) Stephen Hope ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby, assisted by CB Heath Cooper. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: Weak 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.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 11:29) Paul Whalen ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS40 (4Q: 11:00) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ernest Sullivan for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mike Doss.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS35 (4Q: 10:19) Stephen Hope ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Rasmussen, assisted by OLB Reggie Bailey. Key block delivered by Antoine Upshaw. New Orleans's Travis LaBoy was hurt on the play.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Thomas is blitzing.
1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 09:38) Jackie Huntley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Alvin Cortez. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS32 (4Q: 09:26) Jackie Huntley pass completed to RB Stephen Hope for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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. Samuels is blitzing.
1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 08:55) Stephen Hope ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron. Key block delivered by Damon Manning.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NOS16 (4Q: 08:19) Jackie Huntley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas.
Minnesota: 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. Samuels is blitzing.
1-10-NOS11 (4Q: 07:40) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Dana Dakis for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-NOS03 (4Q: 07:13) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Artie Willis. DE Brent Compton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Thomas is blitzing.
3-2-NOS03 (4Q: 07:07) Paul Whalen ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kris Walters. New Orleans 21, Minnesota 20
(4Q: 07:07) Extra point by Martin Gramatica was good. Minnesota 21, New Orleans 21
(4Q: 06:59) Martin Gramatica kicked off 77 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 06:59) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Joel Dole, assisted by S Kirk Baum.
New Orleans: 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.
2-8-NOS22 (4Q: 06:23) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 20 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 06:09) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum, assisted by ILB Marcus Reese. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-NOS47 (4Q: 05:47) Arnie Pearson ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Baum.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-MIN50 (4Q: 05:12) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Randy Murray, assisted by OLB Warren Elrifai. OLB Warren Elrifai crushed Jon Stinchcomb to wreck the play.
4-1-MIN49 (4Q: 04:43) Horace Ogden punted 37 yards. Warren Pigg called for a fair catch at the MIN12.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Bailey is blitzing.
1-10-MIN12 (4Q: 04:33) Jackie Huntley pass was dropped by WR Alvin Cortez.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN12 (4Q: 04:25) Stephen Hope ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by S Michael Lewis. Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-MIN20 (4Q: 04:18) Stephen Hope ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood.
4-2-MIN20 (4Q: 03:47) Herman Burns punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS25.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Elrifai and Baum are blitzing.
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 03:40) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Darrell Irwin for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kenny Russell.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS26 (4Q: 03:06) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Ron Robinson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Shearer.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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. Elrifai and Reese are blitzing.
1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 02:46) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. ILB Marcus Reese hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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. Russell is blitzing.
2-10-NOS40 (4Q: 02:36) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-20-NOS30 (4Q: 02:28) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Elrifai and Reese are blitzing.
2-15-NOS35 (4Q: 02:28) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Taylor Jacobs.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-15-NOS35 (4Q: 02:16) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devery Henderson. CB Dwight Grolitzer defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-15-NOS35 (4Q: 02:07) Horace Ogden punted 56 yards. Warren Pigg returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Johnny King.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN21 (4Q: 01:58) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Alvin Cortez for 16 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis, assisted by CB Fernando Clayton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Antoine Upshaw was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 01:39) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana Dakis. ILB Dontarrious Thomas defended the pass.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN37 (4Q: 01:33) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ernest Sullivan for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Fernando Clayton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back 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-MIN49 (4Q: 01:15) Jackie Huntley scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NOS49 (4Q: 00:53) Jackie Huntley scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss.
(4Q: 00:53) Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 00:41) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham Farias. DE Harris Herron hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS39 (4Q: 00:37) Jackie Huntley pass was dropped by TE Dana Dakis. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-NOS39 (4Q: 00:30) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Warren Pigg. ILB Dontarrious Thomas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS39 (4Q: 00:23) Martin Gramatica attempted a 56 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS46 (4Q: 00:16) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai. Henderson gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans called a time out.
1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 00:08) David Akers attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Minnesota won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime.
Start of overtime 1.
(OT: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Dwight Grolitzer returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Austin Koch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN32 (OT: 14:50) Paul Whalen ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas.
Minnesota: 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.
2-6-MIN36 (OT: 14:04) Stephen Hope ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
Minnesota: I 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. Thomas is blitzing.
3-2-MIN40 (OT: 13:23) Jackie Huntley pass completed to RB Paul Whalen for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bailey is blitzing.
1-10-MIN43 (OT: 12:46) Stephen Hope ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti.
Minnesota: I 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. Samuels is blitzing.
2-9-MIN44 (OT: 12:23) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Ted O'Neill for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-MIN45 (OT: 11:56) Jackie Huntley pass was dropped by WR Artie Willis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-MIN45 (OT: 11:48) Herman Burns punted 47 yards. Arnie Bernard returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS11. Tackled by Graham Farias.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Kaesviharn is blitzing.
1-10-NOS11 (OT: 11:38) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai, assisted by S Kevin Kaesviharn. Key block delivered by Lamont Forbes.
New Orleans: Strong 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, expecting the pass.
2-1-NOS20 (OT: 11:07) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Marcus Reese. Key block delivered by Donald Matthews.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Reese is blitzing.
1-10-NOS24 (OT: 10:31) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devery Henderson. DT Junior Siavii hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS24 (OT: 10:18) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Kenny Russell.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (OT: 09:41) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS40 (OT: 09:04) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner, assisted by OLB Warren Elrifai.
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 pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
3-5-NOS43 (OT: 08:24) Philip Rivers scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Marcus Reese.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
1-10-NOS49 (OT: 07:43) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devery Henderson. DE Randy Murray blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Elrifai is blitzing.
2-10-NOS49 (OT: 07:31) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Darrell Irwin for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kenny Russell. Irwin gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN46 (OT: 07:23) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai. Pearson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-MIN38 (OT: 06:52) Philip Rivers sacked by DT Junior Siavii for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jon Stinchcomb.
New Orleans: 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. Elrifai is blitzing.
3-7-MIN43 (OT: 06:08) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Richard Kerner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN29 (OT: 05:21) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN29 (OT: 05:11) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Elrifai.
New Orleans: 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. Elrifai is blitzing.
3-4-MIN23 (OT: 04:30) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Grolitzer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
1-4-MIN04 (OT: 03:45) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Vincent Nece.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-MIN02 (OT: 03:24) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dwight Mendez. New Orleans 27, Minnesota 21
(OT: 03:24)
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 27, Minnesota Vikings 21