Exhibition Week 5, 2026

Played in New England, MA, weather: 57 degrees, fair, calm.
New England won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Alonzo Long kicked off 55 yards from the ARI30. Mark Rhoads returned the ball 23 yards to the NED38. Tackled by Geoff Polston.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED38 (1Q: 14:36) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jerome Alexander. DT Antoine Thune hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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.
2-10-NED38 (1Q: 14:31) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-NED45 (1Q: 13:51) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Carlos East.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED50 (1Q: 13:13) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 11 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Stimpson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hicks gained 5 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, 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-ARI39 (1Q: 12:29) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Clarence Moreno. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-ARI33 (1Q: 11:50) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Rhodes. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. Roundy ran over Winfred Welker to set up the play.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Polston is blitzing.
1-10-ARI26 (1Q: 11:11) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Rufus McGarrity, assisted by ILB Jonathan Bolender. Key block delivered by Chad Hudspeth.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, 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-ARI17 (1Q: 10:37) Jerome Alexander ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender. Key block delivered by Xavier England.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ARI13 (1Q: 09:58) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Donald Scukanec for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Scukanec gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 6, Arizona 0
(1Q: 09:58) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 7, Arizona 0
(1Q: 09:50) Walter Dawkins kicked off 64 yards from the NED30. Dustin Tyler returned the ball 25 yards to the ARI31. Tackled by Kendall Fox.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ARI31 (1Q: 09:13) Dana Peyrouse scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-ARI36 (1Q: 08:28) Geoff Gabree ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon, assisted by ILB Jay Willis.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-ARI38 (1Q: 07:47) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Broderick Poole.
4-3-ARI38 (1Q: 07:39) Artie Souza punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the NED24.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED24 (1Q: 07:30) Donald Scukanec ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Roman Becker. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. New England's Bernard Escalante was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-NED14 (1Q: 07:23) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Randy Roberson. Akaka gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-NED22 (1Q: 06:47) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 32 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Polston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Akaka gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Polston is blitzing.
1-10-ARI46 (1Q: 06:08) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jim McKnight.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-ARI47 (1Q: 05:33) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Otis Drexler.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burnett is blitzing.
3-7-ARI43 (1Q: 04:51) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chester Akaka. OLB Phillip Burnett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-ARI43 (1Q: 04:44) Lester Laxdal punted 43 yards. Touchback.
Arizona: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI20 (1Q: 04:37) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to FB Alan McMurdo for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge, assisted by S Kelly Franz. McMurdo gained 14 yards after the catch.
Arizona: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI34 (1Q: 04:01) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tommy Galloway. DT Johnny Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Arizona: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ARI34 (1Q: 03:57) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Richard Porter. S Stanley Hudson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ARI34 (1Q: 03:47) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sam Sutton. S Malcolm Specter defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-ARI34 (1Q: 03:37) Artie Souza punted 56 yards. Mark Rhoads returned the kick 4 yards to the NED14. Tackled by Bart Kramer. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED T.K.O. Schofer at the NED14.
New England: Strong 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-NED14 (1Q: 03:29) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-NED09 (1Q: 03:21) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Antoine Thune. McDonald gained 4 yards after the catch.
New England: 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.
2-11-NED13 (1Q: 02:54) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 25 yards. Tackled by S Roman Becker. McDonald gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED38 (1Q: 02:24) Bernard Escalante kept the ball, running around right end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Winfred Welker. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons. Lyons ran over Rufus McGarrity to set up the play.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-NED44 (1Q: 01:54) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NED47 (1Q: 01:25) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for -1 yards. Tackled by CB J.C. Younger.
4-2-NED46 (1Q: 00:38) Lester Laxdal punted 46 yards. Jim McKnight returned the kick 4 yards to the ARI12. Tackled by Malcolm Specter.
Arizona: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ARI12 (1Q: 00:29) Geoff Gabree ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. Key block delivered by Richard Cummins.
Start of second quarter.
Arizona: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI22 (2Q: 15:00) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. DT Clay Johnston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Arizona: 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. Davidson is blitzing.
2-10-ARI22 (2Q: 14:56) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Geoff Gabree for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-12-ARI20 (2Q: 14:14) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Tommy Galloway for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. Galloway gained 1 yard after the catch.
4-4-ARI28 (2Q: 13:38) Artie Souza punted 52 yards. Don Abrams returned the kick -1 yards to the NED19. Tackled by Cory Satterlee.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED19 (2Q: 13:27) Bernard Escalante pass completed to FB Jerome Alexander for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burnett. Alexander gained 3 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-NED24 (2Q: 13:00) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Cory Satterlee.
New England: 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. Polston and Bolender are blitzing.
1-10-NED33 (2Q: 12:27) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. ILB Jonathan Bolender hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Arizona was called for Defensive Holding.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED38 (2Q: 12:23) Bernard Escalante kept the ball, running around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender, assisted by OLB Bo Lemons. Key block delivered by Xavier England. England ran over Roman Becker to set up the play.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-NED44 (2Q: 11:51) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Martin Mills for 11 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Stimpson. Mills gained 13 yards after the catch.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI45 (2Q: 11:25) Martin Mills ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-ARI43 (2Q: 10:43) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Lemons, assisted by CB J.C. Younger. Hicks gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ARI30 (2Q: 10:08) Martin Mills ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Byron Meador.
New England: Strong 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-ARI28 (2Q: 09:37) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Lemons.
New England: 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.
3-5-ARI25 (2Q: 08:58) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz.
4-1-ARI21 (2Q: 08:18) Walter Dawkins attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 10, Arizona 0
(2Q: 08:12) Walter Dawkins kicked off 57 yards from the NED30. Dustin Tyler returned the ball 25 yards to the ARI38. Tackled by Malcolm Specter.
Arizona: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ARI38 (2Q: 07:37) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Lorenzo Daniels for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Walt Buckner.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-ARI32 (2Q: 07:02) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Richard Porter. DT T.K.O. Schofer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-ARI32 (2Q: 06:56) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Broderick Poole for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Poole gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-ARI46 (2Q: 06:27) Artie Souza punted 46 yards. Don Abrams returned the kick -1 yards to the NED07. Tackled by Cory Satterlee.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED07 (2Q: 06:20) John Kelley ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz, assisted by ILB Jonathan Bolender.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bolender and Dumas are blitzing.
2-9-NED08 (2Q: 05:37) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. ILB Jonathan Bolender hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NED08 (2Q: 05:27) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 20 yards. Tackled by S Otis Drexler. Hicks gained 7 yards after the catch.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED28 (2Q: 04:44) Martin Mills ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Polston, assisted by DT Rufus McGarrity. Key block delivered by Xavier England.
New England: 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.
2-4-NED34 (2Q: 04:08) Martin Mills ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED38 (2Q: 03:33) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Kendall Fox for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Lemons, assisted by S Byron Meador.
New England: Weak 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. Bolender is blitzing.
1-10-ARI47 (2Q: 03:15) Bernard Escalante pass completed to FB Jerome Alexander for 6 yards. Tackled by DT A.J. Stimpson. Alexander gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-ARI41 (2Q: 02:57) Bernard Escalante pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Kendall Fox.
New England: Single-Back 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.
3-4-ARI41 (2Q: 02:50) Cory Blackburn ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Carlos East. Key block delivered by Brady Hatley.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ARI37 (2Q: 02:28) Donald Scukanec ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender, assisted by OLB Phillip Burnett. Arizona's Edward Arnold was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-ARI34 (2Q: 02:06) Cadillac Escalante pass was dropped by WR Max McDonald.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-ARI34 (2Q: 01:57) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB J.C. Younger. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Arizona was called for Offsides.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-ARI29 (2Q: 01:57) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Clarence Moreno. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade.
New England: I 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-ARI25 (2Q: 01:37) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Kendall Fox for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Byron Meador.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McKnight is blitzing.
2-6-ARI21 (2Q: 01:31) Cadillac Escalante pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Polston and Arnold are blitzing.
3-6-ARI21 (2Q: 01:22) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 15 yards. Tackled by S Otis Drexler. Hicks gained 10 yards after the catch.
New England: Single-Back 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.
1-6-ARI06 (2Q: 01:04) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Akaka gained 2 yards after the catch. New England 16, Arizona 0
(2Q: 01:04) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 17, Arizona 0
(2Q: 00:56) Walter Dawkins kicked off 58 yards from the NED30. Dustin Tyler returned the ball 45 yards to the NED43. Tackled by Terrell Boyd.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NED43 (2Q: 00:50) Dana Peyrouse pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Broderick Poole. OLB Spencer Doyle blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED43 (2Q: 00:40) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DT Johnny Connell for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Andrew Powell.
Arizona called a time out.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
3-23-ARI44 (2Q: 00:31) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Rickey Sullivan for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona called a time out.
4-15-NED48 (2Q: 00:22) Artie Souza punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED03.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED03 (2Q: 00:11) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Roman Becker, assisted by ILB Jonathan Bolender. Key block delivered by Keith O'Dwyer.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 66 yards from the NED30. Richard Porter returned the ball 19 yards to the ARI23. Tackled by Randall Meier.
Arizona: I 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.
1-10-ARI23 (3Q: 14:30) Dustin Tyler ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Toomer. Key block delivered by Randall Middleton.
Arizona: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-ARI28 (3Q: 13:52) Andy Burton pass completed to WR Sam Sutton for 20 yards. Tackled by S Stanley Hudson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sutton gained 13 yards after the catch.
Arizona: I 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-ARI48 (3Q: 13:13) Geoff Gabree ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer. Key block delivered by Walt Buckner.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-NED44 (3Q: 12:27) Rickey Sullivan ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer. Key block delivered by Todd Worley.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NED42 (3Q: 11:55) Geoff Gabree ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, 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.
2-8-NED40 (3Q: 11:15) Geoff Gabree ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz, assisted by DT Clay Johnston.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-NED34 (3Q: 10:43) Andy Burton scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Stanley Hudson and assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED29 (3Q: 10:11) Andy Burton pass completed to RB Geoff Gabree for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Johnston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NED23 (3Q: 09:23) Andy Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darian Wolfe. CB Rick Harmon defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: Single-Back 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. Davidson and Bard are blitzing.
3-4-NED23 (3Q: 09:16) Andy Burton pass completed to WR Broderick Poole for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED14 (3Q: 08:49) Andy Burton pass completed to RB Rickey Sullivan for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard. Sullivan gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NED12 (3Q: 08:07) Andy Burton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NED12 (3Q: 08:00) Andy Burton sacked by DE Lorenzo Daniels and DT Clay Johnston for a loss of 5 yards. Daniels simply blew through Bart Kramer to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
4-13-NED17 (3Q: 07:24) Alonzo Long attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, Arizona 3
(3Q: 07:19) Marshall Ding kicked off 76 yards from the ARI30. Touchback.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 07:19) Donald Scukanec ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender, assisted by CB J.C. Younger.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED20 (3Q: 06:46) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Lemons. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ARI Antoine Thune for 10 yards to the NED16.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED16 (3Q: 06:36) Andy Burton pass completed to WR Broderick Poole for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Meier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: 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.
2-2-NED08 (3Q: 06:08) Andy Burton pass completed to RB Geoff Gabree for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Gabree gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 17, Arizona 9
(3Q: 06:08) Extra point by Alonzo Long was good. New England 17, Arizona 10
(3Q: 05:57) Marshall Ding kicked off 61 yards from the ARI30. Mark Rhoads returned the ball 21 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Randy Roberson. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED15 (3Q: 05:35) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Carlos East, assisted by DE Howie Rhodes.
New England: 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.
2-9-NED16 (3Q: 04:52) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Leslie Hicks. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
3-9-NED16 (3Q: 04:47) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Polston.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED26 (3Q: 04:18) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by RB Donald Scukanec. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Moreno is blitzing.
2-10-NED26 (3Q: 04:14) Bernard Escalante sacked by ILB Clarence Moreno for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Charlie Andrade.
New England: 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.
3-17-NED19 (3Q: 03:27) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 20 yards. Tackled by S Roman Becker. Rhoads gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ARI Roman Becker on the NED39.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Willis is blitzing.
1-10-NED39 (3Q: 03:14) Geoff Gabree ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Johnston.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Davidson and Stewart are blitzing.
2-10-NED39 (3Q: 02:30) Geoff Gabree ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by OLB Warren Stewart. Key block delivered by Damon Boyd.
Arizona: Pro 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-NED26 (3Q: 01:49) Andy Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sam Sutton. S Kelly Franz defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED26 (3Q: 01:38) Geoff Gabree ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Ernie Sturgeon.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NED28 (3Q: 01:06) Andy Burton pass completed to WR Broderick Poole for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Arizona: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-NED05 (3Q: 00:18) Andy Burton pass completed to WR Sam Sutton for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels. Sutton gained 1 yard after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
Arizona: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NED02 (4Q: 15:00) Rickey Sullivan ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Van Clancy. New England 17, Arizona 16
(4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Alonzo Long was good. New England 17, Arizona 17
(4Q: 14:50) Marshall Ding kicked off 66 yards from the ARI30. Don Abrams returned the ball 27 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Cory Satterlee.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Polston is blitzing.
1-10-NED31 (4Q: 14:22) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burnett, assisted by DT Antoine Thune.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lemons and Becker are blitzing.
2-10-NED31 (4Q: 13:40) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jim McKnight.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lemons is blitzing.
3-6-NED35 (4Q: 13:06) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Single-Back 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.
3-11-NED30 (4Q: 12:59) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 43 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McDonald gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lemons is blitzing.
1-10-ARI27 (4Q: 12:22) Donald Scukanec ran a trap outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Daniel McLellan.
New England: 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.
2-12-ARI29 (4Q: 11:37) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DE Daniel McLellan blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: 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.
3-12-ARI29 (4Q: 11:29) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Edward Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Akaka gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Arizona was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ARI10 (4Q: 11:22) Donald Scukanec ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burnett. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-ARI03 (4Q: 10:39) Martin Mills ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Antoine Thune.
New England: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-ARI02 (4Q: 10:15) Martin Mills ran around right end for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons. Lyons flattened Clarence Moreno to ensure the play's success. New England 23, Arizona 17
(4Q: 10:15) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 24, Arizona 17
(4Q: 10:08) Walter Dawkins kicked off 58 yards from the NED30. Dustin Tyler returned the ball 26 yards to the ARI38. Tackled by Malcolm Specter.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson and Willis are blitzing.
1-10-ARI38 (4Q: 09:48) Andy Burton pass completed to WR Darian Wolfe for 13 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wolfe gained 7 yards after the catch.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED49 (4Q: 09:18) Andy Burton pass completed to RB Geoff Gabree for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NED46 (4Q: 08:43) PENALTY: New England was called for Encroachment.
Arizona: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-NED41 (4Q: 08:36) Andy Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Broderick Poole. CB Donnell Arnold defended the pass.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson and Willis are blitzing.
3-2-NED41 (4Q: 08:30) Andy Burton sacked by ILB Jay Willis for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Bart Kramer.
4-6-NED45 (4Q: 08:04) Artie Souza punted 40 yards. The ball was downed at the NED05.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED05 (4Q: 07:55) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz.
New England: 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.
2-10-NED05 (4Q: 07:10) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burnett.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-NED06 (4Q: 06:26) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Clarence Moreno.
4-4-NED11 (4Q: 05:39) Lester Laxdal punted 54 yards. Dustin Tyler returned the kick 7 yards to the ARI42. Tackled by Malcolm Specter.
Arizona: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ARI42 (4Q: 05:30) Geoff Gabree ran a trap outside the left tackle for 38 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. Key block delivered by Sedrick Forbes.
Arizona: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 04:46) Geoff Gabree ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz. Key block delivered by Sedrick Forbes.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NED14 (4Q: 04:08) PENALTY: Arizona was called for a False Start.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NED19 (4Q: 04:00) Andy Burton pass completed to WR Richard Porter for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Arizona: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NED14 (4Q: 03:14) Andy Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sam Sutton. S Kelly Franz defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-NED14 (4Q: 03:05) Alonzo Long attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 24, Arizona 20
(4Q: 02:58) Marshall Ding kicked off 66 yards from the ARI30. Mark Rhoads returned the ball 10 yards to the NED14. Tackled by Dustin Tyler.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED14 (4Q: 02:53) Martin Mills ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Bolender, assisted by DE Daniel McLellan.
Arizona called a time out.
New England: 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. Polston is blitzing.
2-8-NED16 (4Q: 02:42) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Otis Drexler. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade.
Arizona called a time out.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED26 (4Q: 02:33) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Edward Arnold. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
Arizona called a time out.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED38 (4Q: 02:23) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Lemons, assisted by ILB Jonathan Bolender. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-NED37 (4Q: 02:00) Martin Mills ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Carlos East.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-9-NED39 (4Q: 01:12) Cory Blackburn ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Otis Drexler, assisted by ILB Jonathan Bolender.
4-5-NED43 (4Q: 00:26) Lester Laxdal punted 44 yards. Jim McKnight called for a fair catch at the ARI13.
Arizona: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ARI13 (4Q: 00:16) Andy Burton pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Alan McMurdo. DE Kerry Townes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Arizona: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ARI13 (4Q: 00:06) Andy Burton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darian Wolfe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: New England Patriots 24, Arizona Cardinals 20