Conference Finals, 2024

Played in Tampa Bay, FL, weather: 76 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind.
Tampa Bay won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 54 yards from the NOS30. Jessie Kelley returned the ball 22 yards to the TBY38. Tackled by Otis Wallis. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY21 (1Q: 14:42) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Kelvin Manifold for 18 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman. Manifold gained 1 yard after the catch.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY39 (1Q: 13:54) Henry Garcia pass completed to RB Omar Michaelson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by CB Bob Heath.
Tampa Bay: 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-TBY42 (1Q: 13:30) Henry Garcia pass completed to RB Omar Michaelson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. Michaelson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Tampa Bay: 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-NOS48 (1Q: 13:22) Omar Michaelson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS45 (1Q: 12:56) Omar Michaelson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DT Johnny Rasmussen.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Moulton are blitzing.
3-1-NOS39 (1Q: 12:21) Omar Michaelson ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. DT Junior Reeves crushed Harold Ackerman to wreck the play.
4-2-NOS40 (1Q: 11:47) Robbie Burgess punted 35 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS05.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS05 (1Q: 11:36) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bobby Irwin. S Aaron Halama defended the pass.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS05 (1Q: 11:30) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Halama, assisted by OLB Britt Reynoso.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS09 (1Q: 10:55) Mack Mathews ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Crawley, assisted by S Cole Nixon. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS17 (1Q: 10:17) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jessie Kelley, assisted by DT Russell Lyle.
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.
2-9-NOS18 (1Q: 09:50) Dwight Wright ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Hillery.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NOS23 (1Q: 09:18) Mack Mathews ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Aaron Halama, assisted by DE Terrell Aidoo. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
4-3-NOS24 (1Q: 09:12) Darnell Briggs punted 41 yards. Jessie Kelley returned the kick 5 yards to the TBY40. Tackled by Cedric Flournoy.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY40 (1Q: 09:05) Henry Garcia pass completed to RB Omar Michaelson for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer. Michaelson gained 8 yards after the catch.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-TBY46 (1Q: 08:25) Omar Michaelson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman, assisted by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wallis and Moulton are blitzing.
3-1-TBY49 (1Q: 07:50) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer. Key block delivered by Perry Dubose.
Tampa Bay: 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-TBY50 (1Q: 07:17) Omar Michaelson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS47 (1Q: 06:48) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Skip Oukac. DE Nate Serban drove right through Roger Wellins to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NOS47 (1Q: 06:39) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Kelvin Manifold for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS27 (1Q: 06:30) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Damon Morris. OLB Lamar Bailey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Tampa Bay: 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.
2-10-NOS27 (1Q: 06:26) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Damon Morris for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Morris gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Moulton are blitzing.
3-2-NOS19 (1Q: 05:39) Omar Michaelson ran around right end for 17 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Daniel Harding.
Tampa Bay: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Barfield are blitzing.
1-2-NOS02 (1Q: 05:11) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-NOS03 (1Q: 04:41) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod McCullough. S Jorge Cloude defended the pass.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Burgess and Moulton are blitzing.
3-3-NOS03 (1Q: 04:35) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Walton. OLB Willie Rexin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-3-NOS03 (1Q: 04:29) Deion Wayne attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Tampa Bay 3, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 04:22) Deion Wayne kicked off 58 yards from the TBY30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 39 yards to the TBY49. Tackled by K.C. Yantis.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-TBY49 (1Q: 03:54) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Russell Lyle, assisted by ILB Chuck Manson. Key block delivered by Oscar Reese.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reynoso is blitzing.
2-3-TBY42 (1Q: 03:16) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS46 (1Q: 03:09) Alan Poole scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rob Szumnarski.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reynoso and Newhart are blitzing.
2-3-TBY47 (1Q: 02:39) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cole Nixon, assisted by DE Hardy Keil. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-TBY41 (1Q: 02:06) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Orlando Westbrook.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-TBY40 (1Q: 01:21) Rex Dunn ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Aaron Halama, assisted by ILB Chuck Manson.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-TBY39 (1Q: 00:36) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons and assisted by ILB Chuck Manson. Tampa Bay's Orlando Westbrook was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-3-TBY34 (2Q: 15:00) Dwight Wright ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Cole Nixon, assisted by DT Russell Lyle. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-TBY30 (2Q: 14:18) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Hardy Keil hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
2-10-TBY30 (2Q: 14:06) Alan Poole scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Newhart.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-TBY23 (2Q: 13:40) Rex Dunn ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Chuck Manson, assisted by CB Jessie Kelley.
4-2-TBY22 (2Q: 13:04) Burt McCalla attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Tampa Bay 3, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 12:59) Burt McCalla kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. Orlando Newhart returned the ball 27 yards to the TBY35. Tackled by Howie Lord.
Tampa Bay: Strong 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-TBY35 (2Q: 12:36) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derek Goodwin. DE Brent Robbins drove right through Harold Ackerman to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-TBY35 (2Q: 12:26) Henry Garcia pass was dropped by RB Omar Michaelson.
Tampa Bay: 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.
3-10-TBY35 (2Q: 12:20) Omar Michaelson ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
4-5-TBY40 (2Q: 11:38) Robbie Burgess punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS14.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS14 (2Q: 11:30) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Jessie Kelley, assisted by CB Orlando Newhart.
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.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 10:46) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Terrell Aidoo, assisted by DE Alfred Thompson.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS41 (2Q: 10:19) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cole Nixon, assisted by DE Alfred Thompson.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-NOS43 (2Q: 09:44) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Newhart.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 09:12) Dwight Wright ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Chuck Manson, assisted by OLB Britt Reynoso.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
2-9-NOS49 (2Q: 08:26) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 21 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. Tampa Bay's Orlando Newhart was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-TBY30 (2Q: 07:47) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Hillery. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
2-10-TBY30 (2Q: 07:12) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-TBY30 (2Q: 07:03) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 30 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Newman gained 11 yards after the catch. New Orleans 9, Tampa Bay 3
(2Q: 07:03) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 10, Tampa Bay 3
(2Q: 06:52) Burt McCalla kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Cornell Clemons returned the ball 27 yards to the TBY34. Tackled by Otis Wallis.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TBY34 (2Q: 06:32) PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for a False Start.
Tampa Bay: 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.
1-15-TBY29 (2Q: 06:26) Omar Michaelson ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey. Key block delivered by Marcus Farrell.
Tampa Bay: 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.
2-7-TBY37 (2Q: 05:40) Omar Michaelson ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer. Key block delivered by Lester Sawyer.
Tampa Bay: I 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-TBY44 (2Q: 04:59) Henry Garcia pass completed to TE Bennie Walton for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller, assisted by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 04:21) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Rod McCullough for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Barfield are blitzing.
2-1-NOS37 (2Q: 03:59) Omar Michaelson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Nate Serban. Key block delivered by Perry Dubose.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS36 (2Q: 03:13) Henry Garcia pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Skip Oukac. DT Junior Reeves blocked the pass.
Tampa Bay: 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.
2-10-NOS36 (2Q: 03:06) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Manifold. S Jorge Cloude defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with three wide 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-NOS36 (2Q: 02:54) Henry Garcia pass was dropped by WR Derek Goodwin. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NOS36 (2Q: 02:47) Robbie Burgess punted 36 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 02:40) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Hillery. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 02:33) Dwight Wright ran around the left tackle for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Cole Nixon. Key block delivered by Mel Galiardo.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS36 (2Q: 02:00) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Russell Lyle. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
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.
2-1-NOS45 (2Q: 01:22) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 01:03) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reynoso and Halama are blitzing.
1-15-NOS44 (2Q: 01:03) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 56 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Walters gained 50 yards after the catch. New Orleans 16, Tampa Bay 3
(2Q: 01:03) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 17, Tampa Bay 3
(2Q: 00:43) Burt McCalla kicked off 72 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Tampa Bay: Strong 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.
1-10-TBY20 (2Q: 00:43) Omar Michaelson ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Lester Sawyer.
Tampa Bay: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-TBY26 (2Q: 00:03) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Derek Goodwin for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Deion Wayne kicked off 61 yards from the TBY30. Tyrus Humphrey returned the ball 31 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Cole Nixon.
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.
1-10-NOS40 (3Q: 14:39) Alan Poole scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Halama.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS43 (3Q: 14:15) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Britt Reynoso, assisted by DT Korey Donovan. ILB Chuck Manson knocked down Joseph Sherman to break up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS44 (3Q: 13:36) Dwight Wright ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Manson, assisted by S Aaron Halama.
4-1-NOS49 (3Q: 13:03) Darnell Briggs punted 51 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt.
4-6-NOS44 (3Q: 12:57) Darnell Briggs punted 52 yards. Jessie Kelley returned the kick 13 yards to the TBY17. Tackled by Rickey Bridges. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Mel Galiardo at the TBY17.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-TBY17 (3Q: 12:48) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. DT Russell Lyle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-TBY17 (3Q: 12:40) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 23, Tampa Bay 3
(3Q: 12:40) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 24, Tampa Bay 3
(3Q: 12:29) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back 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-TBY20 (3Q: 12:29) Omar Michaelson ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. Key block delivered by Perry Dubose.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-TBY26 (3Q: 12:01) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Walton. OLB Willie Rexin defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: 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.
3-4-TBY26 (3Q: 11:57) Henry Garcia sacked by DE Brent Robbins and DT Junior Reeves for a loss of 5 yards. Robbins ran right past Roger Wellins and knocked down the quarterback.
4-9-TBY21 (3Q: 11:30) Robbie Burgess punted 41 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 10 yards to the NOS48. Tackled by Derek Goodwin.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 11:19) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande, assisted by DE Alfred Thompson. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-TBY46 (3Q: 10:54) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 38 yards. Tackled by CB Jessie Kelley. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-8-TBY08 (3Q: 10:16) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Manson.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Hillery is blitzing.
2-6-TBY06 (3Q: 09:52) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-TBY11 (3Q: 09:45) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. Humphrey gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-TBY01 (3Q: 09:00) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rex Dunn. DE Alfred Thompson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-1-TBY01 (3Q: 08:56) Burt McCalla attempted a 18 yard field goal and it was blocked by Mario Hillery. NOS Burt McCalla recovered the ball at the TBY10. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY10 (3Q: 08:48) Omar Michaelson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-TBY10 (3Q: 08:09) Henry Garcia pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rod McCullough. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Tampa Bay: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-TBY10 (3Q: 08:03) Henry Garcia pass completed to TE Bennie Walton for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-TBY19 (3Q: 07:37) Robbie Burgess punted 47 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Bucky Stevenson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS37 (3Q: 07:28) Dwight Wright ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jessie Kelley, assisted by DT Russell Lyle. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. Finley ran over Mario Hillery to set up the play.
New Orleans: Weak 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.
2-1-NOS46 (3Q: 06:45) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Mack Mathews for 6 yards. Tackled by CB K.C. Yantis.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TBY48 (3Q: 06:00) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. Emmons gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hillery is blitzing.
1-20-NOS42 (3Q: 05:50) Alan Poole pass was dropped by RB Dwight Wright.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-20-NOS42 (3Q: 05:44) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Tyrus Humphrey for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. Humphrey gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-TBY48 (3Q: 05:12) Mack Mathews ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Hardy Keil. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
4-1-TBY39 (3Q: 04:42) Darnell Briggs punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY20 (3Q: 04:35) Omar Michaelson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for an Illegal Formation.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back 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.
1-15-TBY15 (3Q: 04:29) Henry Garcia pass completed to RB Skip Oukac for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: 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.
2-9-TBY21 (3Q: 03:48) Henry Garcia pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Walton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: 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.
3-9-TBY21 (3Q: 03:38) Henry Garcia pass completed to TE Bennie Walton for 40 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS39 (3Q: 02:53) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Rod McCullough for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Tampa Bay: 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-NOS29 (3Q: 02:45) Skip Oukac ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Bennie Walton.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with three wide 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-NOS18 (3Q: 02:05) Henry Garcia scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS13 (3Q: 01:36) Skip Oukac ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Perry Dubose. New Orleans 24, Tampa Bay 9
(3Q: 01:36) Extra point by Deion Wayne was good. New Orleans 24, Tampa Bay 10
(3Q: 01:26) Deion Wayne kicked off 62 yards from the TBY30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 29 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Cole Nixon.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS37 (3Q: 01:05) Mack Mathews ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Donovan.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS37 (3Q: 00:40) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DE Alfred Thompson blocked the pass.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS37 (3Q: 00:33) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Korey Donovan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
4-6-NOS41 (4Q: 15:00) Darnell Briggs punted 40 yards. Jessie Kelley returned the kick 7 yards to the TBY26. Tackled by Rickey Bridges.
Tampa Bay: Strong 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-TBY26 (4Q: 14:53) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Damon Morris for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. Morris gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY36 (4Q: 14:09) Henry Garcia pass completed to TE Chad Shwiner for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY50 (4Q: 13:22) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Kelvin Manifold for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Tampa Bay: 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-NOS39 (4Q: 12:38) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod McCullough. OLB Lamar Bailey drove right through Roger Wellins to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tampa Bay: 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.
2-10-NOS39 (4Q: 12:29) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Omar Michaelson. OLB Lamar Bailey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-NOS39 (4Q: 12:19) Henry Garcia pass completed to TE Walter Lynch for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Lamar Bailey was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-7-NOS36 (4Q: 11:34) Robbie Burgess punted 36 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 11:27) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Jessie Kelley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Walters gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TBY49 (4Q: 10:51) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Manson. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-TBY44 (4Q: 10:11) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Hillery.
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.
1-10-TBY37 (4Q: 09:37) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Crawley and assisted by ILB Chuck Manson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-TBY33 (4Q: 09:01) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Aaron Halama defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Halama is blitzing.
3-6-TBY33 (4Q: 08:51) Alan Poole scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jessie Kelley.
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-TBY27 (4Q: 08:19) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. OLB Britt Reynoso knocked the ball out of his grasp.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-TBY27 (4Q: 08:10) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Hillery, assisted by ILB Shawn Fazande.
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.
3-3-TBY20 (4Q: 07:39) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Halama, assisted by ILB Chuck Manson.
4-1-TBY18 (4Q: 06:52) Burt McCalla attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 27, Tampa Bay 10
(4Q: 06:47) Burt McCalla kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Jessie Kelley returned the ball 13 yards to the TBY12. Tackled by Tyrus Humphrey.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TBY12 (4Q: 06:25) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Damon Morris for 32 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Strong 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-TBY44 (4Q: 06:09) Henry Garcia pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Manifold. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tampa Bay: 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.
2-10-TBY44 (4Q: 06:02) Henry Garcia pass completed to RB Quentin Wilkinson for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by OLB Lamar Bailey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Tampa Bay: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-TBY49 (4Q: 05:46) Henry Garcia scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield and assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-2-NOS48 (4Q: 05:24) Henry Garcia pass was dropped by WR Derek Goodwin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
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. Halama is blitzing.
1-10-NOS48 (4Q: 05:17) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB K.C. Yantis defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS48 (4Q: 05:07) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 52 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Emmons gained 28 yards after the catch. New Orleans 33, Tampa Bay 10
(4Q: 05:07) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 34, Tampa Bay 10
(4Q: 04:50) Burt McCalla kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Jessie Kelley returned the ball 21 yards to the TBY23. Tackled by Earl Fiume.
Tampa Bay: 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.
1-10-TBY23 (4Q: 04:41) Henry Garcia pass completed to WR Rod McCullough for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bryant Hickman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Single-Back 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.
2-3-TBY30 (4Q: 04:02) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod McCullough. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tampa Bay: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-TBY30 (4Q: 03:55) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Omar Michaelson. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tampa Bay: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-3-TBY30 (4Q: 03:47) Henry Garcia pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Manifold. OLB Lamar Bailey drove right through Harold Ackerman to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
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-TBY30 (4Q: 03:42) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Donovan.
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. Hillery is blitzing.
2-10-TBY30 (4Q: 02:57) Dwight Wright ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Manson. Key block delivered by D.J. Matthews.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-TBY22 (4Q: 02:12) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-TBY20 (4Q: 02:00) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Korey Donovan.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-TBY19 (4Q: 01:14) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons, assisted by DE Hardy Keil.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-8-TBY18 (4Q: 00:28) Mack Mathews ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Manson. New Orleans's Phillip Newman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 34, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10