Week 7, 2023

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 61 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) J.R. Marston kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Austin Scott returned the ball 32 yards to the CHI39. Tackled by Martin Robertson.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
1-10-CHI39 (1Q: 14:35) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Stargell gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI44 (1Q: 14:00) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Nate Serban, assisted by ILB Sean Ackerman.
Chicago: 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.
3-3-CHI46 (1Q: 13:26) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 11 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans, assisted by S Bryant Hickman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago's Howard Bishop was hurt on the play.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 12:41) Shane Huffman scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess and assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-CHI47 (1Q: 12:31) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Jared Emmons.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-NOS46 (1Q: 11:58) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters.
Chicago: 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-NOS33 (1Q: 11:24) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Nate Serban.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-NOS34 (1Q: 10:50) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. OLB Duane Burgess hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS29 (1Q: 10:41) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NOS30 (1Q: 10:01) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Harvey. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NOS30 (1Q: 09:51) Darrin Mathews attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
4-2-NOS25 (1Q: 09:44) Darrin Mathews attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 3, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 09:37) Darrin Mathews kicked off 55 yards from the CHI30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 32 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Orlando Shepherd.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 09:07) Gerald Meeber sacked by DE Arnold Blake for a loss of 7 yards. Blake simply blew through Larry Andersen to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-NOS40 (1Q: 08:27) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Humphrey gained 8 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI38 (1Q: 07:49) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 12 yards. Tackled by S Austin Scott. Sweeney gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI26 (1Q: 07:14) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Love. ILB Orlando Faison defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI26 (1Q: 07:09) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake, assisted by S Lonnie Brinkley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CHI24 (1Q: 06:40) Gerald Meeber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Shane Love.
4-8-CHI24 (1Q: 06:33) J.R. Marston attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 3, New Orleans 3
(1Q: 06:28) J.R. Marston kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Austin Scott returned the ball 33 yards to the CHI38. Tackled by Harvey Prestbye.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI38 (1Q: 05:58) Captain Kirk ran around the left tackle for 13 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by DE Cary Clinton. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot. Eliot flattened Johnny Rasmussen to ensure the play's success.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS49 (1Q: 05:30) Captain Kirk ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-CHI48 (1Q: 05:08) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Orlando Shepherd. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
3-13-CHI48 (1Q: 05:01) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by RB Captain Kirk. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-13-CHI48 (1Q: 04:57) Ron Brown punted 52 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 04:52) Bobby Irwin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Price, assisted by S Louis Leyh. Key block delivered by Mitch Crutchfield.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-NOS29 (1Q: 04:25) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 03:58) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Faison.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NOS45 (1Q: 03:30) Joel Garrison ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder, assisted by CB Kerry Wheeler. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI44 (1Q: 02:55) Joel Garrison ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff, assisted by S Louis Leyh.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
2-6-CHI40 (1Q: 02:26) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by S Lonnie Brinkley. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI26 (1Q: 01:44) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Shane Love for 10 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Faison is blitzing.
1-10-CHI16 (1Q: 01:09) Joel Garrison ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Ricker, assisted by ILB Wes Elder.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHI13 (1Q: 00:30) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Orlando Faison, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI12 (2Q: 15:00) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Humphrey. DT Harold Russell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-CHI12 (2Q: 14:50) J.R. Marston attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 6, Chicago 3
(2Q: 14:42) J.R. Marston kicked off 58 yards from the NOS30. Austin Scott returned the ball 31 yards to the CHI43. Tackled by Harvey Prestbye.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wallis is blitzing.
1-10-CHI43 (2Q: 14:21) Captain Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Sean Ackerman.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CHI45 (2Q: 13:39) Shane Huffman pass was intended for WR Ronnie Calhoun and was intercepted by S Duane Sterritt at the NOS37. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Jim Stargell. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Chicago's Jim Stargell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI50 (2Q: 13:31) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder, assisted by S Gus Kaplan.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CHI49 (2Q: 12:59) Joel Garrison ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tom Clancy, assisted by DT Harold Russell. ILB Wes Elder knocked down Curtis Olivarez to break up the play.
New Orleans: 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.
3-8-CHI48 (2Q: 12:21) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Phillip Halbert knocked the ball out of his grasp.
4-8-CHI48 (2Q: 12:12) Darrell Shepherd punted 48 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 12:07) Shane Huffman pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. DT Johnny Rasmussen blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI25 (2Q: 12:00) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. CB Bob Heath defended the pass.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI25 (2Q: 11:47) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. DT Junior Reeves knocked down Toby Banks to break up the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CHI28 (2Q: 11:15) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-7-CHI28 (2Q: 11:11) Ron Brown punted 50 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 13 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Bart Kramer. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS35 (2Q: 11:02) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. ILB Wes Elder knocked down Curtis Olivarez to break up the play.
New Orleans: 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.
2-9-NOS36 (2Q: 10:27) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Wolff.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI33 (2Q: 09:44) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Love. CB Jeremy Wolff knocked the ball out of his grasp.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bramlett is blitzing.
2-10-CHI33 (2Q: 09:32) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn, assisted by DE Arnold Blake. DE Arnold Blake knocked down Curtis Olivarez to break up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Faison is blitzing.
3-7-CHI30 (2Q: 08:54) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. ILB Wes Elder defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-7-CHI30 (2Q: 08:48) J.R. Marston attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 9, Chicago 3
(2Q: 08:43) J.R. Marston kicked off 73 yards from the NOS30. Austin Scott returned the ball 27 yards to the CHI24. Tackled by Sean Ackerman.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI24 (2Q: 08:11) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 10 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. Kirk gained 8 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (2Q: 07:23) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Gilbert Garner for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey and Sterritt are blitzing.
2-6-CHI38 (2Q: 06:37) Captain Kirk ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by CB David Evans.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CHI37 (2Q: 06:07) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Gilbert Garner for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey. Garner gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Anthony Elliott on the CHI45.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI45 (2Q: 05:35) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. Kirk made a great move on Oliver Coffey. Key block delivered by Buddy Peters.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS47 (2Q: 05:07) Captain Kirk ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-CHI43 (2Q: 05:00) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
3-8-CHI47 (2Q: 04:17) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by CB David Evans.
4-2-NOS47 (2Q: 03:33) Ron Brown punted 38 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS09. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt.
4-7-CHI48 (2Q: 03:23) Ron Brown punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS05.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS05 (2Q: 03:13) Joel Garrison ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Faison.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Faison is blitzing.
2-7-NOS08 (2Q: 02:30) Joel Garrison ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-NOS11 (2Q: 02:00) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Martin Robertson for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder. Robertson gained 23 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Faison and Wolff are blitzing.
1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 01:25) Gerald Meeber sacked by DT Harold Russell for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Crutchfield. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Gerald Meeber on the NOS35.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-NOS35 (2Q: 01:09) Joel Garrison ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Faison. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-25-NOS25 (2Q: 00:59) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Shane Love for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder, assisted by CB Jeremy Wolff. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:59) Chicago called a time out.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-NOS31 (2Q: 00:48) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Robertson. DE Arnold Blake simply tossed Mitch Crutchfield aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
4-19-NOS31 (2Q: 00:42) Darrell Shepherd punted 51 yards. Terrance Nalen returned the kick 5 yards to the CHI23. Tackled by Marlon Finley.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI23 (2Q: 00:31) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Anthony Elliott for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman, assisted by DE Nate Serban. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Anthony Elliott on the CHI29.
Chicago: 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. Bailey and Sterritt are blitzing.
2-4-CHI29 (2Q: 00:03) Captain Kirk ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Bart Kramer.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Darrin Mathews kicked off 55 yards from the CHI30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Daniel Baker.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS40 (3Q: 14:44) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Shane Love for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Halbert, assisted by CB Jeremy Wolff. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NOS47 (3Q: 13:56) Joel Garrison ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Bramlett, assisted by ILB Orlando Faison.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS45 (3Q: 13:14) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Shane Love for 27 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Love gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago's Wes Elder was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Faison and Price are blitzing.
1-10-CHI28 (3Q: 12:30) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler. Newman gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-CHI09 (3Q: 11:54) Gerald Meeber pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Shane Love. DE Arnold Blake blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI09 (3Q: 11:50) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Robertson. OLB Henry Oliver knocked the ball out of his grasp.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Faison and Leyh are blitzing.
3-9-CHI09 (3Q: 11:45) Gerald Meeber sacked by S Louis Leyh for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Larry Andersen.
4-14-CHI14 (3Q: 11:21) J.R. Marston attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 12, Chicago 3
(3Q: 11:15) J.R. Marston kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (3Q: 11:15) Orlando Shepherd ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI20 (3Q: 10:50) Shane Huffman scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CHI25 (3Q: 10:05) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for -1 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-CHI24 (3Q: 09:31) Ron Brown punted 50 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 17 yards to the NOS43. Tackled by Orlando Shepherd.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Faison is blitzing.
1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 09:24) Harvey Prestbye ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Faison and Kaplan are blitzing.
2-8-NOS45 (3Q: 09:00) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Joel Garrison. S Gus Kaplan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Faison and Price are blitzing.
3-8-NOS45 (3Q: 08:55) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. OLB Lance Price hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-8-NOS45 (3Q: 08:47) Darrell Shepherd punted 52 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CHI03.
Chicago: 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-CHI03 (3Q: 08:38) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 44 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI47 (3Q: 07:59) Captain Kirk ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
2-12-CHI45 (3Q: 07:21) Shane Huffman scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS49 (3Q: 06:51) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. McDonald gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-NOS44 (3Q: 06:23) Ron Brown punted 40 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS04.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS04 (3Q: 06:12) Joel Garrison ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS15 (3Q: 05:39) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Joel Garrison for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lonnie Brinkley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS18 (3Q: 05:02) Gerald Meeber sacked by OLB Lance Price for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Faison is blitzing.
3-12-NOS13 (3Q: 04:28) Gerald Meeber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Humphrey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-12-NOS13 (3Q: 04:16) Darrell Shepherd punted 52 yards. Terrance Nalen returned the kick 0 yards to the CHI35. Tackled by Joel Garrison.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI35 (3Q: 04:06) Orlando Shepherd ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. Key block delivered by Bart Kramer.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
2-2-CHI43 (3Q: 03:37) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Marcus Farrell.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Rexin is blitzing.
1-10-CHI45 (3Q: 03:01) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by WR Anthony Elliott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI45 (3Q: 02:54) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. McDonald gained 8 yards after the catch.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS42 (3Q: 02:23) Orlando Shepherd ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Sean Ackerman.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
2-11-NOS43 (3Q: 01:37) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Gilbert Garner for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS40 (3Q: 00:56) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Gilbert Garner for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS26 (3Q: 00:26) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Jim Stargell for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stargell gained 21 yards after the catch. New Orleans 12, Chicago 9
(3Q: 00:26) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. New Orleans 12, Chicago 10
(3Q: 00:14) Darrin Mathews kicked off 54 yards from the CHI30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 31 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Ronnie Calhoun. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Clipping on the Kick Return.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS26 (4Q: 15:00) Bobby Irwin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Orlando Faison. Chicago's Lonnie Brinkley was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS28 (4Q: 14:35) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Love. DE Lawrence Price hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS28 (4Q: 14:31) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Shane Love for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Louis Leyh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Love gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-NOS46 (4Q: 14:03) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CHI49 (4Q: 13:22) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Phillip Halbert.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-4-CHI48 (4Q: 12:36) Gerald Meeber sacked by DE Arnold Blake and OLB Edgar Dunn for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by D.J. Matthews.
4-13-NOS43 (4Q: 11:57) Darrell Shepherd punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CHI07.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI07 (4Q: 11:50) Orlando Shepherd ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Nate Serban. DT Junior Reeves knocked down Jim Stargell to break up the play.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
2-11-CHI06 (4Q: 11:07) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Gilbert Garner for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CHI08 (4Q: 10:43) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by WR Anthony Elliott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-CHI08 (4Q: 10:34) Ron Brown punted 48 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 9 yards to the CHI47. Tackled by Orlando Shepherd.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bramlett is blitzing.
1-10-CHI47 (4Q: 10:24) Joel Garrison ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gus Kaplan, assisted by ILB Orlando Faison. Key block delivered by Harvey Prestbye.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI42 (4Q: 09:59) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Edgar Dunn.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CHI39 (4Q: 09:13) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Ricker. Key block delivered by Mitch Crutchfield.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI28 (4Q: 08:31) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado. New Orleans's Mitchell Emmons was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-CHI22 (4Q: 07:47) Gerald Meeber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Shane Love.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI22 (4Q: 07:38) Bobby Irwin ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Price.
4-1-CHI19 (4Q: 06:53) J.R. Marston attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 15, Chicago 10
(4Q: 06:46) J.R. Marston kicked off 52 yards from the NOS30. Ronnie Calhoun returned the ball 30 yards to the CHI48. Tackled by Otis Wallis.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI48 (4Q: 06:12) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. Chicago's Jared Emmons was hurt on the play.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI48 (4Q: 06:01) Orlando Shepherd ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Sean Ackerman.
Chicago: 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.
3-6-NOS48 (4Q: 05:16) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey.
4-2-NOS44 (4Q: 04:50) Ron Brown punted 44 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 04:45) Harvey Prestbye ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS22 (4Q: 03:59) Gerald Meeber pass was dropped by WR Phillip Newman. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS22 (4Q: 03:52) Gerald Meeber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-NOS22 (4Q: 03:42) Darrell Shepherd punted 43 yards. Terrance Nalen returned the kick -1 yards to the CHI34. Tackled by Joel Garrison.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (4Q: 03:31) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI34 (4Q: 02:51) Orlando Shepherd ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges.
Chicago: 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. Bailey is blitzing.
3-8-CHI36 (4Q: 02:13) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by CB Howie Lord. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McDonald gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: I 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-CHI47 (4Q: 02:00) Orlando Shepherd ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CHI49 (4Q: 01:38) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Elliott. DE Nate Serban hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CHI49 (4Q: 01:32) Shane Huffman sacked by DT Johnny Rasmussen and DE Cary Clinton for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Bart Kramer.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-13-CHI44 (4Q: 01:15) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 11 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 01:08) Leo Sweeney ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lance Price.
(4Q: 01:08) Chicago called a time out.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NOS46 (4Q: 00:57) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler. Newman gained 6 yards after the catch.
(4Q: 00:57) Chicago called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI34 (4Q: 00:49) Gerald Meeber dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
(4Q: 00:49) Chicago called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-CHI35 (4Q: 00:38) Gerald Meeber dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 15, Chicago Bears 10