Week 10, 2017

Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Artie Farias kicked off 73 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 15:00) Skip Oukac ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Atlanta: 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.
2-8-ATL22 (1Q: 14:28) Johnny Sanford pass completed to RB Skip Oukac for -2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by DE Jason Mireles.
Atlanta: 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. Ballard is blitzing.
3-10-ATL20 (1Q: 13:42) Bob McNally ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Thompson.
4-8-ATL22 (1Q: 13:06) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 48 yards. Curtis Weber returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Bob McNally.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 12:56) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS41 (1Q: 12:10) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
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.
1-10-NOS46 (1Q: 11:42) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-ATL49 (1Q: 11:34) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair, assisted by DT Dusty West.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-ATL48 (1Q: 11:05) Philip Rivers sacked by DE Kendall Hape and ILB Dr. Death Levine for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Henry Freeman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Levine is blitzing.
3-7-NOS49 (1Q: 10:31) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. S Leslie Ramthun defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NOS49 (1Q: 10:24) Artie Souza punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL06.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL06 (1Q: 10:16) Skip Oukac ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bellas, assisted by ILB Gary Thompson. Key block delivered by Dixon Lofton.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-ATL15 (1Q: 09:37) Jackie Malone ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Atlanta: I 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.
3-1-ATL15 (1Q: 09:10) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Thompson.
4-4-ATL12 (1Q: 08:36) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS41.
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.
1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 08:26) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Fernando Singleton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 16 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL28 (1Q: 07:53) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-ATL25 (1Q: 07:07) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty West. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
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.
3-18-ATL36 (1Q: 06:58) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Deron Lyle for 36 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lyle gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 6, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 06:58) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. New Orleans 7, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 06:42) Artie Farias kicked off 67 yards from the NOS30. Matt Carhart returned the ball 25 yards to the ATL28. Tackled by Joel Garrison.
Atlanta: 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. Thompson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL28 (1Q: 06:20) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Mireles.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-ATL30 (1Q: 05:43) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by WR Leland Norman.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-ATL30 (1Q: 05:32) Johnny Sanford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Randall Humphrey. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-ATL30 (1Q: 05:23) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 44 yards. Curtis Weber returned the kick 10 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Bob McNally.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 05:16) Joel Garrison ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine. Key block delivered by Tony Brumley.
New Orleans: Strong 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-NOS46 (1Q: 04:45) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-NOS41 (1Q: 04:37) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Preston Ackerman. Key block delivered by Donald Matthews.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS49 (1Q: 04:10) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Curtis Weber. DE Kendall Hape hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NOS49 (1Q: 04:03) Philip Rivers sacked by DT Korey Sinclair for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Devin Medlock. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Devin Medlock on the NOS44.
4-12-NOS44 (1Q: 03:36) Artie Souza punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL06.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL06 (1Q: 03:28) Jackie Malone ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
2-8-ATL08 (1Q: 02:53) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by WR Leland Norman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard and Nichols are blitzing.
3-8-ATL08 (1Q: 02:41) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Brant Shaw for 5 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by CB Terry Peterson.
4-3-ATL13 (1Q: 01:55) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 54 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS33.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 01:45) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Curtis Weber.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS33 (1Q: 01:33) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dr. Death Levine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brumley gained 1 yard after the catch. 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.
3-6-NOS37 (1Q: 01:09) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Joel Garrison for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton.
4-4-NOS39 (1Q: 00:33) Artie Souza punted 50 yards. Bob McNally returned the kick 4 yards to the ATL15. Tackled by Joel Garrison.
Atlanta: 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. Ballard is blitzing.
1-10-ATL15 (1Q: 00:23) Jackie Malone ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey, assisted by ILB Gary Thompson.
Start of second quarter.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-ATL18 (2Q: 15:00) Jackie Malone ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Mireles.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Nichols is blitzing.
3-2-ATL23 (2Q: 14:25) Jackie Malone ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Coffey. Key block delivered by Dixon Lofton.
Atlanta: Single-Back 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, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL29 (2Q: 13:49) Johnny Sanford sacked by DT Oliver Coffey for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Harvey Soltis.
Atlanta: 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. Ballard is blitzing.
2-15-ATL24 (2Q: 13:25) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leland Norman. CB Daniel Bellas defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-ATL24 (2Q: 13:19) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marco Bensen. DE Sammy Kolodzik hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-15-ATL24 (2Q: 13:09) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 48 yards. Curtis Weber returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Dusty Sampson. New Orleans's Tyrus Hazelwood was hurt on the play.
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.
1-10-NOS33 (2Q: 13:02) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DT Dexter Searcy defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS33 (2Q: 12:56) Philip Rivers sacked by DE Kendall Hape for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Wesley Hickman. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
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.
3-15-NOS28 (2Q: 12:44) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Winfred Niklos. DE Dusty Bronson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-15-NOS28 (2Q: 12:39) Artie Souza punted 49 yards. Randall Humphrey returned the kick 31 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Tony Brumley.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 12:29) Jackie Malone ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-NOS37 (2Q: 11:53) Johnny Sanford pass completed to RB Skip Oukac for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nichols is blitzing.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 11:27) Skip Oukac ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Thompson.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS32 (2Q: 11:02) Johnny Sanford pass completed to RB Skip Oukac for 10 yards. Tackled by S Norm Nichols. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-NOS42 (2Q: 10:56) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Skip Oukac. OLB Jared Ballard defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-NOS42 (2Q: 10:50) Jackie Malone ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Cranwell, assisted by S Austin Koch.
4-15-NOS37 (2Q: 10:13) Irv Terry attempted a 54 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
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.
1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 10:06) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Kendall Hape, assisted by ILB Seth Levine. King gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Myers is blitzing.
1-10-ATL45 (2Q: 09:23) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun, assisted by CB Jumbo Clayton.
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 run.
2-9-ATL44 (2Q: 09:00) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-ATL48 (2Q: 08:36) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 11 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun, assisted by S Preston Ackerman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-ATL37 (2Q: 08:03) Artie Souza punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL01.
Atlanta: 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-ATL01 (2Q: 07:54) Jackie Malone ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT A.J. Coffey.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL02 (2Q: 07:10) Johnny Sanford pass completed to RB Skip Oukac for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Gary Thompson. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Thompson is blitzing.
3-8-ATL03 (2Q: 07:00) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by WR Randall Humphrey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-ATL03 (2Q: 06:54) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 39 yards. Curtis Weber returned the kick 6 yards to the ATL36. Tackled by Bob McNally.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL36 (2Q: 06:43) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty West, assisted by DE Dusty Bronson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-ATL35 (2Q: 06:02) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-ATL40 (2Q: 05:56) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Joel Garrison for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Nash. Garrison gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Tripping.
New Orleans: 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.
3-20-ATL46 (2Q: 05:49) Philip Rivers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Curtis Weber. DE Kendall Hape blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-20-ATL46 (2Q: 05:42) Artie Souza punted 46 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 05:37) Skip Oukac ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ATL22 (2Q: 05:06) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randall Humphrey. DT Oliver Coffey drove right through Isaac Whalen to hurry the quarterback.
Atlanta: 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. Mussatti is blitzing.
3-8-ATL22 (2Q: 04:55) Johnny Sanford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Sean Loucks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-ATL22 (2Q: 04:52) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS23.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS23 (2Q: 04:41) Arnie Pearson ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Crum. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Substitution.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide 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. Myers is blitzing.
1-15-NOS18 (2Q: 04:33) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton, assisted by ILB Seth Levine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 03:56) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. OLB Vernon Douglas defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Douglas and Nash are blitzing.
2-10-NOS40 (2Q: 03:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton, assisted by S Preston Ackerman. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-20-NOS30 (2Q: 03:36) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 6 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Nash is blitzing.
3-14-NOS36 (2Q: 03:12) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. CB Damon Nash hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-14-NOS36 (2Q: 03:06) Artie Souza punted 38 yards. Bob McNally returned the kick 4 yards to the ATL30. Tackled by Jimmy Lumpkin.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL30 (2Q: 02:56) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Leland Norman for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. Norman gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL43 (2Q: 02:37) Johnny Sanford scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard and assisted by ILB Duane Burgess.
Atlanta: 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.
2-9-ATL44 (2Q: 02:18) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leland Norman. DE Sammy Kolodzik hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-ATL44 (2Q: 02:11) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Marco Bensen for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS39 (2Q: 02:00) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Brant Shaw for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Peterson.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS28 (2Q: 01:44) Johnny Sanford pass was intended for WR Randall Humphrey and was intercepted by OLB Jared Ballard at the NOS12. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Jackie Malone.
New Orleans: 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-NOS32 (2Q: 01:36) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Deron Lyle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine, assisted by CB Fernando Singleton. Lyle gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ramthun is blitzing.
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 00:53) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Nash.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: 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.
2-6-NOS46 (2Q: 00:45) Joel Garrison ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kendall Hape, assisted by OLB Vernon Douglas.
New Orleans called a time out.
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.
3-2-ATL50 (2Q: 00:33) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kendall Hape. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL46 (2Q: 00:22) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Douglas, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun. Key block delivered by Wesley Hickman.
2-3-ATL39 (2Q: 00:02) Artie Farias attempted a 56 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Irv Terry kicked off 57 yards from the ATL30. Tommy Cranwell returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Clay Anderson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS37 (3Q: 14:43) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty West. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Clayton is blitzing.
2-4-NOS43 (3Q: 14:20) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Deron Lyle for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lyle gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-NOS33 (3Q: 14:13) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine, assisted by DT Dusty West.
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.
3-10-NOS37 (3Q: 13:31) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Robasky gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans's Winfred Niklos was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL46 (3Q: 13:07) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Nash. King gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL33 (3Q: 12:44) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. CB Matt Carhart defended the pass.
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-ATL33 (3Q: 12:40) Philip Rivers sacked by DE Kendall Hape for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Marlon Prill.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-ATL40 (3Q: 11:55) Philip Rivers sacked by DE Dusty Bronson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Marlon Prill.
4-22-ATL45 (3Q: 11:25) Artie Souza punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL01.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL01 (3Q: 11:16) Skip Oukac ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Gary Thompson.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-ATL02 (3Q: 10:30) Skip Oukac ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Daniel Bellas. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS DT A.J. Coffey for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Atlanta 0
(3Q: 10:30) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. New Orleans 14, Atlanta 0
(3Q: 10:23) Artie Farias kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Matt Carhart returned the ball 20 yards to the ATL19. Tackled by Johnny Tyler.
Atlanta: 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. Ballard and Thompson are blitzing.
1-10-ATL19 (3Q: 10:03) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by WR Brant Shaw.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL19 (3Q: 09:53) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Marco Bensen for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Peterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: 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-ATL32 (3Q: 09:21) Skip Oukac ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard, assisted by CB Daniel Bellas.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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. Mussatti and Nichols are blitzing.
2-10-ATL32 (3Q: 08:59) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Gary Thompson, assisted by S Austin Koch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
2-20-ATL22 (3Q: 08:49) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leland Norman. DE Jason Mireles hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nichols is blitzing.
3-20-ATL22 (3Q: 08:40) Johnny Sanford pass was intended for WR Randall Humphrey and was intercepted by CB Tommy Cranwell at the ATL46. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Randall Humphrey.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL33 (3Q: 08:27) Joel Garrison ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Crum, assisted by DT Dexter Searcy. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
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.
2-26-ATL49 (3Q: 08:21) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. King gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide 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. Myers and Levine are blitzing.
3-14-ATL37 (3Q: 07:54) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. ILB Seth Levine drove right through Larry Andersen to hurry the quarterback.
4-14-ATL37 (3Q: 07:43) Artie Souza punted 37 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: I 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-ATL20 (3Q: 07:37) Johnny Sanford pass completed to RB Skip Oukac for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Cranwell. Oukac gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL43 (3Q: 06:55) Johnny Sanford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leland Norman.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL43 (3Q: 06:45) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brant Shaw. OLB Donovan Mussatti defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL43 (3Q: 06:36) Johnny Sanford pass completed to RB Skip Oukac for 3 yards. Tackled by S Norm Nichols. Oukac gained 5 yards after the catch.
4-7-ATL46 (3Q: 06:00) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 43 yards. Curtis Weber returned the kick 9 yards to the NOS20. Tackled by Sean Loucks.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 05:51) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 34 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL46 (3Q: 05:21) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Alex Shook. Brumley gained 11 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL33 (3Q: 04:56) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dr. Death Levine, assisted by CB Damon Nash.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-ATL31 (3Q: 04:12) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-ATL31 (3Q: 04:05) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Kendall Hape hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-ATL31 (3Q: 03:56) Artie Farias attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 17, Atlanta 0
(3Q: 03:48) Artie Farias kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Matt Carhart returned the ball 23 yards to the ATL24. Tackled by Juan Fleck.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL24 (3Q: 03:24) Johnny Sanford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leland Norman.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL24 (3Q: 03:16) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Leland Norman for 32 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tommy Cranwell. Norman gained 4 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-NOS44 (3Q: 02:40) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard and Peterson are blitzing.
1-15-NOS49 (3Q: 02:32) Johnny Sanford pass completed to TE Daniel Baker for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Cranwell.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NOS38 (3Q: 01:47) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock. Wallenbrock ran over Gary Thompson to set up the play.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread 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-NOS30 (3Q: 01:01) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Randall Humphrey for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bellas, assisted by CB Terry Peterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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-NOS16 (3Q: 00:29) Johnny Sanford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leland Norman.
Atlanta: 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.
2-10-NOS16 (3Q: 00:22) Johnny Sanford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Daniel Baker.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
3-10-NOS16 (3Q: 00:13) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Brant Shaw for 11 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Jared Ballard was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
Start of fourth quarter.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-5-NOS05 (4Q: 15:00) Jackie Malone ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey, assisted by ILB Gary Thompson.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mussatti and Nichols are blitzing.
2-3-NOS03 (4Q: 14:22) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Leland Norman for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 17, Atlanta 6
(4Q: 14:22) Extra point by Irv Terry was good. New Orleans 17, Atlanta 7
(4Q: 14:14) Irv Terry kicked off 59 yards from the ATL30. Tommy Cranwell returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Matt Carhart.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10-NOS36 (4Q: 13:39) Joel Garrison ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dr. Death Levine.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS40 (4Q: 12:59) Joel Garrison ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NOS43 (4Q: 12:19) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton. Pearson gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS48 (4Q: 11:57) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Curtis Weber for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine, assisted by OLB Alex Shook. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-ATL44 (4Q: 11:11) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Preston Ackerman. Key block delivered by Henry Freeman. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Substitution.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-ATL49 (4Q: 11:02) Joel Garrison ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Dr. Death Levine, assisted by DT Korey Sinclair. Key block delivered by Donald Matthews.
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-ATL42 (4Q: 10:24) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
2-11-ATL43 (4Q: 09:45) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 22 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Douglas is blitzing.
1-10-ATL21 (4Q: 09:05) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Duane Jones. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-ATL09 (4Q: 08:23) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Nash, assisted by DT Dusty West. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-ATL05 (4Q: 08:17) Arnie Pearson ran around right end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Larry Andersen. New Orleans 23, Atlanta 7
(4Q: 08:17) Extra point by Artie Farias was good. New Orleans 24, Atlanta 7
(4Q: 08:07) Artie Farias kicked off 66 yards from the NOS30. Matt Carhart returned the ball 23 yards to the ATL27. Tackled by Daniel Bellas.
Atlanta: 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-ATL27 (4Q: 07:43) Johnny Sanford pass completed to TE Daniel Baker for 15 yards. Tackled by S Norm Gardner. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
1-15-ATL22 (4Q: 07:34) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Leland Norman for 16 yards. Tackled by S Norm Gardner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL38 (4Q: 07:13) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Randall Humphrey for 18 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. Humphrey gained 2 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 06:54) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Marco Bensen for 15 yards. Tackled by S Norm Nichols, assisted by S Austin Koch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS29 (4Q: 06:32) Johnny Sanford sacked by DE Sammy Kolodzik for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Amos Webster.
Atlanta: 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.
2-19-NOS38 (4Q: 06:13) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Brant Shaw for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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.
3-10-NOS29 (4Q: 05:55) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marco Bensen. CB Tommy Cranwell defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back 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.
4-10-NOS29 (4Q: 05:49) Johnny Sanford pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Daniel Baker. DE Jason Mireles blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
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-NOS29 (4Q: 05:43) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Dexter Searcy, assisted by ILB Seth Levine. DE Dusty Bronson crushed Henry Freeman to wreck 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.
2-8-NOS31 (4Q: 04:56) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair, assisted by OLB R.J. Myers.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Douglas and Ackerman are blitzing.
3-11-NOS28 (4Q: 04:11) Winfred Niklos ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder. Schroeder ran over Dr. Death Levine to set up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS41 (4Q: 03:25) Arnie Pearson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Nash.
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.
2-8-NOS43 (4Q: 02:40) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun, assisted by OLB Alex Shook.
(4Q: 02:40) Atlanta called a time out.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide 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-NOS44 (4Q: 02:31) Winfred Niklos ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun, assisted by ILB Seth Levine. Key block delivered by Donald Matthews.
(4Q: 02:31) Atlanta called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL48 (4Q: 02:23) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Douglas, assisted by DT Dexter Searcy.
(4Q: 02:23) Atlanta called a time out.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL48 (4Q: 02:15) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton, assisted by DT Korey Sinclair. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-ATL40 (4Q: 02:00) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-1-ATL39 (4Q: 01:14) Artie Souza punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 01:07) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by WR Brant Shaw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
2-10-ATL20 (4Q: 00:59) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Leland Norman for 7 yards. Tackled by S Norm Gardner, assisted by S Norm Nichols.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ATL27 (4Q: 00:42) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Randall Humphrey for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL34 (4Q: 00:33) Johnny Sanford sacked by DE Jason Mireles for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Dixon Lofton.
Atlanta: 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.
2-15-ATL29 (4Q: 00:16) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Skip Oukac. ILB Gary Thompson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-ATL29 (4Q: 00:06) Johnny Sanford sacked by DE Sammy Kolodzik for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Eddie Newsome. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Donovan Mussatti on the ATL24.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 24, Atlanta Falcons 7