Exhibition Week 5, 2026

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 92 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Darrin Borders kicked off 58 yards from the HOU30. Darnell Carr returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Bucky Organ.
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 run.
1-10-NOS30 (1Q: 14:44) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS32 (1Q: 14:13) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Martin Robertson for 6 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-NOS38 (1Q: 13:25) Mack Mathews ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by S Burt Morlando. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-2-NOS38 (1Q: 13:18) Darnell Briggs punted 48 yards. J.J. Donovan called for a fair catch at the HOU14.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU14 (1Q: 13:08) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. Key block delivered by Dexter Durkin.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-HOU22 (1Q: 12:36) Michael Whitley ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by S Raymond Bentsen. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 12:10) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 17 yards. Tackled by S Charles Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 11:39) Jackie Barber ran inside the left guard for 58 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Darryl Akiyama. Houston 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 11:39) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 11:24) Darrin Borders kicked off 75 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread 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-NOS20 (1Q: 11:24) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS28 (1Q: 10:36) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Kirk. Sandage gained 10 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 10:29) Mack Mathews ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany, assisted by DT Clay Raymer. Key block delivered by Donnell Pritchett.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 10:05) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU43 (1Q: 09:37) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 20 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by DE Terrell Fulkerson. Sandage gained 10 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-HOU23 (1Q: 08:50) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Martin Robertson for 0 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Donovan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Thomason is blitzing.
2-10-HOU23 (1Q: 08:06) Mack Mathews ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-HOU21 (1Q: 07:27) J.R. Fraaije pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Hicks. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-HOU21 (1Q: 07:17) Burt McCalla attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, New Orleans 3
(1Q: 07:12) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 06:39) Michael Whitley ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. Key block delivered by Arnold Crews.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bentsen is blitzing.
2-1-HOU39 (1Q: 06:13) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. CB Howie Lord defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-HOU39 (1Q: 06:04) Michael Whitley ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr, assisted by OLB Otis Wallis. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: 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, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 05:20) Michael Whitley ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr. Key block delivered by Darryl Akiyama.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Wallis is blitzing.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 04:44) Jackie Barber ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Charles Lee, assisted by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS42 (1Q: 03:59) Michael Whitley ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NOS42 (1Q: 03:32) Michael Whitley ran around right end for 42 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alfred Streepy. Houston 13, New Orleans 3
(1Q: 03:32) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 14, New Orleans 3
(1Q: 03:16) Darrin Borders kicked off 53 yards from the HOU30. Timothy Hiller returned the ball 11 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Heath McMichael. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
New Orleans: 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, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS16 (1Q: 02:39) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Sam Taliancich, assisted by S Burt Morlando.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS20 (1Q: 02:10) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jumbo Hines.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-NOS25 (1Q: 01:46) Mack Mathews ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande.
4-4-NOS22 (1Q: 01:17) Darnell Briggs punted 45 yards. J.J. Donovan called for a fair catch at the HOU33.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Wallis is blitzing.
1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 01:06) Michael Whitley ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges. Houston's Heath Brodie was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU34 (1Q: 00:27) Michael Whitley ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bentsen is blitzing.
3-8-HOU35 (2Q: 15:00) Heath Brodie sacked by S Raymond Bentsen for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Josh Buckner.
4-17-HOU26 (2Q: 14:28) Richie Lake punted 48 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Alfred Streepy.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-NOS29 (2Q: 14:20) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Thomason is blitzing.
1-15-NOS24 (2Q: 14:16) Mack Mathews ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Kirk. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 13:41) Mack Mathews ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by DE Ronald Woodward.
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.
2-6-NOS46 (2Q: 13:01) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DE Trevor Hawthorne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-NOS46 (2Q: 12:51) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Mack Mathews. DT Keith Small hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-6-NOS46 (2Q: 12:45) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. J.J. Donovan returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Otis Wallis.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 12:37) Heath Brodie sacked by DE Max Tank for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Josh Buckner.
Houston: 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. Wallis is blitzing.
2-15-HOU16 (2Q: 11:56) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-HOU22 (2Q: 11:30) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges. Barnett gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-HOU23 (2Q: 10:45) Richie Lake punted 45 yards. Timothy Hiller called for a fair catch at the NOS32.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 10:35) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Martin Robertson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Robertson gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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, expecting the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 09:50) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS49 (2Q: 09:04) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande, assisted by CB Fred Lemons. Sweeney gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 08:32) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Kirk, assisted by CB Andy Inthapany. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU41 (2Q: 07:58) Mack Mathews ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by CB Andy Inthapany.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU39 (2Q: 07:28) Billy Joe Beckett pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Martin Robertson.
4-4-HOU39 (2Q: 07:22) Darnell Briggs punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 07:16) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Crawford. DE Warren Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU20 (2Q: 07:06) Jackie Barber ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-HOU17 (2Q: 06:39) Michael Whitley ran around the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Raymond Bentsen, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton. Key block delivered by Alfred Streepy.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 05:53) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by S Charles Lee. Key block delivered by Dexter Durkin.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin is blitzing.
2-2-HOU42 (2Q: 05:22) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 04:46) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. CB Danny Cortez defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU48 (2Q: 04:37) Michael Whitley ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Raymond Bentsen, assisted by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-NOS45 (2Q: 03:53) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess. Key block delivered by Alfred Streepy.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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-NOS20 (2Q: 03:19) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Raymond Bentsen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey and Carr are blitzing.
1-6-NOS06 (2Q: 02:42) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by RB Michael Whitley.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS06 (2Q: 02:35) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by CB Howie Lord. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-NOS03 (2Q: 02:35) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 20, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 02:35) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 21, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 02:25) Darrin Borders kicked off 60 yards from the HOU30. Darnell Carr returned the ball 28 yards to the NOS38. Tackled by Heath McMichael.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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 (2Q: 02:00) Billy Joe Beckett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Mack Mathews. DT Wendell Giefeke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
2-10-NOS38 (2Q: 01:53) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Martin Robertson for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison, assisted by CB Andy Inthapany. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-NOS28 (2Q: 01:46) Billy Joe Beckett kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Terrell Fulkerson.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-NOS29 (2Q: 01:24) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jumbo Hines. 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 Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
4-22-NOS26 (2Q: 01:15) Darnell Briggs punted 53 yards. J.J. Donovan returned the kick 0 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Marlon Finley.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 01:08) Michael Whitley ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Raymond Bentsen, assisted by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-HOU24 (2Q: 00:47) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-HOU19 (2Q: 00:47) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-HOU20 (2Q: 00:24) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. Robinson gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Terrell Hicks.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey and Hiller are blitzing.
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 14:25) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Mercury Crawford for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU34 (3Q: 13:55) Leon Kell pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Barber gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 13:17) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU43 (3Q: 12:35) Michael Whitley ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Raymond Bentsen.
Houston: 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.
3-9-HOU44 (3Q: 11:52) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 11:43) Michael Whitley ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU50 (3Q: 10:58) Leon Kell scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Darryl Akiyama on the NOS47.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-NOS47 (3Q: 10:25) Leon Kell sacked by DT Junior Reeves and DE Cary Clinton for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Josh Buckner.
4-14-HOU45 (3Q: 09:48) Richie Lake punted 39 yards. Timothy Hiller called for a fair catch at the NOS16. New Orleans's Max Tank was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
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. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-NOS16 (3Q: 09:39) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Donovan.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS18 (3Q: 09:02) Mack Mathews ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Trevor Hawthorne, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-NOS21 (3Q: 08:17) Billy Joe Beckett pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leo Sweeney. ILB Shawn Fazande defended the pass.
4-5-NOS21 (3Q: 08:10) Darnell Briggs punted 48 yards. J.J. Donovan returned the kick 3 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Earl Moulton.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Wallis is blitzing.
1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 08:01) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Raymond Bentsen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 07:28) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Mercury Crawford for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: 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.
2-6-HOU49 (3Q: 06:58) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Houston: 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.
2-16-HOU39 (3Q: 06:48) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-HOU43 (3Q: 06:00) Leon Kell pass was intended for WR Carlton Robinson and was intercepted by CB Howie Lord at the NOS46. Tackled by Michael Whitley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-NOS46 (3Q: 05:52) Billy Joe Beckett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. DT Clay Raymer drove right through Alex Priestley to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS46 (3Q: 05:44) Billy Joe Beckett pass was dropped by WR Stephen Granberry. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-NOS46 (3Q: 05:40) Billy Joe Beckett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Hicks. CB Trevor Canas simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NOS46 (3Q: 05:30) Darnell Briggs punted 54 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 05:24) Jackie Barber ran around right end for -6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-HOU25 (3Q: 05:18) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. Walters gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 04:55) Leon Kell pass was intended for WR Bucky Organ and was intercepted by CB Danny Cortez at the NOS49. Tackled by Bucky Organ.
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.
1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 04:44) Billy Joe Beckett pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS49 (3Q: 04:38) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-HOU46 (3Q: 04:28) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Kirk.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-HOU44 (3Q: 03:59) Billy Joe Beckett scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie and assisted by DE Ronald Woodward. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-3-HOU44 (3Q: 03:51) Darnell Briggs punted 37 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU07.
Houston: Strong 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-HOU07 (3Q: 03:40) Jackie Barber ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by S Raymond Bentsen. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner. Buckner ran over Burt Tamaarkin to set up the play.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU19 (3Q: 03:03) Michael Whitley ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 02:53) Jackie Barber ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Burgess, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Houston: 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.
2-6-HOU41 (3Q: 02:18) Leon Kell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlton Robinson. OLB Otis Wallis defended the pass.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-HOU41 (3Q: 02:13) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Charles Lee, assisted by S Raymond Bentsen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 01:45) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Darryl Akiyama.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-NOS39 (3Q: 01:01) Leon Kell pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller, assisted by CB Ty Covington.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS30 (3Q: 00:26) Michael Whitley ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by DT Johnny Rasmussen. OLB Otis Wallis knocked down Louie Kleaver to break up the play.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-NOS31 (4Q: 15:00) Leon Kell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mercury Crawford. DE Cary Clinton blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong 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. Wallis and Lee are blitzing.
3-11-NOS31 (4Q: 14:51) Leon Kell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. DE Cary Clinton drove right through Dexter Durkin to hurry the quarterback.
4-11-NOS31 (4Q: 14:44) Darrin Borders attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 24, New Orleans 3
(4Q: 14:36) Darrin Borders kicked off 65 yards from the HOU30. Darnell Carr returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS24. Tackled by Heath McMichael.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS24 (4Q: 14:17) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS32 (4Q: 13:50) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Terrell Hicks for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by S Burt Morlando.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 13:07) Mack Mathews ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward. Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-HOU47 (4Q: 12:23) Mack Mathews ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-HOU45 (4Q: 11:37) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Kirk. Sandage gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 10:51) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 24 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Sandage gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 10:13) Billy Joe Beckett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. S Harold Mason defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU12 (4Q: 10:04) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: I 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. Thomason is blitzing.
2-5-HOU07 (4Q: 09:56) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Martin Robertson for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Robertson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 24, New Orleans 9
(4Q: 09:56) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. Houston 24, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 09:49) Burt McCalla kicked off 58 yards from the NOS30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Rex Dunn.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 09:30) Leon Kell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlton Robinson. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
2-10-HOU39 (4Q: 09:23) Leon Kell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Crawford. ILB Earl Moulton defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I 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.
3-10-HOU39 (4Q: 09:19) Leon Kell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mercury Crawford. DT Junior Reeves blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-HOU39 (4Q: 09:12) Richie Lake punted 35 yards. Darnell Carr returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Louie Kleaver.
New Orleans: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS29 (4Q: 09:02) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 7 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-5-NOS34 (4Q: 08:53) Mack Mathews ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. DT Clay Raymer knocked down Claude Richardson to break up the play.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NOS37 (4Q: 08:14) Mack Mathews ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S J.J. 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.
3-2-NOS37 (4Q: 07:39) Mack Mathews ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke. Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 06:58) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S J.J. Donovan. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
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. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-20-NOS29 (4Q: 06:52) Billy Joe Beckett pass was dropped by WR Martin Robertson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
2-20-NOS29 (4Q: 06:43) Mack Mathews ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-NOS30 (4Q: 06:01) Mack Mathews ran around left end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany.
4-10-NOS39 (4Q: 05:16) Darnell Briggs punted 53 yards. Harold Mason returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU15. Tackled by Claude Richardson.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wallis is blitzing.
1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 05:08) Jackie Barber ran inside the left guard for 32 yards. Tackled by S Charles Lee. Key block delivered by Louie Kleaver.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 04:21) Michael Whitley ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Raymond Bentsen, assisted by OLB Duane Burgess.
Houston: 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.
2-9-HOU48 (4Q: 03:35) Leon Kell pass completed to WR Mercury Crawford for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez.
Houston: 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-NOS42 (4Q: 03:29) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Darryl Akiyama. Akiyama ran over Charles Lee to set up the play.
Houston: 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, expecting the pass.
2-5-NOS37 (4Q: 02:43) Michael Whitley ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by DE Max Tank.
New Orleans called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NOS37 (4Q: 02:35) Michael Whitley ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS CB Howie Lord to the NOS32.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-NOS32 (4Q: 02:28) 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. Thomason is blitzing.
1-15-NOS27 (4Q: 02:28) 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.
1-20-NOS22 (4Q: 02:28) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 22 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Donovan, assisted by S Harold Mason. Granberry gained 3 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 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 02:06) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to TE Leo Sweeney for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dean Barber, assisted by DT Clay Raymer. Sweeney gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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. Thomason is blitzing.
1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 02:00) Billy Joe Beckett sacked by DE Trevor Hawthorne and DT Wendell Giefeke for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-26-NOS38 (4Q: 01:44) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-22-NOS42 (4Q: 01:26) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to FB Junior Blair for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Blair gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-18-NOS46 (4Q: 01:05) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 21 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Donovan. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Thomason is blitzing.
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 00:58) Billy Joe Beckett pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans called a time out.
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 run.
1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 00:46) Billy Joe Beckett pass was intended for WR Kelvin Sandage and was intercepted by OLB Robbie Thomason at the HOU16. Tackled by Martin Robertson.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU16 (4Q: 00:38) Leon Kell dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Houston Texans 24, New Orleans Saints 10