Week 12, 2021

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) J.R. Marston kicked off 52 yards from the NOS30. Mack Alston returned the ball 33 yards to the NOS49. Tackled by Roderick Hanson.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS49 (1Q: 14:39) Roosevelt Elizondo ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS49 (1Q: 13:56) Roosevelt Elizondo ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-NOS42 (1Q: 13:28) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Roger Davenport for 28 yards. Tackled by S Jake Harry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davenport gained 25 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: 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-NOS14 (1Q: 12:43) Lance Becnel ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey, assisted by DE Orlando Murray.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS14 (1Q: 12:03) Lance Becnel ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout 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.
3-9-NOS13 (1Q: 11:31) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Pat Douglas for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Buffalo 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 11:31) Extra point by Rickey Rosebrock was good. Buffalo 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 11:23) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 61 yards from the BUF30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 14 yards to the NOS23. Tackled by Greg Janssen.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS23 (1Q: 10:59) Johnny Tyler ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold.
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.
2-10-NOS23 (1Q: 10:19) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. DE Jamal Stokes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
3-10-NOS23 (1Q: 10:12) Alan Poole sacked by DT Deron Sharman for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Larry Andersen. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-15-NOS18 (1Q: 09:58) Darrell Shepherd punted 35 yards. Brock Ogden called for a fair catch at the BUF47.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF47 (1Q: 09:48) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by WR Pat Douglas.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF47 (1Q: 09:35) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Buffalo: I 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.
3-4-NOS47 (1Q: 08:47) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Lance Becnel for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. Becnel gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS32 (1Q: 08:11) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Spencer Matias for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS32 (1Q: 07:29) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-20-NOS42 (1Q: 07:18) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by WR Earnest Leal. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: 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. Burgess is blitzing.
3-20-NOS42 (1Q: 07:12) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Lance Becnel for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-NOS36 (1Q: 06:29) Rickey Rosebrock attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
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, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 06:23) Daniel McCarthy ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Sersland, assisted by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Johnny Tyler.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NOS49 (1Q: 05:46) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-BUF49 (1Q: 05:19) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 36 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo. Walters gained 29 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF13 (1Q: 04:50) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Graham King.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF13 (1Q: 04:43) Phillip Newman ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mack Alston.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-BUF12 (1Q: 04:16) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Irving Robasky. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Buffalo's Mack Alston was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-9-BUF12 (1Q: 04:08) J.R. Marston attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 7, New Orleans 3
(1Q: 04:02) J.R. Marston kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. Lance Becnel returned the ball 25 yards to the BUF33. Tackled by Wally Kaczmarek.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 03:42) Lance Becnel ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. ILB Corey Logan crushed Keith Norris to wreck the play. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-BUF23 (1Q: 03:33) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Pat Douglas for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Nate Serban, assisted by OLB Duane Burgess. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Jake Harry for 5 yards to the BUF28.
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. Sersland is blitzing.
1-10-BUF28 (1Q: 03:27) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Deron Lyle. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
New Orleans: Pro 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-BUF21 (1Q: 03:22) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes, assisted by DE Edward Arnold.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-BUF17 (1Q: 02:38) Daniel McCarthy ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Marshall Chin.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Vasher is blitzing.
3-3-BUF14 (1Q: 02:12) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters.
4-3-BUF14 (1Q: 02:05) J.R. Marston attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 7, New Orleans 6
(1Q: 01:58) J.R. Marston kicked off 73 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Buffalo: 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-BUF20 (1Q: 01:58) Lance Becnel ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-BUF23 (1Q: 01:19) Ralph Maxwell sacked by OLB Lamar Bailey for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jared Merrifield.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-BUF17 (1Q: 00:37) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Greg Janssen for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
4-8-BUF22 (2Q: 15:00) Rico Miiles punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS32.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 14:51) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. Key block delivered by Travis Tusch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 14:11) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-BUF36 (2Q: 14:05) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Charles Cortez. ILB Phil Tuiososopo defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-BUF36 (2Q: 13:58) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by DT Deron Sharman.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-BUF32 (2Q: 13:35) Johnny Tyler ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Sersland. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF30 (2Q: 12:54) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Newman gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 12:11) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen. Andersen ran over Adrian Ellis to set up the play.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-BUF05 (2Q: 11:40) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Charles Cortez for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 12, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 11:40) Extra point by J.R. Marston was good. New Orleans 13, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 11:30) J.R. Marston kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Mack Alston returned the ball 25 yards to the BUF34. Tackled by Rickey Bridges. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF13 (2Q: 10:58) Roosevelt Elizondo ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer, assisted by DE Orlando Murray.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-BUF09 (2Q: 10:17) Roosevelt Elizondo ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Buffalo: Pro 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.
3-14-BUF09 (2Q: 09:33) Ralph Maxwell pass was intended for TE Xavier Hernandez and was intercepted by OLB Duane Burgess at the BUF27. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Pat Douglas. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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-BUF17 (2Q: 09:22) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo, assisted by S Mack Alston.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-BUF15 (2Q: 08:39) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout 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.
3-9-BUF16 (2Q: 08:10) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-BUF16 (2Q: 08:00) J.R. Marston attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 16, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 07:54) J.R. Marston kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Mack Alston returned the ball 41 yards to the BUF46. Tackled by Corey Logan.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF46 (2Q: 07:22) Ralph Maxwell kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-BUF49 (2Q: 06:38) Roosevelt Elizondo ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Orlando Murray.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS45 (2Q: 05:59) Xavier Hernandez ran inside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DT Oliver Coffey. Key block delivered by Jason Garrard. Garrard flattened Jake Harry to ensure the play's success.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS26 (2Q: 05:37) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Spencer Matias. OLB Duane Burgess hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS26 (2Q: 05:26) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin and assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Burgess is blitzing.
3-4-NOS20 (2Q: 05:05) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for 9 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Marohl gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS11 (2Q: 04:44) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Roosevelt Elizondo for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: 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.
2-1-NOS02 (2Q: 04:28) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by RB Roosevelt Elizondo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak 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.
3-1-NOS02 (2Q: 04:21) Greg Janssen ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller.
4-2-NOS03 (2Q: 04:02) Rickey Rosebrock attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 16, Buffalo 10
(2Q: 03:57) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 51 yards from the BUF30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Mack Alston.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS39 (2Q: 03:38) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS41 (2Q: 02:55) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. CB Lamar Toews defended the pass.
New Orleans: I 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.
3-8-NOS41 (2Q: 02:49) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. DE Edward Arnold hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-NOS41 (2Q: 02:40) Darrell Shepherd punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF03.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF03 (2Q: 02:33) Roosevelt Elizondo ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Orlando Murray. Key block delivered by Everett Mullins. Mullins ran over Dan Kerouac to set up the play. New Orleans's Earl Moulton was hurt on the play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-BUF09 (2Q: 02:00) Dennis Taylor ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-BUF11 (2Q: 01:36) Lance Becnel ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. Key block delivered by Jason Garrard.
Buffalo: 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. Burgess is blitzing.
1-10-BUF14 (2Q: 01:09) Roosevelt Elizondo ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
Buffalo: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Burgess and Rutter are blitzing.
2-7-BUF17 (2Q: 00:38) Roosevelt Elizondo ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter.
(2Q: 00:38) New Orleans called a time out.
Buffalo: 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.
3-9-BUF15 (2Q: 00:27) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Spencer Matias. DE Orlando Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-BUF15 (2Q: 00:18) Rico Miiles punted 45 yards. Roderick Hanson returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS48. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hutton and Toews are blitzing.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 00:11) Leo Sweeney ran around right end for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. Key block delivered by Wesley Hickman.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 70 yards from the BUF30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS20. Tackled by Christian Howe.
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 (3Q: 14:41) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Sersland, assisted by CB Lamar Toews. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Sersland and Chin are blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (3Q: 13:53) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS36 (3Q: 13:11) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Deron Lyle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews, assisted by CB Trevor Graham. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Vasher is blitzing.
3-3-NOS41 (3Q: 12:37) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by ILB Phil Tuiososopo.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 12:10) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS40 (3Q: 12:04) Daniel McCarthy ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. Key block delivered by D.J. Matthews.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS47 (3Q: 11:35) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Nathan McIntyre, assisted by ILB Phil Tuiososopo.
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. Vasher is blitzing.
3-6-NOS49 (3Q: 11:03) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Graham King for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Sersland. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF40 (3Q: 10:32) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-BUF38 (3Q: 09:49) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun.
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.
3-9-BUF39 (3Q: 09:06) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. DE Jamal Stokes simply tossed Larry Andersen aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-BUF39 (3Q: 09:00) Darrell Shepherd punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF03.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF03 (3Q: 08:51) Lance Becnel ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: 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.
2-2-BUF11 (3Q: 08:14) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by RB Lance Becnel. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Illegal Shift.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-BUF06 (3Q: 08:08) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Roosevelt Elizondo for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Elizondo gained 11 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF22 (3Q: 07:20) Roosevelt Elizondo ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Coffey, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF22 (3Q: 06:40) Lance Becnel ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burgess and Hickman are blitzing.
3-9-BUF23 (3Q: 06:09) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Leal gained 5 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF38 (3Q: 05:46) Roosevelt Elizondo ran around right end for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Key block delivered by Everett Mullins. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-BUF28 (3Q: 05:33) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Spencer Matias for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-BUF35 (3Q: 04:46) Lance Becnel ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter, assisted by DE Orlando Murray. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-23-BUF25 (3Q: 04:36) Lance Becnel ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-BUF28 (3Q: 03:51) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller.
4-13-BUF35 (3Q: 03:07) Rico Miiles punted 65 yards. Touchback.
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. Sersland and Marsh are blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 03:00) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Rondell Marsh hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS20 (3Q: 02:51) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Marshall Chin, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher. DT J.T. Shapiro knocked down Johnnie Hogrefe to break up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS22 (3Q: 02:05) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Marsh.
4-4-NOS26 (3Q: 01:30) Darrell Shepherd punted 49 yards. Brock Ogden returned the kick 4 yards to the BUF29. Tackled by Rickey Bridges.
Buffalo: 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-BUF29 (3Q: 01:22) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 00:42) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan.
Buffalo: Strong 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.
2-5-BUF44 (3Q: 00:18) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DT Oliver Coffey for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mercury Hartman.
Start of fourth quarter.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-BUF38 (4Q: 15:00) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Pat Douglas. DE Orlando Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-BUF38 (4Q: 14:51) Rico Miiles punted and it was blocked by Timothy Hiller. BUF Lance Becnel recovered the ball at the BUF27.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF27 (4Q: 14:41) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Phil Tuiososopo.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-BUF26 (4Q: 14:09) Leo Sweeney ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes, assisted by S Mack Alston. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
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.
2-19-BUF36 (4Q: 14:03) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Daniel McCarthy. DE Austin Branch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-BUF36 (4Q: 13:53) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Sersland. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-BUF26 (4Q: 13:16) J.R. Marston attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF33 (4Q: 13:09) Ralph Maxwell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Spencer Matias. DT Oliver Coffey blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF33 (4Q: 12:59) Roosevelt Elizondo ran around right end for 41 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac. Key block delivered by Mercury Hartman.
Buffalo: 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-NOS26 (4Q: 12:24) Lance Becnel ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by S Jake Harry. Key block delivered by Dennis Taylor.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS20 (4Q: 11:54) Roosevelt Elizondo ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NOS20 (4Q: 11:13) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Pat Douglas for 15 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Burgess, Rutter and Sterritt are blitzing.
1-5-NOS05 (4Q: 10:47) Lance Becnel ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DE Nate Serban.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS02 (4Q: 10:05) Roosevelt Elizondo ran inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jared Merrifield. New Orleans 16, Buffalo 16
(4Q: 10:05) Extra point by Rickey Rosebrock was good. Buffalo 17, New Orleans 16
(4Q: 09:59) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 74 yards from the BUF30. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 09:59) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by S Rondell Marsh. Irwin gained 7 yards after the catch. 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS36 (4Q: 09:20) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS31 (4Q: 09:11) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold. Key block delivered by Johnnie Hogrefe.
New Orleans: Weak 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.
2-10-NOS36 (4Q: 08:36) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS41 (4Q: 08:31) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 18 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 07:53) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Daniel McCarthy for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes. McCarthy gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-BUF34 (4Q: 07:29) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 13 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF21 (4Q: 06:42) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leo Sweeney. DE Jamal Stokes drove right through D.J. Matthews to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF21 (4Q: 06:34) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by DT Adrian Ellis. Key block delivered by Johnnie Hogrefe.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Vasher is blitzing.
3-2-BUF13 (4Q: 06:04) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Nathan McIntyre. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Phillip Newman to the BUF11.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Sersland is blitzing.
1-10-BUF11 (4Q: 05:36) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-BUF10 (4Q: 05:05) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mack Alston. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Tripping.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-19-BUF20 (4Q: 04:56) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 22, Buffalo 17
(4Q: 04:56) Alan Poole passed to Phillip Newman for the successful two-point conversion. New Orleans 24, Buffalo 17
(4Q: 04:40) J.R. Marston kicked off 78 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 04:40) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Buffalo's Tracy Marohl was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rexin is blitzing.
2-7-BUF23 (4Q: 04:18) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Spencer Matias for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jake Harry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF38 (4Q: 03:46) Roosevelt Elizondo ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dan Kerouac.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-BUF39 (4Q: 03:24) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Xavier Hernandez. S Bryant Hickman simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
Buffalo: 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.
3-9-BUF39 (4Q: 03:16) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earnest Leal. ILB Dan Kerouac defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
4-9-BUF39 (4Q: 03:09) Rico Miiles punted 41 yards. Roderick Hanson returned the kick -3 yards to the NOS17. Tackled by Greg Janssen.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS17 (4Q: 03:01) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS19 (4Q: 02:14) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes, assisted by ILB Kendrick Sersland.
Buffalo called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-4-NOS23 (4Q: 02:05) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Charles Cortez for 12 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Marsh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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-NOS35 (4Q: 01:57) Daniel McCarthy ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher.
Buffalo called a time out.
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.
2-6-NOS39 (4Q: 01:45) Daniel McCarthy ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by OLB Claude Hutton.
Buffalo called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-7-NOS38 (4Q: 01:33) Daniel McCarthy ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendrick Sersland.
4-7-NOS38 (4Q: 00:49) Darrell Shepherd punted 56 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF06.
Buffalo: 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-BUF06 (4Q: 00:38) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-BUF11 (4Q: 00:22) Ralph Maxwell spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Buffalo: 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.
3-5-BUF11 (4Q: 00:17) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. Buffalo's Mark Sepulveda was hurt on the play.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 24, Buffalo Bills 17