Week 9, 2023

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jose Reed kicked off 73 yards from the MIN30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 40 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Dixon Cash.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 14:43) Junior Blair ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson, assisted by OLB Ricardo Compton.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS40 (1Q: 14:04) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan, assisted by S Jose Turner. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-NOS43 (1Q: 13:24) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Shane Love for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Carey Richardson.
4-7-NOS40 (1Q: 12:38) Darrell Shepherd punted 49 yards. Nick Blackburn returned the kick 10 yards to the MIN21. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN06 (1Q: 12:30) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 11:46) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN34 (1Q: 11:36) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. OLB Duane Burgess drove right through Pete Luster to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
3-10-MIN34 (1Q: 11:30) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 17 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS49 (1Q: 10:52) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 34 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman.
Minnesota: Strong 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.
1-10-NOS15 (1Q: 10:13) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Minnesota: Pro 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.
1-6-NOS06 (1Q: 10:05) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Dixon Cash for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Minnesota 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 10:05) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 09:59) Jose Reed kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 27 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Butch Blackwood.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS30 (1Q: 09:32) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan. Newman gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 08:49) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. Sweeney gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN29 (1Q: 08:12) Joel Garrison ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN22 (1Q: 07:40) Joel Garrison ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan. Key block delivered by Junior Blair.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wedderburn is blitzing.
1-10-MIN19 (1Q: 06:55) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines.
New Orleans: I 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.
2-11-MIN20 (1Q: 06:27) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leo Sweeney. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN20 (1Q: 06:23) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Humphrey. DE Dave Patterson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-MIN20 (1Q: 06:13) J.R. Marston attempted a 37 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 06:06) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
Minnesota: Strong 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-NOS49 (1Q: 05:37) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS49 (1Q: 05:30) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-NOS40 (1Q: 04:50) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS45 (1Q: 04:46) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen.
4-3-NOS42 (1Q: 04:01) Jeff Tosheff punted 42 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS20 (1Q: 03:55) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS24 (1Q: 03:07) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 13 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. Humphrey gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 02:40) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 25 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Sturm. Irwin gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN38 (1Q: 02:05) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by DE Carey Richardson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN37 (1Q: 01:28) Alan Poole scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN27 (1Q: 01:02) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Compton, assisted by OLB Brad Jeffries.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN25 (1Q: 00:24) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Dave Patterson blocked the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN25 (1Q: 00:18) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Humphrey. DT J.R. Packer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-MIN25 (1Q: 00:09) J.R. Marston attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 3
(1Q: 00:04) J.R. Marston kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Otis Wallis.
Start of second quarter.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 15:00) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Kris Arnold.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 14:15) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey and Lord are blitzing.
1-5-NOS49 (2Q: 14:06) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Cash. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS49 (2Q: 13:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Burt Woodson for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-NOS49 (2Q: 13:12) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 12:35) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Mueller gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS28 (2Q: 11:55) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 13, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 11:55) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 14, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 11:38) Jose Reed kicked off 76 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 11:38) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-NOS25 (2Q: 11:31) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan, assisted by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS30 (2Q: 11:04) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS25 (2Q: 10:55) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Joel Garrison. DT Deion Palmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota's Perry Wilkerson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor quadriceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-NOS25 (2Q: 10:49) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan, assisted by S Jose Turner. Sweeney gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NOS35 (2Q: 10:23) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 9 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by CB Edwin Forbes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS44 (2Q: 09:40) Junior Blair ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT J.R. Packer. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN46 (2Q: 09:09) Alan Poole kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-MIN37 (2Q: 08:40) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons.
New Orleans: Weak 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-MIN35 (2Q: 08:06) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn, assisted by DT J.R. Packer.
New Orleans: 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.
2-12-MIN37 (2Q: 07:22) Joel Garrison ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan, assisted by DT J.R. Packer.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN35 (2Q: 06:36) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Nick Blackburn defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-MIN35 (2Q: 06:27) J.R. Marston attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN42 (2Q: 06:21) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-MIN44 (2Q: 05:53) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Rod Erickson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 05:19) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS40 (2Q: 04:38) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: 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-NOS34 (2Q: 04:01) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey, assisted by DE Nate Serban.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-NOS35 (2Q: 03:18) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS29 (2Q: 02:58) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bryce Perkins for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
1-10-NOS21 (2Q: 02:41) Frankie Giles scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NOS16 (2Q: 02:25) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Terry Diaz for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. Diaz gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey, Lord and Sterritt are blitzing.
1-5-NOS05 (2Q: 02:03) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE B.J. Dodge for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Dodge gained 3 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-NOS01 (2Q: 01:54) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Grady Roberson for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 20, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 01:54) Extra point by Jose Reed was good. Minnesota 21, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 01:44) Jose Reed kicked off 53 yards from the MIN30. Tyrus Humphrey returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS42. Tackled by Emmitt Caldwell.
New Orleans: Pro 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-NOS42 (2Q: 01:35) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. Humphrey gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Jose Turner on the MIN43.
Minnesota: 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. Bailey is blitzing.
1-10-MIN43 (2Q: 01:28) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Mueller gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lord and Hickman are blitzing.
2-2-NOS49 (2Q: 01:07) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NOS49 (2Q: 01:03) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grady Roberson. OLB Lamar Bailey defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-NOS49 (2Q: 00:57) Jeff Tosheff punted 49 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: 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-NOS20 (2Q: 00:51) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS24 (2Q: 00:23) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: 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.
3-6-NOS24 (2Q: 00:16) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Shane Love for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) J.R. Marston kicked off 75 yards from the NOS30. Butch Blackwood returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN14 (3Q: 14:43) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. Hassler gained 4 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 13:56) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hassler gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wallis and Sterritt are blitzing.
1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 13:19) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS34 (3Q: 12:51) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. CB Sammie Rutter knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS34 (3Q: 12:42) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-NOS26 (3Q: 11:55) Frankie Giles pass completed to RB Terry Diaz for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman. Diaz gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS21 (3Q: 11:07) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS26 (3Q: 10:57) Terry Diaz ran around right end for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Kurt Drake.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Rexin is blitzing.
2-5-NOS16 (3Q: 10:32) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Grady Roberson for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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, Evans and Heath are blitzing.
1-10-NOS11 (3Q: 10:03) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-NOS12 (3Q: 09:20) Mitch Fulcher ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-NOS07 (3Q: 08:38) Mitch Fulcher ran around right end for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by OLB Duane Burgess.
4-10-NOS11 (3Q: 07:56) Jose Reed attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, New Orleans 3
(3Q: 07:49) Jose Reed kicked off 62 yards from the MIN30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 39 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Edwin Forbes.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (3Q: 07:29) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Max Wedderburn. Key block delivered by Larry Andersen.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 06:43) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Blackburn. Humphrey gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-MIN07 (3Q: 05:58) Gerald Meeber pass was intended for WR Shane Love and was intercepted by S Jose Turner in the end zone. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 05:46) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 32 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Kris Arnold.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 05:05) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 04:41) Terry Diaz ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by S Rickey Bridges. Key block delivered by Marshall Burns.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
2-5-NOS33 (3Q: 04:05) Terry Diaz ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey, assisted by DE Cary Clinton.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NOS33 (3Q: 03:31) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 14 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Mueller gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS19 (3Q: 03:05) Terry Diaz ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS18 (3Q: 02:29) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
Minnesota: I 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.
3-14-NOS23 (3Q: 01:45) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-NOS10 (3Q: 00:59) Jose Reed attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 27, New Orleans 3
(3Q: 00:52) Jose Reed kicked off 73 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 00:52) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Love. DT Perry Wilkerson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS20 (3Q: 00:45) Gerald Meeber sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-NOS14 (3Q: 00:16) Gerald Meeber pass was dropped by WR Tyrus Humphrey. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-16-NOS14 (3Q: 00:08) Darrell Shepherd punted 58 yards. Nick Blackburn returned the kick 7 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Mitchell Emmons.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 00:01) Terry Diaz ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Sean Ackerman, assisted by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-MIN34 (4Q: 15:00) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-MIN34 (4Q: 14:35) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-11-MIN34 (4Q: 14:29) Jeff Tosheff punted 54 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 6 yards to the NOS18. Tackled by Harry Hines.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS18 (4Q: 14:20) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Logan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS22 (4Q: 13:45) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NOS24 (4Q: 13:21) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Robertson. DE Carey Richardson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-4-NOS24 (4Q: 13:13) Darrell Shepherd punted 43 yards. Nick Blackburn returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN48. Tackled by Joel Garrison.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 13:04) Mitch Fulcher ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS50 (4Q: 12:31) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-NOS47 (4Q: 11:47) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jose Mueller for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter.
Minnesota: Strong 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-NOS41 (4Q: 11:04) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS28 (4Q: 10:19) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Nate Serban, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton.
Minnesota: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS25 (4Q: 09:52) Terry Diaz ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen.
Minnesota: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-NOS23 (4Q: 09:29) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Kris Arnold.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS17 (4Q: 08:53) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer, assisted by CB Howie Lord. Key block delivered by Donald Starks.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS12 (4Q: 08:25) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-NOS11 (4Q: 07:56) Terry Diaz ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. New Orleans's Bryant Hickman was hurt on the play.
4-1-NOS08 (4Q: 07:11) Jose Reed attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 30, New Orleans 3
(4Q: 07:06) Jose Reed kicked off 70 yards from the MIN30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Emmitt Caldwell.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS26 (4Q: 06:29) Gerald Meeber sacked by DE Carey Richardson for a loss of 9 yards. Richardson ran right past Cedric Flournoy and knocked down the quarterback.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-NOS17 (4Q: 05:58) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Money. Humphrey gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-NOS21 (4Q: 05:22) Gerald Meeber scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner.
4-12-NOS24 (4Q: 04:48) Darrell Shepherd punted 44 yards. Bernie Hassler returned the kick 11 yards to the MIN43. Tackled by Larry Andersen.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN43 (4Q: 04:41) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-MIN48 (4Q: 04:32) Mitch Fulcher ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Sean Ackerman.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS49 (4Q: 03:47) Mitch Fulcher ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. DE Eddie Bloomer knocked down Rod Erickson to break up the play.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-NOS49 (4Q: 03:00) Mitch Fulcher ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
4-1-NOS48 (4Q: 02:13) Jeff Tosheff punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS07.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-NOS07 (4Q: 02:04) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright, assisted by CB Nick Blackburn. Irwin gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 01:56) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright, assisted by S Harry Hines. Irwin made a great move on Nick Blackburn. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-NOS29 (4Q: 01:15) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NOS24 (4Q: 01:15) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 3 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Caldwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS27 (4Q: 00:28) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Wright. Sweeney gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS38 (4Q: 00:03) Joel Garrison ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jose Turner, assisted by DE Gerald Rosow.
Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 30, New Orleans Saints 3