| Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 64 yards from the ATL30. Tyrus Humphrey returned the ball 22 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Gus Barrett. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing. 1-10-NOS28 (1Q: 14:39) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-NOS30 (1Q: 13:54) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Emmanuel Lyon. Irwin gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-NOS37 (1Q: 13:30) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. S Grant Morton knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| 4-1-NOS37 (1Q: 13:24) Darnell Briggs punted 47 yards. Grant Morton called for a fair catch at the ATL16. |
| Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL16 (1Q: 13:14) Andy Alston ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-ATL17 (1Q: 12:39) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. DT Junior Reeves knocked down Mario Sanford to break up the play. |
| Atlanta: 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. 3-8-ATL18 (1Q: 12:06) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. OLB Lamar Bailey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-8-ATL18 (1Q: 11:58) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 49 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS38. Tackled by Norm Sapia. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 11:49) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Emmanuel Lyon. Key block delivered by Mitch Crutchfield. |
| New Orleans: Pro 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. Sapia is blitzing. 2-3-NOS45 (1Q: 11:13) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL46 (1Q: 10:48) Dwight Wright ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dana Uribe, assisted by ILB Earl Noll. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-ATL43 (1Q: 10:19) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-ATL30 (1Q: 09:39) Dwight Wright ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-ATL23 (1Q: 08:56) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 08:29) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fiume gained 6 yards after the catch. New Orleans 6, Atlanta 0 |
| (1Q: 08:29) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 7, Atlanta 0 |
| (1Q: 08:13) Burt McCalla kicked off 67 yards from the NOS30. Amos Hawkins returned the ball 18 yards to the ATL21. Tackled by Otis Wallis. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL21 (1Q: 07:44) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Casey Fairbairn for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fairbairn gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL37 (1Q: 07:02) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. S Bryant Hickman defended the pass. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-ATL37 (1Q: 06:53) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. OLB Lamar Bailey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-ATL37 (1Q: 06:46) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by CB Howie Lord. Dennis gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-2-ATL45 (1Q: 06:05) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 49 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 6 yards to the NOS12. Tackled by Ike Perez. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS12 (1Q: 05:58) Rex Dunn ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Andrew, assisted by OLB Oliver Hanson. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. Atlanta's Oliver Hanson was hurt on the play. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-NOS17 (1Q: 05:16) Rex Dunn ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by OLB Craig Lyon. Key block delivered by Mel Galiardo. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS24 (1Q: 04:44) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Donny Weadock. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: 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. 2-3-NOS31 (1Q: 04:01) Alan Poole sacked by DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Oscar Reese. |
| New Orleans: I 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-NOS27 (1Q: 03:18) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Shane Love for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Randall Osborne, assisted by ILB Brett Cobb. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Love gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 02:33) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Norm Sapia. Walters gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-NOS46 (1Q: 02:07) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 01:41) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Osborne. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-NOS49 (1Q: 01:17) Alan Poole scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget and assisted by S Marlon Paswater. |
| New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout 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. 3-5-ATL48 (1Q: 00:38) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb. Walters gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-15-NOS42 (1Q: 00:29) Alan Poole scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett and assisted by S Marlon Paswater. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-9-NOS48 (2Q: 15:00) Darnell Briggs punted 39 yards. Grant Morton called for a fair catch at the ATL13. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL13 (2Q: 14:52) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
| Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-ATL08 (2Q: 14:46) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-ATL11 (2Q: 14:01) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Andy Alston for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. Alston gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Burgess and Moulton are blitzing. 3-2-ATL21 (2Q: 13:16) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. Key block delivered by Phil Tikaran. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL23 (2Q: 12:37) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-ATL23 (2Q: 12:30) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. Atlanta's Frankie Blincoe was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL41 (2Q: 11:57) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-ATL36 (2Q: 11:48) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. Gardner gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-ATL48 (2Q: 11:13) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Xavier Lyon for 12 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lyon gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 10:36) Andy Alston ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by OLB Duane Burgess. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-NOS39 (2Q: 10:06) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 39 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buchanan gained 22 yards after the catch. New Orleans 7, Atlanta 6 |
| (2Q: 10:06) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 7, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 09:47) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 66 yards from the ATL30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 41 yards to the NOS45. Tackled by Ike Perez. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 09:26) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-NOS40 (2Q: 09:18) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Osborne. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back 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. Osborne is blitzing. 2-19-NOS36 (2Q: 08:37) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Darrell Apold defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Osborne is blitzing. 3-19-NOS36 (2Q: 08:29) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Darrell Apold. Atlanta's Amos Hawkins was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 4-14-NOS41 (2Q: 07:52) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 2 yards to the ATL17. Tackled by Mack Mathews. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL17 (2Q: 07:43) Frankie Blincoe kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess, assisted by OLB Lamar Bailey. |
| Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-ATL21 (2Q: 07:09) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB The Plow Perez for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey, assisted by DT Junior Reeves. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Barfield are blitzing. 3-3-ATL24 (2Q: 06:36) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Casey Fairbairn. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-3-ATL24 (2Q: 06:32) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 30 yards. Timothy Hiller called for a fair catch at the NOS46. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 06:21) Dwight Wright ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by DT Andrew Jamison. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-NOS49 (2Q: 05:54) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Shane Love for 47 yards. Tackled by CB Amos Hawkins. Love gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-4-ATL04 (2Q: 05:12) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Atlanta 7 |
| (2Q: 05:12) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 14, Atlanta 7 |
| (2Q: 05:03) Burt McCalla kicked off 78 yards from the NOS30. Touchback. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 05:03) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. |
| Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-ATL20 (2Q: 04:24) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-ATL15 (2Q: 04:14) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Casey Fairbairn. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Atlanta: I 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. 3-22-ATL08 (2Q: 04:04) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Xavier Lyon for 8 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-14-ATL16 (2Q: 03:33) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 34 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 7 yards to the ATL43. Tackled by Kirk Gardner. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL43 (2Q: 03:22) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Grant Morton defended the pass. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-ATL43 (2Q: 03:12) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Perry Wilkerson. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-ATL34 (2Q: 02:33) Alan Poole sacked by DT Winston Ansara and DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by D.J. Matthews. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-6-ATL39 (2Q: 02:00) Darnell Briggs punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 01:54) Frankie Blincoe pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DE Nate Serban blocked the pass. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-ATL20 (2Q: 01:47) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Buchanan gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Atlanta: Pro 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. 1-10-ATL30 (2Q: 01:47) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gardner gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 01:29) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Max Messersmith for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 01:08) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. CB Bob Heath knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NOS38 (2Q: 00:58) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-NOS38 (2Q: 00:50) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Casey Fairbairn for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| (2Q: 00:50) Atlanta called a time out. |
| 4-1-NOS29 (2Q: 00:38) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 14, Atlanta 10 |
| (2Q: 00:30) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 71 yards from the ATL30. Tyrus Humphrey returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Ike Perez. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back 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-NOS25 (2Q: 00:24) Alan Poole dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 60 yards from the NOS30. Amos Hawkins returned the ball 12 yards to the ATL22. Tackled by Mack Mathews. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL22 (3Q: 14:23) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-ATL25 (3Q: 13:48) Andy Alston ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-ATL28 (3Q: 13:18) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Casey Fairbairn for 29 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Fairbairn gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 12:39) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Casey Fairbairn for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fairbairn gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS30 (3Q: 12:15) Andy Alston ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Johnnie Hogrefe. Hogrefe ran over Lamar Bailey to set up the play. |
| Atlanta: Pro 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-NOS18 (3Q: 11:35) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Xavier Lyon for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lyon gained 3 yards after the catch. Atlanta 16, New Orleans 14 |
| (3Q: 11:35) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 17, New Orleans 14 |
| (3Q: 11:27) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 51 yards from the ATL30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 34 yards to the ATL47. Tackled by Amos Hawkins. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL47 (3Q: 10:50) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Darrell Apold. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL33 (3Q: 10:08) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Cobb is blitzing. 2-5-ATL28 (3Q: 09:46) Dwight Wright ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by OLB Randall Osborne. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-ATL24 (3Q: 09:01) Dwight Wright ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Emmanuel Lyon, assisted by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Mitch Crutchfield. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-ATL21 (3Q: 08:28) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Craig Lyon, assisted by ILB Brett Cobb. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-ATL22 (3Q: 07:56) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nolan Walters. DE Dana Uribe blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-ATL22 (3Q: 07:49) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Andrew. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-ATL15 (3Q: 07:15) Burt McCalla attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 17, New Orleans 17 |
| (3Q: 07:07) Burt McCalla kicked off 55 yards from the NOS30. Casey Fairbairn returned the ball 16 yards to the ATL31. Tackled by Earl Fiume. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL18 (3Q: 06:43) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-ATL18 (3Q: 06:37) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-ATL20 (3Q: 06:04) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL47 (3Q: 05:32) Andy Alston ran around left end for 21 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Justin Wolfe to the NOS32. |
| Atlanta: 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-NOS32 (3Q: 05:01) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: 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. 2-2-NOS24 (3Q: 04:15) Andy Alston ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. Key block delivered by Roger Thornton. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-NOS34 (3Q: 04:06) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Bryan Dennis. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Pro 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. 3-12-NOS34 (3Q: 04:00) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Max Messersmith for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-2-NOS24 (3Q: 03:31) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 20, New Orleans 17 |
| (3Q: 03:25) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 68 yards from the ATL30. Tyrus Humphrey returned the ball 22 yards to the NOS24. Tackled by Ike Perez. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS24 (3Q: 02:56) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 02:12) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Andrew. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-25-NOS26 (3Q: 02:06) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Kris Mathis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-25-NOS26 (3Q: 02:00) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Shane Love for 21 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: 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. 3-4-NOS47 (3Q: 01:22) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Darrell Apold. Newman gained 16 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-ATL29 (3Q: 00:38) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by S Grant Morton. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Osborne and Sapia are blitzing. 2-6-ATL25 (3Q: 00:01) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Amos Hawkins. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-ATL22 (4Q: 15:00) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Bobby Irwin. |
| 4-3-ATL22 (4Q: 14:56) Burt McCalla attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 20, New Orleans 20 |
| (4Q: 14:48) Burt McCalla kicked off 54 yards from the NOS30. Amos Hawkins returned the ball 46 yards to the NOS38. Tackled by Bryant Hickman. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS38 (4Q: 14:16) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-NOS37 (4Q: 13:30) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. CB Sammie Rutter defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Atlanta's Casey Fairbairn was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-NOS37 (4Q: 13:20) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-9-NOS37 (4Q: 13:10) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cobb is blitzing. 1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 13:03) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phillip Newman. ILB Brett Cobb blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-NOS20 (4Q: 12:56) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Amos Hawkins, assisted by DT Winston Ansara. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-7-NOS23 (4Q: 12:27) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Craig Lyon. Walters gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Osborne and Sapia are blitzing. 1-10-NOS33 (4Q: 11:54) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Craig Lyon, assisted by OLB Randall Osborne. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-NOS37 (4Q: 11:16) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. |
| New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS37 (4Q: 11:08) Alan Poole pass was intended for WR Phillip Newman and was intercepted by S Grant Morton at the ATL49. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Mitchell Emmons. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS43 (4Q: 10:56) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS33 (4Q: 10:26) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Gerald Buchanan. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NOS33 (4Q: 10:16) Max Messersmith ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-NOS33 (4Q: 09:43) Frankie Blincoe pass was intended for WR Will Tanner and was intercepted by S Jorge Cloude at the NOS28. Tackled by Will Tanner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Osborne is blitzing. 1-10-NOS28 (4Q: 09:30) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Winfred Cooley. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-NOS29 (4Q: 09:04) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater, assisted by DT Winston Ansara. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Osborne is blitzing. 3-8-NOS30 (4Q: 08:34) Alan Poole sacked by DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Neil Delgado. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| 4-26-NOS12 (4Q: 08:22) Darnell Briggs punted 42 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 18 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Mel Galiardo. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS36 (4Q: 08:12) Andy Alston ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. Key block delivered by Justin Wolfe. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-NOS46 (4Q: 08:04) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Xavier Lyon. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-20-NOS46 (4Q: 07:58) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DE Brent Robbins and DE Cary Clinton for a loss of 8 yards. Robbins ran right past Roger Thornton and knocked down the quarterback. |
| Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-28-ATL46 (4Q: 07:31) Frankie Blincoe sacked by OLB Lamar Bailey for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mario Sanford. |
| 4-34-ATL40 (4Q: 06:55) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 46 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 6 yards to the NOS20. Tackled by Kirk Gardner. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Otis Wallis at the NOS20. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 06:46) Alan Poole sacked by DT Emmanuel Lyon and DE Dana Uribe for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Oscar Reese. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-16-NOS14 (4Q: 06:35) Alan Poole sacked by DE Donny Weadock for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Crutchfield. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Osborne, Cobb and Noll are blitzing. 1-10-NOS19 (4Q: 06:24) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by CB Winfred Cooley. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-NOS21 (4Q: 05:38) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Craig Lyon. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez. |
| 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-NOS31 (4Q: 05:06) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Emmanuel Lyon, assisted by DT Winston Ansara. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-NOS33 (4Q: 04:26) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. |
| New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-NOS33 (4Q: 04:19) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Love. DT Winston Ansara hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-8-NOS33 (4Q: 04:10) Darnell Briggs punted 57 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 10 yards to the ATL20. Tackled by Rex Dunn. |
| Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 04:00) Max Messersmith ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter. Key block delivered by Johnnie Hogrefe. New Orleans's Howie Lord was hurt on the play. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-ATL29 (4Q: 03:20) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton. Key block delivered by Mario Sanford. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL32 (4Q: 02:50) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DE Cary Clinton. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-ATL36 (4Q: 02:27) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-ATL36 (4Q: 02:23) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Broderick Darquea. OLB Lamar Bailey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-ATL36 (4Q: 02:13) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 47 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 12 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Justin Wolfe. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS29 (4Q: 02:06) Alan Poole sacked by DE Dana Uribe for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Crutchfield. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-18-NOS21 (4Q: 01:59) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back 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. Osborne is blitzing. 2-23-NOS16 (4Q: 01:59) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. ILB Brett Cobb hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Osborne is blitzing. 3-23-NOS16 (4Q: 01:52) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Love. OLB Randall Osborne defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-23-NOS16 (4Q: 01:42) Darnell Briggs punted 57 yards. Jay Keathley returned the kick 4 yards to the ATL31. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL17 (4Q: 01:35) Frankie Blincoe pass was intended for TE Kirk Gardner and was intercepted by CB Bob Heath at the ATL25. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Kirk Gardner. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL22 (4Q: 01:27) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Newman gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. |
| New Orleans: 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. Osborne and Cobb are blitzing. 1-15-ATL27 (4Q: 01:09) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. Newman gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Osborne is blitzing. 1-10-ATL10 (4Q: 00:52) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Jamison. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-ATL06 (4Q: 00:41) Dwight Wright ran around left end for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Neil Delgado. New Orleans 26, Atlanta 20 |
| (4Q: 00:41) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 27, Atlanta 20 |
| (4Q: 00:33) Burt McCalla kicked off 66 yards from the NOS30. Amos Hawkins returned the ball 13 yards to the ATL17. Tackled by Otis Wallis. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, 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. 1-10-ATL17 (4Q: 00:27) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Johnny Rasmussen on the ATL21. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-ATL21 (4Q: 00:19) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Osborne. |
| (4Q: 00:19) Atlanta called a time out. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back 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. 2-10-ATL21 (4Q: 00:10) Alan Poole dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| (4Q: 00:10) Atlanta called a time out. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-12-ATL23 (4Q: 00:03) Alan Poole dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New Orleans Saints 27, Atlanta Falcons 20 |