Week 7, 2026

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 52 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 12 yards to the CHI21. Tackled by Rex Dunn.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI21 (1Q: 14:40) Sam Hanks ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI36 (1Q: 14:15) Kent Irey ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot.
Chicago: Pro 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.
2-5-CHI41 (1Q: 13:44) Claude Wyatt pass completed to TE Johnnie Beckley for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. Beckley gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI49 (1Q: 13:05) Kent Irey ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Joseph Klug.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS46 (1Q: 12:38) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Edward Rasmussen for 7 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS39 (1Q: 12:15) Sam Hanks ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis, assisted by DE Max Tank.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS39 (1Q: 11:41) Claude Wyatt pass completed to TE Johnnie Beckley for 32 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Beckley gained 24 yards after the catch.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-7-NOS07 (1Q: 11:10) Claude Wyatt pass completed to TE Johnnie Beckley for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 11:10) Extra point by Derrick Witt missed.
(1Q: 11:03) Derrick Witt kicked off 61 yards from the CHI30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 39 yards to the NOS48. Tackled by Kerry Wheeler.
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.
1-10-NOS48 (1Q: 10:26) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler. Shields gained 14 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI28 (1Q: 10:14) Alan Poole kept the ball, running around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page, assisted by S Bill Stinemetz. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI ILB Ricky Page for 9 yards to the CHI38. Tackled by Alan Poole.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI38 (1Q: 10:06) Claude Wyatt sacked by DT Junior Reeves for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Allen Esposito. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Cary Clinton on the CHI33.
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-CHI33 (1Q: 09:51) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Terrell Hicks for 12 yards. Tackled by S Rick Lyle, assisted by OLB Trent Prewett.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI21 (1Q: 09:06) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Figures.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI18 (1Q: 08:34) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Bart Fitzgerald. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado. Delgado ran over Dana Wand to set up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-CHI11 (1Q: 08:11) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Bishop.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bolden is blitzing.
2-6-CHI07 (1Q: 07:47) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver, assisted by DT Donny Starling.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CHI03 (1Q: 07:07) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 6, New Orleans 6
(1Q: 07:07) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 7, Chicago 6
(1Q: 06:59) Burt McCalla kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Chuck Mathis returned the ball 19 yards to the CHI18. Tackled by Rex Dunn.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI18 (1Q: 06:38) Sam Hanks ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. New Orleans's Cary Clinton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor groin injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CHI20 (1Q: 05:54) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey. Hayes gained 7 yards after the catch.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-CHI38 (1Q: 05:11) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CHI33 (1Q: 05:07) Sam Hanks ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. Key block delivered by Allen Esposito.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI38 (1Q: 04:41) Sam Hanks ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by ILB Earl Moulton.
Chicago: 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.
3-8-CHI40 (1Q: 03:58) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-CHI43 (1Q: 03:27) Ron Brown punted 39 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 1 yard to the NOS19. Tackled by Adrian Cotchery.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Page and Prewett are blitzing.
1-10-NOS19 (1Q: 03:17) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by S Rick Lyle. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
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-NOS42 (1Q: 02:36) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page, assisted by S Rick Lyle.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS43 (1Q: 02:04) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Page and Pearson are blitzing.
2-14-NOS38 (1Q: 01:55) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page, assisted by DT Donny Starling.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-NOS41 (1Q: 01:27) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 18 yards. Tackled by S Luther McClanahan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro 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-CHI41 (1Q: 00:56) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bill Stinemetz. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: 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.
2-3-CHI34 (1Q: 00:20) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rick Lyle, assisted by DE Bart Fitzgerald. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Page and Stinemetz are blitzing.
1-10-CHI31 (2Q: 15:00) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 31 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Chicago 6
(2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 14, Chicago 6
(2Q: 14:48) Burt McCalla kicked off 54 yards from the NOS30. Matt Hayes returned the ball 14 yards to the CHI30. Tackled by Rex Dunn.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI30 (2Q: 14:15) Kent Irey ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer.
Chicago: Pro 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-CHI34 (2Q: 13:38) Sam Hanks ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
Chicago: 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.
3-3-CHI37 (2Q: 13:05) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edward Rasmussen. OLB Willie Rexin defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-CHI37 (2Q: 12:59) Ron Brown punted 38 yards. Timothy Hiller called for a fair catch at the NOS25.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 12:48) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 49 yards. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Pro 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-CHI26 (2Q: 12:31) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
2-6-CHI22 (2Q: 11:45) Mack Mathews ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Bishop.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Page is blitzing.
3-7-CHI23 (2Q: 11:07) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Rick Lyle, assisted by CB Dana Wand.
4-2-CHI18 (2Q: 10:24) Burt McCalla attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 17, Chicago 6
(2Q: 10:18) Burt McCalla kicked off 54 yards from the NOS30. Matt Hayes returned the ball 28 yards to the CHI44. Tackled by Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: 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-CHI44 (2Q: 09:59) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. Hayes gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (2Q: 09:39) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 09:22) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Mathis gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
1-5-NOS05 (2Q: 09:06) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Cotchery. OLB Otis Wallis defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NOS05 (2Q: 08:59) Claude Wyatt pass was dropped by WR Matt Hayes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
3-5-NOS05 (2Q: 08:52) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Edward Rasmussen for -1 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-NOS06 (2Q: 08:34) Derrick Witt attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 17, Chicago 9
(2Q: 08:28) Derrick Witt kicked off 51 yards from the CHI30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 28 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Burt Downs.
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.
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 08:09) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Grady Pearson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS47 (2Q: 08:03) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Ethan Jones. Dunn gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
3-7-CHI50 (2Q: 07:26) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bobby Irwin. DT Donny Starling hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-7-CHI50 (2Q: 07:21) Darnell Briggs punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the CHI14.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI14 (2Q: 07:13) Sam Hanks ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller.
Chicago: 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.
2-9-CHI15 (2Q: 06:30) Sam Hanks ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: I 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.
3-6-CHI18 (2Q: 05:45) Claude Wyatt pass completed to RB Max Messersmith for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. Messersmith gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I 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-CHI24 (2Q: 05:21) Kent Irey ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Joseph Klug.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (2Q: 04:52) Claude Wyatt pass completed to TE Johnnie Beckley for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI39 (2Q: 04:36) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chuck Mathis. CB Timothy Hiller defended the pass.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI39 (2Q: 04:29) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Adrian Cotchery for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Cotchery gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Chicago: 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-CHI44 (2Q: 04:20) Claude Wyatt pass completed to RB Sam Hanks for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-NOS49 (2Q: 04:01) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matt Hayes. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NOS49 (2Q: 03:55) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Adrian Cotchery for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS43 (2Q: 03:34) Claude Wyatt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Edward Rasmussen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. 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.
Chicago: Pro 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-NOS43 (2Q: 03:27) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edward Rasmussen. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS43 (2Q: 03:17) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Cotchery. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NOS43 (2Q: 03:08) Ron Brown punted 43 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 03:01) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver. Walters gained 7 yards after the catch.
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-NOS33 (2Q: 02:26) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 02:00) Alan Poole sacked by DT Andrew Figures and DT Dwight Serrano for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-NOS41 (2Q: 01:39) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler, assisted by CB Grady Pearson. Walters gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI38 (2Q: 01:20) Bobby Irwin ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Rick Lyle.
New Orleans: 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.
2-8-CHI36 (2Q: 01:02) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. DE Bart Fitzgerald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CHI36 (2Q: 00:56) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Stanley Brady, assisted by CB Dana Wand. 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.
4-16-CHI44 (2Q: 00:48) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: 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-CHI20 (2Q: 00:41) Sam Hanks ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller. Key block delivered by Allen Esposito.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Derrick Witt kicked off 64 yards from the CHI30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 27 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Burt Downs.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Oliver is blitzing.
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 14:40) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Starling, assisted by DT Dwight Serrano. Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-NOS42 (3Q: 13:59) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 13:15) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Ethan Jones. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Oliver is blitzing.
2-4-NOS49 (3Q: 12:44) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS44 (3Q: 12:37) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
3-9-NOS44 (3Q: 11:56) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. CB Kerry Wheeler defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-NOS44 (3Q: 11:46) Darnell Briggs punted 37 yards. Quinn Williams returned the kick 8 yards to the CHI27. Tackled by Rex Dunn.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI27 (3Q: 11:38) Kent Irey ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
Chicago: Strong 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-CHI28 (3Q: 11:15) Kent Irey ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer. Key block delivered by Joseph Klug.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Bailey are blitzing.
3-1-CHI36 (3Q: 10:50) Duane Moss ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by J.T. Burks.
Chicago: 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-CHI39 (3Q: 10:23) Kent Irey ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot.
Chicago: 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-CHI49 (3Q: 09:44) Kent Irey ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS48 (3Q: 09:17) Claude Wyatt scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NOS45 (3Q: 08:35) Claude Wyatt pass completed to FB Duane Moss for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS39 (3Q: 07:47) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Edward Rasmussen for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey, assisted by S Rickey Bridges. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Chicago: Pro 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-NOS34 (3Q: 07:39) Sam Hanks ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS33 (3Q: 07:08) Kent Irey ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: Strong 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.
3-11-NOS35 (3Q: 06:22) Max Messersmith ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Emmitt Jenkins to the NOS30.
4-6-NOS30 (3Q: 05:41) Derrick Witt attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
New Orleans: 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-NOS37 (3Q: 05:34) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Figures, assisted by CB Dana Wand.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS40 (3Q: 05:04) Nolan Walters ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-NOS41 (3Q: 04:38) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Mack Mathews for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Arnold Blake.
4-5-NOS42 (3Q: 04:03) Darnell Briggs punted 41 yards. Adrian Cotchery called for a fair catch at the CHI17.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI17 (3Q: 03:55) Claude Wyatt pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Sam Hanks. DT Junior Reeves blocked the pass.
Chicago: 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.
2-10-CHI17 (3Q: 03:49) Sam Hanks ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI23 (3Q: 03:16) Claude Wyatt pass completed to RB Max Messersmith for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by CB Timothy Hiller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-CHI26 (3Q: 02:40) Ron Brown punted 51 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS31. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS16 (3Q: 02:30) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Bart Fitzgerald. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: 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.
2-4-NOS22 (3Q: 01:50) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 31 yards. Tackled by S Luther McClanahan. Newman gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Lyle is blitzing.
1-10-CHI47 (3Q: 01:16) Mack Mathews ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Starling, assisted by ILB Ricky Page. 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, expecting the pass.
2-1-CHI38 (3Q: 00:37) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI10 (3Q: 00:10) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Bishop.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
2-10-CHI10 (4Q: 15:00) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Phillip Newman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI10 (4Q: 14:56) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lenny Shields. OLB Trent Prewett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-CHI10 (4Q: 14:46) Burt McCalla attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 20, Chicago 9
(4Q: 14:41) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Matt Hayes returned the ball 17 yards to the CHI26. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
Chicago: 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-CHI26 (4Q: 14:17) Claude Wyatt pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI36 (4Q: 13:51) Sam Hanks ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI36 (4Q: 13:21) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matt Hayes. CB Ty Covington defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Chicago: 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.
3-25-CHI21 (4Q: 13:11) Claude Wyatt pass was intended for WR Edward Rasmussen and was intercepted by ILB Jose Barfield at the CHI35. The interception was returned 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans 26, Chicago 9
(4Q: 13:11) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 27, Chicago 9
(4Q: 13:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. Matt Hayes returned the ball 18 yards to the CHI26. Tackled by Earl Moulton.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI26 (4Q: 12:34) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edward Rasmussen. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: 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.
2-10-CHI26 (4Q: 12:25) Claude Wyatt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chuck Mathis. CB Bob Heath defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI26 (4Q: 12:15) Claude Wyatt pass was intended for WR Matt Hayes and was intercepted by S Jorge Cloude at the CHI41. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Matt Hayes. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI31 (4Q: 12:05) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Rick Lyle. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-CHI41 (4Q: 11:47) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett. Newman gained 9 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Page is blitzing.
2-13-CHI34 (4Q: 11:04) Rex Dunn ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Figures.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CHI29 (4Q: 10:24) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 25 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Rick Lyle. Walters gained 5 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Page is blitzing.
1-4-CHI04 (4Q: 09:44) Bobby Irwin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Figures, assisted by S Rick Lyle.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CHI05 (4Q: 09:13) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
3-5-CHI05 (4Q: 09:08) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. New Orleans 33, Chicago 9
(4Q: 09:08) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 34, Chicago 9
(4Q: 09:01) Burt McCalla kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Matt Hayes returned the ball 20 yards to the CHI20. Tackled by Stephen Granberry.
Chicago: Strong 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.
1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 08:26) Sam Hanks ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. Key block delivered by Joseph Klug.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-CHI29 (4Q: 07:41) Chad Manning pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. Hayes gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: I 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.
1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 07:17) Sam Hanks ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by S Rickey Bridges.
Chicago: 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.
2-12-CHI38 (4Q: 06:47) Chad Manning pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CHI41 (4Q: 06:07) Duane Moss ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Chicago: 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-NOS40 (4Q: 05:58) Sam Hanks ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Joseph Klug.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NOS34 (4Q: 05:19) Chad Manning sacked by DT Junior Reeves for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Emmitt Jenkins. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Sam Hanks on the NOS42.
Chicago: Pro 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.
3-12-NOS42 (4Q: 04:35) Chad Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Johnnie Beckley. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro 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.
4-12-NOS42 (4Q: 04:26) Chad Manning pass was intended for TE Johnnie Beckley and was intercepted by S Duane Sterritt at the NOS32. The interception was returned 68 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 40, Chicago 9
(4Q: 04:26) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 41, Chicago 9
(4Q: 04:14) Burt McCalla kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Matt Hayes returned the ball 5 yards to the CHI12. Tackled by Duane Sterritt. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Mack Mathews for 8 yards to the CHI04. Tackled by Leland Schuler.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-4-CHI04 (4Q: 04:06) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Donny Starling.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
2-3-CHI03 (4Q: 03:21) Bobby Irwin ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Rick Lyle.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Prewett is blitzing.
3-1-CHI01 (4Q: 02:35) Rex Dunn ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Oliver.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-2-CHI02 (4Q: 02:00) Burt McCalla attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 44, Chicago 9
(4Q: 01:52) Burt McCalla kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Matt Hayes returned the ball 7 yards to the CHI08. Tackled by Leo Sweeney.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
1-10-CHI08 (4Q: 01:46) Chad Manning pass completed to WR Adrian Cotchery for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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. Bailey is blitzing.
2-1-CHI17 (4Q: 01:13) Sam Hanks ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin, assisted by CB Howie Lord. Key block delivered by J.T. Burks.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cloude is blitzing.
1-10-CHI23 (4Q: 00:39) Sam Hanks ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges. Key block delivered by Joseph Klug.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cloude is blitzing.
2-4-CHI29 (4Q: 00:06) Chad Manning pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Sam Hanks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
3-4-CHI29 (4Q: 00:01) Chad Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Johnnie Beckley. S Rickey Bridges defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 44, Chicago Bears 9