Exhibition Week 4, 2027

Played in New England, MA, weather: 59 degrees, fair, calm.
New England won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 15:00) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NED23 (1Q: 14:33) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 77 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Diano gained 77 yards after the catch. New England 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 14:33) Extra point by Walter Dawkins missed.
(1Q: 14:13) Walter Dawkins kicked off 61 yards from the NED30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Randall Meier.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 13:49) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Darrin Stargell, assisted by CB Corey Craven.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-NOS34 (1Q: 13:21) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes.
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, expecting the pass.
3-6-NOS37 (1Q: 12:37) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 12:05) Jose Wagner ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by OLB Norm Roffmann.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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. Willis is blitzing.
2-6-NOS47 (1Q: 11:35) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. ILB Jay Willis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I 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.
3-6-NOS47 (1Q: 11:25) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. Newman gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-NED26 (1Q: 10:53) Alan Poole pass was dropped by RB Bobby Irwin. 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 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED26 (1Q: 10:43) John Cortez ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes, assisted by OLB Warren Stewart.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NED23 (1Q: 10:11) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil, assisted by CB Corey Craven.
4-4-NED20 (1Q: 09:36) Burt McCalla attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 6, New Orleans 3
(1Q: 09:28) Burt McCalla kicked off 77 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 09:28) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Max Tank and DT Burt Tamaarkin for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Luke Stoltenberg.
New England: 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 pass.
2-16-NED14 (1Q: 08:40) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-NED17 (1Q: 08:02) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-13-NED17 (1Q: 07:57) Lester Laxdal punted 32 yards. Jose Wagner called for a fair catch at the NED49.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED49 (1Q: 07:47) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 45 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sandage gained 20 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, expecting the run.
1-4-NED04 (1Q: 07:05) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DT Gerald Rivers blocked the pass. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Shift.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-NED09 (1Q: 07:00) Rex Dunn ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil. Key block delivered by Donnell Pritchett.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-NED02 (1Q: 06:19) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 9, New England 6
(1Q: 06:19) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 10, New England 6
(1Q: 06:12) Burt McCalla kicked off 57 yards from the NOS30. Mark Rhoads returned the ball 15 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Jose Barfield. New Orleans's Broderick Heath was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED28 (1Q: 05:43) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Diano gained 26 yards after the catch.
New England: 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 (1Q: 05:08) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Cummins gained 4 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 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS34 (1Q: 04:38) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS28 (1Q: 03:52) Dana Peyrouse kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by OLB Otis Wallis.
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.
3-2-NOS26 (1Q: 03:18) Mike Antonik ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by S Jorge Cloude.
4-4-NOS28 (1Q: 02:34) Walter Dawkins attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, New England 9
(1Q: 02:27) Walter Dawkins kicked off 76 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 02:27) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
New Orleans: 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. Davidson is blitzing.
2-6-NOS24 (1Q: 01:42) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson, assisted by DT Gerald Rivers.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NOS27 (1Q: 01:00) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Zach Toohil. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. 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 dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 00:25) John Cortez ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil.
Start of second quarter.
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.
2-7-NOS40 (2Q: 15:00) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Bart McKnight. Sandage gained 28 yards after the catch. 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 pass. Meier and Davidson are blitzing.
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 14:20) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Rick Harmon defended the pass.
New Orleans: 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.
2-10-NED25 (2Q: 14:10) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald. Dunn gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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-NED13 (2Q: 13:37) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by CB Bart McKnight. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NED08 (2Q: 12:56) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NED08 (2Q: 12:52) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil. Key block delivered by Mel Galiardo. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-NED01 (2Q: 12:45) John Cortez ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. PENALTY: New England was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-NED01 (2Q: 12:37) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rex Dunn. CB Gerald Smeenge defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NED01 (2Q: 12:30) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NED01 (2Q: 12:24) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Kelvin Sandage.
4-1-NED01 (2Q: 12:18) Burt McCalla attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 13, New England 9
(2Q: 12:13) Burt McCalla kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Mark Rhoads returned the ball 16 yards to the NED18. Tackled by Marc Stanton.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED18 (2Q: 11:43) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass.
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-NED18 (2Q: 11:30) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. DT Eddie Bloomer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED18 (2Q: 11:21) Dana Peyrouse pass was dropped by WR Mark Rhoads. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NED18 (2Q: 11:12) Lester Laxdal punted 58 yards. Duane Sterritt returned the kick 1 yard to the NOS25. Tackled by Randall Meier.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 11:01) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven.
New Orleans: 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.
2-8-NOS27 (2Q: 10:37) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. S Malcolm Specter defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide 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.
3-8-NOS27 (2Q: 10:30) Alan Poole scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Bart McKnight and assisted by CB Rick Harmon.
New Orleans: 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-NOS42 (2Q: 09:57) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers.
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.
2-7-NOS45 (2Q: 09:19) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson.
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.
3-4-NOS48 (2Q: 08:33) Jose Wagner ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: 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-NED44 (2Q: 08:03) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Stanley Hudson, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson.
New Orleans: 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.
2-10-NED44 (2Q: 07:32) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 42 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik. Dunn gained 35 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-2-NED02 (2Q: 06:53) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald, assisted by DT Gerald Rivers.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
2-2-NED02 (2Q: 06:15) J.R. Fraaije pass was dropped by RB John Cortez.
New Orleans: 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.
3-2-NED02 (2Q: 06:11) J.R. Fraaije pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-NED01 (2Q: 06:04) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for RB John Cortez. DE Adam McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Holding.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
1-1-NED01 (2Q: 05:57) John Cortez ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald.
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.
2-2-NED02 (2Q: 05:25) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: I 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.
2-12-NED12 (2Q: 05:17) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil, assisted by S Malcolm Specter. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NED01 (2Q: 04:50) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-1-NED01 (2Q: 04:04) Burt McCalla attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 16, New England 9
(2Q: 03:56) Burt McCalla kicked off 75 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 03:56) Donald Scukanec ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-NED19 (2Q: 03:29) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez, assisted by CB Ty Covington.
New England: 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.
3-5-NED25 (2Q: 02:56) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. CB Ty Covington defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-NED25 (2Q: 02:50) Lester Laxdal punted 59 yards. Duane Sterritt returned the kick 7 yards to the NOS23. Tackled by David Tynik.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10-NOS23 (2Q: 02:40) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. CB Corey Craven defended the pass. New England's Gerald Smeenge was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS23 (2Q: 02:30) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 15 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 02:05) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Meier.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
2-7-NOS41 (2Q: 01:57) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Les Duran hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
3-7-NOS41 (2Q: 01:50) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge, assisted by DE Les Duran.
4-1-NOS47 (2Q: 01:06) Darnell Briggs punted 53 yards. Touchback.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 01:01) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 19 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hicks gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED39 (2Q: 00:31) Blake Clancy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Todd Benson. DT Eddie Bloomer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED39 (2Q: 00:21) Blake Clancy scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord.
(2Q: 00:21) New England called a time out.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NED46 (2Q: 00:12) Blake Clancy pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 12 yards. Tackled by S Marc Stanton, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:12) New England called a time out.
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 00:01) Walter Dawkins attempted a 59 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. New Orleans's Jorge Cloude was hurt on the play.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 62 yards from the NED30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 28 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by David Tynik.
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-NOS36 (3Q: 14:44) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 4 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-NOS40 (3Q: 14:12) Rex Dunn ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson.
New Orleans: I 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. Davidson is blitzing.
3-7-NOS39 (3Q: 13:35) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NED50 (3Q: 12:58) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Norm Roffmann, assisted by DE Kerry Townes.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NED43 (3Q: 12:29) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Mel Galiardo.
New Orleans: Strong 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. Meier and Davidson are blitzing.
1-10-NED38 (3Q: 11:56) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Gerald Smeenge defended the pass.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED38 (3Q: 11:44) John Cortez ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter, assisted by DE Les Duran.
New Orleans: 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.
3-3-NED31 (3Q: 11:17) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 5 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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-NED26 (3Q: 10:30) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-NED31 (3Q: 10:23) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Bart McKnight, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Irwin gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Meier is blitzing.
2-13-NED29 (3Q: 09:46) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 15 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED14 (3Q: 09:09) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DE Kerry Townes.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED14 (3Q: 08:43) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DT Gerald Rivers.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NED13 (3Q: 08:05) J.R. Fraaije pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-NED13 (3Q: 07:58) Burt McCalla attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 19, New England 9
(3Q: 07:52) Burt McCalla kicked off 76 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 07:52) Blake Clancy pass completed to RB Mike Antonik for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NED22 (3Q: 07:06) Blake Clancy pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Richard Cummins. DE Max Tank blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NED22 (3Q: 06:59) Blake Clancy pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Donald Scukanec. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
New England: 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-NED27 (3Q: 06:55) Blake Clancy pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Donald Scukanec. DT Junior Reeves blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Duane Sterritt was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED27 (3Q: 06:51) Blake Clancy pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Mike Antonik. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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.
3-10-NED27 (3Q: 06:47) Blake Clancy pass completed to RB Donald Scukanec for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Heath. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak 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-NED38 (3Q: 06:00) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Max Tank.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NED39 (3Q: 05:28) Blake Clancy pass completed to FB John Kelley for -1 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Flannery. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED38 (3Q: 04:51) Blake Clancy scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
4-9-NED39 (3Q: 04:10) Lester Laxdal punted 46 yards. Duane Sterritt called for a fair catch at the NOS15.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS15 (3Q: 04:00) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DT Gerald Rivers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS15 (3Q: 03:51) J.R. Fraaije pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS15 (3Q: 03:44) J.R. Fraaije pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS15 (3Q: 03:34) Darnell Briggs punted 35 yards. Todd Benson called for a fair catch at the NED50.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED50 (3Q: 03:27) Blake Clancy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 03:21) Donald Scukanec ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by ILB Dale Landolt. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. Roundy ran over Duane Sterritt to set up the play.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-NOS38 (3Q: 02:36) Blake Clancy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NOS38 (3Q: 02:28) Blake Clancy pass was dropped by WR Leslie Hicks. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-NOS38 (3Q: 02:22) Lester Laxdal punted 38 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 02:16) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS24 (3Q: 01:44) John Cortez ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by S David Tynik. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Joseph Sherman to the NOS25. New England's Quentin Davidson was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
3-5-NOS25 (3Q: 01:05) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn. Dunn ran over Jay Willis to set up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 00:20) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 39 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Walters gained 17 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED23 (4Q: 15:00) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Meier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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. Meier and Willis are blitzing.
2-2-NED15 (4Q: 14:25) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil, assisted by DE Adam McDonald. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-NED07 (4Q: 13:52) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 4 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil, assisted by CB Rick Harmon. Dunn gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NED03 (4Q: 13:25) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. CB Corey Craven defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-NED03 (4Q: 13:20) Rex Dunn ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Meier is blitzing.
3-13-NED13 (4Q: 13:13) J.R. Fraaije pass was intended for WR Phillip Newman and was intercepted by S Zach Toohil in the end zone. Touchback.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 13:05) Donald Scukanec ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NED21 (4Q: 12:36) Mike Antonik ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NED23 (4Q: 11:50) Blake Clancy pass completed to WR Todd Benson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Benson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED37 (4Q: 11:03) Mike Antonik ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons. Lyons ran over Antonio Flannery to set up the play.
New England: 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.
1-10-NOS49 (4Q: 10:33) Blake Clancy pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez, assisted by S Marc Stanton. Diano gained 15 yards after the catch.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS36 (4Q: 09:55) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin, assisted by CB Ty Covington. Key block delivered by Keith O'Dwyer.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS26 (4Q: 09:14) Blake Clancy pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 19, New England 15
(4Q: 09:14) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New Orleans 19, New England 16
(4Q: 09:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 09:00) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 35 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED45 (4Q: 08:26) J.R. Fraaije pass was intended for RB Bobby Irwin and was intercepted by OLB Norm Roffmann at the NED45. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Phillip Newman.
New England: 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-NOS42 (4Q: 08:14) Mike Antonik ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
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.
2-10-NOS42 (4Q: 07:48) Donald Scukanec ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez.
New England: 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-NOS42 (4Q: 07:05) Blake Clancy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. CB Howie Lord defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NOS42 (4Q: 06:58) Lester Laxdal punted 42 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: 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-NOS20 (4Q: 06:51) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Meier.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-NOS18 (4Q: 06:06) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers.
New Orleans: 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. Meier and Stewart are blitzing.
3-11-NOS19 (4Q: 05:18) J.R. Fraaije pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Rick Harmon defended the pass.
4-11-NOS19 (4Q: 05:14) Darnell Briggs punted 59 yards. Todd Benson returned the kick 11 yards to the NED33. Tackled by Alex Priestley.
New England: 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-NED33 (4Q: 05:03) Blake Clancy pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: 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.
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 04:31) Mike Antonik ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-NED49 (4Q: 03:51) Blake Clancy pass was dropped by RB Donald Scukanec.
New England: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-NED49 (4Q: 03:46) Blake Clancy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. S Antonio Flannery defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-NED49 (4Q: 03:36) Lester Laxdal punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS07.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS07 (4Q: 03:29) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE Les Duran. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-NOS02 (4Q: 02:41) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon, assisted by S Malcolm Specter.
(4Q: 02:41) New England called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NOS13 (4Q: 02:30) John Cortez ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
(4Q: 02:30) New England called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 02:22) J.R. Fraaije scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Randall Meier.
(4Q: 02:22) New England called a time out.
New Orleans: I 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.
2-9-NOS23 (4Q: 02:14) J.R. Fraaije pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Les Duran, assisted by DT Clay Johnston. Newman gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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 (4Q: 02:00) J.R. Fraaije pass was dropped by WR Stephen Granberry.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS37 (4Q: 01:49) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by DE Kerry Townes.
New Orleans: 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.
3-8-NOS39 (4Q: 01:05) J.R. Fraaije sacked by DE Adam McDonald for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Marlon Finley.
4-14-NOS33 (4Q: 00:20) Darnell Briggs punted 55 yards. Cory Blackburn returned the kick 2 yards to the NED14. Tackled by Marc Stanton. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Jose Barfield for 7 yards to the NED07.. Tackled by Adam McDonald.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-NED07 (4Q: 00:13) J.R. Fraaije dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 19, New England Patriots 16