Exhibition Week 2, 2023

Played in New England, MA, weather: 82 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind.
New England won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 58 yards from the ATL30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 17 yards to the NED29. Tackled by Darryl Harts.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED29 (1Q: 14:34) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Craig Lyon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED45 (1Q: 14:07) Cory Blackburn ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by CB Louie Podbevsek. Key block delivered by Van Perry. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL44 (1Q: 13:59) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to RB Rickey Whalen for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Harts. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Harts is blitzing.
2-1-ATL35 (1Q: 13:28) Rickey Whalen ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Donny Weadock. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (1Q: 13:00) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Rickey Whalen for 20 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater, assisted by CB Gus Barrett. Whalen gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL12 (1Q: 12:28) Cory Blackburn ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Podbevsek.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ATL10 (1Q: 12:00) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. S Grant Morton knocked the ball out of his grasp.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-ATL10 (1Q: 11:54) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 6, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 11:54) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 7, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 11:47) Charlie Flannery kicked off 57 yards from the NED30. Amos Hawkins returned the ball 27 yards to the ATL40. Tackled by Jerome Alexander.
Atlanta: 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-ATL40 (1Q: 11:25) Shawn Rehberg ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. Key block delivered by Kirk Chapman.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-ATL48 (1Q: 10:50) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 10 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter. Dennis gained 12 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Stewart is blitzing.
1-10-NED42 (1Q: 10:06) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Casey Fairbairn. S Kirk McCarthy defended the pass. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Holding.
Atlanta: 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. Lester is blitzing.
1-10-NED37 (1Q: 09:57) Shawn Rehberg ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NED35 (1Q: 09:13) Shawn Rehberg ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kirk McCarthy, assisted by OLB Kirk Bobro.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NED32 (1Q: 08:36) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Byron Aiken for -2 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik.
4-7-NED34 (1Q: 08:10) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, Atlanta 3
(1Q: 08:04) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 69 yards from the ATL30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 24 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Norm Sapia.
New England: 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 run.
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 07:32) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett, assisted by S Grant Morton.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED44 (1Q: 07:04) Rickey Whalen ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Omar Blackburn.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NED47 (1Q: 06:34) Rickey Whalen ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Andrew. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: Strong 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.
2-17-NED37 (1Q: 06:24) Bernard Escalante kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-NED40 (1Q: 05:52) Bernard Escalante sacked by ILB Brett Cobb for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Darren Smith. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Cole Robles on the NED34.
4-20-NED34 (1Q: 05:23) Lester Laxdal punted 38 yards. Amos Hawkins returned the kick 2 yards to the ATL30. Tackled by Kirk Bobro.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL30 (1Q: 05:12) Shawn Rehberg ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-ATL33 (1Q: 04:40) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Lester, assisted by DT T.K.O. Schofer.
Atlanta: 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. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL41 (1Q: 03:56) Shawn Rehberg ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen, assisted by ILB Quentin Davidson. ILB Quentin Davidson knocked down Leroy Keith to break up the play.
Atlanta: 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 is blitzing.
2-11-ATL40 (1Q: 03:29) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. S Cris Farr defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lester and Farr are blitzing.
3-11-ATL40 (1Q: 03:16) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Claude Adams for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. Adams gained 17 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bard, Bobro and Tynik are blitzing.
1-10-NED29 (1Q: 02:34) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB Ike Perez for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bard is blitzing.
2-6-NED25 (1Q: 01:58) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kirk Gardner. CB Kelly Franz defended the pass.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NED25 (1Q: 01:53) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DT Gus Bensen for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Roger Thornton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Vernon Garrett on the NED30.
New England: Strong 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-NED30 (1Q: 01:41) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Rickey Whalen for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis. Whalen gained 7 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 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NED36 (1Q: 00:59) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Harts. Boyd gained 15 yards after the catch.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL34 (1Q: 00:25) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. PENALTY: New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-20-ATL44 (1Q: 00:15) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of second quarter.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-ATL42 (2Q: 15:00) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. CB Gus Barrett defended the pass.
4-18-ATL42 (2Q: 14:50) Lester Laxdal punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL06.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Lester and Tynik are blitzing.
1-10-ATL06 (2Q: 14:42) Shawn Rehberg ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Davidson is blitzing.
2-11-ATL05 (2Q: 14:01) Shawn Rehberg ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter, assisted by OLB Alfred Cooley. New England's Donnell Arnold was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-12-ATL04 (2Q: 13:18) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackie Bard. Buchanan gained 5 yards after the catch.
4-6-ATL10 (2Q: 12:43) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 49 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick -1 yards to the NED40. Tackled by Kirk Gardner.
New England: 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-NED40 (2Q: 12:34) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Cory Blackburn for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Amos Hawkins. Blackburn gained 4 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NED48 (2Q: 11:51) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NED43 (2Q: 11:46) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. S Marlon Paswater defended the pass.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Osborne is blitzing.
3-7-NED43 (2Q: 11:38) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. Burns gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL44 (2Q: 11:31) Rickey Whalen ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bryant Andrew, assisted by DE Kris Mathis.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL43 (2Q: 10:52) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Osborne. Marshall gained 2 yards after the catch.
New England: 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. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL31 (2Q: 10:20) Cory Blackburn ran around left end for 28 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. Key block delivered by KeepiT Moving Perry.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-3-ATL03 (2Q: 09:50) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cory Blackburn. DE Kris Mathis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-ATL03 (2Q: 09:43) Rickey Whalen ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-ATL02 (2Q: 08:58) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Ken Stone for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 13, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 08:58) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 14, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 08:51) Charlie Flannery kicked off 78 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 08:51) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Casey Fairbairn. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bobro is blitzing.
1-5-ATL25 (2Q: 08:47) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. Gardner gained 6 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Lester and Tynik are blitzing.
1-10-ATL41 (2Q: 08:12) Shawn Rehberg ran a draw inside the right guard for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Lester. Key block delivered by Bill Wright.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED32 (2Q: 07:39) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
2-10-NED32 (2Q: 06:52) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DT Gus Bensen for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Mario Sanford. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-NED36 (2Q: 06:41) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. CB Donnell Arnold defended the pass. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Contact.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED31 (2Q: 06:37) Ike Perez ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. Key block delivered by Roger Thornton.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED19 (2Q: 05:53) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cooley is blitzing.
2-22-NED31 (2Q: 05:43) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. OLB Jackie Bard defended the pass.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-22-NED31 (2Q: 05:34) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Buchanan gained 3 yards after the catch.
4-3-NED12 (2Q: 05:12) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 14, Atlanta 6
(2Q: 05:06) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 61 yards from the ATL30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 21 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Darryl Harts.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED30 (2Q: 04:50) Rickey Whalen ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Omar Blackburn. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-NED20 (2Q: 04:41) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DE Donny Weadock blocked the pass.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-20-NED20 (2Q: 04:35) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-NED23 (2Q: 03:49) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NED33 (2Q: 03:10) Lester Laxdal punted 37 yards. Amos Hawkins returned the kick 8 yards to the ATL38. Tackled by Brian Thompson.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Stewart is blitzing.
1-10-ATL38 (2Q: 02:59) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Casey Fairbairn.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL38 (2Q: 02:51) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 11 yards. Tackled by S Kirk McCarthy.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL49 (2Q: 02:32) Frankie Blincoe pass was intended for WR Casey Fairbairn and was intercepted by CB Donnell Arnold at the NED38. Tackled by Casey Fairbairn.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED38 (2Q: 02:22) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Harry Torres. DE Donny Weadock blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED38 (2Q: 02:17) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Amos Hawkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta's Amos Hawkins was hurt on the play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NED45 (2Q: 02:00) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Emmanuel Lyon. Marshall gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL48 (2Q: 01:23) PENALTY: New England was called for Delay of Game.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-NED47 (2Q: 01:23) Cory Blackburn ran inside the right guard for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Podbevsek. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL30 (2Q: 01:02) Cadillac Escalante pass was dropped by WR Leslie Hicks.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL30 (2Q: 00:52) Cory Blackburn ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by S Marlon Paswater.
(2Q: 00:52) New England called a time out.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL30 (2Q: 00:42) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Norm Sapia.
(2Q: 00:42) New England called a time out.
4-4-ATL24 (2Q: 00:34) Charlie Flannery attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, Atlanta 6
(2Q: 00:26) Charlie Flannery kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 00:26) Frankie Blincoe dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Charlie Flannery kicked off 74 yards from the NED30. Casey Fairbairn returned the ball 16 yards to the ATL12. Tackled by David Tynik.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL12 (3Q: 14:27) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Tanner. S Cris Farr knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Stewart is blitzing.
2-10-ATL12 (3Q: 14:21) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shawn Rehberg. DE Ernie Sturgeon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL12 (3Q: 14:14) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis.
4-10-ATL12 (3Q: 14:08) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 54 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 5 yards to the NED39. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED26 (3Q: 13:59) Bernard Escalante sacked by DE Jamie Lincoln and DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 5 yards. Lincoln ran right past Leland Roundy and knocked down the quarterback.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-NED21 (3Q: 13:29) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-20-NED16 (3Q: 13:24) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DE Kris Mathis blocked the pass.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-NED16 (3Q: 13:16) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. CB Louie Podbevsek defended the pass.
4-20-NED16 (3Q: 13:09) Lester Laxdal punted 39 yards. Bryant Andrew called for a fair catch at the ATL45.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bobro is blitzing.
1-10-ATL45 (3Q: 13:01) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by CB Marshall Fairley. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Holding.
Atlanta: Strong 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-NED50 (3Q: 12:54) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 8 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-NED42 (3Q: 12:18) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Casey Fairbairn. DE Ernie Sturgeon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NED42 (3Q: 12:12) Broderick Darquea ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen. Key block delivered by Troy Branch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Shift.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lester is blitzing.
3-7-NED47 (3Q: 12:05) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Will Tanner for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tanner gained 3 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED29 (3Q: 11:28) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. PENALTY: New England was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bard is blitzing.
1-10-NED15 (3Q: 11:18) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kirk Gardner. DT Vernon Garrett drove right through Junior Roush to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Holding.
Atlanta: 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-NED10 (3Q: 11:12) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart and assisted by CB Marshall Fairley.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bard is blitzing.
2-6-NED06 (3Q: 10:28) Shawn Rehberg ran around the left tackle for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mario Sanford. New England 17, Atlanta 12
(3Q: 10:28) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. New England 17, Atlanta 13
(3Q: 10:19) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 61 yards from the ATL30. John Van Meter returned the ball 34 yards to the NED43. Tackled by Norm Sapia. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
New England: Strong 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-NED23 (3Q: 09:49) Bernard Escalante pass completed to FB Jerome Alexander for 5 yards. Tackled by S Nate Accimus. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NED28 (3Q: 09:24) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Ken Stone for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Osborne is blitzing.
3-2-NED31 (3Q: 08:43) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Marshall gained 4 yards after the catch.
New England: 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-NED50 (3Q: 08:05) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to RB Cory Blackburn for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jamie Lincoln. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-ATL47 (3Q: 07:25) Brian Thompson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Nate Accimus.
New England: 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, expecting the pass.
3-5-ATL45 (3Q: 06:48) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL40 (3Q: 06:41) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Harts.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL27 (3Q: 06:01) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Rickey Whalen for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Winfred Cooley, assisted by OLB Craig Lyon.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-ATL24 (3Q: 05:33) Rickey Whalen ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by OLB Craig Lyon.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
3-7-ATL24 (3Q: 04:59) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Louis Nieves.
4-4-ATL21 (3Q: 04:18) Charlie Flannery attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 20, Atlanta 13
(3Q: 04:12) Charlie Flannery kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Casey Fairbairn returned the ball 21 yards to the ATL20. Tackled by Brian Thompson. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lester is blitzing.
1-10-ATL08 (3Q: 03:47) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Byron Aiken for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley.
Atlanta: 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. Farr is blitzing.
2-6-ATL12 (3Q: 02:59) Shawn Rehberg ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bard is blitzing.
3-4-ATL14 (3Q: 02:24) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Claude Adams for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
4-1-ATL17 (3Q: 01:46) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 61 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 14 yards to the NED36. Tackled by Norm Sapia.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED36 (3Q: 01:38) Rickey Whalen ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Nate Accimus. Key block delivered by Jerome Alexander.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-NED45 (3Q: 01:07) Cory Blackburn ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Craig Lyon. Key block delivered by Darren Smith.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED47 (3Q: 00:30) Cadillac Escalante pass was dropped by WR Mark Rhoads.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED47 (3Q: 00:24) Bernard Escalante sacked by DT Louis Nieves for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Cole Robles.
Start of fourth quarter.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-NED42 (4Q: 15:00) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-NED37 (4Q: 14:51) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to RB Cory Blackburn for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-ATL48 (4Q: 14:22) Lester Laxdal punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL01.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cooley is blitzing.
1-10-ATL01 (4Q: 14:14) Shawn Rehberg ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Cooley is blitzing.
2-9-ATL02 (4Q: 14:07) Ike Perez ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-ATL05 (4Q: 13:23) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Will Tanner for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tanner gained 2 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout 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.
1-10-ATL12 (4Q: 12:51) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gene Levine.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
2-11-ATL11 (4Q: 12:13) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DE Kelvin Harbert drove right through Mario Sanford to hurry the quarterback.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tynik is blitzing.
3-11-ATL11 (4Q: 12:05) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz, assisted by CB Marshall Fairley.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Stewart is blitzing.
1-10-ATL24 (4Q: 11:33) Shawn Rehberg ran around left end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer. Key block delivered by Kirk Chapman.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-ATL33 (4Q: 11:08) Broderick Darquea ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Key block delivered by Danny McClendon.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL38 (4Q: 10:32) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Lester. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED48 (4Q: 09:52) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Farr is blitzing.
2-13-ATL49 (4Q: 09:07) Shawn Rehberg ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NED45 (4Q: 08:42) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Buchanan gained 26 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: 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-NED16 (4Q: 08:02) Doug Doane pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 11 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-NED05 (4Q: 07:34) Doug Doane pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Tanner. CB Donnell Arnold knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NED05 (4Q: 07:29) Broderick Darquea ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Junior Roush. New England 20, Atlanta 19
(4Q: 07:29) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. New England 20, Atlanta 20
(4Q: 07:22) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 67 yards from the ATL30. John Van Meter returned the ball 31 yards to the NED34. Tackled by Nate Accimus.
New England: 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 run.
1-10-NED34 (4Q: 06:55) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Winfred Cooley.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-NED41 (4Q: 06:28) Rickey Whalen ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
3-1-NED43 (4Q: 05:43) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Ken Stone for 1 yard. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED44 (4Q: 05:16) Cadillac Escalante pass was intended for FB Jerome Alexander and was intercepted by S Marlon Paswater at the ATL49. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Jerome Alexander. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED38 (4Q: 05:03) Doug Doane pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard. Dennis gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Lester and Stewart are blitzing.
1-20-NED48 (4Q: 04:56) Shawn Rehberg ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ernie Sturgeon. PENALTY: New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Atlanta: 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. Bard is blitzing.
1-10-NED32 (4Q: 04:47) Shawn Rehberg ran a trap outside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by DE Kelvin Harbert. Key block delivered by Danny McClendon.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 04:21) Doug Doane pass completed to RB Shawn Rehberg for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Lester. Rehberg gained 12 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-9-NED09 (4Q: 03:45) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Cooley is blitzing.
1-14-NED14 (4Q: 03:39) Shawn Rehberg ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Reuben Lester, assisted by S Cris Farr.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bard is blitzing.
2-13-NED13 (4Q: 03:17) Shawn Rehberg ran inside the right guard for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Troy Branch. Atlanta 26, New England 20
(4Q: 03:17) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 27, New England 20
(4Q: 03:09) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 78 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 03:09) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Ken Stone for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Andrew.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NED25 (4Q: 02:52) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. S Marlon Paswater defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: 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-NED25 (4Q: 02:44) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Louie Podbevsek. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED35 (4Q: 02:38) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 38 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL27 (4Q: 02:18) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. S Bryant Andrew defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back 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.
2-10-ATL27 (4Q: 02:09) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Stone. DE Jamie Lincoln drove right through Cole Robles to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL27 (4Q: 02:02) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. CB Gus Barrett defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-ATL27 (4Q: 01:53) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Stone. ILB Norm Sapia hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL27 (4Q: 01:43) Shawn Rehberg ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr.
(4Q: 01:43) New England called a time out.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-ATL29 (4Q: 01:34) Broderick Darquea ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr.
(4Q: 01:34) New England called a time out.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-8-ATL29 (4Q: 01:27) Broderick Darquea ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen.
(4Q: 01:27) New England called a time out.
4-7-ATL30 (4Q: 01:17) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 42 yards. Mark Rhoads returned the kick 10 yards to the NED38. Tackled by Byron Aiken.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED38 (4Q: 01:06) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jerome Alexander. S Nate Accimus defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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-NED38 (4Q: 00:58) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 13 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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-ATL49 (4Q: 00:36) Bernard Escalante spiked the ball to stop the clock.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ATL49 (4Q: 00:33) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. DE Jamie Lincoln blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL49 (4Q: 00:23) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 10 yards. Tackled by S Nate Accimus. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL39 (4Q: 00:01) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 27, New England Patriots 20