Week 8, 2015

Played in St. Louis, MO, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Arizona won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Andrew Greathouse kicked off 63 yards from the STL30. Eugene Lochner returned the ball 9 yards to the ARI16. Tackled by Donnell Peterson. PENALTY: Arizona was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Arizona: 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.
1-10-ARI07 (1Q: 14:38) PENALTY: Arizona was called for a False Start.
Arizona: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Kramer is blitzing.
1-13-ARI04 (1Q: 14:28) Johnny Aalders ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer, assisted by DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer.
Arizona: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-ARI02 (1Q: 13:44) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer, assisted by DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer. Key block delivered by Floyd Goldsmith.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI21 (1Q: 13:13) Johnny Aalders ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Costa, assisted by DE Graham Burchfield.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-ARI25 (1Q: 12:46) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Derek Sherp for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Cedric Upshaw, assisted by CB Tommy Harrell.
Arizona: Single-Back 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-ARI40 (1Q: 12:05) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bubba Lane.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-ARI44 (1Q: 11:18) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Harrell.
Arizona: I 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.
3-1-ARI49 (1Q: 10:49) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott. Key block delivered by Terrell Murphy.
Arizona: Five-Receiver Spread 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-STL49 (1Q: 10:16) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hugh Nevarez. DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Arizona: Strong 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.
2-10-STL49 (1Q: 10:03) Gerald Meeber scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Wright.
Arizona: Pro 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. Kramer is blitzing.
3-2-STL41 (1Q: 09:33) Gerald Meeber pass was dropped by TE Clay Anderson.
4-2-STL41 (1Q: 09:27) Leon Venegas punted 41 yards. Touchback.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL20 (1Q: 09:20) Chris Simms pass was dropped by TE Freddie Winters.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL20 (1Q: 09:11) Van Strickland ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Wright.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hiscock is blitzing.
3-4-STL26 (1Q: 08:28) Chris Simms pass completed to RB Dana Swenson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Fred Clancy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL31 (1Q: 07:48) Dana Swenson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Clancy, assisted by DE Mo Perlman.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL31 (1Q: 07:04) Van Strickland ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ron Williams.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hiscock is blitzing.
3-9-STL32 (1Q: 06:19) Chris Simms pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Wilson.
4-9-STL32 (1Q: 06:13) Horace Ogden punted 53 yards. Billy Joe Maxwell returned the kick 4 yards to the ARI19. Tackled by Sean Sims. Ball was fumbled and recovered by ARI Tommy McAninch at the ARI19.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI19 (1Q: 06:05) Tommy McAninch ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Costa.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-ARI21 (1Q: 05:32) Tommy McAninch ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Harrell. Key block delivered by Cary Stoll. Stoll ran over Ricardo Reischl to set up the play.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI30 (1Q: 05:08) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Billy Joe Maxwell. DT Pinbot McDowall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ARI30 (1Q: 05:00) Johnny Aalders ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Costa, assisted by S Lewis Niemeyer. DT Donald Costa knocked down Matt Waas to break up the play.
Arizona: Strong 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. Meyer and Eloms are blitzing.
3-13-ARI27 (1Q: 04:14) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Derek Sherp for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tommy Harrell. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Defensive Holding.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Upshaw is blitzing.
1-10-ARI32 (1Q: 04:04) Johnny Aalders ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Stanley Meyer.
Arizona: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ARI33 (1Q: 03:20) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Tommy McAninch for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bubba Lane. McAninch gained 7 yards after the catch.
Arizona: Strong 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.
3-3-ARI39 (1Q: 02:52) Gerald Meeber pass completed to FB Terrell Ragland for 15 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms, assisted by OLB Stanley Meyer.
Arizona: 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.
1-10-STL46 (1Q: 02:12) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Eugene Lochner for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Stanley Meyer, assisted by DT Vincent Nece.
Arizona: 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.
1-10-STL35 (1Q: 01:49) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left tackle for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Harrell. Key block delivered by Floyd Goldsmith.
Arizona: 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.
1-6-STL06 (1Q: 01:14) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Johnny Aalders for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! St. Louis's Donald Costa was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Arizona 6, St. Louis 0
(1Q: 01:14) Extra point by Mike Scifres was good. Arizona 7, St. Louis 0
(1Q: 01:06) Mike Scifres kicked off 63 yards from the ARI30. Cedric Upshaw returned the ball 24 yards to the STL31. Tackled by Mario McCammon.
St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL31 (1Q: 00:44) Dana Swenson ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mario McCammon. Key block delivered by Lenny Hairston. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offensive Holding.
St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-STL21 (1Q: 00:36) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sean Schroeder. ILB Artie Gredzinski defended the pass.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hiscock and Alcott are blitzing.
2-20-STL21 (1Q: 00:26) Van Strickland ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Joe Dunn. OLB Marlon Hiscock crushed Barry Houston to wreck the play.
Start of second quarter.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-21-STL20 (2Q: 15:00) Chris Simms sacked by DE Nolan Brennan for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Amos Webster.
4-34-STL07 (2Q: 14:15) Horace Ogden punted 40 yards. Billy Joe Maxwell returned the kick 10 yards to the STL37. PENALTY: Arizona was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Arizona: 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.
1-10-ARI43 (2Q: 14:07) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Blake Jacob for 15 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms. Jacob gained 2 yards after the catch.
Arizona: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL42 (2Q: 13:36) Gerald Meeber scrambled for -1 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms and assisted by OLB Stanley Meyer.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-STL43 (2Q: 12:56) Gerald Meeber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Terrell Ragland.
Arizona: Pro 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. Meyer is blitzing.
3-11-STL43 (2Q: 12:53) PENALTY: Arizona was called for a False Start.
Arizona: 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. Meyer and Scott are blitzing.
3-16-STL48 (2Q: 12:49) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eugene Lochner. OLB Stanley Meyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-16-STL48 (2Q: 12:45) Leon Venegas punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the STL01.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL01 (2Q: 12:38) Dana Swenson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Mike Clancy, assisted by S Ron Williams. PENALTY: Arizona was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hiscock is blitzing.
1-10-STL17 (2Q: 12:29) Chris Simms pass was intended for WR Casey Porter and was intercepted by ILB Bart Wright at the STL25. The interception was returned 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Arizona 13, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 12:29) Extra point by Mike Scifres was good. Arizona 14, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 12:17) Mike Scifres kicked off 69 yards from the ARI30. Cedric Upshaw returned the ball 19 yards to the STL20. Tackled by Hugh Nevarez.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL20 (2Q: 11:43) Dana Swenson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Nolan Brennan.
St. Louis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-STL21 (2Q: 11:02) Van Strickland ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brad Moore, assisted by CB Mario McCammon.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Williams is blitzing.
3-6-STL24 (2Q: 10:15) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sean Schroeder. ILB Bart Wright defended the pass.
4-6-STL24 (2Q: 10:07) Horace Ogden punted 51 yards. Eugene Lochner returned the kick 8 yards to the ARI33. Tackled by Jumbo Wells.
Arizona: Weak 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.
1-10-ARI33 (2Q: 09:59) Johnny Aalders ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer.
Arizona: Single-Back 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. Meyer and Wright are blitzing.
2-6-ARI37 (2Q: 09:13) PENALTY: Arizona was called for a False Start.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-ARI32 (2Q: 09:05) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Eugene Lochner for 28 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott. Lochner gained 11 yards after the catch.
Arizona: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL40 (2Q: 08:22) Gerald Meeber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Vince Powell.
Arizona: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL40 (2Q: 08:12) Johnny Aalders ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Costa, assisted by S Sam Eloms. Key block delivered by Floyd Goldsmith.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL28 (2Q: 07:45) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Vince Powell for 23 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms. Powell gained 5 yards after the catch.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wright is blitzing.
1-5-STL05 (2Q: 07:28) Johnny Aalders ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Meyer.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-STL02 (2Q: 07:08) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Gilbert Conway. Arizona 20, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 07:08) Extra point by Mike Scifres was good. Arizona 21, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 07:00) Mike Scifres kicked off 56 yards from the ARI30. Cedric Upshaw returned the ball 18 yards to the STL32. Tackled by Clay Anderson.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hiscock and Williams are blitzing.
1-10-STL32 (2Q: 06:41) Chris Simms pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Casey Porter. OLB Marlon Hiscock blocked the pass.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL32 (2Q: 06:35) Chris Simms pass completed to WR Bernie House for 33 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Derek Alcott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. House gained 6 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Crist, Gredzinski and Williams are blitzing.
1-10-ARI35 (2Q: 06:17) Chris Simms pass completed to WR Casey Porter for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Horace Porterfield.
St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ARI15 (2Q: 06:00) Van Strickland ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Joe Dunn, assisted by ILB Bart Wright. Key block delivered by Jumbo Wells.
St. Louis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-ARI02 (2Q: 05:41) Van Strickland ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Wright.
St. Louis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-ARI02 (2Q: 05:19) Dana Swenson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ron Williams.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-ARI01 (2Q: 05:02) Dana Swenson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Ted Coffey, assisted by ILB Artie Gredzinski.
4-1-ARI01 (2Q: 04:44) Andrew Greathouse attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Arizona 21, St. Louis 3
(2Q: 04:37) Andrew Greathouse kicked off 78 yards from the STL30. Touchback.
Arizona: 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-ARI20 (2Q: 04:37) Johnny Aalders ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Ricardo Reischl, assisted by DT Donald Costa. Key block delivered by Terrell Ragland.
Arizona: Single-Back 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-ARI32 (2Q: 03:57) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eugene Lochner. CB Cedric Upshaw defended the pass.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ARI32 (2Q: 03:45) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Vince Powell for 11 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer, assisted by CB Tommy Harrell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Powell gained 5 yards after the catch.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Niemeyer is blitzing.
1-10-ARI43 (2Q: 03:06) Gerald Meeber sacked by S Lewis Niemeyer for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Waas.
Arizona: 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. Meyer is blitzing.
2-21-ARI32 (2Q: 02:47) Tommy McAninch ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Harrell, assisted by DT Donald Costa.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-ARI35 (2Q: 02:15) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Clay Anderson for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer, assisted by CB Leon Wright. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Arizona was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-7-ARI46 (2Q: 02:09) Leon Venegas punted 54 yards. Touchback.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL20 (2Q: 02:04) Chris Simms pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Casey Porter. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL20 (2Q: 01:55) Dana Swenson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Wright.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hiscock and Wright are blitzing.
3-7-STL23 (2Q: 01:25) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie House. S Derek Alcott defended the pass.
4-7-STL23 (2Q: 01:17) Horace Ogden punted 42 yards. Billy Joe Maxwell returned the kick 3 yards to the ARI38. Tackled by Leon Wright.
Arizona: Weak 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.
1-10-ARI38 (2Q: 01:08) Gerald Meeber pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Billy Joe Maxwell. ILB Adam Scott blocked the pass.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ARI38 (2Q: 00:58) Johnny Aalders ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mad Dogg Scott.
Arizona called a time out.
Arizona: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wright is blitzing.
3-8-ARI40 (2Q: 00:51) Gerald Meeber pass completed to FB Terrell Ragland for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Cedric Upshaw. Ragland gained 3 yards after the catch.
4-2-ARI46 (2Q: 00:31) Leon Venegas punted 45 yards. Leon Wright returned the kick 1 yard to the STL10. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Roughing the Kicker.
Arizona: Single-Back 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-STL39 (2Q: 00:22) Johnny Aalders ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bubba Lane.
Arizona called a time out.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-STL37 (2Q: 00:14) Tommy McAninch ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms, assisted by OLB Stanley Meyer.
Arizona called a time out.
3-2-STL31 (2Q: 00:03) Mike Scifres attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Mike Scifres kicked off 78 yards from the ARI30. Touchback.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL20 (3Q: 15:00) Chris Simms pass completed to WR Ronnie Wilson for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Artie Gredzinski. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wilson gained 12 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL38 (3Q: 14:20) Van Strickland ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Joe Dunn, assisted by CB Brad Moore. Key block delivered by Leonard Derubeis.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-STL43 (3Q: 13:36) PENALTY: Arizona was called for Encroachment.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL48 (3Q: 13:30) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie House. S Fred Clancy defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL48 (3Q: 13:17) Chris Simms pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Casey Porter. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-STL48 (3Q: 13:05) Chris Simms pass completed to RB Dana Swenson for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Wright. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-STL48 (3Q: 12:38) Horace Ogden punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ARI13.
Arizona: 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-ARI13 (3Q: 12:28) Johnny Aalders ran around right end for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Sam Eloms, assisted by ILB Mad Dogg Scott. Key block delivered by Floyd Goldsmith.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI23 (3Q: 11:46) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Eugene Lochner for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Pinbot McDowall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ARI34 (3Q: 11:11) Gerald Meeber pass was dropped by WR Vince Powell.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-ARI34 (3Q: 11:04) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Blake Jacob for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Matt Paulk.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ARI41 (3Q: 10:26) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Derek Sherp. DT Trevor Austin drove right through Cary Stoll to hurry the quarterback.
4-3-ARI41 (3Q: 10:20) Leon Venegas punted 39 yards. Leon Wright returned the kick 4 yards to the STL24. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wright is blitzing.
1-10-STL11 (3Q: 10:10) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sean Schroeder. ILB Bart Wright hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL11 (3Q: 10:00) Dana Swenson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Mario McCammon. OLB Marlon Hiscock knocked down Mack Norris to break up the play.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-STL11 (3Q: 09:16) Chris Simms pass completed to WR Bernie House for 17 yards. Tackled by S Fred Clancy, assisted by S Derek Alcott. House gained 4 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL28 (3Q: 08:39) Dana Swenson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Clancy, assisted by CB Mario McCammon.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-STL31 (3Q: 08:00) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-STL26 (3Q: 07:47) Chris Simms pass completed to WR Bernie House for 5 yards. Tackled by S Fred Clancy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hiscock is blitzing.
3-7-STL31 (3Q: 07:22) Chris Simms pass completed to RB Dana Swenson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Derek Alcott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL41 (3Q: 06:54) Chris Simms pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Donnell Peterson. DE Terry Crist blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL41 (3Q: 06:46) Dana Swenson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Crist, assisted by DE Nolan Brennan.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-STL48 (3Q: 06:17) Chris Simms pass completed to RB Van Strickland for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Wright. Strickland gained 4 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ARI49 (3Q: 05:43) Van Strickland ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Mario McCammon. Key block delivered by Amos Webster.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ARI39 (3Q: 05:06) Van Strickland ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Terry Crist, assisted by CB Mario McCammon.
St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-ARI36 (3Q: 04:31) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jumbo Wells. DT Joe Dunn simply tossed Leland Duffy aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-ARI36 (3Q: 04:25) Chris Simms sacked by DE Nolan Brennan and DT Joe Dunn for a loss of 7 yards. Brennan ran right past Leland Duffy and knocked down the quarterback.
4-14-ARI43 (3Q: 03:48) Horace Ogden punted 43 yards. Touchback.
Arizona: 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.
1-10-ARI20 (3Q: 03:43) Johnny Aalders ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer, assisted by S Sam Eloms.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-ARI17 (3Q: 03:00) PENALTY: Arizona was called for a False Start.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Upshaw is blitzing.
2-18-ARI12 (3Q: 02:52) Gerald Meeber sacked by DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer for a loss of 9 yards. Hillenmeyer simply blew through Cary Stoll to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
Arizona: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-27-ARI03 (3Q: 02:13) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Stanley Meyer, assisted by DT Trevor Austin.
4-26-ARI04 (3Q: 01:26) Leon Venegas punted 61 yards. Leon Wright returned the kick 3 yards to the STL38. Tackled by Artie McDaniel.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL38 (3Q: 01:18) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Wilson. CB Brad Moore defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL38 (3Q: 01:08) Chris Simms sacked by DE Terry Crist for a loss of 6 yards. Crist simply blew through Leland Duffy to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Williams is blitzing.
3-16-STL32 (3Q: 00:33) Chris Simms sacked by OLB Mike Clancy for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Leland Duffy. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ARI Mario McCammon for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Arizona 27, St. Louis 3
(3Q: 00:33) Extra point by Mike Scifres was good. Arizona 28, St. Louis 3
(3Q: 00:17) Mike Scifres kicked off 62 yards from the ARI30. Cedric Upshaw returned the ball 30 yards to the STL38. Tackled by Terrell Ragland.
Start of fourth quarter.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL38 (4Q: 15:00) Chris Simms pass was intended for RB Dana Swenson and was intercepted by ILB Bart Wright at the STL46. Tackled by Dana Swenson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL46 (4Q: 14:47) Johnny Aalders ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Pinbot McDowall.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-STL47 (4Q: 14:00) Gerald Meeber pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Billy Joe Maxwell. DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer blocked the pass.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-STL47 (4Q: 13:55) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Derek Sherp for 14 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL33 (4Q: 13:28) Johnny Aalders ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms, assisted by ILB Mad Dogg Scott. Key block delivered by Terrell Murphy.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-STL27 (4Q: 12:57) Johnny Aalders ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Cedric Upshaw, assisted by OLB Ken Kramer. Key block delivered by Floyd Goldsmith.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Meyer is blitzing.
1-10-STL13 (4Q: 12:23) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Billy Joe Maxwell for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Matt Paulk, assisted by S Bubba Lane. Maxwell gained 2 yards after the catch.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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.
1-3-STL03 (4Q: 11:51) Johnny Aalders ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Austin. St. Louis's Vincent Nece was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
Arizona: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Paulk is blitzing.
2-3-STL03 (4Q: 11:27) Johnny Aalders ran around right end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-STL04 (4Q: 11:00) Johnny Aalders ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Austin. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-4-STL04 (4Q: 10:24) Mike Scifres attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Arizona 31, St. Louis 3
(4Q: 10:18) Mike Scifres kicked off 56 yards from the ARI30. Cedric Upshaw returned the ball 19 yards to the STL33. Tackled by Terrell Ragland.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hiscock is blitzing.
1-10-STL33 (4Q: 09:54) Dana Swenson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ron Williams.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-STL36 (4Q: 09:20) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-STL31 (4Q: 09:15) Chris Simms pass completed to RB Dana Swenson for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Marlon Hiscock, assisted by S Derek Alcott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-STL36 (4Q: 08:45) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie House. ILB Bart Wright defended the pass.
4-7-STL36 (4Q: 08:37) Horace Ogden punted 32 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ARI32.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI32 (4Q: 08:28) Johnny Aalders ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Vincent Nece, assisted by OLB Ken Kramer.
Arizona: Single-Back 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.
2-7-ARI35 (4Q: 07:57) Johnny Aalders ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Matt Paulk, assisted by CB Leon Wright. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ARI Cary Stoll to the ARI36.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-ARI36 (4Q: 07:11) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Trevor Austin. PENALTY: Arizona was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
4-20-ARI22 (4Q: 07:05) Leon Venegas punted 53 yards. Sam Eloms returned the kick 6 yards to the STL31. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL31 (4Q: 06:55) Van Strickland ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Wright. Key block delivered by O.J. Kaplan.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-STL36 (4Q: 06:30) Dana Swenson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bart Wright, assisted by S Ron Williams.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-STL37 (4Q: 05:55) Chris Simms pass completed to WR Casey Porter for 7 yards. Tackled by S Fred Clancy. Porter gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL44 (4Q: 05:24) Chris Simms pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Sean Schroeder. DE Terry Crist blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hiscock and Williams are blitzing.
2-10-STL44 (4Q: 05:18) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sean Schroeder. CB Brad Moore defended the pass. St. Louis's Donnell Peterson was hurt on the play.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hiscock and Porterfield are blitzing.
3-10-STL44 (4Q: 05:14) Chris Simms pass completed to WR Bernie House for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Mario McCammon.
4-11-STL43 (4Q: 04:35) Horace Ogden punted 56 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ARI01.
Arizona: 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-ARI01 (4Q: 04:24) Tommy McAninch ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott, assisted by S Sam Eloms.
Arizona: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ARI01 (4Q: 03:40) Johnny Aalders ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer, assisted by DT Pinbot McDowall.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Meyer and Eloms are blitzing.
3-8-ARI03 (4Q: 02:53) Johnny Aalders ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms, assisted by S Lewis Niemeyer.
4-5-ARI06 (4Q: 02:08) Leon Venegas punted 60 yards. Leon Wright returned the kick 10 yards to the STL44. Tackled by Derek Sherp.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL44 (4Q: 02:00) Chris Simms pass completed to WR Ronnie Wilson for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Wright. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-STL50 (4Q: 01:17) Van Strickland ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marlon Hiscock. Key block delivered by Leonard Derubeis.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ARI46 (4Q: 00:50) Chris Simms pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Casey Porter. DE Terry Crist hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ARI46 (4Q: 00:43) Chris Simms pass was intended for WR Casey Porter and was intercepted by ILB Bart Wright at the ARI42. Tackled by Freddie Winters.
Arizona: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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.
1-10-ARI42 (4Q: 00:30) Johnny Aalders ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ricardo Reischl, assisted by DT Trevor Austin.
Final Score: Arizona Cardinals 31, St. Louis Rams 3