Week 4, 2019

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Ed Winslett kicked off 66 yards from the STL30. Tyrone Weber returned the ball 29 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Sam Eloms.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 14:30) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. 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.
2-5-NOS38 (1Q: 13:46) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Joel Garrison for 23 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Garrison gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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-STL39 (1Q: 13:15) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Johnny Tyler for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Tilly, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL26 (1Q: 12:44) Joel Garrison ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Otis Yarbrough.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Robinson is blitzing.
2-8-STL24 (1Q: 12:07) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by CB Tony Perez. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL10 (1Q: 11:37) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Robbie Williamson, assisted by DE Tyrus Healy.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rollo is blitzing.
2-10-STL10 (1Q: 10:50) Joel Garrison ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Jose Prescott, assisted by S Lewis Niemeyer.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-STL04 (1Q: 10:11) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Frankie Pearce for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 6, St. Louis 0
(1Q: 10:11) Extra point by J.R. Marston was good. New Orleans 7, St. Louis 0
(1Q: 10:05) J.R. Marston kicked off 64 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 47 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 09:42) Daniel Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by S Austin Koch.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Ballard is blitzing.
2-6-NOS43 (1Q: 09:07) Gino Winey pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS43 (1Q: 09:00) Gino Winey pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bo Lucas.
4-6-NOS43 (1Q: 08:54) Marcus Schroeder punted 43 yards. Touchback.
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.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 08:49) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NOS25 (1Q: 08:07) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right guard for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Robbie Williamson. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen. Andersen flattened Lonnie Robinson to ensure the play's success.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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-NOS45 (1Q: 07:29) Daniel McCarthy ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Tilly, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson. Key block delivered by Wesley Hickman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sanders is blitzing.
2-4-STL49 (1Q: 06:49) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson. St. Louis's Perry Walker was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-STL48 (1Q: 06:03) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Nathan Wannamaker for 4 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL44 (1Q: 05:40) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Johnny Tyler for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Robbie Williamson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-STL38 (1Q: 05:11) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kent Austin. OLB Drew Rollo defended the pass.
New Orleans: 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.
3-4-STL38 (1Q: 05:02) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Charles Cortez for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson. Cortez gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL31 (1Q: 04:38) Daniel McCarthy ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Tilly, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-STL28 (1Q: 04:08) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Tyrus Healy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Rollo is blitzing.
3-7-STL28 (1Q: 04:00) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-STL28 (1Q: 03:54) J.R. Marston attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, St. Louis 0
(1Q: 03:47) J.R. Marston kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 25 yards to the STL34. Tackled by Deron Lyle.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL34 (1Q: 03:11) Daniel Taylor ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton. Key block delivered by Sean Loucks. Loucks ran over Shane Rhodes to set up the play.
St. Louis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-STL40 (1Q: 02:27) Daniel Taylor ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Rhodes, assisted by OLB Jared Ballard. Key block delivered by Jimmy Smedley.
St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL46 (1Q: 01:50) Gino Winey pass completed to TE Shannon Curtis for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Duane Burgess.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NOS45 (1Q: 01:09) Gino Winey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bo Lucas. OLB Neal Kelleher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
3-1-NOS45 (1Q: 01:02) Seth Nance ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Harris Herron, assisted by CB Shane Rhodes. Key block delivered by Sean Loucks.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 00:40) Gino Winey pass completed to TE Freddie Winters for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Duane Burgess. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Winters gained 4 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS32 (1Q: 00:13) Gino Winey pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Cranwell. Lundberg gained 4 yards after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS14 (2Q: 15:00) Gino Winey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bo Lucas. OLB Neal Kelleher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS14 (2Q: 14:50) Gino Winey sacked by DT Oliver Coffey for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Amos Brock. The ball was fumbled and recovered by STL Walt Buckner on the NOS26.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burgess and Cranwell are blitzing.
3-22-NOS26 (2Q: 14:28) Gino Winey sacked by CB Tommy Cranwell for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Donovan James.
4-26-NOS30 (2Q: 13:48) Ed Winslett attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, St. Louis 3
(2Q: 13:40) Ed Winslett kicked off 60 yards from the STL30. Tommy Cranwell returned the ball 22 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Sam Eloms.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 13:15) Philip Rivers pass was intended for WR Frankie Pearce and was intercepted by CB Chris Tilly at the NOS42. The interception was returned 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 10, St. Louis 9
(2Q: 13:15) Extra point by Ed Winslett was good. New Orleans 10, St. Louis 10
(2Q: 13:06) Ed Winslett kicked off 63 yards from the STL30. Tommy Cranwell returned the ball 28 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Cris Buckley.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Robinson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS35 (2Q: 12:31) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Tilly. Sweeney gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 11:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 10 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
1-10-STL45 (2Q: 11:19) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson. King gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL34 (2Q: 10:41) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Zack Galloway.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-STL31 (2Q: 10:00) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Eddie Ackerman, assisted by S Lewis Niemeyer.
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. Robinson is blitzing.
3-4-STL28 (2Q: 09:36) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo, assisted by DT Donald Costa. Key block delivered by Johnnie Hogrefe.
New Orleans: I 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. Robinson is blitzing.
1-10-STL23 (2Q: 09:04) Joel Garrison ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-22-STL35 (2Q: 08:54) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lyle. ILB Lonnie Robinson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-22-STL35 (2Q: 08:48) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky.
4-22-STL35 (2Q: 08:39) J.R. Marston attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Ballard is blitzing.
1-10-STL42 (2Q: 08:33) Gino Winey pass completed to WR Chuck Roever for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
2-3-STL49 (2Q: 08:04) Daniel Taylor ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Rhodes. Key block delivered by Joseph Sampson.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 07:24) Gino Winey pass completed to TE Freddie Winters for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Cranwell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS36 (2Q: 06:57) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS41 (2Q: 06:51) Gino Winey pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Moulton is blitzing.
2-15-NOS41 (2Q: 06:45) Daniel Taylor ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NOS38 (2Q: 06:14) Gino Winey pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Chuck Roever.
4-12-NOS38 (2Q: 06:08) Marcus Schroeder punted 38 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS20 (2Q: 06:03) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Perez, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson. Robasky gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rollo is blitzing.
1-10-NOS41 (2Q: 05:37) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Charles Cortez for 16 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms. Cortez gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. St. Louis's Jose Prescott was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL43 (2Q: 05:00) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Johnny Tyler for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Cole. Tyler gained 9 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak 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-STL27 (2Q: 04:13) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
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-STL17 (2Q: 03:35) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Sam Eloms, assisted by OLB Drew Rollo.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
2-9-STL16 (2Q: 02:52) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DE Tyrus Healy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-STL11 (2Q: 02:52) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
1-1-STL01 (2Q: 02:14) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 16, St. Louis 10
(2Q: 02:14) Extra point by J.R. Marston was good. New Orleans 17, St. Louis 10
(2Q: 02:09) J.R. Marston kicked off 78 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL20 (2Q: 02:09) Gino Winey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. S Austin Koch knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL20 (2Q: 02:01) Gino Winey scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch and assisted by OLB Donovan Mussatti.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-STL24 (2Q: 01:55) Gino Winey pass was dropped by WR Bo Lucas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-STL24 (2Q: 01:45) Marcus Schroeder punted 41 yards. Tyrone Weber returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS38. Tackled by Cris Buckley.
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. Rollo is blitzing.
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 01:34) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Daniel McCarthy for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Perez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Shift.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-NOS33 (2Q: 01:34) Joel Garrison ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by CB Robbie Williamson.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rollo is blitzing.
2-13-NOS35 (2Q: 01:10) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 8 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS43 (2Q: 00:47) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lyle. DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-5-NOS43 (2Q: 00:41) Artie Souza punted 45 yards. William Lundberg returned the kick -1 yards to the STL11. Tackled by Graham King.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL11 (2Q: 00:34) Gino Winey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bo Lucas. S Austin Koch defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL11 (2Q: 00:24) Gino Winey pass was dropped by WR Bo Lucas. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard and Cranwell are blitzing.
3-10-STL11 (2Q: 00:18) Daniel Taylor ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard, assisted by ILB Duane Burgess.
4-5-STL16 (2Q: 00:10) Marcus Schroeder punted 55 yards. Tyrone Weber returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Shannon Curtis.
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. Rollo is blitzing.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 00:01) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by OLB Drew Rollo. Key block delivered by Wesley Hickman.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) J.R. Marston kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 30 yards to the STL35. Tackled by Deron Lyle.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL35 (3Q: 14:40) Daniel Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-STL39 (3Q: 13:53) Gino Winey pass completed to TE Freddie Winters for 24 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by CB Shane Rhodes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Winters gained 3 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS37 (3Q: 13:14) Gino Winey pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 11 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS26 (3Q: 12:51) Daniel Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey, assisted by CB Tommy Cranwell. Key block delivered by Donovan James.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-NOS18 (3Q: 12:05) Gino Winey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. CB Tommy Cranwell defended the pass.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NOS18 (3Q: 11:59) Gino Winey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. ILB Earl Moulton defended the pass.
4-2-NOS18 (3Q: 11:51) Ed Winslett attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 17, St. Louis 13
(3Q: 11:46) Ed Winslett kicked off 50 yards from the STL30. Tommy Cranwell returned the ball 30 yards to the NOS50. Tackled by Freddie Winters.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS50 (3Q: 11:21) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 40 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer. Robasky gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL10 (3Q: 10:36) Joel Garrison ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Zack Galloway.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL10 (3Q: 10:07) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cris Buckley.
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.
3-7-STL07 (3Q: 09:28) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans's Daniel McCarthy was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. New Orleans 23, St. Louis 13
(3Q: 09:28) Extra point by J.R. Marston was good. New Orleans 24, St. Louis 13
(3Q: 09:22) J.R. Marston kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 25 yards to the STL25. Tackled by Joel Garrison. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL11 (3Q: 08:54) Seth Nance ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL11 (3Q: 08:31) Gino Winey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nolan Walters. ILB Duane Burgess blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-STL11 (3Q: 08:21) Gino Winey pass completed to RB Daniel Taylor for 7 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Weber. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-STL18 (3Q: 07:45) Marcus Schroeder punted 45 yards. Tyrone Weber returned the kick 0 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Leroy Dillon.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS37 (3Q: 07:36) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Sam Eloms, assisted by DT Jose Prescott. Key block delivered by Jimmy Lumpkin.
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.
2-1-NOS46 (3Q: 07:05) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Lang. Key block delivered by Devin Medlock.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 06:34) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by S Lewis Niemeyer.
New Orleans: Strong 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. Robinson is blitzing.
2-6-STL48 (3Q: 05:58) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-STL47 (3Q: 05:14) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Charles Cortez for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Healy.
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, expecting the run.
1-10-STL42 (3Q: 04:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Daniel McCarthy for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New Orleans: I 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. Robinson is blitzing.
2-5-STL37 (3Q: 04:09) Philip Rivers scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Perez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL28 (3Q: 03:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Frankie Pearce for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Perez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-STL05 (3Q: 03:04) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Costa, assisted by DT Otis Yarbrough.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-STL02 (3Q: 02:32) Joel Garrison ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wesley Hickman. New Orleans 30, St. Louis 13
(3Q: 02:32) Extra point by J.R. Marston was good. New Orleans 31, St. Louis 13
(3Q: 02:23) J.R. Marston kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 12 yards to the STL19. Tackled by Juan Fleck.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL19 (3Q: 01:56) Gino Winey pass completed to FB Sean Loucks for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by S Austin Koch. Loucks gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-STL25 (3Q: 01:20) Daniel Taylor ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Karl Araujo, assisted by OLB Jared Ballard.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-STL26 (3Q: 00:52) Gino Winey pass was dropped by WR William Lundberg.
4-3-STL26 (3Q: 00:46) Marcus Schroeder punted 52 yards. Tyrone Weber returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Daniel Taylor.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS26 (3Q: 00:39) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Perez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Austin gained 2 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
1-10-STL46 (4Q: 15:00) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
2-9-STL45 (4Q: 14:24) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Perez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL31 (4Q: 13:40) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Gilbert Hillenmeyer, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson. Key block delivered by Johnnie Hogrefe.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL19 (4Q: 13:00) Daniel McCarthy ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo, assisted by S Lewis Niemeyer. Key block delivered by Johnnie Hogrefe.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-STL11 (4Q: 12:13) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Kent Austin for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 37, St. Louis 13
(4Q: 12:13) Extra point by J.R. Marston was good. New Orleans 38, St. Louis 13
(4Q: 12:08) J.R. Marston kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Sam Eloms returned the ball 19 yards to the STL26. Tackled by Graham King.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burgess is blitzing.
1-10-STL26 (4Q: 11:43) Gino Winey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR William Lundberg. ILB Duane Burgess blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL26 (4Q: 11:34) Gino Winey pass completed to RB Daniel Taylor for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by CB Shane Rhodes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-STL31 (4Q: 11:09) Gino Winey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. S Austin Koch defended the pass.
4-5-STL31 (4Q: 11:05) Marcus Schroeder punted 44 yards. Tyrone Weber returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS33. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
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.
1-10-NOS15 (4Q: 10:54) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Costa, assisted by S Sam Eloms. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NOS21 (4Q: 10:07) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Daniel McCarthy for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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-NOS25 (4Q: 09:37) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Perez, assisted by OLB Drew Rollo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS29 (4Q: 08:55) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
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. Rollo is blitzing.
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 08:25) Joel Garrison ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by OLB Drew Rollo.
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.
2-9-NOS46 (4Q: 07:59) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo.
New Orleans: 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.
3-9-NOS46 (4Q: 07:13) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Frankie Pearce. S Sam Eloms defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-NOS46 (4Q: 07:04) Artie Souza punted 53 yards. The ball was downed at the STL01.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL01 (4Q: 06:53) Seth Nance ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Tommy Cranwell. Key block delivered by Mack Norris.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard and Moulton are blitzing.
2-3-STL08 (4Q: 06:24) Daniel Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey, assisted by ILB Duane Burgess. Key block delivered by Joseph Sampson.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL14 (4Q: 05:41) Gino Winey pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
1-10-STL28 (4Q: 04:59) Daniel Taylor ran inside the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Duane Burgess. Key block delivered by Mack Norris.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL44 (4Q: 04:15) Daniel Taylor ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer, assisted by DT Oliver Coffey.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-STL47 (4Q: 03:51) Xavier Blair pass completed to WR Chuck Roever for 15 yards. Tackled by S Oscar McDaniel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Roever gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS23 (4Q: 03:46) Xavier Blair pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 8 yards. Tackled by S Oscar McDaniel, assisted by CB Shane Rhodes. Lundberg gained 8 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
2-2-NOS15 (4Q: 03:19) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS10 (4Q: 03:13) Daniel Taylor ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jared Ballard, assisted by DT Oliver Coffey. Key block delivered by Jimmy Smedley.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NOS04 (4Q: 02:30) Daniel Taylor ran around right end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Donovan James. New Orleans 38, St. Louis 19
(4Q: 02:30) Extra point by Ed Winslett was good. New Orleans 38, St. Louis 20
(4Q: 02:21) Ed Winslett kicked off 48 yards from the STL30. Tyrone Weber returned the ball 11 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by William Lundberg.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (4Q: 02:12) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Tilly, assisted by DT Donald Costa.
St. Louis called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NOS35 (4Q: 02:05) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Tony Perez, assisted by DT Donald Costa.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS42 (4Q: 01:57) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson, assisted by DE Zack Galloway. Key block delivered by Marlon Prill.
St. Louis called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS43 (4Q: 01:50) Joel Garrison ran inside the left guard for 57 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marlon Prill. St. Louis's Otis Yarbrough was hurt on the play. New Orleans 44, St. Louis 20
(4Q: 01:50) Extra point by J.R. Marston was good. New Orleans 45, St. Louis 20
(4Q: 01:35) J.R. Marston kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Sam Eloms returned the ball 21 yards to the STL21. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL21 (4Q: 01:27) Daniel Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch, assisted by DE Eddie Bloomer. Key block delivered by Joseph Sampson.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-STL27 (4Q: 00:47) Daniel Taylor ran around right end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Duane Burgess. Key block delivered by Donovan James.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL33 (4Q: 00:37) Daniel Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Duane Burgess, assisted by S Austin Koch. Key block delivered by Joseph Sampson. Sampson ran over Tommy Cranwell to set up the play.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-STL41 (4Q: 00:06) Daniel Taylor ran around right end for 21 yards. Tackled by S Austin Koch. Taylor made a great move on Oscar McDaniel. Key block delivered by Amos Brock.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 45, St. Louis Rams 20