Exhibition Week 3, 2021

Played in New England, MA, weather: 54 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind.
St. Louis won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Charlie Flannery kicked off 52 yards from the NED30. William Lundberg returned the ball 18 yards to the STL36. Tackled by Kelly Franz.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL36 (1Q: 14:26) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic Goodwin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-STL45 (1Q: 13:50) psycho Holmes pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martinez Whitfield. CB Donnell Arnold defended the pass.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-STL45 (1Q: 13:43) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Martinez Whitfield for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Whitfield gained 17 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED34 (1Q: 13:14) Lionel Johnson ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson, assisted by DE Joel Lucic. CB Kelly Franz crushed Mack Norris to wreck the play.
St. Louis: 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. Bobro and Davidson are blitzing.
2-14-NED38 (1Q: 12:52) Sammie Holmes pass completed to RB Daniel Taylor for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Taylor gained 3 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Stewart is blitzing.
3-5-NED29 (1Q: 12:13) Daniel Taylor ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart.
4-4-NED28 (1Q: 11:47) Kelly Nellor attempted a 45 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. St. Louis's Gary Shields was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED35 (1Q: 11:42) Will Cave ran around the left tackle for 58 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson. Cave made a great move on Christian Stuart. Key block delivered by Van Perry.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Stuart and Blair are blitzing.
1-7-STL07 (1Q: 10:56) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 5 yards. Tackled by S Perry Walker.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-STL02 (1Q: 10:10) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 6, St. Louis 0
(1Q: 10:10) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 7, St. Louis 0
(1Q: 10:02) Charlie Flannery kicked off 60 yards from the NED30. Quentin Neufeldt returned the ball 13 yards to the STL23. Tackled by Heath Hitchcock.
St. Louis: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL23 (1Q: 09:26) Daniel Taylor ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Wally Moore, assisted by ILB Luke Wayne.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-STL27 (1Q: 08:48) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
St. Louis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-STL32 (1Q: 08:07) psycho Holmes pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. Ellison gained 20 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: 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-NED43 (1Q: 07:35) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bobro is blitzing.
2-5-NED38 (1Q: 06:55) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 11 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ellison gained 4 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: 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.
1-10-NED27 (1Q: 06:30) psycho Holmes pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Martinez Whitfield.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Bard and Stewart are blitzing.
2-10-NED27 (1Q: 06:24) Sammie Holmes pass completed to WR Quentin Neufeldt for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. St. Louis's Daniel Taylor was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wayne is blitzing.
3-4-NED21 (1Q: 05:58) Lionel Johnson ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Wayne, assisted by DT Vernon Garrett. DT TheStopper Garrett crushed Chris Danieles to wreck the play.
4-1-NED18 (1Q: 05:24) Kelly Nellor attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, St. Louis 3
(1Q: 05:19) Kelly Nellor kicked off 59 yards from the STL30. John Van Meter returned the ball 21 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Eddie Ackerman. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Stuart and Blair are blitzing.
1-10-NED11 (1Q: 04:56) Brian Thompson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Healy, assisted by S Lewis Niemeyer.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NED13 (1Q: 04:31) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Fehrman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sanders is blitzing.
3-5-NED16 (1Q: 03:45) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Vernon Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED22 (1Q: 03:18) Bernard Escalante pass completed to FB Jerome Alexander for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Sanders. Alexander gained 9 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Sanders is blitzing.
1-10-NED35 (1Q: 02:34) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by TE Mack Prescott.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED35 (1Q: 02:27) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Will Cave. DT Donald Costa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sanders and Walker are blitzing.
3-10-NED35 (1Q: 02:21) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Fleming, assisted by CB Vernon Garrison. Lyons gained 1 yard after the catch.
4-8-NED37 (1Q: 01:56) Lance Summers punted 49 yards. Kirk Ellison returned the kick 6 yards to the STL20. Tackled by Brian Thompson.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL20 (1Q: 01:47) Lionel Johnson ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard, assisted by S Gino Fackleman. Key block delivered by Corey Stillwell.
St. Louis: 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, expecting the run.
2-3-STL27 (1Q: 01:06) Sammie Holmes pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-STL27 (1Q: 01:00) psycho Holmes pass completed to WR Martinez Whitfield for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Whitfield gained 1 yard after the catch.
St. Louis: 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 pass.
1-10-STL32 (1Q: 00:18) psycho Holmes pass completed to WR Quentin Neufeldt for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dominic Goodwin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of second quarter.
St. Louis: 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-STL43 (2Q: 15:00) Lionel Johnson ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. Key block delivered by Amos Brock.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NED48 (2Q: 14:16) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martinez Whitfield. OLB Warren Stewart defended the pass.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NED48 (2Q: 14:08) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-STL47 (2Q: 14:02) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Daniel Taylor. DE Joel Lucic hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-6-STL47 (2Q: 13:56) Marcus Cesario punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the NED06.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Rollo is blitzing.
1-10-NED06 (2Q: 13:48) Brian Thompson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer, assisted by DE Christian Stuart.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NED07 (2Q: 13:26) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Ken Stone for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NED13 (2Q: 12:50) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. DT Donald Costa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-NED13 (2Q: 12:43) Lance Summers punted 50 yards. Spencer Fleming returned the kick 6 yards to the STL43. Tackled by Kelly Franz.
St. Louis: Single-Back 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-STL43 (2Q: 12:35) Daniel Taylor ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz.
St. Louis: Pro 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.
2-6-STL47 (2Q: 12:02) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Daniel Taylor. ILB Quentin Davidson defended the pass.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-STL47 (2Q: 11:58) B.J. Bowden pass completed to RB Daniel Taylor for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED44 (2Q: 11:17) Daniel Taylor ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz.
St. Louis: 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.
2-8-NED42 (2Q: 10:35) B.J. Bowden scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz.
St. Louis: 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. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED34 (2Q: 09:53) B.J. Bowden pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg.
St. Louis: 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. Bard is blitzing.
2-10-NED34 (2Q: 09:49) Daniel Taylor ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr, assisted by DE Kendrick Fox. Key block delivered by Gary Shields.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-NED26 (2Q: 09:13) B.J. Bowden pass completed to TE Freddie Winters for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackie Bard.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED23 (2Q: 08:31) PENALTY: New England was called for Encroachment.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bobro and Davidson are blitzing.
1-5-NED18 (2Q: 08:25) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Freddie Winters. DT Wally Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: 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.
2-5-NED18 (2Q: 08:20) B.J. Bowden scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz.
St. Louis: 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. Bard is blitzing.
1-10-NED11 (2Q: 07:44) B.J. Bowden pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Martinez Whitfield.
St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED11 (2Q: 07:40) B.J. Bowden pass completed to RB Daniel Taylor for 4 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter.
St. Louis: 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.
3-6-NED07 (2Q: 07:06) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. OLB Kirk Bobro defended the pass.
4-6-NED07 (2Q: 07:00) Kelly Nellor attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, St. Louis 6
(2Q: 06:55) Kelly Nellor kicked off 66 yards from the STL30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 25 yards to the NED29. Tackled by Freddie Winters.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED29 (2Q: 06:33) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 71 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Boyd gained 53 yards after the catch. New England 13, St. Louis 6
(2Q: 06:33) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 14, St. Louis 6
(2Q: 06:19) Charlie Flannery kicked off 73 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
St. Louis: 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-STL20 (2Q: 06:19) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lundberg gained 15 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bobro is blitzing.
1-10-STL48 (2Q: 05:38) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock. Lundberg gained 6 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED37 (2Q: 05:07) B.J. Bowden pass was intended for RB Lionel Johnson and was intercepted by CB Dominic Goodwin at the NED29. Tackled by Lionel Johnson.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Rollo is blitzing.
1-10-NED29 (2Q: 04:55) Brian Thompson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Costa. Key block delivered by Otis Porter. PENALTY: New England was called for an Illegal Formation.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-NED24 (2Q: 04:47) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Stone. ILB Lonnie Robinson defended the pass.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-NED24 (2Q: 04:43) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer, assisted by CB Spencer Fleming. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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, expecting the pass. Sanders is blitzing.
3-3-NED36 (2Q: 04:00) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Ken Stone for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Fleming, assisted by S Lewis Niemeyer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sanders and Garrison are blitzing.
1-10-NED46 (2Q: 03:35) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 21 yards. Tackled by S Perry Walker, assisted by CB Spencer Fleming. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL33 (2Q: 03:18) Reuben Nelson pass was dropped by WR Tony Lyons.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL33 (2Q: 03:09) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Fleming.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Rollo and Blair are blitzing.
3-2-STL25 (2Q: 02:51) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: 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, expecting the pass.
3-7-STL30 (2Q: 02:51) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Thompson. ILB Lonnie Robinson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-STL30 (2Q: 02:46) Charlie Flannery attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, St. Louis 6
(2Q: 02:40) Charlie Flannery kicked off 70 yards from the NED30. William Lundberg returned the ball 25 yards to the STL25. Tackled by Nathan Osborne.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Bobro is blitzing.
1-10-STL25 (2Q: 02:24) B.J. Bowden pass was intended for WR Nolan Walters and was intercepted by CB Dominic Goodwin at the STL48. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Nolan Walters.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL41 (2Q: 02:11) Jerome Alexander ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Marty Bohdanowicz, assisted by S Lonnie Blair.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-STL37 (2Q: 02:00) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. ILB Marty Bohdanowicz defended the pass.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Fehrman is blitzing.
3-6-STL37 (2Q: 01:53) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. CB Jared Fehrman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-STL37 (2Q: 01:47) Charlie Flannery attempted a 54 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 20, St. Louis 6
(2Q: 01:39) Charlie Flannery kicked off 77 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
St. Louis: 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-STL20 (2Q: 01:39) B.J. Bowden pass completed to RB Daniel Taylor for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard, assisted by CB Kelly Franz.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-STL22 (2Q: 01:05) B.J. Bowden scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock and assisted by S Cris Farr.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL32 (2Q: 00:31) Daniel Taylor ran around the left tackle for 68 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Van Clancy. New England 20, St. Louis 12
(2Q: 00:31) Extra point by Kelly Nellor was good. New England 20, St. Louis 13
(2Q: 00:09) Kelly Nellor kicked off 58 yards from the STL30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 29 yards to the NED41. Tackled by Lionel Johnson.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Kelly Nellor kicked off 54 yards from the STL30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 26 yards to the NED42. Tackled by Quentin Neufeldt. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED26 (3Q: 14:40) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 31 yards. Tackled by S Perry Walker.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL43 (3Q: 13:53) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Fleming. Marshall gained 5 yards after the catch.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL30 (3Q: 13:13) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Spencer Fleming, assisted by OLB Cris Sanders.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Rollo and Robinson are blitzing.
2-8-STL28 (3Q: 12:37) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. ILB Lonnie Robinson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Blair is blitzing.
3-8-STL28 (3Q: 12:28) Reuben Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. DE Tyrus Healy simply tossed Xavier Dawson aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-STL28 (3Q: 12:24) Charlie Flannery attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 23, St. Louis 13
(3Q: 12:17) Charlie Flannery kicked off 52 yards from the NED30. Martinez Whitfield returned the ball 30 yards to the STL48. Tackled by Riddick Cruz. New England's Jerome Alexander was hurt on the play.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL48 (3Q: 11:44) Lionel Johnson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer, assisted by OLB Warren Stewart.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-STL49 (3Q: 11:21) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR Martinez Whitfield for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackie Bard. Whitfield gained 1 yard after the catch.
St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NED44 (3Q: 10:42) B.J. Bowden pass was intended for WR Martinez Whitfield and was intercepted by CB Donnell Arnold at the NED39. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Nolan Walters.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Sanders and Walker are blitzing.
1-10-STL49 (3Q: 10:31) Brian Thompson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Christian Stuart, assisted by DT Jorge Schultz.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-STL46 (3Q: 09:58) Will Cave ran a draw inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Blair. Key block delivered by Irving Gianettino.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Sanders and Walker are blitzing.
1-10-STL37 (3Q: 09:17) Will Cave ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by S Lewis Niemeyer, assisted by CB Vernon Garrison. Key block delivered by Van Perry.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sanders and Robinson are blitzing.
1-10-STL24 (3Q: 08:39) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Vernon Garrison. Prescott gained 9 yards after the catch.
New England: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-STL02 (3Q: 08:05) Brian Thompson ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Rollo, assisted by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-STL02 (3Q: 07:20) Byron Lewis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Lonnie Blair, assisted by DT Jorge Schultz.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-STL01 (3Q: 06:48) Brian Thompson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Wesley Boone, assisted by S Lonnie Blair.
4-1-STL01 (3Q: 06:09) Charlie Flannery attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 26, St. Louis 13
(3Q: 06:01) Charlie Flannery kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Martinez Whitfield returned the ball 17 yards to the STL16. Tackled by Brian Thompson.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL16 (3Q: 05:29) Lionel Johnson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Gino Fackleman. Key block delivered by Gary Shields.
St. Louis: 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.
2-5-STL21 (3Q: 04:55) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: I 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-STL32 (3Q: 04:13) Daniel Taylor ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT TheStopper Garrett, assisted by DE Alan Woodard. Key block delivered by Mack Norris.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-STL40 (3Q: 03:39) B.J. Bowden pass was dropped by TE Freddie Winters.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-STL40 (3Q: 03:31) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. Lundberg gained 4 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: 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.
1-10-NED49 (3Q: 02:49) Lionel Johnson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NED47 (3Q: 02:03) Lionel Johnson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter, assisted by DT T.K.O. Schofer.
St. Louis: 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.
3-5-NED44 (3Q: 01:23) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR Martinez Whitfield for 6 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter, assisted by CB Gene Levine. Whitfield gained 1 yard after the catch.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED38 (3Q: 00:36) Daniel Taylor ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Wally Moore, assisted by DE Joel Lucic. OLB Kirk Bobro knocked down Isaac Whalen to break up the play. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for an Illegal Formation.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bard is blitzing.
1-15-NED43 (3Q: 00:29) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ellison gained 1 yard after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-NED41 (4Q: 15:00) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martinez Whitfield. DE Kelvin Harbert simply tossed Corey Stillwell aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-NED41 (4Q: 14:56) B.J. Bowden sacked by DE Kelvin Harbert for a loss of 7 yards. Harbert ran right past Van Clancy and knocked down the quarterback.
4-20-NED48 (4Q: 14:11) Marcus Cesario punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the NED07.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED07 (4Q: 14:02) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 31 yards. Tackled by OLB Cris Sanders.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Rollo and Blair are blitzing.
1-10-NED38 (4Q: 13:16) Reuben Nelson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Perry Walker.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NED42 (4Q: 12:33) Reuben Nelson pass was intended for TE Mack Prescott and was intercepted by OLB Eddie Ackerman at the NED45. Tackled by Mack Prescott.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Lester is blitzing.
1-10-NED45 (4Q: 12:24) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. Walters gained 13 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: 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.
1-10-NED23 (4Q: 11:43) Daniel Taylor ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NED21 (4Q: 11:04) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martinez Whitfield. DE Alan Woodard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NED21 (4Q: 10:55) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine. Ellison gained 1 yard after the catch.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-NED11 (4Q: 10:09) Lionel Johnson ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mack Norris. New England 26, St. Louis 19
(4Q: 10:09) Extra point by Kelly Nellor was good. New England 26, St. Louis 20
(4Q: 10:01) Kelly Nellor kicked off 79 yards from the STL30. Touchback.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sanders and Bohdanowicz are blitzing.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 10:01) Reuben Nelson pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Fleming.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Stuart and Niemeyer are blitzing.
2-4-NED26 (4Q: 09:33) Reuben Nelson sacked by DT Kendall Sutter for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Otis Porter.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sanders and Bohdanowicz are blitzing.
3-10-NED20 (4Q: 09:06) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Fehrman.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED30 (4Q: 08:21) Will Cave ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Lonnie Robinson.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED30 (4Q: 07:55) Reuben Nelson pass completed to RB Byron Lewis for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Christian Stuart. Lewis gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NED36 (4Q: 07:08) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 25 yards. Tackled by DE Christian Stuart. Marshall gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Blair is blitzing.
1-10-STL39 (4Q: 06:24) Reuben Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rollo and Robinson are blitzing.
2-10-STL39 (4Q: 06:14) Reuben Nelson pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 14 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Blair. Boyd gained 4 yards after the catch. New England's Tony Lyons was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL25 (4Q: 05:26) Will Cave ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Blair. Key block delivered by Mack Prescott.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-STL20 (4Q: 04:39) Brian Thompson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Fleming.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-STL17 (4Q: 03:51) Brian Thompson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Schultz, assisted by CB Vernon Garrison. Key block delivered by Darren Smith.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL15 (4Q: 03:07) Will Cave ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Blair. Key block delivered by Van Perry.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-STL02 (4Q: 02:21) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Costa, assisted by S Lonnie Blair.
St. Louis called a time out.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-STL03 (4Q: 02:14) Reuben Nelson kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Cris Sanders, assisted by S Lonnie Blair.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-STL02 (4Q: 02:00) Brian Thompson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Leonard Lytle. New England 32, St. Louis 20
(4Q: 02:00) Reuben Nelson was stopped short of the end zone on the conversion attempt.
(4Q: 01:52) Charlie Flannery kicked off 72 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
St. Louis: 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.
1-10-STL20 (4Q: 01:52) B.J. Bowden pass completed to WR Martinez Whitfield for 30 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter.
St. Louis: Weak formation with three wide 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-NED50 (4Q: 01:35) B.J. Bowden scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic Goodwin.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED38 (4Q: 01:14) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. CB Donnell Arnold defended the pass.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED38 (4Q: 01:06) B.J. Bowden pass completed to RB Lionel Johnson for 4 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock, assisted by CB Kelly Franz. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NED33 (4Q: 01:06) B.J. Bowden pass was dropped by WR William Lundberg.
St. Louis: 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.
3-5-NED33 (4Q: 00:53) B.J. Bowden sacked by ILB Quentin Davidson and DT Wally Moore for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Mack Norris.
St. Louis: 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.
4-10-NED38 (4Q: 00:31) B.J. Bowden pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. OLB Warren Stewart defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
New England: Single-Back 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.
1-10-NED38 (4Q: 00:25) Reuben Nelson dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: New England Patriots 32, St. Louis Rams 20