Week 14, 2027

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 67 degrees, fair, calm.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Jorge Cloude.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 14:25) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wagner. CB Bob Heath defended the pass.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU28 (1Q: 14:20) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez, assisted by CB Howie Lord. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rader gained 9 yards after the catch.
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.
1-10-HOU50 (1Q: 13:40) Brad Barnett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by DE Cary Clinton. DT Junior Reeves knocked down Raymond Takemura to break up the play.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU50 (1Q: 13:05) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DE Brent Robbins.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-HOU50 (1Q: 12:36) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin, assisted by DT Johnny Rasmussen.
4-10-HOU50 (1Q: 12:08) Richie Lake punted 50 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: 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-NOS20 (1Q: 12:01) Rex Dunn ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox.
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.
2-11-NOS19 (1Q: 11:24) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
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.
3-4-NOS26 (1Q: 10:48) John Cortez ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
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 pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 10:18) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by DE Chester Moss. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
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. Doyle is blitzing.
2-3-NOS38 (1Q: 09:43) John Cortez ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox, assisted by S J.J. Donovan. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS48 (1Q: 09:02) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Keith Small.
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 pass.
2-9-NOS49 (1Q: 08:30) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
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, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
3-10-NOS48 (1Q: 07:43) Alan Poole scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
4-2-HOU44 (1Q: 07:05) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 06:59) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wagner. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU20 (1Q: 06:53) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU27 (1Q: 06:26) Brad Barnett ran a draw inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 05:44) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by S Jorge Cloude.
Houston: 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.
2-12-HOU35 (1Q: 05:05) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-HOU40 (1Q: 04:20) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis, assisted by DT Eddie Bloomer.
4-1-HOU46 (1Q: 03:40) Richie Lake punted 42 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS17. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NOS17 (1Q: 03:29) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DE Ronald Woodward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS17 (1Q: 03:23) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Junior Blair for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. Blair gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: I 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.
2-5-NOS22 (1Q: 03:13) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lenny Shields. CB Trevor Canas knocked the ball out of his grasp.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NOS22 (1Q: 03:07) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NOS27 (1Q: 02:31) Alan Poole pass was dropped by TE Mitchell Emmons. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 02:23) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Burt Morlando knocked the ball out of his grasp.
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.
2-10-NOS43 (1Q: 02:14) Alan Poole kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by CB Trevor Canas.
New Orleans: I 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. Fazande is blitzing.
3-6-NOS47 (1Q: 01:35) John Cortez ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by CB Trevor Canas.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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.
4-1-HOU48 (1Q: 00:53) Alan Poole pass completed to RB John Cortez for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison. The ball goes over on downs.
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.
1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 00:44) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS46 (1Q: 00:17) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Crawford gained 3 yards after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
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.
1-10-NOS36 (2Q: 15:00) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 16 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Snyder gained 3 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 14:32) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. DE Max Tank drove right through Josh Buckner to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS20 (2Q: 14:24) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: 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.
2-20-NOS30 (2Q: 14:14) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-30-NOS40 (2Q: 14:08) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DE Max Tank.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-28-NOS38 (2Q: 13:41) Heath Brodie sacked by DT Johnny Rasmussen for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Ernest Occean.
4-36-NOS46 (2Q: 13:13) Richie Lake punted 35 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 1 yard to the NOS12. Tackled by Kelly Madera.
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. Fazande is blitzing.
1-10-NOS12 (2Q: 13:02) John Cortez ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by OLB Lewis Lee. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
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.
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 12:23) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Chester Moss hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Lee is blitzing.
2-10-NOS25 (2Q: 12:19) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by S Harold Mason.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-NOS21 (2Q: 11:50) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-NOS21 (2Q: 11:45) Darnell Briggs punted 52 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Mitchell Emmons.
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-HOU32 (2Q: 11:36) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR Dusty Bottoms Lemke. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: 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.
2-10-HOU32 (2Q: 11:28) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR Earl Rader.
Houston: 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-HOU32 (2Q: 11:21) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
4-4-HOU38 (2Q: 10:42) Richie Lake punted 33 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 13 yards to the NOS42. Tackled by Jackie Barber.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 10:32) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. Walters gained 10 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 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 10:07) Junior Blair ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. 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.
2-3-HOU40 (2Q: 09:25) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 08:48) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by DE Oscar Battle.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
2-8-HOU34 (2Q: 08:22) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Lee is blitzing.
2-13-HOU39 (2Q: 08:16) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. Newman gained 5 yards after the catch.
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. Fazande is blitzing.
3-1-HOU27 (2Q: 07:54) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-HOU08 (2Q: 07:11) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans 6, Houston 0
(2Q: 07:11) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 7, Houston 0
(2Q: 07:05) Burt McCalla kicked off 78 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 07:05) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU23 (2Q: 06:24) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 26 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Flannery. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lemke gained 11 yards after the catch.
Houston: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 05:36) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU49 (2Q: 05:27) Heath Brodie pass was intended for WR Earl Rader and was intercepted by CB Ty Covington at the NOS46. Tackled by Earl Rader.
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. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 05:15) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Dennis.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
2-6-HOU50 (2Q: 04:38) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Newman gained 14 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 03:53) John Cortez ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Doyle is blitzing.
1-4-HOU04 (2Q: 03:10) Alan Poole pass was dropped by FB Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Lee is blitzing.
2-4-HOU04 (2Q: 03:05) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Houston 0
(2Q: 03:05) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 14, Houston 0
(2Q: 02:55) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Stephen Granberry.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 02:19) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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-HOU50 (2Q: 02:03) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. CB Bob Heath defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU50 (2Q: 01:56) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by CB Howie Lord. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: 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.
3-2-NOS42 (2Q: 01:39) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 01:20) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Walters gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS17 (2Q: 00:58) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Brent Robbins drove right through Josh Buckner to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Houston: I 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-NOS17 (2Q: 00:50) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Lemke gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:50) Houston called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-7-NOS07 (2Q: 00:43) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brad Barnett. DE Max Tank defended the pass.
Houston: 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.
2-7-NOS07 (2Q: 00:39) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rader gained 2 yards after the catch. New Orleans 14, Houston 6
(2Q: 00:39) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. New Orleans 14, Houston 7
(2Q: 00:32) Richie Lake kicked off 59 yards from the HOU30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Jackie Barber.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 00:24) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett, assisted by CB Timothy Dennis.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Richie Lake kicked off 65 yards from the HOU30. Howie Lord returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS23. Tackled by Jackie Barber.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NOS23 (3Q: 14:37) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DT Wendell Giefeke blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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. Doyle and Fazande are blitzing.
2-10-NOS23 (3Q: 14:28) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NOS26 (3Q: 14:00) Alan Poole pass completed to RB John Cortez for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-NOS31 (3Q: 13:33) Darnell Briggs punted 33 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 2 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Bobby Irwin. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Alex Priestley for 12 yards to the HOU26.. Tackled by Spencer Doyle.
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.
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 13:23) Alan Poole pass was dropped by TE Mitchell Emmons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wilcox is blitzing.
2-10-HOU26 (3Q: 13:13) John Cortez ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small. Houston's Burt Morlando was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
3-10-HOU26 (3Q: 12:41) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 24 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by CB Fred Lemons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-2-HOU02 (3Q: 12:05) John Cortez ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
2-2-HOU02 (3Q: 11:40) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans 20, Houston 7
(3Q: 11:40) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 21, Houston 7
(3Q: 11:33) Burt McCalla kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 11:04) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU30 (3Q: 10:29) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU33 (3Q: 10:03) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by DE Brent Robbins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 09:17) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath.
Houston: 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.
2-3-HOU47 (3Q: 08:49) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by CB Ty Covington.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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. Rexin and Wallis are blitzing.
3-1-HOU49 (3Q: 08:21) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ty Covington.
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-NOS48 (3Q: 07:51) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brad Barnett. DE Max Tank drove right through Louie Kleaver to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS48 (3Q: 07:47) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Barfield and Bailey are blitzing.
3-7-NOS45 (3Q: 07:15) Scottie Walters ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey.
4-4-NOS42 (3Q: 06:46) Richie Lake punted 42 yards. Touchback.
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-NOS20 (3Q: 06:41) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 13 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett. 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: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 06:06) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke.
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. Wilcox is blitzing.
2-5-NOS38 (3Q: 05:30) Alan Poole sacked by DT Wendell Giefeke for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: 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.
3-12-NOS31 (3Q: 04:50) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Newman gained 7 yards after the catch. 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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 04:17) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-15-NOS43 (3Q: 04:10) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany. Newman gained 32 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. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-HOU23 (3Q: 03:31) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-HOU10 (3Q: 02:46) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle.
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.
2-8-HOU08 (3Q: 02:11) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU04 (3Q: 01:38) Martin Mills ran around right end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Substitution.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-HOU09 (3Q: 01:28) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. CB Joey Boose defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-HOU09 (3Q: 01:19) Burt McCalla attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 24, Houston 7
(3Q: 01:13) Burt McCalla kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Kelvin Sandage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 00:46) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Contact.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU33 (3Q: 00:37) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-HOU38 (4Q: 15:00) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington, assisted by CB Danny Cortez.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 14:12) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NOS46 (4Q: 13:29) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Bailey are blitzing.
3-5-NOS46 (4Q: 13:20) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. Lemke gained 1 yard after the catch.
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.
1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 12:46) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
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.
1-10-NOS27 (4Q: 12:11) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Houston: 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.
1-5-NOS22 (4Q: 12:03) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis, assisted by S Antonio Flannery.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS21 (4Q: 11:33) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: I 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-NOS15 (4Q: 11:06) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by CB Howie Lord. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS15 (4Q: 10:18) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. 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 goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wallis and Bailey are blitzing.
3-1-NOS06 (4Q: 09:49) Heath Brodie scrambled for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 24, Houston 13
(4Q: 09:49) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. New Orleans 24, Houston 14
(4Q: 09:38) Richie Lake kicked off 58 yards from the HOU30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 34 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Jackie Barber.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (4Q: 09:03) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 21 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
New Orleans: I 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.
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 08:21) John Cortez ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wilcox is blitzing.
1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 07:51) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by OLB Lewis Lee. 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, expecting the pass. Wilcox is blitzing.
1-20-HOU25 (4Q: 07:45) Alan Poole scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle and assisted by S Donovan Juckett.
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. Lee and Wilcox are blitzing.
2-3-HOU08 (4Q: 06:58) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU08 (4Q: 06:52) Alan Poole pass completed to RB John Cortez for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by CB Joey Boose. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-HOU06 (4Q: 06:08) Burt McCalla attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 27, Houston 14
(4Q: 06:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 72 yards from the NOS30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Antonio Flannery.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 05:35) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-HOU31 (4Q: 04:54) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. OLB Lamar Bailey defended the pass.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-HOU31 (4Q: 04:44) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
4-2-HOU34 (4Q: 04:02) Richie Lake punted 32 yards. Timothy Hiller called for a fair catch at the NOS34.
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. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (4Q: 03:55) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
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 run.
1-15-NOS29 (4Q: 03:45) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by ILB Crusher Wilcox. Houston's Sam Taliancich was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious knee injury.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide 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. Wilcox is blitzing.
2-13-NOS31 (4Q: 02:58) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment.
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. Lee is blitzing.
2-8-NOS36 (4Q: 02:58) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke, assisted by S J.J. Donovan.
(4Q: 02:58) Houston called a time out.
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. Doyle is blitzing.
3-2-NOS42 (4Q: 02:46) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
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.
1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 02:37) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by DT Tyrell Murack. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
(4Q: 02:37) Houston 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 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-HOU39 (4Q: 02:30) John Cortez ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
(4Q: 02:30) Houston called a time out.
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. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 02:23) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by S Harold Mason.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
2-6-HOU28 (4Q: 02:00) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wilcox is blitzing.
3-5-HOU27 (4Q: 01:15) Junior Blair ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by DE Chester Moss.
4-4-HOU26 (4Q: 00:31) Burt McCalla attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 30, Houston 14
(4Q: 00:24) Burt McCalla kicked off 55 yards from the NOS30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Duane Sterritt.
Houston: I 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-HOU35 (4Q: 00:19) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Dusty Bottoms Lemke for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: 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. Bailey is blitzing.
2-8-HOU37 (4Q: 00:10) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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.
3-8-HOU37 (4Q: 00:02) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: 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. Bailey is blitzing.
3-13-HOU32 (4Q: 00:02) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 30, Houston Texans 14