Week 14, 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) Nate Kaeding kicked off 67 yards from the SDO30. Taylor Jacobs returned the ball 23 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Armegis Spearman. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Taylor Jacobs on the NOS26.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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 run.
1-10-NOS26 (1Q: 14:42) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Stroup, assisted by S Nate Clements.
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 run.
2-8-NOS28 (1Q: 13:59) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ron Robinson. CB Dominic MacDonald defended the pass.
New Orleans: 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.
3-8-NOS28 (1Q: 13:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin. Pearson gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-3-NOS33 (1Q: 13:39) Horace Ogden punted 44 yards. Jared Steinhorst called for a fair catch at the SDO23.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO23 (1Q: 13:29) Mark Coons ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss, assisted by OLB Kendrick Samuels. Key block delivered by Roosevelt McDaniel.
San Diego: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-SDO29 (1Q: 12:45) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Phillip Cunningham. DE Tim Apold hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: 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.
3-4-SDO29 (1Q: 12:35) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Lance Murphy for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper, assisted by DT Billy Joe Roberson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: 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-SDO36 (1Q: 12:00) Peyton Manning pass was dropped by WR Tony Lyons. New Orleans's Austin Koch was hurt on the play.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SDO36 (1Q: 11:50) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Jared Steinhorst for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO48 (1Q: 11:07) Peyton Manning scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS40 (1Q: 10:29) Peyton Manning pass completed to FB Ronnie Allen for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Offensive Holding.
San Diego: 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. Samuels, Thomas and Lewis are blitzing.
1-20-NOS50 (1Q: 10:22) Peyton Manning scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Fernando Clayton.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS40 (1Q: 09:41) Peyton Manning pass completed to RB Derek Monroe for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper, assisted by OLB Kendrick Samuels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 08:57) Peyton Manning pass completed to FB Ronnie Allen for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Rasmussen.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-NOS22 (1Q: 08:36) Mark Coons ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis, assisted by DE Tim Apold. Key block delivered by Roosevelt McDaniel.
San Diego: 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 run.
1-10-NOS12 (1Q: 08:05) Henry Perry ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by OLB Reggie Bailey.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS11 (1Q: 07:31) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. DE Tyrus Hazelwood hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-NOS11 (1Q: 07:21) Peyton Manning pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jared Steinhorst. DE Harris Herron blocked the pass.
4-9-NOS11 (1Q: 07:12) Nate Kaeding attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 3, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 07:06) Nate Kaeding kicked off 79 yards from the SDO30. Touchback.
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 run.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 07:06) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin, assisted by ILB Raheem Orr.
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.
2-7-NOS23 (1Q: 06:21) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 4 yards. Tackled by S Nate Clements, assisted by ILB Dustin Summers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cousin is blitzing.
3-3-NOS27 (1Q: 05:55) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin. Key block delivered by Donald Matthews.
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-NOS31 (1Q: 05:15) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Summers. Jacobs gained 5 yards after the catch.
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. Gray is blitzing.
1-10-SDO47 (1Q: 04:28) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 14 yards. Tackled by S Anthony Floyd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. King gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO33 (1Q: 04:02) Darrell Irwin ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin, assisted by DT Kenneth Lents. Key block delivered by Jon Stinchcomb.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-SDO25 (1Q: 03:20) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devery Henderson. ILB Raheem Orr defended the pass.
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 run.
3-2-SDO25 (1Q: 03:10) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 2 yards. Tackled by S Anthony Floyd.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO23 (1Q: 02:44) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Norm Walters. Pearson gained 10 yards after the catch.
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.
2-1-SDO14 (1Q: 02:09) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. OLB Lorenzo Cousin defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-SDO14 (1Q: 02:02) Darrell Irwin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Van Blick, assisted by DT Tommie Bernard. Key block delivered by Jon Stinchcomb. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
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-SDO13 (1Q: 01:19) Darrell Irwin ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Kenneth Lents, assisted by DE Norm Walters. Key block delivered by Jacob Rogers.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cousin, Summers and Clements are blitzing.
2-5-SDO08 (1Q: 00:46) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jacob Rogers. New Orleans 6, San Diego 3
(1Q: 00:46) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 7, San Diego 3
(1Q: 00:37) David Akers kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Nate Clements returned the ball 27 yards to the SDO34. Tackled by Devery Henderson.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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 run.
1-10-SDO34 (1Q: 00:05) Henry Perry ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. Key block delivered by Roosevelt McDaniel.
Start of second quarter.
San Diego: Pro 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.
2-3-SDO41 (2Q: 15:00) Peyton Manning pass completed to FB Ronnie Allen for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels. Allen gained 2 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clayton is blitzing.
3-3-SDO41 (2Q: 14:28) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. DT Billy Joe Roberson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-SDO41 (2Q: 14:24) Jason Baker punted 50 yards. Drew Jordan returned the kick 2 yards to the NOS11. Tackled by Ronnie Allen.
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 pass.
1-10-NOS11 (2Q: 14:13) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by RB Arnie Pearson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS11 (2Q: 14:08) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Devery Henderson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-NOS11 (2Q: 14:02) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin, assisted by CB Gus Madison. Henderson gained 4 yards after the catch.
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 run. Cousin and Floyd are blitzing.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 13:19) Philip Rivers scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bobby Gray and assisted by CB Alvin Meier. PENALTY: San Diego was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
New Orleans: Strong 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. Clements is blitzing.
1-10-SDO46 (2Q: 13:10) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic MacDonald. Pearson gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO30 (2Q: 12:42) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Mike Karney. CB Gus Madison defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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.
2-10-SDO30 (2Q: 12:39) Philip Rivers sacked by DE Norm Walters for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Jon Stinchcomb.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-18-SDO38 (2Q: 11:55) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Van Blick.
4-14-SDO34 (2Q: 11:25) David Akers attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO41 (2Q: 11:19) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-NOS50 (2Q: 10:44) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. DE Tyrus Hazelwood hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: Strong 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 run. Mussatti is blitzing.
3-1-NOS50 (2Q: 10:34) Henry Perry ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. Key block delivered by Donny Summers.
San Diego: I formation, 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.
1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 09:55) Mark Coons ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. Key block delivered by Dean Hickman.
San Diego: I 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.
2-4-NOS39 (2Q: 09:10) Peyton Manning pass completed to TE Phillip Cunningham for 4 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Coffey, assisted by CB Fernando Clayton.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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-NOS35 (2Q: 08:25) Peyton Manning pass completed to FB Ronnie Allen for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-NOS31 (2Q: 07:58) Mark Coons ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by DT A.J. Coffey.
San Diego: Pro 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.
3-3-NOS28 (2Q: 07:14) Henry Perry ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
4-1-NOS26 (2Q: 06:33) Henry Perry ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas. Key block delivered by Dean Hickman.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Clayton is blitzing.
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 06:01) Mark Coons ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Apold, assisted by CB Fernando Clayton. Key block delivered by Donny Summers.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS15 (2Q: 05:17) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Jared Steinhorst for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood, assisted by OLB Reggie Bailey. Steinhorst gained 5 yards after the catch.
San Diego: 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.
1-5-NOS05 (2Q: 04:53) Mark Coons ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas.
San Diego: Strong 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.
2-4-NOS04 (2Q: 04:18) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernard Berrian. DT Billy Joe Roberson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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. Samuels is blitzing.
1-2-NOS02 (2Q: 04:15) Mark Coons ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-NOS02 (2Q: 03:49) Henry Perry ran inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mark Wilson. San Diego 9, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 03:49) Extra point by Nate Kaeding was good. San Diego 10, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 03:42) Nate Kaeding kicked off 74 yards from the SDO30. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cousin is blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 03:42) Philip Rivers scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Anthony Floyd.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gray is blitzing.
2-4-NOS26 (2Q: 03:03) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dominic MacDonald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
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, keying aggressively on the run.
2-14-NOS16 (2Q: 02:46) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Ron Robinson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Madison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cousin is blitzing.
3-1-NOS29 (2Q: 02:03) Arnie Pearson ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin, assisted by DT Tommie Bernard.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-2-NOS28 (2Q: 01:54) Horace Ogden punted 53 yards. Jared Steinhorst returned the kick 5 yards to the SDO24. Tackled by Jacob Rogers.
San Diego: I 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-SDO24 (2Q: 01:44) Henry Perry ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood, assisted by S Mike Doss. Key block delivered by Donny Summers.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-SDO30 (2Q: 01:02) Peyton Manning pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: 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-SDO37 (2Q: 00:33) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernard Berrian. DE Tyrus Hazelwood hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SDO37 (2Q: 00:23) Mark Coons ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Mark Coons returned the ball 27 yards to the SDO32. Tackled by Tony Brumley.
San Diego: 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.
1-10-SDO32 (3Q: 14:31) Henry Perry ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by S Brenden Rasmussen.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-SDO31 (3Q: 13:53) Mark Coons ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss. Key block delivered by Nick Hardwick.
San Diego: 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.
3-3-SDO39 (3Q: 13:10) Mark Coons ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby, assisted by DT Billy Joe Roberson. Key block delivered by Mario Rayburn.
San Diego: Weak 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. Thomas is blitzing.
1-10-SDO45 (3Q: 12:46) Peyton Manning pass completed to TE Phillip Cunningham for 21 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss. Cunningham gained 5 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS34 (3Q: 12:11) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start.
San Diego: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-NOS39 (3Q: 12:01) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Bernard Berrian for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Berrian gained 5 yards after the catch.
San Diego: 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. Samuels and Thomas are blitzing.
1-10-NOS21 (3Q: 11:17) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernard Berrian. OLB Kendrick Samuels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Doss is blitzing.
2-10-NOS21 (3Q: 11:11) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Jared Steinhorst for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NOS15 (3Q: 10:42) Peyton Manning pass completed to FB Ronnie Allen for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels, assisted by S Mike Doss.
4-4-NOS15 (3Q: 09:55) Nate Kaeding attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 13, New Orleans 7
(3Q: 09:50) Nate Kaeding kicked off 62 yards from the SDO30. Arnie Pearson returned the ball 22 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Jamie Delvalle.
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 pass.
1-10-NOS30 (3Q: 09:25) Darrell Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Kenneth Lents, assisted by ILB Dustin Summers. Key block delivered by Lennie Friedman.
New Orleans: 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-NOS40 (3Q: 08:45) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin, assisted by ILB Raheem Orr. Key block delivered by Jon Stinchcomb.
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.
2-5-NOS45 (3Q: 08:12) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tommie Bernard. Key block delivered by Graham King.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Cousin is blitzing.
1-10-SDO49 (3Q: 07:42) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: 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.
1-15-NOS46 (3Q: 07:39) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. DE Tim Stroup blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-NOS46 (3Q: 07:33) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Tommie Bernard.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-SDO46 (3Q: 06:50) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin. King gained 9 yards after the catch. 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 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Cousin is blitzing.
1-10-SDO32 (3Q: 06:21) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. S Nate Clements defended the pass. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO19 (3Q: 06:14) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. DE Norm Walters hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SDO19 (3Q: 06:04) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. CB Dominic MacDonald defended the pass.
New Orleans: 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.
3-10-SDO19 (3Q: 05:56) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Summers, assisted by OLB Lorenzo Cousin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-SDO15 (3Q: 05:12) David Akers attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 13, New Orleans 10
(3Q: 05:06) David Akers kicked off 77 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO20 (3Q: 05:06) Henry Perry ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by ILB Dontarrious Thomas. Key block delivered by Archie Caldwell.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Thomas is blitzing.
2-3-SDO27 (3Q: 04:40) Mark Coons ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas, assisted by S Mike Doss. Key block delivered by Ronnie Allen.
San Diego: 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. Samuels and Thomas are blitzing.
1-10-SDO36 (3Q: 04:12) Mark Coons ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by OLB Kendrick Samuels.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-SDO37 (3Q: 03:31) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lyons gained 3 yards after the catch.
San Diego: 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.
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 02:45) Peyton Manning sacked by DE Tim Apold for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mario Rayburn.
San Diego: 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.
2-16-NOS47 (3Q: 02:07) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 19 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis, assisted by CB Fernando Clayton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans's Billy Joe Roberson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels and Rasmussen are blitzing.
1-10-NOS28 (3Q: 01:38) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Jared Steinhorst for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson, assisted by S Mike Doss.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS26 (3Q: 01:15) Peyton Manning pass was dropped by WR Tony Lyons.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-NOS26 (3Q: 01:07) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Lance Murphy for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas. Murphy gained 6 yards after the catch.
San Diego: 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.
1-10-NOS17 (3Q: 00:35) Mark Coons ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Tim Apold, assisted by OLB Donovan Mussatti.
Start of fourth quarter.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS16 (4Q: 15:00) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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.
2-14-NOS21 (4Q: 14:51) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Bernard Berrian for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper. Berrian gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-NOS08 (4Q: 14:27) Henry Perry ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Rasmussen, assisted by S Mike Doss. Key block delivered by Dean Hickman.
San Diego: 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. Samuels is blitzing.
1-5-NOS05 (4Q: 14:00) Mark Coons ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss.
San Diego: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jordan and Lewis are blitzing.
2-2-NOS02 (4Q: 13:24) Mark Coons ran inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Archie Caldwell. San Diego 19, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 13:24) Extra point by Nate Kaeding was good. San Diego 20, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 13:17) Nate Kaeding kicked off 63 yards from the SDO30. Taylor Jacobs returned the ball 9 yards to the NOS16. Tackled by Armegis Spearman.
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-NOS16 (4Q: 12:53) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin, assisted by CB Burt Agree. King gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS30 (4Q: 12:19) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. OLB Lorenzo Cousin defended the pass.
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. Summers is blitzing.
2-10-NOS30 (4Q: 12:09) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tommie Bernard, assisted by CB Gus Madison.
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, expecting the pass. Summers is blitzing.
3-7-NOS33 (4Q: 11:27) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin, assisted by CB Gus Madison. Pearson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10-SDO47 (4Q: 10:41) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Cousin.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SDO47 (4Q: 10:14) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic MacDonald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. King gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: 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. Summers is blitzing.
1-10-SDO28 (4Q: 09:27) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic MacDonald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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 pass.
1-9-SDO09 (4Q: 08:41) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Madison. Key block delivered by Johnny King.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-SDO04 (4Q: 08:06) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Donald Matthews. San Diego 20, New Orleans 16
(4Q: 08:06) Extra point by David Akers was good. San Diego 20, New Orleans 17
(4Q: 07:56) David Akers kicked off 60 yards from the NOS30. Mark Coons returned the ball 30 yards to the SDO40. Tackled by Graham King.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO40 (4Q: 07:27) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Jared Steinhorst for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Night Train Clayton.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS49 (4Q: 06:41) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. CB Dennis Weathersby defended the pass.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels is blitzing.
2-10-NOS49 (4Q: 06:33) Peyton Manning pass completed to WR Jared Steinhorst for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Dontarrious Thomas.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 05:49) Peyton Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jared Steinhorst. CB Heath Cooper defended the pass.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels is blitzing.
2-10-NOS39 (4Q: 05:41) Henry Perry ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron, assisted by OLB Kendrick Samuels.
San Diego: 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.
3-8-NOS37 (4Q: 04:54) Peyton Manning pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tony Lyons. DE Harris Herron blocked the pass.
4-8-NOS37 (4Q: 04:46) Jason Baker punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS01.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cousin and Meier are blitzing.
1-10-NOS01 (4Q: 04:37) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Tommie Bernard, assisted by CB Gus Madison. Key block delivered by Mike Karney.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Floyd is blitzing.
2-2-NOS09 (4Q: 03:57) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic MacDonald.
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-NOS30 (4Q: 03:11) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Norm Walters hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS30 (4Q: 03:04) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Nate Clements, assisted by ILB Dustin Summers.
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.
3-10-NOS30 (4Q: 02:46) Philip Rivers scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Summers.
4-5-NOS35 (4Q: 02:30) Horace Ogden punted 65 yards. Touchback.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO20 (4Q: 02:25) Mark Coons ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by DE Brent Compton. Key block delivered by Roosevelt McDaniel. PENALTY: San Diego was called for an Illegal Formation.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-SDO15 (4Q: 02:25) Mark Coons ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron.
(4Q: 02:25) New Orleans called a time out.
San Diego: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-SDO17 (4Q: 02:17) Peyton Manning pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 12 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. Crumpler gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(4Q: 02:17) New Orleans called a time out.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-SDO29 (4Q: 02:10) Henry Perry ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Apold. Key block delivered by Archie Caldwell.
(4Q: 02:10) New Orleans called a time out.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO32 (4Q: 02:02) Henry Perry ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby, assisted by ILB Dontarrious Thomas. Key block delivered by Archie Caldwell.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
San Diego: Single-Back 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. Samuels and Thomas are blitzing.
2-3-SDO39 (4Q: 01:56) Henry Perry ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. Key block delivered by Donny Summers.
San Diego: 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. Samuels is blitzing.
1-10-SDO42 (4Q: 01:09) Henry Perry ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels, assisted by CB Dennis Weathersby. Key block delivered by Archie Caldwell.
San Diego: Single-Back 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-SDO47 (4Q: 00:26) Peyton Manning dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: San Diego Chargers 20, New Orleans Saints 17