Week 10, 2015

Played in Tampa Bay, FL, weather: 85 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 64 yards from the TBY30. Nathan Wannamaker returned the ball 23 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Wesley Eicholz. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Bryant Blakely on the NOS29.
New Orleans: I 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.
1-10-NOS29 (1Q: 14:29) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Tony Brumley. DT Reuben Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS29 (1Q: 14:23) Bryant Blakely ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Wolfstone.
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, expecting the pass. Blades is blitzing.
3-6-NOS33 (1Q: 13:40) Philip Rivers sacked by OLB Lonnie Blades for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Leon Schroeder. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
4-26-NOS13 (1Q: 13:29) Artie Souza punted 32 yards. Butch Wolfstone called for a fair catch at the NOS45.
Tampa Bay: 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-NOS45 (1Q: 13:18) Austin Punzel ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron. Key block delivered by Conrad Chiaccheri.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-NOS40 (1Q: 12:41) PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for a False Start.
Tampa Bay: 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 run.
2-10-NOS45 (1Q: 12:34) Sam Donaldson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Tampa Bay: Pro 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.
3-8-NOS43 (1Q: 11:50) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Grant Clinton. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass.
4-8-NOS43 (1Q: 11:41) Shane Lechler punted 43 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 11:34) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Chris Dillon.
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.
2-10-NOS20 (1Q: 10:48) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DT Reuben Foster drove right through Leon Schroeder to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS35 (1Q: 10:41) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Wolfstone. 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 strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TBY50 (1Q: 10:11) Philip Rivers sacked by DT Reuben Foster for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Larry Andersen. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Donald Matthews on the NOS43.
New Orleans: 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. Blades is blitzing.
2-17-NOS43 (1Q: 09:43) Philip Rivers sacked by OLB Lonnie Blades for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Marlon Prill.
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 pass.
3-24-NOS36 (1Q: 08:57) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Curtis Weber. CB Butch Wolfstone defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-24-NOS36 (1Q: 08:48) Artie Souza punted 45 yards. Butch Wolfstone returned the kick 3 yards to the TBY22. Tackled by Bryant Blakely.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY22 (1Q: 08:39) Austin Punzel ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood, assisted by S Brenden Rasmussen.
Tampa Bay: 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.
2-7-TBY25 (1Q: 08:04) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Weak 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. Ballard, Jordan and Koch are blitzing.
1-10-TBY33 (1Q: 07:30) Sam Donaldson ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell. Key block delivered by Conrad Chiaccheri. Chiaccheri ran over A.J. Sexton to set up the play.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-TBY40 (1Q: 06:52) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Bennie Covington for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell, assisted by S Austin Koch. Covington gained 8 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 06:04) Austin Punzel ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Austin Hitchcock, assisted by DE Harris Herron.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS36 (1Q: 05:27) Sam Donaldson ran around right end for 36 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Carl Katzenmoyer. Tampa Bay 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 05:27) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Tampa Bay 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 05:15) Jeff Chandler kicked off 63 yards from the TBY30. Bryant Blakely returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS31. Tackled by Daryl Burke.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 04:49) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Ferreira, assisted by S Chris Dillon. Key block delivered by Tony Brumley.
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, keying aggressively on the run. Wolfstone is blitzing.
1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 04:04) Arnie Pearson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Sammy Fuller.
New Orleans: I 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. Blades and Dillon are blitzing.
2-7-NOS44 (1Q: 03:20) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 12 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Burke. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. King gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak 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. Dillon is blitzing.
1-10-TBY44 (1Q: 02:47) Bryant Blakely ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Blades, assisted by CB Butch Wolfstone. OLB Lonnie Blades knocked down Henry Freeman to break up the play.
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.
2-9-TBY43 (1Q: 02:01) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Rob Dennis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pearson gained 10 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY33 (1Q: 01:29) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. DE Austin Branch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-TBY33 (1Q: 01:21) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Curtis Weber. CB Butch Wolfstone knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-10-TBY33 (1Q: 01:11) Philip Rivers pass was intended for WR Curtis Weber and was intercepted by S Chuck Ferreira at the TBY33. The interception was returned 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Tampa Bay 13, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 01:11) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Tampa Bay 14, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 01:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 70 yards from the TBY30. Nathan Wannamaker returned the ball 27 yards to the NOS27. Tackled by Daryl Burke.
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.
1-10-NOS27 (1Q: 00:36) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Ferreira.
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.
2-10-NOS27 (1Q: 00:02) Bryant Blakely ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Dillon.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NOS30 (2Q: 15:00) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Arnie Pearson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NOS30 (2Q: 14:55) Artie Souza punted 44 yards. Butch Wolfstone called for a fair catch at the TBY26.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY26 (2Q: 14:46) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Shannon gained 5 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: 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. Mussatti is blitzing.
1-10-TBY45 (2Q: 14:09) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Sam Donaldson for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron, assisted by S Brenden Rasmussen. Donaldson gained 4 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 13:41) Sam Donaldson ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron, assisted by DT Billy Joe Roberson. Key block delivered by Otis Porter.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Ballard is blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 13:01) Austin Punzel ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS33 (2Q: 12:16) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Sam Donaldson for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fernando Clayton.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NOS27 (2Q: 11:28) Rex Grossman pass completed to TE Grant Clinton for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Compton. Clinton gained 1 yard after the catch.
Tampa Bay: Strong 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-NOS20 (2Q: 10:55) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Bennie Covington for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-NOS02 (2Q: 10:19) Austin Punzel ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by DE Harris Herron.
Tampa Bay: Pro 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-NOS02 (2Q: 09:53) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Jason Tatum for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Tampa Bay 20, New Orleans 0
(2Q: 09:53) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Tampa Bay 21, New Orleans 0
(2Q: 09:44) Jeff Chandler kicked off 71 yards from the TBY30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 09:44) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR C.J. Cook for 80 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cook gained 59 yards after the catch. Tampa Bay 21, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 09:44) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. Tampa Bay 21, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 09:27) Artie Farias kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Emmanuel Conway returned the ball 20 yards to the TBY27. Tackled by Bryant Blakely.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY27 (2Q: 08:57) Sam Donaldson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-TBY28 (2Q: 08:31) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Jason Tatum for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti. Tatum gained 4 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: 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-TBY39 (2Q: 07:53) Austin Punzel ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-TBY42 (2Q: 07:19) Sam Donaldson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey.
Tampa Bay: 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.
3-5-TBY44 (2Q: 06:53) Rex Grossman sacked by DE Harris Herron for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Conrad Chiaccheri.
4-11-TBY38 (2Q: 06:32) Shane Lechler punted 53 yards. Curtis Weber returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS12. Tackled by Corey Duncan.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS12 (2Q: 06:25) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 12 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Ferreira.
New Orleans: 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 run. Ferreira is blitzing.
1-10-NOS24 (2Q: 05:51) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Blades. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Weber gained 1 yard after the catch.
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. Eicholz and Ferreira are blitzing.
2-6-NOS28 (2Q: 05:35) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Blades.
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, expecting the run.
3-2-NOS32 (2Q: 05:17) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Wolfstone. Key block delivered by Donald Matthews.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Blades and Ferreira are blitzing.
1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 04:59) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Wolfstone. Weber gained 8 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout 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. Dominquez is blitzing.
1-10-TBY23 (2Q: 04:43) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DT Russell Lyle blocked the pass.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-TBY23 (2Q: 04:33) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR C.J. Cook for 22 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Burke. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. 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 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-TBY01 (2Q: 04:11) Bryant Blakely ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Wolfstone. DT Reuben Foster knocked down Marlon Prill to break up the play.
New Orleans: Weak 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. Wolfstone is blitzing.
2-2-TBY02 (2Q: 03:52) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder. Tampa Bay 21, New Orleans 13
(2Q: 03:52) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. Tampa Bay 21, New Orleans 14
(2Q: 03:42) Artie Farias kicked off 64 yards from the NOS30. Brad Shannon returned the ball 40 yards to the TBY46. Tackled by Dwight Mendez.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY46 (2Q: 03:24) Sam Donaldson ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard, assisted by OLB Donovan Mussatti. Key block delivered by Carl Katzenmoyer.
Tampa Bay: 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-NOS44 (2Q: 03:06) Austin Punzel ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Compton, assisted by DT A.J. Coffey. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Offensive Holding.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-TBY46 (2Q: 02:57) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 8 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by CB Drew Jordan. Shannon gained 3 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: I 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.
2-12-NOS46 (2Q: 02:41) Austin Punzel ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back 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. Mussatti and Rasmussen are blitzing.
3-11-NOS45 (2Q: 02:20) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Blake Murray for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Tampa Bay: 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.
1-10-NOS30 (2Q: 02:14) Austin Punzel ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Coffey. OLB Jared Ballard crushed Eddie Andrews to wreck the play. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Rutter is blitzing.
2-11-NOS31 (2Q: 02:00) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS14 (2Q: 01:44) Sam Donaldson ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Austin Hitchcock, assisted by DT A.J. Coffey. Key block delivered by Leonard Agnew.
Tampa Bay: Strong 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.
2-5-NOS09 (2Q: 01:25) Austin Punzel ran inside the right guard for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Tyrone Carlisle. Tampa Bay 27, New Orleans 14
(2Q: 01:25) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Tampa Bay 28, New Orleans 14
(2Q: 01:16) Jeff Chandler kicked off 73 yards from the TBY30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 01:16) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. DT Reuben Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
2-10-NOS20 (2Q: 01:08) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Wolfstone. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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. Blades is blitzing.
1-10-NOS33 (2Q: 00:37) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Blades, assisted by CB Ronald Horn. Key block delivered by Travis Tusch. New Orleans's Curtis Weber was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NOS38 (2Q: 00:17) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Amos Moss drove right through Leon Schroeder to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
3-5-NOS38 (2Q: 00:08) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Sammy Fuller hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Artie Farias kicked off 74 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Tampa Bay: 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.
1-10-TBY20 (3Q: 15:00) Austin Punzel ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-TBY25 (3Q: 14:51) Austin Punzel ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey, assisted by DE Harris Herron.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Ballard is blitzing.
2-3-TBY27 (3Q: 14:20) Austin Punzel ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Compton. Key block delivered by Thurman Cassidy.
Tampa Bay: Weak 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. Koch is blitzing.
1-10-TBY30 (3Q: 13:53) Sam Donaldson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Offensive Holding.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-TBY20 (3Q: 13:45) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Bennie Covington for 11 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Rasmussen. Covington gained 1 yard after the catch.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Ballard and Koch are blitzing.
2-9-TBY31 (3Q: 13:00) Rex Grossman sacked by OLB Jared Ballard for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Leonard Agnew.
Tampa Bay: 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.
3-15-TBY25 (3Q: 12:31) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Jordan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Shannon gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY49 (3Q: 11:44) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton, assisted by OLB Jared Ballard. Shannon gained 3 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 11:06) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Bennie Covington for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by OLB Jared Ballard. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Tampa Bay: 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. Ballard and Koch are blitzing.
1-10-NOS28 (3Q: 10:56) Sam Donaldson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-NOS24 (3Q: 10:33) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 11 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Coffey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Shannon gained 4 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS13 (3Q: 09:50) Austin Punzel ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron, assisted by S Austin Koch. Key block delivered by Thurman Cassidy. Cassidy flattened Oliver Coffey to ensure the play's success.
Tampa Bay: 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.
2-4-NOS07 (3Q: 09:17) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Jason Tatum for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tampa Bay 34, New Orleans 14
(3Q: 09:17) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Tampa Bay 35, New Orleans 14
(3Q: 09:07) Jeff Chandler kicked off 57 yards from the TBY30. Bryant Blakely returned the ball 14 yards to the NOS27. Tackled by Dwight Sanders.
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. Blades is blitzing.
1-10-NOS27 (3Q: 08:47) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Curtis Weber.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS27 (3Q: 08:38) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Blades. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
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-NOS42 (3Q: 08:29) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Wesley Eicholz, assisted by S Chris Dillon. Austin gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-TBY40 (3Q: 07:43) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dwight Mendez. ILB Wesley Eicholz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Blades is blitzing.
2-10-TBY40 (3Q: 07:36) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. CB Butch Wolfstone defended the pass. 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 nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-TBY40 (3Q: 07:31) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Sammy Fuller hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-TBY40 (3Q: 07:25) Artie Souza punted 38 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the TBY02.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY02 (3Q: 07:16) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Bennie Covington for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. Covington gained 3 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mussatti is blitzing.
2-1-TBY11 (3Q: 06:49) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 14 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. Shannon gained 2 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY25 (3Q: 06:18) Rex Grossman pass completed to RB Sam Donaldson for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-TBY25 (3Q: 05:36) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Bennie Covington for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Fernando Clayton, assisted by S Brenden Rasmussen.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-TBY32 (3Q: 04:59) Austin Punzel ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Compton. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-TBY37 (3Q: 04:52) Austin Punzel ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton, assisted by OLB Jared Ballard. Key block delivered by Otis Porter.
Tampa Bay: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-TBY44 (3Q: 04:13) Austin Punzel ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter.
Tampa Bay: 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.
3-2-TBY45 (3Q: 03:40) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Blake Murray for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Tampa Bay: I 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, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS46 (3Q: 03:35) Austin Punzel ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Clayton is blitzing.
2-13-NOS49 (3Q: 03:03) Sam Donaldson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS44 (3Q: 02:33) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Jason Tatum for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell, assisted by S Brenden Rasmussen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tatum gained 4 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS30 (3Q: 02:08) Austin Punzel ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Austin Hitchcock.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS28 (3Q: 01:28) Austin Punzel ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron.
Tampa Bay: 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.
3-3-NOS23 (3Q: 01:02) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron. 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.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS15 (3Q: 00:53) Rex Grossman pass was dropped by WR Bennie Covington.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS15 (3Q: 00:44) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brad Shannon. DT Oliver Coffey simply tossed Tyrone Carlisle aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-10-NOS15 (3Q: 00:40) Rex Grossman pass was dropped by WR Bennie Covington.
4-10-NOS15 (3Q: 00:32) Jeff Chandler attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Tampa Bay 38, New Orleans 14
(3Q: 00:25) Jeff Chandler kicked off 57 yards from the TBY30. Bryant Blakely returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS31. Tackled by Chuck Ferreira.
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.
1-10-NOS31 (3Q: 00:04) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. CB Rob Dennis defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
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 pass.
2-10-NOS31 (4Q: 15:00) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. DE Amos Moss drove right through Leon Schroeder to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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. Blades is blitzing.
3-10-NOS31 (4Q: 14:50) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 11 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Burke. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 14:16) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. CB Butch Wolfstone defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans's Marlon Prill was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Blades and Eicholz are blitzing.
2-10-NOS42 (4Q: 14:08) Philip Rivers sacked by ILB Wesley Eicholz for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: 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.
3-17-NOS35 (4Q: 13:41) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kent Austin. DE Sammy Fuller blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-17-NOS35 (4Q: 13:33) Artie Souza punted 56 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the TBY09.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, 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.
1-10-TBY09 (4Q: 13:25) Austin Punzel ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Coffey. Key block delivered by Conrad Chiaccheri.
Tampa Bay: Strong 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.
2-5-TBY14 (4Q: 12:42) Austin Punzel ran around right end for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell. Key block delivered by Leonard Agnew.
Tampa Bay: 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-TBY39 (4Q: 12:12) Austin Punzel ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by ILB A.J. Sexton.
Tampa Bay: 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. Ballard is blitzing.
2-13-TBY36 (4Q: 11:46) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Grant Clinton. CB Mitch Farrell defended the pass.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-TBY36 (4Q: 11:42) Rex Grossman pass completed to WR Brad Shannon for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-2-TBY47 (4Q: 11:13) Shane Lechler punted 53 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-NOS20 (4Q: 11:08) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR C.J. Cook for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Reuben Foster. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ferreira is blitzing.
2-6-NOS24 (4Q: 10:34) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Blades. Pearson gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-NOS33 (4Q: 09:57) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. CB Butch Wolfstone defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: 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. Blades, Ferreira and Dillon are blitzing.
2-10-NOS33 (4Q: 09:49) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DT Reuben Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Blades, Dennis and Ferreira are blitzing.
3-10-NOS33 (4Q: 09:43) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Eicholz.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Blades is blitzing.
1-10-NOS43 (4Q: 08:56) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. CB Rob Dennis defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: 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.
2-10-NOS43 (4Q: 08:48) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Tony Brumley. DE Amos Moss blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: 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.
3-10-NOS43 (4Q: 08:39) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Wannamaker. S Chuck Ferreira defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak 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. Blades is blitzing.
4-10-NOS43 (4Q: 08:30) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kent Austin. DT Reuben Foster blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (4Q: 08:22) Austin Punzel ran around right end for 43 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Leonard Agnew. Tampa Bay 44, New Orleans 14
(4Q: 08:22) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Tampa Bay 45, New Orleans 14
(4Q: 08:07) Jeff Chandler kicked off 58 yards from the TBY30. Nathan Wannamaker returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Daryl Burke.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS30 (4Q: 07:35) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. CB Ronald Horn defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS30 (4Q: 07:29) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Rob Dennis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NOS37 (4Q: 06:46) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Blades. Austin gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 06:23) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Moss, assisted by CB Butch Wolfstone. The ball was fumbled and recovered by TBY CB Ronald Horn to the NOS41.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS41 (4Q: 06:14) Austin Punzel ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by S Norm Gardner.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NOS40 (4Q: 05:30) PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for a False Start.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Mussatti is blitzing.
2-14-NOS45 (4Q: 05:21) Austin Punzel ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Rasmussen, assisted by DT Oliver Coffey.
Tampa Bay: 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. Ballard is blitzing.
3-10-NOS41 (4Q: 04:37) Rex Grossman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bennie Covington. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass.
4-10-NOS41 (4Q: 04:31) Shane Lechler punted 41 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 04:26) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Amos Moss hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS20 (4Q: 04:16) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kent Austin. DE Sammy Fuller blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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.
3-10-NOS20 (4Q: 04:09) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 1 yard. Tackled by S Daryl Burke, assisted by CB Ronald Horn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-NOS21 (4Q: 03:38) Artie Souza punted 46 yards. Brad Shannon returned the kick 7 yards to the TBY40. Tackled by Austin Hitchcock.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY40 (4Q: 03:27) Austin Punzel ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Billy Joe Roberson.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-TBY41 (4Q: 02:40) Austin Punzel ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. OLB Jared Ballard crushed Eddie Andrews to wreck the play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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. Ballard is blitzing.
3-9-TBY41 (4Q: 02:00) PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for a False Start.
Tampa Bay: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-TBY36 (4Q: 02:00) Sam Donaldson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
4-11-TBY39 (4Q: 01:14) Shane Lechler punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS06.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS06 (4Q: 01:06) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. DT Reuben Foster drove right through Larry Andersen to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS06 (4Q: 00:59) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Rob Dennis, assisted by S Daryl Burke. Pearson gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-NOS15 (4Q: 00:35) Bryant Blakely ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Ferreira. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS19 (4Q: 00:01) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Reuben Foster. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 45, New Orleans Saints 14