Week 3, 2016

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 52 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Artie Farias kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 95 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 15:00) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 14:46) Gary McCarthy kicked off 65 yards from the CHI30. Britt Stanton returned the ball 10 yards to the NOS15. Tackled by Stan Wells. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS06 (1Q: 14:17) Arnold Webster ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong. Key block delivered by Travis Tusch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS12 (1Q: 13:44) Winfred Niklos ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Nick OBrien. ILB Lonnie Robinson crushed Jimmy Lumpkin to wreck the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NOS13 (1Q: 13:16) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 20 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Weber gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Greene is blitzing.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 12:39) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 12 yards. Tackled by S Sammy Boyer.
New Orleans: 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-NOS45 (1Q: 11:54) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnold Webster for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Mathis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS49 (1Q: 11:15) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Curtis Weber. DE Graham Burchfield hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS49 (1Q: 11:09) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. S Matt Ware defended the pass.
4-6-NOS49 (1Q: 11:02) Artie Souza punted 30 yards. Scottie Montgomery returned the kick 2 yards to the CHI23. Tackled by George Newkirk.
Chicago: 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-CHI23 (1Q: 10:52) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Elliott gained 5 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI40 (1Q: 10:31) Sammie Holmes pass completed to FB Ellis Fitzgerald for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CHI43 (1Q: 10:10) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 16 yards. Tackled by S Kelvin Arntt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 09:23) Max Pugh ran around left end for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. Key block delivered by Jim Stargell.
Chicago: Strong 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. Sexton and Rutter are blitzing.
1-7-NOS07 (1Q: 08:46) Max Pugh ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS09 (1Q: 08:16) Sammie Holmes pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NOS09 (1Q: 08:13) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago 13, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 08:13) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 14, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 08:07) Gary McCarthy kicked off 71 yards from the CHI30. Britt Stanton returned the ball 17 yards to the NOS16. Tackled by Ellis Fitzgerald.
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.
1-10-NOS16 (1Q: 07:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR C.J. Cook for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong, assisted by CB Terrell Mathis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NOS25 (1Q: 07:13) Arnold Webster ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by OLB Vinny Bryant.
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 pass.
3-2-NOS24 (1Q: 06:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Winfred Niklos for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS28 (1Q: 06:06) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene. Weber gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS39 (1Q: 05:45) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DT Pat Nied hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
2-10-NOS39 (1Q: 05:38) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 33 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Weber gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI28 (1Q: 04:56) Philip Rivers sacked by DE Arnold Blake and DT Kenneth Lents for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Larry Andersen. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Larry Andersen on the CHI32.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-CHI32 (1Q: 04:24) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong, assisted by S Gus Kaplan. Robasky gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHI19 (1Q: 03:56) Winfred Niklos ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Derrick Fox, assisted by DE Arnold Blake. Key block delivered by Travis Tusch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI18 (1Q: 03:27) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Charles Cortez for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Pat Nied.
New Orleans: Strong 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. Strong is blitzing.
2-2-CHI10 (1Q: 03:01) Arnold Webster ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan.
New Orleans: 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.
3-1-CHI09 (1Q: 02:17) Winfred Niklos ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Kenneth Lents, assisted by OLB Vinny Bryant. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-5-CHI05 (1Q: 02:09) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Jonathan Goeas, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
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 man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CHI07 (1Q: 01:43) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by TE Charles Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CHI07 (1Q: 01:35) Winfred Niklos ran around right end for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Larry Andersen. Chicago 14, New Orleans 6
(1Q: 01:35) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. Chicago 14, New Orleans 7
(1Q: 01:25) Artie Farias kicked off 67 yards from the NOS30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 30 yards to the CHI33. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI33 (1Q: 00:55) Sammie Holmes pass completed to RB Max Pugh for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
2-3-CHI40 (1Q: 00:29) Dustin Giles ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey, assisted by OLB Jared Ballard. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin. New Orleans's Kelvin Arntt was hurt on the play.
Start of second quarter.
Chicago: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI44 (2Q: 15:00) Max Pugh ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton. Key block delivered by Amos Fisk.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NOS47 (2Q: 14:15) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. Liszkiewicz gained 2 yards after the catch.
Chicago: 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-NOS31 (2Q: 13:43) Max Pugh ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Norm Gardner. Key block delivered by Reggie Booker.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS23 (2Q: 12:58) Sammie Holmes sacked by DE Tyrus Hazelwood for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Reggie Booker.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS29 (2Q: 12:17) Sammie Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Spanky Thompson. S Austin Koch simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
4-8-NOS29 (2Q: 12:07) Gary McCarthy attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 17, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 12:01) Gary McCarthy kicked off 69 yards from the CHI30. Britt Stanton returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Ellis Fitzgerald.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 11:41) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NOS31 (2Q: 11:07) Arnold Webster ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong, assisted by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 10:39) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong, assisted by OLB Vinny Bryant.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS41 (2Q: 10:17) Arnold Webster ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by ILB Kent Greene.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-NOS46 (2Q: 09:35) Winfred Niklos ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Van Weaver, assisted by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Marlon Prill.
New Orleans: Pro 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-NOS48 (2Q: 08:52) Winfred Niklos ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-NOS46 (2Q: 08:26) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DT Jonathan Goeas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NOS46 (2Q: 08:19) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Wells. Robasky gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI35 (2Q: 07:53) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI24 (2Q: 07:24) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. DE Arnold Blake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI24 (2Q: 07:16) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. 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 nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI24 (2Q: 07:10) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago 17, New Orleans 13
(2Q: 07:10) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. Chicago 17, New Orleans 14
(2Q: 06:57) Artie Farias kicked off 57 yards from the NOS30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 27 yards to the CHI40. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI40 (2Q: 06:30) Max Pugh ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CHI42 (2Q: 05:44) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Peterson, assisted by ILB A.J. Sexton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Calhoun gained 1 yard after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 05:17) Max Pugh ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton. New Orleans's A.J. Sexton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Chicago: 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.
2-11-NOS41 (2Q: 04:48) Sammie Holmes kept the ball, running around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard, assisted by S Austin Koch. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin. Franklin ran over Norm Gardner to set up the play.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-NOS32 (2Q: 04:08) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton, assisted by CB Terry Peterson. Elliott gained 4 yards after the catch.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS22 (2Q: 03:31) Max Pugh ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood, assisted by DE Harris Herron.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-NOS24 (2Q: 02:52) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Britt Stanton.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NOS16 (2Q: 02:24) Sammie Holmes pass was dropped by WR Ronnie Calhoun.
4-4-NOS16 (2Q: 02:18) Gary McCarthy attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 20, New Orleans 14
(2Q: 02:13) Gary McCarthy kicked off 63 yards from the CHI30. Britt Stanton returned the ball 22 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Stan Wells.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
1-10-NOS29 (2Q: 02:00) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 12 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Strong and Wells are blitzing.
1-10-NOS41 (2Q: 01:30) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Mathis.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI16 (2Q: 01:09) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Cook. ILB Kent Greene defended the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI16 (2Q: 00:59) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Wells, assisted by OLB Dana Strong. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-CHI06 (2Q: 00:51) Arnold Webster ran around left end for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene, assisted by OLB Dana Strong.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
2-9-CHI09 (2Q: 00:40) Arnold Webster ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by CB Stan Wells.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI05 (2Q: 00:32) Winfred Niklos ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kenneth Lents, assisted by DT Jonathan Goeas.
New Orleans called a time out.
4-3-CHI03 (2Q: 00:21) Artie Farias attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 20, New Orleans 17
(2Q: 00:14) Artie Farias kicked off 56 yards from the NOS30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 32 yards to the CHI46. Tackled by Nathan Wannamaker.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI46 (2Q: 00:09) Sammie Holmes pass completed to FB Ellis Fitzgerald for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Peterson, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:09) Chicago called a time out.
Chicago: I 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.
2-5-NOS49 (2Q: 00:02) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Gary McCarthy kicked off 66 yards from the CHI30. Britt Stanton returned the ball 15 yards to the NOS19. Tackled by Stan Wells.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS19 (3Q: 14:44) Winfred Niklos ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Strong and Greene are blitzing.
2-8-NOS21 (3Q: 14:01) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Irving Robasky. ILB Kent Greene blocked the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS21 (3Q: 13:48) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR George Newkirk. DE Derrick Fox drove right through Marlon Prill to hurry the quarterback.
4-8-NOS21 (3Q: 13:41) Artie Souza punted 42 yards. Scottie Montgomery returned the kick 9 yards to the CHI46. Tackled by Henry Freeman.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI46 (3Q: 13:33) Max Pugh ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CHI45 (3Q: 13:03) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton, assisted by CB Mitch Farrell. Key block delivered by Amos Fisk.
Chicago: Strong formation, 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.
1-10-NOS40 (3Q: 12:36) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell. Liszkiewicz gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Chicago: Weak 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-NOS12 (3Q: 12:31) Max Pugh ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell, assisted by OLB Jared Ballard. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-NOS07 (3Q: 11:58) Motor Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 26, New Orleans 17
(3Q: 11:58) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 27, New Orleans 17
(3Q: 11:53) Gary McCarthy kicked off 73 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 11:53) Winfred Niklos ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Vinny Bryant, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS24 (3Q: 11:13) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Wells, assisted by CB Terrell Mathis.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS36 (3Q: 10:36) Winfred Niklos ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake. Key block delivered by Marlon Prill.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-NOS43 (3Q: 09:50) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 09:29) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Kent Greene. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI39 (3Q: 08:57) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR C.J. Cook. DE Derrick Fox simply tossed Larry Andersen aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI39 (3Q: 08:47) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
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.
2-15-CHI44 (3Q: 08:38) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Winfred Niklos for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by ILB Kent Greene. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI39 (3Q: 08:09) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Curtis Weber. DE Arnold Blake simply tossed Marlon Prill aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-CHI39 (3Q: 08:02) Artie Souza punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI20 (3Q: 07:57) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Cornelius Liszkiewicz for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Liszkiewicz gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI35 (3Q: 07:50) Dustin Giles ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard, assisted by DE Tyrus Hazelwood.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-CHI33 (3Q: 07:18) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey. Key block delivered by Reggie Booker.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-CHI42 (3Q: 06:53) Dustin Giles ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI45 (3Q: 06:14) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Ronnie Calhoun for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell.
Chicago: Strong 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.
2-5-CHI50 (3Q: 05:54) Max Pugh ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrone Curtis. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (3Q: 05:21) Sammie Holmes sacked by DE Harris Herron and DT Oliver Coffey for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Dave Jacke.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-CHI50 (3Q: 04:42) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Britt Stanton. Elliott gained 11 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong 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-NOS32 (3Q: 04:08) Motor Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jim Stargell. S Austin Koch defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS32 (3Q: 04:02) Max Pugh ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: Pro 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. Ballard and Koch are blitzing.
3-14-NOS36 (3Q: 03:55) Sammie Holmes pass completed to RB Dustin Giles for 27 yards. Tackled by S Norm Gardner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Giles gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-NOS05 (3Q: 03:41) Sammie Holmes scrambled for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Illegal Formation.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS10 (3Q: 03:29) Sammie Holmes kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard, assisted by CB Mitch Farrell.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mussatti is blitzing.
2-6-NOS06 (3Q: 02:59) Max Pugh ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Brent Compton. New Orleans's A.J. Sexton was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NOS05 (3Q: 02:27) Motor Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 33, New Orleans 17
(3Q: 02:27) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 34, New Orleans 17
(3Q: 02:21) Gary McCarthy kicked off 56 yards from the CHI30. Britt Stanton returned the ball 11 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Spanky Thompson.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS25 (3Q: 01:48) Winfred Niklos ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NOS26 (3Q: 01:23) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Garner, assisted by OLB Dana Strong. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Contact.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS31 (3Q: 01:13) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. DE Derrick Fox drove right through Marlon Prill to hurry the quarterback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS31 (3Q: 01:04) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. DE Derrick Fox drove right through Devin Medlock to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS31 (3Q: 01:00) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Derrick Fox hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NOS31 (3Q: 00:54) Artie Souza punted 50 yards. Scottie Montgomery returned the kick 1 yard to the CHI20. Tackled by Norm Gardner. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Winfred Niklos for 11 yards to the CHI09.. Tackled by Jim Stargell.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-CHI09 (3Q: 00:46) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. DE Derrick Fox drove right through Leon Schroeder to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI09 (3Q: 00:39) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago 34, New Orleans 23
(3Q: 00:39) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. Chicago 34, New Orleans 24
(3Q: 00:30) Artie Farias kicked off 60 yards from the NOS30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 39 yards to the CHI49. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI49 (3Q: 00:10) Sammie Holmes pass completed to FB Ellis Fitzgerald for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NOS49 (4Q: 15:00) Dustin Giles ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Chicago: 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. Sexton is blitzing.
3-4-NOS45 (4Q: 14:18) Sammie Holmes pass was intended for TE Jim Stargell and was intercepted by CB Terry Peterson at the NOS34. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Jim Stargell.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (4Q: 14:05) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 14 yards. Tackled by S Matt Ware, assisted by OLB Dana Strong. King gained 1 yard 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 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 13:36) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. DE Arnold Blake drove right through Larry Andersen to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Strong and Kaplan are blitzing.
2-10-CHI40 (4Q: 13:29) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 11 yards. Tackled by S Matt Ware. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. King gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI29 (4Q: 13:06) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Curtis Weber. ILB Kent Greene 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 right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI29 (4Q: 13:00) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR George Newkirk for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Wells. Newkirk gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Strong is blitzing.
1-10-CHI17 (4Q: 12:27) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. S Gus Kaplan 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 right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI17 (4Q: 12:21) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI11 (4Q: 11:40) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR C.J. Cook for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-2-CHI02 (4Q: 11:14) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 34, New Orleans 30
(4Q: 11:14) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. Chicago 34, New Orleans 31
(4Q: 11:09) Artie Farias kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 27 yards to the CHI26. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI26 (4Q: 10:33) Max Pugh ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CHI25 (4Q: 10:03) Dustin Giles ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Sexton, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-21-CHI15 (4Q: 09:54) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Peterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Sammie Rutter was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious leg injury.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-CHI35 (4Q: 09:10) Dustin Giles ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Coffey, assisted by CB Britt Stanton. Key block delivered by Joey Franklin.
Chicago: 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-CHI42 (4Q: 08:34) Motor Holmes scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Peterson and assisted by S Austin Koch.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CHI49 (4Q: 07:50) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. Stargell gained 9 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
1-10-NOS30 (4Q: 07:04) Sammie Holmes pass completed to RB Max Pugh for 2 yards. Tackled by S Norm Gardner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NOS28 (4Q: 06:17) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey. McDonald gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS17 (4Q: 05:32) Motor Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 40, New Orleans 31
(4Q: 05:32) Extra point by Gary McCarthy was good. Chicago 41, New Orleans 31
(4Q: 05:25) Gary McCarthy kicked off 73 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 05:25) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Derrick Fox hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS20 (4Q: 05:18) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 45 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Strong. The quarterback threw into 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 bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI35 (4Q: 04:57) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Arnold Blake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI35 (4Q: 04:49) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Arnold Blake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: 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.
3-10-CHI35 (4Q: 04:37) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Charles Cortez. DT Jonathan Goeas 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 right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-CHI35 (4Q: 04:27) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR C.J. Cook for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Mathis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI22 (4Q: 04:11) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Wells. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-CHI13 (4Q: 03:53) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 41, New Orleans 37
(4Q: 03:53) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. Chicago 41, New Orleans 38
(4Q: 03:47) Artie Farias kicked off 64 yards from the NOS30. Dustin Giles returned the ball 27 yards to the CHI33. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI33 (4Q: 03:42) Max Pugh ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Hazelwood.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CHI32 (4Q: 02:57) Max Pugh ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Peterson.
New Orleans called a time out.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard and Koch are blitzing.
3-7-CHI36 (4Q: 02:47) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Farrell, assisted by S Tyrone Weber. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Elliott gained 9 yards after the catch.
New Orleans called a time out.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 02:37) Sammie Holmes pass was dropped by FB Ellis Fitzgerald. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS47 (4Q: 02:34) Sammie Holmes pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. Stargell gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans called a time out.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 02:23) Max Pugh ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Weber.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-NOS42 (4Q: 02:00) Max Pugh ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey, assisted by CB Mitch Farrell.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-12-NOS39 (4Q: 01:16) Max Pugh ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey.
4-6-NOS33 (4Q: 00:33) Gary McCarthy attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 00:26) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. CB Terrell Mathis defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: 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.
2-10-NOS40 (4Q: 00:15) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS40 (4Q: 00:04) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. S Matt Ware defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Chicago Bears 41, New Orleans Saints 38