Week 15, 2028

Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
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-ATL20 (1Q: 15:00) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ATL22 (1Q: 14:32) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Haus gained 2 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three 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. Bennett and Wallis are blitzing.
3-1-ATL29 (1Q: 13:47) Toby Livesay ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-1-ATL29 (1Q: 13:07) Marc Joyner punted 59 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 6 yards to the NOS18. Tackled by Bobby Clark.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS18 (1Q: 12:58) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim.
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.
2-13-NOS15 (1Q: 12:22) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Pat Brooks for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by S Tito Justice. Brooks gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NOS25 (1Q: 11:49) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. DE Juan Norried hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-3-NOS25 (1Q: 11:41) Darnell Briggs punted 56 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 2 yards to the ATL21. Tackled by Hunter Woodson.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL21 (1Q: 11:32) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
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.
2-8-ATL23 (1Q: 10:48) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kirk Gardner. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-ATL13 (1Q: 10:41) Andy Alston ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by S Marc Stanton. Key block delivered by Billy Vandermause.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-ATL28 (1Q: 10:08) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Johnnie Haus. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass.
4-3-ATL28 (1Q: 10:02) Marc Joyner punted 56 yards. Bobby Irwin returned the kick 10 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Toby Livesay.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS26 (1Q: 09:54) Hunter Woodson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS28 (1Q: 09:32) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by OLB Oliver Hanson.
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 Morton are blitzing.
3-10-NOS26 (1Q: 08:56) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Hunter Woodson for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Woodson gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 08:10) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Torrez, assisted by S Grant Morton. Irwin gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-ATL48 (1Q: 07:31) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Pat Brooks. OLB Oliver Hanson defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner and Sims are blitzing.
3-1-ATL48 (1Q: 07:26) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL37 (1Q: 07:00) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL37 (1Q: 06:52) Hunter Woodson ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-ATL40 (1Q: 06:23) Hunter Woodson ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley.
4-9-ATL36 (1Q: 05:39) Darnell Briggs punted 36 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 05:33) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Miklusicak.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL20 (1Q: 05:24) Toby Livesay ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank. Key block delivered by Roger Thornton.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL34 (1Q: 04:39) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Miklusicak. DT Burt Tamaarkin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Atlanta: I 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.
1-20-ATL24 (1Q: 04:29) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-ATL30 (1Q: 03:50) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. OLB Willie Rexin defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: 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.
3-14-ATL30 (1Q: 03:44) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-ATL30 (1Q: 03:34) Marc Joyner punted 56 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 7 yards to the NOS21. Tackled by Johnnie Haus.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gardner and Holmes are blitzing.
1-10-NOS21 (1Q: 03:26) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Pat Brooks. DT Mickey Parker 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.
2-10-NOS21 (1Q: 03:19) Alan Poole sacked by DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 4 yards. Mathis simply blew through Neil Delgado to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Dusty Kim for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 03:19) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 03:03) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 50 yards from the ATL30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Myron Sutter.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS46 (1Q: 02:35) Alan Poole sacked by DT Mickey Parker for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Donnell Pritchett.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-NOS41 (1Q: 01:51) Alan Poole sacked by DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 6 yards. Mathis simply blew through Alex Priestley to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-21-NOS35 (1Q: 01:03) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner and assisted by CB Scott Levine.
4-17-NOS39 (1Q: 00:19) Darnell Briggs punted 43 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 0 yards to the ATL18. Tackled by Hunter Woodson.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL18 (1Q: 00:12) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by DT Eddie Bloomer.
Start of second quarter.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-ATL22 (2Q: 15:00) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gardner gained 1 yard after the catch.
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 (2Q: 14:24) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR D.J. Miklusicak for 55 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. Miklusicak gained 29 yards after the catch. 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 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-7-NOS07 (2Q: 13:46) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Mario Sanford. New Orleans's Eddie Bloomer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-NOS02 (2Q: 13:03) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Atlanta: I 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, Landolt and Wallis are blitzing.
2-1-NOS01 (2Q: 12:53) Andy Alston ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Bennett are blitzing.
3-1-NOS01 (2Q: 12:23) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Vandermause. Atlanta 13, New Orleans 0
(2Q: 12:23) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 14, New Orleans 0
(2Q: 12:17) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 63 yards from the ATL30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 23 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Gerald Buchanan.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner, Sims and Barrett are blitzing.
1-10-NOS30 (2Q: 11:48) Rex Dunn ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims.
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.
2-6-NOS34 (2Q: 11:25) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. S Grant Morton defended the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hanson, Torrez and Levine are blitzing.
3-6-NOS34 (2Q: 11:21) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett, assisted by ILB Chris Torrez. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS39 (2Q: 11:11) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget, assisted by S Tito Justice. Key block delivered by Mitchell Maloney.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 10:28) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by OLB Mo Gardner.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS45 (2Q: 09:50) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Hunter Woodson. S Marlon Paswater defended the pass.
New Orleans: 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. Gardner and Sims are blitzing.
3-7-NOS45 (2Q: 09:44) Hunter Woodson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater.
4-5-NOS47 (2Q: 09:18) Darnell Briggs punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL06.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL06 (2Q: 09:08) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-ATL12 (2Q: 08:36) Andy Alston ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ATL13 (2Q: 08:02) Shane Huffman pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DT Junior Reeves blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-ATL13 (2Q: 07:56) Marc Joyner punted 52 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 6 yards to the NOS41. Tackled by Myron Sutter.
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-NOS41 (2Q: 07:45) Rex Dunn ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Zach Strickland, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons.
New Orleans: 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. Sims and Hanson are blitzing.
1-10-ATL49 (2Q: 07:11) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. CB Scott Levine defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL49 (2Q: 07:04) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 44 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-ATL05 (2Q: 06:28) Alan Poole sacked by DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 6 yards. Mathis simply blew through Cedric Flournoy to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner and Barrett are blitzing.
2-11-ATL11 (2Q: 05:58) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Atlanta 14, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 05:58) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. Atlanta 14, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 05:52) Burt McCalla kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Grant Morton returned the ball 13 yards to the ATL13. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
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-ATL13 (2Q: 05:18) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins.
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.
2-6-ATL17 (2Q: 04:36) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ATL18 (2Q: 04:00) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR D.J. Miklusicak for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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-ATL24 (2Q: 03:36) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL38 (2Q: 03:00) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. DT Junior Reeves crushed Justin Wolfe to wreck the play.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL38 (2Q: 02:35) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: 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. Rexin, Landolt and Bennett are blitzing.
3-1-ATL47 (2Q: 02:17) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett.
4-1-ATL47 (2Q: 02:01) Marc Joyner punted 39 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS22. Tackled by Bobby Clark.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Pro 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-NOS22 (2Q: 01:54) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. Walters gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 01:28) Alan Poole sacked by DE Kris Mathis and DE Juan Norried for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Donnell Pritchett.
New Orleans: 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.
2-15-NOS41 (2Q: 01:11) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. S Freddie Lipscomb defended the pass.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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. Gardner is blitzing.
3-15-NOS41 (2Q: 01:04) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 27 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (2Q: 00:44) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 11 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. Granberry gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL21 (2Q: 00:35) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. DT Mickey Parker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ATL21 (2Q: 00:25) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Pat Brooks for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-ATL13 (2Q: 00:17) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. Shields gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans called a time out.
1-8-ATL08 (2Q: 00:10) Burt McCalla attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 14, New Orleans 10
(2Q: 00:05) Burt McCalla kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 11 yards to the ATL16. Tackled by Tommie Grange.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 74 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner and Torrez are blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 15:00) Alan Poole scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS26 (3Q: 14:17) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Pat Brooks for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS31 (3Q: 14:06) Hunter Woodson ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by S Grant Morton.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gardner and Holmes are blitzing.
2-12-NOS29 (3Q: 13:27) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Juan Norried, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-NOS36 (3Q: 12:56) Rex Dunn ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by DT Mickey Parker.
4-4-NOS37 (3Q: 12:23) Darnell Briggs punted 40 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick -5 yards to the ATL18. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
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-ATL12 (3Q: 12:12) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Miklusicak. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL12 (3Q: 12:02) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. 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 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-ATL11 (3Q: 11:14) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR D.J. Miklusicak for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Miklusicak gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL29 (3Q: 10:32) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL29 (3Q: 10:23) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez and assisted by CB Howie Lord.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-ATL33 (3Q: 09:35) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. CB Howie Lord defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-ATL33 (3Q: 09:27) Marc Joyner punted 55 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick -3 yards to the NOS09. Tackled by Toby Livesay.
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.
1-10-NOS09 (3Q: 09:16) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. Collins gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: 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-NOS28 (3Q: 08:43) Hunter Woodson ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim.
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.
2-11-NOS27 (3Q: 08:00) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Hunter Woodson for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Woodson gained 1 yard after the catch. 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 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
3-5-NOS33 (3Q: 07:28) Hunter Woodson ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Mickey Parker. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS47 (3Q: 07:04) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nolan Walters. DT Mickey Parker 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS47 (3Q: 06:53) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner. Emmons gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-ATL48 (3Q: 06:11) Rex Dunn ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
4-8-NOS49 (3Q: 05:47) Darnell Briggs punted 51 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: 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-ATL20 (3Q: 05:41) Andy Alston ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank.
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.
2-10-ATL20 (3Q: 04:58) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Andy Alston. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL20 (3Q: 04:53) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-ATL20 (3Q: 04:47) Marc Joyner punted 49 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick -1 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Martin Lofton. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Rex Dunn at the NOS30.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, 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-NOS30 (3Q: 04:40) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 28 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. 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 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL42 (3Q: 04:08) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
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-ATL32 (3Q: 03:57) Alan Poole scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-ATL26 (3Q: 03:09) Hunter Woodson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Donnell Pritchett to the ATL27.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-ATL27 (3Q: 02:24) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Juan Norried.
4-3-ATL25 (3Q: 01:59) Burt McCalla attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL32 (3Q: 01:54) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis. Buchanan gained 19 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 01:19) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. CB Ty Covington defended the pass.
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.
2-10-NOS41 (3Q: 01:11) Andy Alston ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DT Johnny Rasmussen.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NOS35 (3Q: 00:32) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bobby Clark for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. Clark gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS28 (4Q: 15:00) Toby Livesay ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. DT Burt Tamaarkin knocked down Tyrus Tate to break up the play.
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.
2-7-NOS25 (4Q: 14:34) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DT Eddie Bloomer.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NOS22 (4Q: 13:53) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Brent Robbins drove right through Tyrus Tate to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
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.
3-14-NOS32 (4Q: 13:48) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-14-NOS32 (4Q: 13:41) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 17, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 13:36) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 58 yards from the ATL30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 35 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Johnnie Haus.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 13:14) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS47 (4Q: 13:01) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Holmes and assisted by S Tito Justice. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Pat Brooks on the ATL49.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Holmes is blitzing.
3-6-ATL49 (4Q: 12:28) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rex Dunn. DE Zach Strickland hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding.
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. Gardner is blitzing.
1-10-ATL44 (4Q: 12:22) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bobby Irwin. ILB Charlie Sims defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL44 (4Q: 12:16) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lenny Shields. CB Arnie Cooley defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL44 (4Q: 12:06) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. CB Max Midget knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-ATL44 (4Q: 11:59) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 11:52) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
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.
2-6-ATL24 (4Q: 11:28) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
Atlanta: Single-Back 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 and Bennett are blitzing.
3-1-ATL29 (4Q: 10:48) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by CB Ty Covington. Key block delivered by Johnnie Haus.
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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (4Q: 10:10) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by S Tommie Grange. Gardner gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS49 (4Q: 09:25) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Haus gained 13 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro 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-NOS27 (4Q: 08:46) Toby Livesay ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bubba Reese.
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.
2-7-NOS24 (4Q: 08:12) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
Atlanta: 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.
3-5-NOS22 (4Q: 07:39) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dennis gained 15 yards after the catch. Atlanta 23, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 07:39) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 24, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 07:27) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 69 yards from the ATL30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 31 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Marlon Paswater. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS09 (4Q: 06:57) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. Walters gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 06:09) Hunter Woodson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS48 (4Q: 05:44) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Emmons gained 13 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL38 (4Q: 05:02) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. Finley flattened Mike Garner to ensure the play's success.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
2-1-ATL29 (4Q: 04:35) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL17 (4Q: 04:11) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Rick Collins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson, Holmes and Midget are blitzing.
2-10-ATL17 (4Q: 04:06) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Norm Fulcher, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-ATL14 (4Q: 03:45) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. DE Kris Mathis drove right through Donnell Pritchett to hurry the quarterback.
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.
4-7-ATL14 (4Q: 03:38) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Pat Brooks for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner. Brooks gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
1-4-ATL04 (4Q: 03:22) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 24, New Orleans 16
(4Q: 03:22) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. Atlanta 24, New Orleans 17
(4Q: 03:14) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 03:14) Toby Livesay ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-ATL23 (4Q: 02:29) Andy Alston ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DT Johnny Rasmussen.
New Orleans called a time out.
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.
3-4-ATL26 (4Q: 02:21) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
New Orleans called a time out.
4-2-ATL28 (4Q: 02:14) Marc Joyner punted and it was blocked by Tony Nixon. NOS Dale Landolt recovered the ball at the ATL13.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL13 (4Q: 02:07) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-ATL10 (4Q: 02:00) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Irwin gained 9 yards after the catch. Atlanta 24, New Orleans 23
(4Q: 02:00) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. Atlanta 24, New Orleans 24
(4Q: 01:54) Burt McCalla kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 11 yards to the ATL18. Tackled by Tommie Grange.
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-ATL18 (4Q: 01:47) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL18 (4Q: 01:43) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-ATL22 (4Q: 00:58) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-ATL17 (4Q: 00:58) Shane Huffman pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D.J. Miklusicak. DT Johnny Rasmussen blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-ATL17 (4Q: 00:52) Marc Joyner punted 36 yards. Steve Ziel called for a fair catch at the NOS47.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 00:42) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. DE Marcell Dareus Strickland defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS47 (4Q: 00:33) Alan Poole sacked by DE Kris Mathis for a loss of 7 yards. Mathis ran right past Alex Priestley and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Mickey Parker for 8 yards to the NOS32.
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-NOS32 (4Q: 00:19) Shane Huffman sacked by DE Max Tank for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Reeves.
(4Q: 00:19) Atlanta called a time out.
2-15-NOS37 (4Q: 00:04) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 54 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Atlanta won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime.
Start of overtime 1.
(OT: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 64 yards from the NOS30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 11 yards to the ATL17. Tackled by Tommie Grange.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL17 (OT: 14:53) Andy Alston ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-ATL20 (OT: 14:10) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ATL22 (OT: 13:31) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
4-1-ATL26 (OT: 12:57) Marc Joyner punted 41 yards. Steve Ziel called for a fair catch at the NOS33.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Torrez is blitzing.
1-10-NOS33 (OT: 12:49) Alan Poole kept the ball, running around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Torrez, assisted by OLB Mo Gardner.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-NOS32 (OT: 12:20) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
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.
2-16-NOS27 (OT: 12:16) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-NOS27 (OT: 12:09) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS33 (OT: 11:41) Darnell Briggs punted 56 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 5 yards to the ATL16. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
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-ATL16 (OT: 11:34) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. DT Junior Reeves drove right through Jonathan George to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
2-10-ATL16 (OT: 11:28) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for 8 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Barfield and Landolt are blitzing.
3-2-ATL24 (OT: 10:59) Andy Alston ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Roger Thornton.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL29 (OT: 10:26) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Miklusicak. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Intentional Grounding.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-ATL19 (OT: 10:19) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Andy Alston. OLB Willie Rexin knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-ATL19 (OT: 10:13) Shane Huffman sacked by DT Eddie Bloomer for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrus Tate.
4-27-ATL12 (OT: 09:33) Marc Joyner punted 48 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS48. Tackled by Johnnie Haus.
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-NOS48 (OT: 09:24) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS49 (OT: 08:41) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Pat Brooks for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by S Grant Morton.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner, Sims and Cooley are blitzing.
3-7-ATL49 (OT: 07:58) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 1 yard. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
4-6-ATL48 (OT: 07:34) Darnell Briggs punted 48 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: 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-ATL20 (OT: 07:27) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 33 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Dennis gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS47 (OT: 06:51) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Tony Nixon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS47 (OT: 06:43) Shane Huffman scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS45 (OT: 06:12) 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.
4-8-NOS45 (OT: 06:04) Marc Joyner punted 45 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (OT: 05:57) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gene Tong.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS21 (OT: 05:15) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. S Tito Justice defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, 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.
3-9-NOS21 (OT: 05:10) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley. Walters gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS42 (OT: 04:22) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett, assisted by DE Kris Mathis.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS45 (OT: 03:54) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-ATL50 (OT: 03:21) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. CB Arnie Cooley defended the pass.
4-2-ATL50 (OT: 03:12) Darnell Briggs punted 41 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 0 yards to the ATL09. Tackled by Tommie Grange.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL09 (OT: 03:01) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Martin Lofton for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Lofton gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-14-ATL05 (OT: 02:47) Andy Alston ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by DE Max Tank.
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.
2-10-ATL09 (OT: 02:13) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Kirk Gardner for 7 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. 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 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ATL16 (OT: 01:38) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Martin Lofton for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by S Steve Ziel. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: 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-ATL27 (OT: 01:03) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. Dennis gained 9 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 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-ATL34 (OT: 00:28) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ATL34 (OT: 00:19) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Andy Alston for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange, assisted by CB Ty Covington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 24, New Orleans Saints 24