Week 2, 2021

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) Charlie Flannery kicked off 64 yards from the NED30. Roderick Hanson returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Brian Thompson.
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.
1-10-NOS30 (1Q: 14:29) Matt Dawson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Holding.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS35 (1Q: 14:17) Daniel McCarthy ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard, assisted by OLB Warren Stewart.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NOS37 (1Q: 13:42) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. S Heath Hitchcock defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wayne is blitzing.
3-8-NOS37 (1Q: 13:36) Matt Dawson pass was dropped by WR Dwayne Gelbart.
4-8-NOS37 (1Q: 13:27) Darrell Shepherd punted 63 yards. Touchback.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 13:22) Will Cave ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NED23 (1Q: 12:59) Cadillac Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mack Prescott. DT Junior Reeves blocked the pass.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-NED23 (1Q: 12:52) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Wilson. DE Orlando Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-7-NED23 (1Q: 12:46) Lance Summers punted 33 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS44.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (1Q: 12:37) Daniel McCarthy ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
2-7-NOS47 (1Q: 11:57) Daniel McCarthy ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock.
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.
3-6-NOS48 (1Q: 11:11) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Deron Lyle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock. Lyle gained 1 yard after the catch.
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. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED41 (1Q: 10:24) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson, assisted by S John Van Meter.
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.
2-9-NED40 (1Q: 09:43) Matt Dawson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NED40 (1Q: 09:35) Matt Dawson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED14 (1Q: 09:25) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Walters gained 6 yards after the catch. New Orleans 6, New England 0
(1Q: 09:25) Extra point by J.R. Marston was good. New Orleans 7, New England 0
(1Q: 09:16) J.R. Marston kicked off 77 yards from the NOS30. Touchback. New England's Ken Stone was hurt on the play.
New England: I 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.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 09:16) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ronnie Wilson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DE Nate Serban. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: I 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. Rexin is blitzing.
2-1-NED29 (1Q: 08:31) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Rhodes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Prescott gained 6 yards after the catch.
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. Rexin is blitzing.
1-10-NED42 (1Q: 07:51) Bernard Escalante sacked by DT Oliver Coffey and OLB Willie Rexin for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Charlie Andrade.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-NED35 (1Q: 07:05) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. DE Orlando Murray simply tossed Leonard Lytle aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
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-NED40 (1Q: 06:57) Will Cave ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Sammy Kolodzik.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NED41 (1Q: 06:19) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. Lyons gained 20 yards after the catch.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS32 (1Q: 05:50) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-NOS27 (1Q: 05:41) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lyons gained 22 yards after the catch. New Orleans 7, New England 6
(1Q: 05:41) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New Orleans 7, New England 7
(1Q: 05:28) Charlie Flannery kicked off 69 yards from the NED30. Roderick Hanson returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS21. Tackled by Brian Thompson.
New Orleans: Pro 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-NOS21 (1Q: 04:57) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Lucic, assisted by OLB Kirk Bobro. Key block delivered by Wesley Hickman.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NOS26 (1Q: 04:24) Leo Sweeney ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
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.
2-15-NOS16 (1Q: 04:17) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-NOS17 (1Q: 03:45) Matt Dawson pass was dropped by WR Dwayne Gelbart.
4-14-NOS17 (1Q: 03:38) Darrell Shepherd punted 45 yards. John Van Meter called for a fair catch at the NED38.
New England: Single-Back 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-NED38 (1Q: 03:30) Brian Thompson ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller, assisted by S Bryant Hickman.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NED42 (1Q: 02:53) Brian Thompson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-NED45 (1Q: 02:25) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 19 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
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.
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 01:55) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Lyons gained 15 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS14 (1Q: 01:16) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Will Cave. DE Sammy Kolodzik hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS14 (1Q: 01:11) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lyons gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 13, New Orleans 7
(1Q: 01:11) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 14, New Orleans 7
(1Q: 01:02) Charlie Flannery kicked off 64 yards from the NED30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 13 yards to the NOS19. Tackled by Ronnie Wilson.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS19 (1Q: 00:29) Matt Dawson pass completed to TE Charles Cortez for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: I 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. Bobro is blitzing.
1-10-NOS33 (2Q: 15:00) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Irving Robasky to the NOS36.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS36 (2Q: 14:15) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson.
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.
3-4-NOS39 (2Q: 13:43) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 13:11) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT TheStopper Garrett, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS46 (2Q: 12:44) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. DE Kendrick Fox hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
3-8-NOS46 (2Q: 12:38) Matt Dawson pass completed to TE Charles Cortez for 10 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED44 (2Q: 12:01) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. S Heath Hitchcock defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED44 (2Q: 11:56) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Stewart is blitzing.
3-5-NED39 (2Q: 11:16) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 18 yards. Tackled by S Gino Fackleman. Walters gained 8 yards after the catch.
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-NED21 (2Q: 10:30) Graham King ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gino Fackleman, assisted by ILB Quentin Davidson.
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.
2-9-NED20 (2Q: 09:53) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by DT Wally Moore. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED15 (2Q: 09:45) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. ILB Quentin Davidson 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 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NED15 (2Q: 09:40) Matt Dawson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro.
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.
3-6-NED11 (2Q: 08:54) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dwayne Gelbart. DE Kendrick Fox hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-6-NED11 (2Q: 08:50) J.R. Marston attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 14, New Orleans 10
(2Q: 08:44) J.R. Marston kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. John Van Meter returned the ball 20 yards to the NED21. Tackled by Graham King.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED21 (2Q: 08:18) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Rhodes. Lyons gained 15 yards after the catch.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Rexin is blitzing.
1-10-NED46 (2Q: 07:37) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tony Lyons. OLB Willie Rexin blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED46 (2Q: 07:32) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Shane Rhodes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boyd gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS35 (2Q: 07:06) Brian Thompson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS32 (2Q: 06:25) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. DT Junior Reeves blocked the pass.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NOS32 (2Q: 06:20) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NOS32 (2Q: 06:14) Charlie Flannery attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, New Orleans 10
(2Q: 06:07) Charlie Flannery kicked off 72 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 06:07) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Fox, assisted by OLB Kirk Bobro.
New Orleans: 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.
2-12-NOS18 (2Q: 05:35) Matt Dawson scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr.
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.
3-2-NOS28 (2Q: 05:02) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leo Sweeney. DE Joel Lucic hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-2-NOS28 (2Q: 04:58) Darrell Shepherd punted 47 yards. John Van Meter called for a fair catch at the NED25.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 04:47) Brian Thompson ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED25 (2Q: 04:19) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mack Prescott. DE Nate Serban defended the pass.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED25 (2Q: 04:14) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. S Bryant Hickman defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NED25 (2Q: 04:09) Lance Summers punted 40 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick -3 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Ronnie Wilson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Willie Rexin at the NOS32. New England's Jerome Alexander was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring 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, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 04:00) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Daniel McCarthy. CB Gene Levine defended the pass.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Stewart is blitzing.
2-10-NOS32 (2Q: 03:52) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leo Sweeney. DT Wally Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bard is blitzing.
3-10-NOS32 (2Q: 03:46) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by S Cris Farr.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 02:59) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE The Sly Fox, assisted by ILB Luke Wayne.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS47 (2Q: 02:34) Daniel McCarthy ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Wayne. Key block delivered by Johnnie Hogrefe.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
3-1-NED45 (2Q: 02:00) Matt Dawson pass was dropped by WR Irving Robasky.
4-1-NED45 (2Q: 01:54) Darrell Shepherd punted 45 yards. Touchback.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burgess is blitzing.
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 01:49) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess, assisted by S Jake Harry. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NED25 (2Q: 01:18) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter, assisted by OLB Duane Burgess. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NED28 (2Q: 00:32) Bernard Escalante sacked by DE Orlando Murray for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Otis Porter.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) J.R. Marston kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. John Van Meter returned the ball 26 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Joel Garrison.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 14:30) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Thompson. DE Sammy Kolodzik hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED28 (3Q: 14:23) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. ILB Wally Kaczmarek hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED28 (3Q: 14:14) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jerome Alexander. DT Oliver Coffey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NED28 (3Q: 14:09) Lance Summers punted 41 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Brian Thompson.
New Orleans: Pro 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. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS39 (3Q: 13:58) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kelvin Harbert.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bard and Davidson are blitzing.
2-7-NOS42 (3Q: 13:18) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Wally Moore, assisted by S David Tynik.
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. Bobro and Davidson are blitzing.
3-6-NOS43 (3Q: 12:34) Matt Dawson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Deron Lyle. OLB Kirk Bobro blocked the pass.
4-6-NOS43 (3Q: 12:27) Darrell Shepherd punted 41 yards. John Van Meter returned the kick 3 yards to the NED19. Tackled by Joel Garrison. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Intentional Face Mask on the Punt Return.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED34 (3Q: 12:20) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller.
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.
2-4-NED40 (3Q: 11:38) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jake Harry, assisted by ILB Wally Kaczmarek. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED47 (3Q: 11:08) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rexin is blitzing.
2-11-NED46 (3Q: 10:44) Bernard Escalante pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-NED46 (3Q: 10:35) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ronnie Wilson. DE Nate Serban blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-11-NED46 (3Q: 10:29) Lance Summers punted 42 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick -5 yards to the NOS07. Tackled by Brian Thompson.
New Orleans: Strong formation, 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-NOS07 (3Q: 10:20) Matt Dawson pass was dropped by WR Irving Robasky.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS07 (3Q: 10:14) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. S Heath Hitchcock defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS07 (3Q: 10:10) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Dwayne Gelbart for 22 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter, assisted by OLB Kirk Bobro. Gelbart gained 5 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS29 (3Q: 09:27) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. S Gino Fackleman defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS29 (3Q: 09:20) Matt Dawson pass was intended for WR Irving Robasky and was intercepted by S Gino Fackleman at the NOS43. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Charles Cortez.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS32 (3Q: 09:10) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. DE Sammy Kolodzik hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS32 (3Q: 09:02) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Will Cave for 9 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS23 (3Q: 08:28) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to RB Brian Thompson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Thompson gained 2 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS15 (3Q: 07:58) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer, assisted by ILB Corey Logan. S Duane Sterritt crushed Irving Gianettino to wreck the play.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-NOS17 (3Q: 07:15) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 23, New Orleans 10
(3Q: 07:15) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 24, New Orleans 10
(3Q: 07:09) Charlie Flannery kicked off 61 yards from the NED30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Ronnie Wilson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS29 (3Q: 06:42) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson, assisted by DT TheStopper Garrett.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bard and Davidson are blitzing.
2-7-NOS32 (3Q: 06:15) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Cris Farr defended the pass.
New Orleans: 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. Bobro and Davidson are blitzing.
3-7-NOS32 (3Q: 06:11) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Deron Lyle for 10 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. Lyle gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS42 (3Q: 05:42) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT TheStopper Garrett.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NOS43 (3Q: 05:12) Matt Dawson sacked by DE Kendrick Fox for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Wesley Hickman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NOS40 (3Q: 04:32) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-1-NED49 (3Q: 03:48) Darrell Shepherd punted 37 yards. John Van Meter called for a fair catch at the NED12.
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-NED12 (3Q: 03:38) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman, assisted by OLB Duane Burgess. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED12 (3Q: 03:32) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED12 (3Q: 03:27) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. DT Oliver Coffey blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NED12 (3Q: 03:18) Lance Summers punted 42 yards. Timothy Hiller called for a fair catch at the NOS46.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (3Q: 03:07) Daniel McCarthy ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Wally Moore. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides.
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.
1-5-NED49 (3Q: 03:01) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S John Van Meter, assisted by DT Wally Moore. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bobro and Stewart are blitzing.
1-10-NED40 (3Q: 02:17) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson.
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.
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 01:49) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr.
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.
2-10-NED28 (3Q: 01:07) Matt Dawson scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine.
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.
3-7-NED25 (3Q: 00:37) Matt Dawson pass was dropped by TE Charles Cortez.
4-7-NED25 (3Q: 00:32) J.R. Marston attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 24, New Orleans 13
(3Q: 00:27) J.R. Marston kicked off 78 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 00:27) Will Cave ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
Start of fourth quarter.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NED24 (4Q: 15:00) Will Cave ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Wally Kaczmarek, assisted by CB Shane Rhodes.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NED21 (4Q: 14:16) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter and assisted by CB Shane Rhodes.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED43 (4Q: 13:37) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan. Prescott gained 1 yard after the catch.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 13:02) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS27 (4Q: 12:17) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 18 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. Prescott gained 6 yards after the catch.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-NOS09 (4Q: 11:45) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Wilson. DE Eddie Bloomer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS09 (4Q: 11:38) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-NOS05 (4Q: 11:02) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 30, New Orleans 13
(4Q: 11:02) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 31, New Orleans 13
(4Q: 10:54) Charlie Flannery kicked off 70 yards from the NED30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 13 yards to the NOS13. Tackled by Heath Hitchcock.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS13 (4Q: 10:32) Bobby Irwin ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer, assisted by DE Kelvin Harbert. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado. Delgado ran over Kendrick Fox to set up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NOS18 (4Q: 10:07) Matt Dawson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phillip Newman. ILB Quentin Davidson blocked the pass.
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.
3-5-NOS18 (4Q: 09:55) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. DE Joel Lucic hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-5-NOS18 (4Q: 09:48) Darrell Shepherd punted 36 yards. John Van Meter called for a fair catch at the NED46.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED46 (4Q: 09:39) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS48 (4Q: 08:53) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller, assisted by CB Bob Heath. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS45 (4Q: 08:23) Brian Thompson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Sammy Kolodzik. Key block delivered by Xavier Dawson.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 07:38) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-NOS49 (4Q: 07:32) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
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.
1-20-NED46 (4Q: 07:26) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-17-NED49 (4Q: 06:42) Will Cave ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey, assisted by DE Orlando Murray.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-NOS50 (4Q: 05:54) Brian Thompson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
4-8-NOS42 (4Q: 05:08) Lance Summers punted 30 yards. Roderick Hanson called for a fair catch at the NOS12.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS12 (4Q: 04:59) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. S Gino Fackleman defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS12 (4Q: 04:49) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS29 (4Q: 04:32) Matt Dawson pass was intended for WR Nolan Walters and was intercepted by ILB Luke Wayne at the NOS36. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Nolan Walters.
New England: I 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.
1-10-NOS23 (4Q: 04:24) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by ILB Wally Kaczmarek.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS21 (4Q: 03:36) Will Cave ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess, assisted by DE Orlando Murray.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-NOS16 (4Q: 02:51) Will Cave ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
(4Q: 02:51) New Orleans called a time out.
4-3-NOS16 (4Q: 02:41) Charlie Flannery attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 34, New Orleans 13
(4Q: 02:35) Charlie Flannery kicked off 63 yards from the NED30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 16 yards to the NOS23. Tackled by Brian Thompson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Gino Fackleman on the NOS23.
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-NOS23 (4Q: 02:28) Brian Thompson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
2-7-NOS20 (4Q: 02:00) Brian Thompson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by DE Sammy Kolodzik.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-5-NOS18 (4Q: 01:14) Brian Thompson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
(4Q: 01:14) New Orleans called a time out.
4-3-NOS16 (4Q: 01:06) Charlie Flannery attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 37, New Orleans 13
(4Q: 01:01) Charlie Flannery kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Roderick Hanson returned the ball 16 yards to the NOS15. Tackled by Ronnie Wilson.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS15 (4Q: 00:52) Matt Dawson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. S David Tynik defended the pass.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS15 (4Q: 00:42) Matt Dawson pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 10 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 00:15) Matt Dawson pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Fox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Final Score: New England Patriots 37, New Orleans Saints 13