Exhibition Week 4, 2028

Played in New England, MA, weather: 56 degrees, fair, calm.
Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 56 yards from the NED30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 13 yards to the ATL27. Tackled by Morris Markle.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
1-10-ATL27 (1Q: 14:44) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Ross. Key block delivered by Joseph Wooden. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-ATL17 (1Q: 14:38) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Shawn Uremovic and assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. Atlanta's Toby Livesay was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
2-16-ATL21 (1Q: 13:59) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-ATL21 (1Q: 13:52) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Toby Livesay for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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-ATL37 (1Q: 13:43) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bobby Clark for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: 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. Davidson and Willis are blitzing.
2-2-ATL45 (1Q: 13:08) Toby Livesay ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Joseph Wooden.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL49 (1Q: 12:29) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers. Key block delivered by Tyrus Tate.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
2-5-NED46 (1Q: 12:00) Toby Livesay ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers.
Atlanta: 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.
3-4-NED45 (1Q: 11:35) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
4-2-NED43 (1Q: 11:05) Marc Joyner punted 43 yards. Touchback.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 11:00) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-NED10 (1Q: 10:53) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mercury Herndon, assisted by OLB Wayne Mancuso. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-NED15 (1Q: 10:22) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Juan Norried for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Garner.
New England: 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.
3-20-NED10 (1Q: 09:52) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. DE "el toro" Norried hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-20-NED10 (1Q: 09:44) Lester Laxdal punted 35 yards. Grant Morton called for a fair catch at the NED45.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED45 (1Q: 09:37) Toby Livesay ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Les Duran. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-5-NED40 (1Q: 09:30) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bobby Clark for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Shawn Uremovic. Clark gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED24 (1Q: 08:53) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by S Malcolm Specter.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-NED25 (1Q: 08:12) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven.
Atlanta: 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. Stewart is blitzing.
3-8-NED22 (1Q: 07:42) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. OLB Warren Stewart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-8-NED22 (1Q: 07:36) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 39 yard field goal and it was blocked by Jay Willis. NED Zach Toohil recovered the ball at the NED34.
New England: 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-NED34 (1Q: 07:27) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Wayne Mancuso. Rhoads gained 32 yards after the catch.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing.
1-10-ATL31 (1Q: 06:49) O.J. Rudd ran outside the right tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Torrez. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-ATL09 (1Q: 06:21) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tito Justice, assisted by OLB Mo Gardner.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-ATL08 (1Q: 05:54) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-ATL04 (1Q: 05:45) Dana Peyrouse scrambled for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 6, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 05:45) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 7, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 05:36) Walter Dawkins kicked off 75 yards from the NED30. Touchback. Atlanta's Wayne Mancuso was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 05:36) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Martin Lofton for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lofton gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL49 (1Q: 05:02) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Cory Spinks for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
2-11-ATL48 (1Q: 04:20) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for 7 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NED45 (1Q: 03:51) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bobby Clark for 22 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter. Clark gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED23 (1Q: 03:10) Andy Alston ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DT T.K.O. Schofer.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED23 (1Q: 02:34) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by WR Martin Lofton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, 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 and Stewart are blitzing.
3-10-NED23 (1Q: 02:27) Shane Huffman scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven.
4-2-NED15 (1Q: 01:48) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, Atlanta 3
(1Q: 01:41) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 74 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 01:41) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 36 yards. Tackled by S Freddie Lipscomb. Cummins gained 23 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL44 (1Q: 00:59) O.J. Rudd ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley. Key block delivered by Kerry Jacquet.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-ATL38 (1Q: 00:14) O.J. Rudd ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. Key block delivered by Luke Stoltenberg.
Start of second quarter.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson and Mancuso are blitzing.
1-10-ATL32 (2Q: 15:00) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 32 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hicks gained 18 yards after the catch. New England 13, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 14, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 14:43) Walter Dawkins kicked off 66 yards from the NED30. Grant Morton returned the ball 16 yards to the ATL20. Tackled by Quentin Davidson.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 14:24) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-ATL23 (2Q: 13:54) Toby Livesay ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by S Malcolm Specter.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
3-4-ATL26 (2Q: 13:12) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bobby Clark for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Ross. Clark gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak 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.
1-10-ATL39 (2Q: 12:38) Andy Alston ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. OLB Quentin Davidson crushed Tyrus Tate to wreck the play.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-ATL42 (2Q: 11:58) Toby Livesay ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell, assisted by DT Gerald Rivers.
Atlanta: 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.
3-5-ATL44 (2Q: 11:22) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 47 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Ross. Key block delivered by Preston Peters.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-9-NED09 (2Q: 10:41) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell, assisted by DT Gerald Rivers. Key block delivered by Andrew Nield.
Atlanta: Weak 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.
2-3-NED03 (2Q: 10:06) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NED03 (2Q: 09:34) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Myron Sutter. CB Joe Ross defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-NED03 (2Q: 09:30) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 14, Atlanta 6
(2Q: 09:24) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 76 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 09:24) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 46 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rhoads gained 33 yards after the catch.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 08:40) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. DE Mike Garner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing.
2-10-ATL34 (2Q: 08:29) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Donald Scukanec for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Wendell Holmes, assisted by CB Gus Barrett.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner and Way are blitzing.
3-6-ATL30 (2Q: 07:47) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Winfred Lundberg for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL22 (2Q: 07:14) The Killer Rudd ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Wayne Mancuso.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ATL20 (2Q: 06:28) Paul Hardy ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Torrez, assisted by DT Dusty Kim.
New England: Weak 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.
3-4-ATL16 (2Q: 05:52) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hicks gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 20, Atlanta 6
(2Q: 05:52) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 21, Atlanta 6
(2Q: 05:41) Walter Dawkins kicked off 58 yards from the NED30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 26 yards to the ATL38. Tackled by Joe Ross. Ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Gerald Buchanan on the ATL38.
Atlanta: Weak 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.
1-10-ATL38 (2Q: 05:05) Toby Livesay ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-ATL41 (2Q: 04:33) Toby Livesay ran inside the right tackle for 39 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil. Key block delivered by Joseph Wooden.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 03:48) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bobby Clark. DE Lorenzo Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED20 (2Q: 03:42) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Andy Alston. OLB Norm Roffmann defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED20 (2Q: 03:37) Duane Bartell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Martin Lofton. DE Les Duran blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NED20 (2Q: 03:27) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 21, Atlanta 9
(2Q: 03:20) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 63 yards from the ATL30. Terrell Boyd returned the ball 24 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Bryan Dennis.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED31 (2Q: 02:59) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Winfred Lundberg. CB Arnie Cooley knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED31 (2Q: 02:53) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE The Pooh Lundberg. DE Kris Mathis drove right through Bubba Amon to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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.
3-10-NED31 (2Q: 02:47) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. S Tito Justice defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-NED31 (2Q: 02:40) Lester Laxdal punted 42 yards. Martin Lofton returned the kick 7 yards to the ATL34. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, 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-ATL19 (2Q: 02:30) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson. ILB Jay Willis knocked down Warren Finch to break up the play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: 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.
2-10-ATL19 (2Q: 02:00) Duane Bartell pass completed to WR Bobby Clark for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Clark gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Willis is blitzing.
1-10-ATL29 (2Q: 01:23) Andy Alston ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Shawn Uremovic, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-ATL33 (2Q: 00:45) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels. Key block delivered by Jonathan George.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL42 (2Q: 00:06) Duane Bartell pass completed to TE Warren Finch for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Ross. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 68 yards from the ATL30. Morris Markle returned the ball 18 yards to the NED20. Tackled by Martin Lofton.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Way is blitzing.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 14:39) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NED24 (3Q: 14:05) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Donald Scukanec for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. Scukanec gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-NED31 (3Q: 13:26) William Woolson pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED45 (3Q: 12:41) William Woolson pass completed to RB Donald Scukanec for 11 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way. Scukanec gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL44 (3Q: 12:11) O.J. Rudd ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Freddie Lipscomb.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing.
2-9-ATL43 (3Q: 11:35) O.J. Rudd ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by DT Mickey Parker.
New England: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-ATL40 (3Q: 11:00) Donald Scukanec ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by DT Mickey Parker. Key block delivered by Donny McNown.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-ATL31 (3Q: 10:19) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mickey Parker. Scukanec made a great move on Norm Fulcher. Key block delivered by Jerome Alexander. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-ATL41 (3Q: 10:10) William Woolson pass completed to RB O.J. Rudd for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Spencer Way. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 10:01) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-ATL20 (3Q: 09:51) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by DT Mickey Parker.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-ATL17 (3Q: 09:27) William Woolson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. DE Kris Mathis drove right through Keith O'Dwyer to hurry the quarterback. New England's Terrell Boyd was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-ATL17 (3Q: 09:18) William Woolson pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rhoads gained 2 yards after the catch. New England 27, Atlanta 9
(3Q: 09:18) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 28, Atlanta 9
(3Q: 09:11) Walter Dawkins kicked off 77 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 09:11) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Ross. Key block delivered by Roger Thornton.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED37 (3Q: 08:30) Toby Livesay ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by OLB Norm Roffmann.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED37 (3Q: 07:45) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DT Gerald Rivers. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson and Stewart are blitzing.
2-5-NED32 (3Q: 07:36) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED37 (3Q: 07:26) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by ILB Jay Willis.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roffmann and Davidson are blitzing.
3-7-NED34 (3Q: 06:40) PENALTY: New England was called for Encroachment.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NED29 (3Q: 06:33) Andy Alston ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers. Key block delivered by Jonathan George.
Atlanta: I 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.
1-10-NED27 (3Q: 05:56) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bobby Clark. CB Joe Ross knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Atlanta's Roger Thornton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Atlanta: 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.
2-10-NED27 (3Q: 05:49) Toby Livesay ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by CB Joe Ross.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Willis is blitzing.
3-8-NED25 (3Q: 05:20) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Myron Sutter. DE Lorenzo Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-NED25 (3Q: 05:15) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 28, Atlanta 12
(3Q: 05:09) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 68 yards from the ATL30. Morris Markle returned the ball 28 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Martin Lofton.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED30 (3Q: 04:50) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NED31 (3Q: 04:21) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by ILB Chris Torrez.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NED36 (3Q: 03:44) William Woolson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED41 (3Q: 03:09) William Woolson pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 12 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way.
New England: I 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-ATL47 (3Q: 02:22) William Woolson pass completed to TE Winfred Lundberg for 47 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lundberg gained 27 yards after the catch. New England 34, Atlanta 12
(3Q: 02:22) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 35, Atlanta 12
(3Q: 02:08) Walter Dawkins kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Grant Morton returned the ball 16 yards to the ATL15. Tackled by Morris Markle.
Atlanta: Weak 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.
1-10-ATL15 (3Q: 01:35) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. CB Gerald Smeenge defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, 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-ATL20 (3Q: 01:28) Duane Bartell pass completed to WR Martin Lofton for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (3Q: 01:02) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bobby Clark. S Zach Toohil defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-ATL32 (3Q: 00:53) Duane Bartell sacked by DE Terrell Blanchard for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Reeves. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Willis is blitzing.
3-15-ATL27 (3Q: 00:25) Duane Bartell pass completed to RB Toby Livesay for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by CB Joe Ross. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
4-7-ATL35 (4Q: 15:00) Marc Joyner punted 44 yards. Morris Markle returned the kick 8 yards to the NED29. Tackled by Toby Livesay.
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-NED29 (4Q: 14:53) Paul Hardy ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice, assisted by DT Norm Fulcher.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED29 (4Q: 14:31) The Killer Rudd ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. Atlanta's Juan Norried was hurt on the play.
New England: 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.
3-7-NED32 (4Q: 13:46) William Woolson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. S Tito Justice defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NED32 (4Q: 13:38) Lester Laxdal punted 46 yards. Martin Lofton returned the kick 1 yard to the ATL23. Tackled by Joe Ross.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson and Willis are blitzing.
1-10-ATL23 (4Q: 13:31) Duane Bartell pass completed to TE Cory Spinks for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Ross.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-ATL28 (4Q: 12:46) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ATL30 (4Q: 12:17) Duane Bartell pass completed to WR Martin Lofton for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DT Johnny Connell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roffmann is blitzing.
1-10-ATL35 (4Q: 11:32) Andy Alston ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Roffmann is blitzing.
2-8-ATL37 (4Q: 11:02) Duane Bartell pass was dropped by TE Warren Finch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro 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. Roffmann is blitzing.
3-8-ATL37 (4Q: 10:55) Duane Bartell pass was intended for TE Warren Finch and was intercepted by CB Corey Craven at the NED44. Tackled by Martin Lofton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED44 (4Q: 10:45) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. Roundy ran over Dusty Kim to set up the play.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-ATL48 (4Q: 10:05) O.J. Rudd ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Torrez, assisted by DE Kris Mathis. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. Roundy flattened Mike Garner to ensure the play's success.
New England: 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-ATL38 (4Q: 09:36) The Killer Rudd ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by S Tito Justice. Rudd made a great move on Gene Tong. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
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.
2-5-ATL33 (4Q: 09:14) O.J. Rudd ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice, assisted by DE Mercury Herndon. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL19 (4Q: 08:38) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Mickey Parker.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-ATL15 (4Q: 07:55) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by DT Dusty Kim.
New England: 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.
3-6-ATL15 (4Q: 07:10) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Wayne Mancuso. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons. Lyons ran over Grant Morton to set up the play. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-ATL25 (4Q: 07:02) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by DE Mercury Herndon.
4-12-ATL21 (4Q: 06:15) Walter Dawkins attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 38, Atlanta 12
(4Q: 06:08) Walter Dawkins kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Gerald Buchanan returned the ball 15 yards to the ATL14. Tackled by Morris Markle. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL02 (4Q: 05:48) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cory Spinks. OLB Quentin Davidson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: 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.
2-10-ATL02 (4Q: 05:42) Duane Bartell scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
3-8-ATL04 (4Q: 05:02) Duane Bartell pass completed to WR Martin Lofton for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Joe Ross. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL16 (4Q: 04:32) Duane Bartell sacked by DE Shawn Gray for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tito Barnes.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-ATL11 (4Q: 03:45) Toby Livesay ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by DT T.K.O. Schofer. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
3-16-ATL10 (4Q: 03:09) Duane Bartell sacked by DE Shawn Gray and DE Terrell Blanchard for a loss of 7 yards. Gray ran right past Roger Thornton and knocked down the quarterback. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
4-23-ATL03 (4Q: 02:31) Marc Joyner punted 52 yards. Morris Markle returned the kick 14 yards to the ATL41. Tackled by Bryan Dennis.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL41 (4Q: 02:23) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Garner, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley. Key block delivered by Matt Garner.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-ATL36 (4Q: 02:00) Donald Scukanec ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-5-ATL36 (4Q: 01:15) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim.
4-4-ATL35 (4Q: 00:30) Walter Dawkins attempted a 52 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 41, Atlanta 12
(4Q: 00:25) Walter Dawkins kicked off 62 yards from the NED30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 18 yards to the ATL26. Tackled by Joe Ross.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL26 (4Q: 00:16) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-21-ATL15 (4Q: 00:09) Duane Bartell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. CB Gerald Smeenge defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Final Score: New England Patriots 41, Atlanta Falcons 12