| Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 62 yards from the ATL30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 23 yards to the NOS31. Tackled by Johnnie Haus. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 14:44) Nolan Walters ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis, assisted by DT Norm Fulcher. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: 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. Sims and Morton are blitzing. 1-20-NOS21 (1Q: 14:38) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by CB Scott Levine. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-14-NOS27 (1Q: 14:14) Alan Poole scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. |
| New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-NOS30 (1Q: 13:33) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. Newman gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS48 (1Q: 13:01) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. DE Zach Strickland hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NOS48 (1Q: 12:54) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. |
| 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. 3-6-ATL48 (1Q: 12:29) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Zach Strickland blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-6-ATL48 (1Q: 12:24) Darnell Briggs punted and it was blocked by Oliver Hanson. ATL Martin Lofton recovered the ball at the NOS44. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS44 (1Q: 12:17) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NOS44 (1Q: 12:10) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Buchanan gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 11:28) Andy Alston ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Tony Reeves. |
| Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-NOS20 (1Q: 10:44) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 6, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 10:44) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 10:30) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 79 yards from the ATL30. Touchback. |
| 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. Holmes is blitzing. 1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 10:30) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Juan Norried. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Holmes is blitzing. 2-11-NOS19 (1Q: 10:04) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sims and Justice are blitzing. 1-10-NOS35 (1Q: 09:22) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Junior Blair for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by CB Gus Barrett. Blair gained 4 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Oliver Hanson on the NOS40. |
| Atlanta: 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-NOS40 (1Q: 09:11) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange, assisted by DT Eddie Bloomer. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-NOS38 (1Q: 08:41) Andy Alston ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by DT Burt Tamaarkin. |
| Atlanta: 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. 3-7-NOS37 (1Q: 07:57) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Andy Alston for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Alston gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS24 (1Q: 07:22) Toby Livesay ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Key block delivered by Billy Vandermause. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-NOS19 (1Q: 06:47) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DT Eddie Bloomer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: 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. 3-5-NOS19 (1Q: 06:41) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kirk Gardner. DE Tony Nixon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-5-NOS19 (1Q: 06:37) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 36 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| New Orleans: Strong 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. Hanson is blitzing. 1-10-NOS26 (1Q: 06:31) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Lenny Shields. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NOS26 (1Q: 06:24) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Hunter Woodson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 05:54) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 63 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Walters gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 7, New Orleans 6 |
| (1Q: 05:54) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 7, Atlanta 7 |
| (1Q: 05:37) Burt McCalla kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 22 yards to the ATL21. Tackled by Tommie Grange. |
| Atlanta: 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-ATL21 (1Q: 05:11) Shane Huffman sacked by DT Johnny Rasmussen and DE Cary Clinton for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Justin Wolfe. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-17-ATL14 (1Q: 04:32) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: 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. 3-6-ATL25 (1Q: 03:54) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-6-ATL25 (1Q: 03:45) Marc Joyner punted 54 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 17 yards to the NOS38. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS26 (1Q: 03:34) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NOS26 (1Q: 03:00) Alan Poole sacked by DT Mickey Parker for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Alex Priestley. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-17-NOS19 (1Q: 02:19) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. DE Kris Mathis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-17-NOS19 (1Q: 02:13) Darnell Briggs punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL42. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL42 (1Q: 02:04) Shane Huffman kept the ball, running around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-ATL45 (1Q: 01:32) Toby Livesay ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-ATL49 (1Q: 01:06) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by OLB Otis Wallis. Dennis gained 14 yards after the catch. |
| Atlanta: 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-NOS30 (1Q: 00:18) Andy Alston ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin. Key block delivered by Tyrus Tate. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-NOS25 (2Q: 15:00) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Martin Lofton for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lofton gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Strong 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. Rexin and Bennett are blitzing. 1-2-NOS02 (2Q: 14:16) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. OLB Willie Rexin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Atlanta: I formation, 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. Rexin is blitzing. 2-2-NOS02 (2Q: 14:10) Andy Alston ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. |
| Atlanta: 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. Rexin and Bennett are blitzing. 3-1-NOS01 (2Q: 13:27) Toby Livesay ran around right end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Preston Peters. Atlanta 13, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 13:27) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 14, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 13:20) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 77 yards from the ATL30. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 13:20) Roy Wallace ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by CB Scott Levine. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 2-3-NOS27 (2Q: 12:35) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. OLB Mo Gardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-3-NOS27 (2Q: 12:27) Hunter Woodson ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 11:43) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Kris Mathis blocked the pass. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson and Sims are blitzing. 2-10-NOS44 (2Q: 11:33) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Levine. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-ATL48 (2Q: 10:48) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. 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, expecting the pass. Sims is blitzing. 1-10-ATL43 (2Q: 10:04) Hunter Woodson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-ATL41 (2Q: 09:20) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. Walters gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sims is blitzing. 1-10-ATL31 (2Q: 08:45) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing. 1-15-ATL36 (2Q: 08:36) Alan Poole scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-ATL30 (2Q: 08:10) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Holmes, assisted by DE Juan Norried. |
| New Orleans: Pro 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. Hanson is blitzing. 3-5-ATL26 (2Q: 07:45) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner. Emmons gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hanson, Sims and Morton are blitzing. 1-10-ATL13 (2Q: 07:06) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DT Mickey Parker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-ATL13 (2Q: 06:59) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 12 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by S Tito Justice. Shields gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, 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. 1-1-ATL01 (2Q: 06:20) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Irwin gained 2 yards after the catch. Atlanta 14, New Orleans 13 |
| (2Q: 06:20) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 14, Atlanta 14 |
| (2Q: 06:14) Burt McCalla kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 23 yards to the ATL23. Tackled by Bobby Irwin. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL23 (2Q: 05:46) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Max Cousin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL37 (2Q: 05:01) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 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-ATL47 (2Q: 04:35) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-NOS50 (2Q: 03:49) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Bubba Reese. |
| Atlanta: Strong 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-NOS36 (2Q: 03:11) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: 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-NOS22 (2Q: 02:40) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-NOS17 (2Q: 02:19) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 9 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-8-NOS08 (2Q: 02:00) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 20, New Orleans 14 |
| (2Q: 02:00) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 21, New Orleans 14 |
| (2Q: 01:50) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 64 yards from the ATL30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Johnnie Haus. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Pat Brooks on the NOS25. |
| 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. 1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 01:44) Hunter Woodson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-NOS26 (2Q: 01:27) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. DE Mike Garner blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-NOS26 (2Q: 01:20) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Levine. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 01:02) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by CB Gus Barrett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-ATL47 (2Q: 00:45) Alan Poole scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Levine. |
| (2Q: 00:45) New Orleans 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL36 (2Q: 00:37) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. OLB Oliver Hanson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner and Way are blitzing. 2-10-ATL36 (2Q: 00:31) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Levine. Newman gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| (2Q: 00:31) New Orleans called a time out. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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. Hanson and Lipscomb are blitzing. 1-6-ATL06 (2Q: 00:24) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 21, New Orleans 20 |
| (2Q: 00:24) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 21, Atlanta 21 |
| (2Q: 00:16) Burt McCalla kicked off 54 yards from the NOS30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 28 yards to the ATL44. Tackled by Pat Brooks. |
| Atlanta: Pro 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-ATL44 (2Q: 00:07) Shane Huffman scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Bubba Reese. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 58 yards from the NOS30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 19 yards to the ATL31. Tackled by Otis Wallis. |
| Atlanta: 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-ATL31 (3Q: 14:39) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. S Marc Stanton defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-ATL31 (3Q: 14:29) Shane Huffman scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL41 (3Q: 13:47) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. CB Bubba Reese defended the pass. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-ATL41 (3Q: 13:35) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by RB Andy Alston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips 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-ATL41 (3Q: 13:30) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bobby Clark. DT Eddie Bloomer drove right through Tony Reeves to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-ATL41 (3Q: 13:23) Marc Joyner punted 53 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS06. |
| 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-NOS06 (3Q: 13:12) Alan Poole sacked by DT Dusty Kim and DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Mitchell Maloney. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-15-NOS01 (3Q: 12:32) Hunter Woodson ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing. 3-8-NOS08 (3Q: 11:48) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| 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. Gardner, Barrett and Way are blitzing. 3-12-NOS04 (3Q: 11:40) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by S Freddie Lipscomb. |
| 4-5-NOS11 (3Q: 10:59) Darnell Briggs punted 50 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 3 yards to the ATL42. Tackled by Cedric Flournoy. |
| Atlanta: 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-ATL42 (3Q: 10:49) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by RB Andy Alston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Pass Interference. |
| Atlanta: 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-NOS32 (3Q: 10:37) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. ILB Dale Landolt knocked down Billy Vandermause to break up the play. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-NOS30 (3Q: 09:56) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bubba Reese. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Landolt are blitzing. 3-2-NOS24 (3Q: 09:21) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
| Atlanta: 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. 3-7-NOS29 (3Q: 09:14) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. Buchanan gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS15 (3Q: 08:49) Toby Livesay ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Max Cousin. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-NOS12 (3Q: 08:05) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-NOS10 (3Q: 07:39) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bobby Clark for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 27, New Orleans 21 |
| (3Q: 07:39) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 28, New Orleans 21 |
| (3Q: 07:33) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 63 yards from the ATL30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Johnnie Haus. |
| New Orleans: Weak 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 (3Q: 07:05) Hunter Woodson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by DE Marcell Dareus Strickland. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-NOS36 (3Q: 06:21) Stephen Granberry ran a reverse around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 05:37) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. Newman gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL43 (3Q: 04:49) Hunter Woodson ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| 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-ATL32 (3Q: 04:42) Roy Wallace ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by DE "el toro" Norried. |
| New Orleans: 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. Sims is blitzing. 2-8-ATL30 (3Q: 03:58) Roy Wallace ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. |
| New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-ATL32 (3Q: 03:32) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. CB Gus Barrett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-10-ATL32 (3Q: 03:25) Burt McCalla attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL39 (3Q: 03:20) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. Key block delivered by Preston Peters. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-ATL45 (3Q: 02:48) Shane Huffman pass was intended for WR Gerald Buchanan and was intercepted by S Jorge Cloude at the NOS42. Tackled by Myron Sutter. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS42 (3Q: 02:40) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 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. 2-10-NOS42 (3Q: 02:28) Rex Dunn ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy. Flournoy ran over Freddie Lipscomb to set up the play. |
| New Orleans: 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-ATL45 (3Q: 01:56) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. Dunn gained 12 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-ATL27 (3Q: 01:19) Roy Wallace ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-ATL25 (3Q: 00:53) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Hunter Woodson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by CB Max Midget. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson, Torrez and Morton are blitzing. 1-10-ATL14 (3Q: 00:09) Roy Wallace ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-ATL15 (4Q: 15:00) Alan Poole scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. |
| 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. 3-3-ATL07 (4Q: 14:16) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Pat Brooks. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the run. 4-3-ATL07 (4Q: 14:10) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Hunter Woodson. DE Zach Strickland hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Atlanta: Weak 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-ATL07 (4Q: 14:05) Shane Huffman sacked by DE Cary Clinton for a loss of 6 yards. Clinton simply blew through Justin Wolfe to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Bubba Reese on the ATL01. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-1-ATL01 (4Q: 13:52) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. |
| 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. Torrez and Justice are blitzing. 2-1-ATL01 (4Q: 13:11) Alan Poole sacked by DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Cris Scott. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-ATL07 (4Q: 12:26) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Junior Blair for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. |
| 4-4-ATL04 (4Q: 11:56) Burt McCalla attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 28, New Orleans 24 |
| (4Q: 11:48) Burt McCalla kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 21 yards to the ATL20. Tackled by Bobby Irwin. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 11:24) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-ATL20 (4Q: 11:16) Shane Huffman scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. |
| Atlanta: 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. 3-4-ATL26 (4Q: 10:44) Shane Huffman scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Johnnie Haus for 4 yards to the ATL38. |
| Atlanta: I 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-ATL38 (4Q: 10:02) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-ATL42 (4Q: 09:32) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Max Tank. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-ATL43 (4Q: 09:06) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Andy Alston for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: 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-NOS50 (4Q: 08:30) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. |
| Atlanta: 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, expecting the pass. 2-6-NOS46 (4Q: 08:02) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Marc Stanton. Key block delivered by Warren Finch. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 07:34) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DE Cary Clinton. Key block delivered by Roger Thornton. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-NOS30 (4Q: 06:47) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
| Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-NOS35 (4Q: 06:37) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. DE Brent Robbins knocked down Tony Reeves to break up the play. |
| Atlanta: 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. 3-6-NOS33 (4Q: 05:49) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bobby Clark for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bubba Reese, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Atlanta: I 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-NOS27 (4Q: 05:02) Toby Livesay ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by CB Bubba Reese. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-NOS24 (4Q: 04:18) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 9 yards. Tackled by S Marc Stanton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS15 (4Q: 03:33) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-6-NOS06 (4Q: 03:24) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 34, New Orleans 24 |
| (4Q: 03:24) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 35, New Orleans 24 |
| (4Q: 03:14) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 58 yards from the ATL30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 34 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Spencer Way. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morton is blitzing. 1-10-NOS46 (4Q: 03:04) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. Walters gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ATL31 (4Q: 02:45) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 10 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I 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. 1-10-ATL21 (4Q: 02:25) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim. Shields gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 2-2-ATL13 (4Q: 02:07) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DT Dusty Kim defended the pass. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-ATL13 (4Q: 02:02) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Phillip Newman. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 4-2-ATL13 (4Q: 01:53) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Rick Collins. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Barfield are blitzing. 1-10-ATL13 (4Q: 01:49) Andy Alston ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by DT Eddie Bloomer. |
| (4Q: 01:49) New Orleans called a time out. |
| Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett, Barfield and Landolt are blitzing. 2-8-ATL15 (4Q: 01:41) Andy Alston ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Landolt and Wallis are blitzing. 3-8-ATL15 (4Q: 01:31) Toby Livesay ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by DE Max Tank. Key block delivered by Tyrus Tate. |
| (4Q: 01:31) New Orleans called a time out. |
| Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Landolt are blitzing. 1-10-ATL23 (4Q: 01:19) Andy Alston ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. |
| (4Q: 01:19) New Orleans called a time out. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Barfield and Wallis are blitzing. 2-10-ATL23 (4Q: 01:08) Toby Livesay ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Max Tank. |
| Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin is blitzing. 3-9-ATL24 (4Q: 00:21) Shane Huffman dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 35, New Orleans Saints 24 |