| Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 58 yards from the NOS30. Junior Gibson returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT32. Tackled by Rick Collins. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 14:32) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR The Killer Karamanos for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS44 (1Q: 14:00) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Hassler. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak 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-NOS44 (1Q: 13:53) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Cooper. OLB Byron Bennett knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-10-NOS44 (1Q: 13:45) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Courtney Karamanos for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. Karamanos gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing. 4-3-NOS37 (1Q: 13:02) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Courtney Karamanos for 13 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. Karamanos gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: 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-NOS24 (1Q: 12:33) Ernest Hancock ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-NOS19 (1Q: 12:00) Ernest Hancock ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Wallis are blitzing. 3-2-NOS16 (1Q: 11:24) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by DE Max Tank. |
| 4-2-NOS16 (1Q: 10:55) Howie Russell attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 10:50) Jason Whiteman kicked off 76 yards from the PIT30. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 10:50) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott, assisted by S Preston Cote. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-NOS22 (1Q: 10:15) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gott and Tilley are blitzing. 3-1-NOS29 (1Q: 09:38) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gene McKenzie, assisted by ILB Floyd Footman. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 09:13) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| 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. 2-5-NOS36 (1Q: 08:48) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| New Orleans: 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. 1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 08:04) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Perry. |
| 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. 2-8-NOS44 (1Q: 07:38) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Mills. |
| New Orleans: I 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. Tilley is blitzing. 3-1-PIT49 (1Q: 07:10) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. |
| 4-2-NOS50 (1Q: 06:28) Darnell Briggs punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: 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-PIT20 (1Q: 06:22) Ernest Hancock ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-PIT22 (1Q: 05:43) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 17 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Rice gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 05:04) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Killer Karamanos. DE Cary Clinton simply tossed Ted Kaplan aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-PIT39 (1Q: 04:55) Bryce Benson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bubba Reese. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-PIT45 (1Q: 04:14) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. |
| 4-1-PIT48 (1Q: 03:33) Terrell Blades punted 43 yards. Lester Culjat returned the kick 7 yards to the NOS16. Tackled by Junior Gibson. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Coe is blitzing. 1-10-NOS16 (1Q: 03:22) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Johnny Herndon. Roberts gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| 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-NOS35 (1Q: 02:42) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-NOS30 (1Q: 02:34) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. ILB Floyd Footman defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-NOS30 (1Q: 02:24) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Gerald Perry, assisted by DE Marshall Joseph. |
| 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. Herndon is blitzing. 3-14-NOS31 (1Q: 01:44) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Perry. Newman gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS50 (1Q: 01:10) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gene McKenzie. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-PIT48 (1Q: 00:32) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Otis Drexler. OLB Bernard Gott knocked down Vernon Huffman to break up the play. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-PIT45 (1Q: 00:04) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-1-PIT41 (2Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard attempted a 58 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| Pittsburgh: 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-PIT48 (2Q: 14:54) Ernest Hancock ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS39 (2Q: 14:15) Bennie Fanwick ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-NOS38 (2Q: 13:52) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Sherman Cooper for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bubba Reese. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-4-NOS33 (2Q: 13:11) Bryce Benson sacked by DE Max Tank and DT Jorge Templeton for a loss of 5 yards. Tank simply blew through Ted Kaplan to reach the quarterback and knock him down. |
| 4-9-NOS38 (2Q: 12:41) Terrell Blades punted 32 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS06. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Gott and Footman are blitzing. 1-10-NOS06 (2Q: 12:31) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Shields. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 11:52) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 12 yards. Tackled by S P-Diddy Cote. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Preston Cote for 5 yards to the NOS27. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS27 (2Q: 11:44) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ryan Winters. CB Norbert Dawson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NOS27 (2Q: 11:38) Ernest Hancock ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-NOS21 (2Q: 11:05) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 5 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. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS16 (2Q: 10:33) Ernest Hancock ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by DT Eddie Bloomer. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 2-7-NOS13 (2Q: 10:03) Bennie Fanwick ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-NOS09 (2Q: 09:28) Ernest Hancock ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by DE Cary Clinton. Key block delivered by Mike Emerson. New Orleans's Cary Clinton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: 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, expecting the pass. 1-5-NOS05 (2Q: 09:06) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Pittsburgh 9, New Orleans 0 |
| (2Q: 09:06) Extra point by Howie Russell was good. Pittsburgh 10, New Orleans 0 |
| (2Q: 09:00) Jason Whiteman kicked off 67 yards from the PIT30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 23 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Kendrick Tilley. |
| 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. 1-10-NOS26 (2Q: 08:34) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. Key block delivered by Mel Harper. |
| New Orleans: Weak 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. Herndon is blitzing. 1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 08:00) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Roberts. DT Alfred Feldman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NOS44 (2Q: 07:50) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman. |
| New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-NOS48 (2Q: 07:14) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Perry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-PIT47 (2Q: 06:42) Darnell Briggs punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 06:37) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Rice. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing. 2-10-PIT20 (2Q: 06:27) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR The Killer Karamanos for 15 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel, assisted by CB Ty Covington. Karamanos gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Pittsburgh: 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 run. 1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 06:17) Ernest Hancock ran around left end for 13 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. Key block delivered by Ted Kaplan. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 05:54) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Karamanos. DE Max Tank simply tossed Brent Baldridge aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT48 (2Q: 05:48) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Courtney Karamanos for 8 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans's Johnny Rasmussen was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Wallis are blitzing. 3-2-NOS44 (2Q: 05:09) Bryce Benson sacked by OLB Otis Wallis for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mike Emerson. |
| 4-8-NOS50 (2Q: 04:28) Terrell Blades punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS06. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS06 (2Q: 04:21) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-NOS11 (2Q: 04:14) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Nicky Ortmeier, assisted by DE Gene McKenzie. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-NOS12 (2Q: 03:49) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Roberts gained 5 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 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 03:07) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. DE Spencer Harden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-NOS30 (2Q: 03:00) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Delay of Game. |
| 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. 1-15-NOS25 (2Q: 02:51) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 34 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Perry. Stevenson gained 28 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 02:30) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Johnny Herndon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stevenson gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-PIT05 (2Q: 02:14) Alan Poole pass was dropped by RB Jeffrey Cote. |
| New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mills is blitzing. 2-5-PIT05 (2Q: 02:08) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 10, New Orleans 6 |
| (2Q: 02:08) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. Pittsburgh 10, New Orleans 7 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 02:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Darnell Carr returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Otis Wallis. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 1-10-PIT23 (2Q: 01:38) Ernest Hancock ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 2-11-PIT22 (2Q: 01:14) Ernest Hancock ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. CB Norbert Dawson knocked down Mike Emerson to break up the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-PIT23 (2Q: 00:33) Bryce Benson sacked by DE Max Tank for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brent Baldridge. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Bryce Benson on the PIT16. |
| (2Q: 00:33) New Orleans called a time out. |
| 4-17-PIT16 (2Q: 00:24) Terrell Blades punted 35 yards. Lester Culjat returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Kendrick Tilley. |
| New Orleans: Strong 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. 1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 00:15) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 24 yards. Tackled by S Otis Drexler. Newman gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| (2Q: 00:15) New Orleans called a time out. |
| 1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 00:07) Bernard Richard attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, Pittsburgh 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jason Whiteman kicked off 69 yards from the PIT30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 33 yards to the NOS34. Tackled by Kendrick Tilley. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS34 (3Q: 14:44) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB F.U. Footman. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| 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. 1-20-NOS24 (3Q: 14:36) Jeffrey Cote ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Preston Cote. Key block delivered by Mel Harper. |
| 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. 2-13-NOS31 (3Q: 13:52) Jeffrey Cote ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Fisk. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-7-NOS37 (3Q: 13:21) Rick Collins ran a reverse around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott. |
| 4-6-NOS38 (3Q: 12:37) Darnell Briggs punted 52 yards. Preston Cote returned the kick 12 yards to the PIT22. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT07 (3Q: 12:26) Bryce Benson pass was intended for WR Sherman Cooper and was intercepted by S Steve Ziel at the PIT29. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Bernie Hassler. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT22 (3Q: 12:13) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Roberts. CB Kendrick Tilley defended the pass. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT22 (3Q: 12:00) Alan Poole kept the ball, running around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Geno McKenzie, assisted by S Nicky Ortmeier. |
| 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. Footman is blitzing. 3-12-PIT24 (3Q: 11:26) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. ILB F.U. Footman blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-12-PIT24 (3Q: 11:17) Bernard Richard attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 13, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (3Q: 11:10) Bernard Richard kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Darnell Carr returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Tommie Grange. |
| Pittsburgh: 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-PIT23 (3Q: 10:42) Bennie Fanwick ran around left end for 38 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS39 (3Q: 10:04) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by OLB Rodney Whalen. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-NOS41 (3Q: 09:24) Bryce Benson pass was dropped by WR Leslie Rice. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-12-NOS41 (3Q: 09:13) Bryce Benson pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. Winters gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Johnny Rasmussen was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. |
| 4-1-NOS30 (3Q: 08:47) Howie Russell attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 13, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (3Q: 08:41) Jason Whiteman kicked off 62 yards from the PIT30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 21 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Louie Coe. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS29 (3Q: 08:11) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Johnny Herndon, assisted by DE Marshall Joseph. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott is blitzing. 2-6-NOS33 (3Q: 07:34) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S P-Diddy Cote. Key block delivered by Mel Harper. 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 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-16-NOS23 (3Q: 07:27) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Kendrick Tilley. Newman gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ortmeier is blitzing. 3-3-NOS36 (3Q: 06:43) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Perry and Footman are blitzing. 1-10-NOS40 (3Q: 06:03) Grant Guthrie ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-NOS42 (3Q: 05:41) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chuck Mills. |
| New Orleans: 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. 3-2-NOS48 (3Q: 05:09) Grant Guthrie ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott, assisted by S Preston Cote. Key block delivered by Trent Sinclair. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 04:30) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| 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. 1-15-NOS49 (3Q: 04:19) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Roberts. DT Eugene Fisk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 2-15-NOS49 (3Q: 04:12) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Jeffrey Cote for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Perry, assisted by CB Louie Coe. Cote gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-PIT49 (3Q: 03:42) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-6-PIT42 (3Q: 03:08) Bernard Richard attempted a 59 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| Pittsburgh: 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-PIT49 (3Q: 03:02) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-PIT39 (3Q: 02:56) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Mr. Big Play Cooper for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Cooper gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-NOS49 (3Q: 02:20) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Bryant Clements for 44 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-NOS05 (3Q: 01:38) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ernest Hancock. CB Norbert Dawson simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-NOS05 (3Q: 01:34) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez, assisted by OLB Otis Wallis. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-NOS03 (3Q: 01:07) Ernest Hancock ran around left end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Ted Kaplan. Pittsburgh 19, New Orleans 13 |
| (3Q: 01:07) Extra point by Howie Russell was good. Pittsburgh 20, New Orleans 13 |
| (3Q: 00:58) Jason Whiteman kicked off 75 yards from the PIT30. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 00:58) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. |
| 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. 2-7-NOS23 (3Q: 00:30) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Lester Culjat for 12 yards. Tackled by S Nicky Ortmeier, assisted by ILB F.U. Footman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS35 (3Q: 00:01) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. DE Gene McKenzie blocked the pass. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NOS35 (4Q: 15:00) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Otis Drexler. |
| New Orleans: 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. Gott and Footman are blitzing. 3-5-NOS40 (4Q: 14:32) Alan Poole pass was intended for WR Rick Collins and was intercepted by S Nicky Ortmeier at the PIT48. The interception was returned 31 yards. Tackled by B.J. Givens. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS21 (4Q: 14:24) Bryce Benson sacked by DT Junior Reeves for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Trevor Carpenter. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-19-NOS30 (4Q: 13:52) Bennie Fanwick ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-19-NOS30 (4Q: 13:25) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Killer Karamanos. CB Norbert Dawson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-19-NOS30 (4Q: 13:17) Howie Russell attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 23, New Orleans 13 |
| (4Q: 13:10) Jason Whiteman kicked off 60 yards from the PIT30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Kendrick Tilley. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott and Footman are blitzing. 1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 12:44) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. |
| 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. 2-10-NOS35 (4Q: 12:35) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe, assisted by DE Gene McKenzie. |
| New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread 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. 3-10-NOS35 (4Q: 11:52) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 15 yards. Tackled by S P-Diddy Cote. 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-NOS50 (4Q: 11:19) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jackie Aguirre, assisted by ILB F.U. Footman. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-PIT44 (4Q: 10:40) Alan Poole scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Bobby Austin on the PIT32. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 10:29) Ernest Hancock ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-16-PIT26 (4Q: 09:48) Ernest Hancock ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-17-PIT25 (4Q: 09:18) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-8-PIT34 (4Q: 08:41) Terrell Blades punted 41 yards. Lester Culjat called for a fair catch at the NOS25. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Perry is blitzing. 1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 08:34) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman. Key block delivered by Mel Harper. |
| 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. 1-10-NOS46 (4Q: 08:00) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-NOS41 (4Q: 07:50) Alan Poole scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Johnny Herndon and assisted by ILB F.U. Footman. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-25-NOS31 (4Q: 07:39) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Lester Culjat for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe, assisted by ILB F.U. Footman. Culjat gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| 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. 2-18-NOS38 (4Q: 06:53) Alan Poole scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Joseph. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-NOS48 (4Q: 06:22) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Lester Culjat for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Alfred Feldman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-2-PIT46 (4Q: 05:39) Darnell Briggs punted 37 yards. Preston Cote returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT20. Tackled by Tommie Grange. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 05:31) Ernest Hancock ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 04:46) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Bernie Hassler for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-PIT26 (4Q: 04:00) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 38 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Rice gained 33 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 1-10-NOS36 (4Q: 03:15) Ernest Hancock ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Rusty Yancy. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 2-1-NOS27 (4Q: 02:29) Ernest Hancock ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by CB Norbert Dawson. Key block delivered by Terrell Kelley. |
| (4Q: 02:29) New Orleans called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 02:19) Ernest Hancock ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield. Key block delivered by Brent Baldridge. |
| (4Q: 02:19) New Orleans called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-NOS15 (4Q: 02:10) Ernest Hancock ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. Key block delivered by Mike Emerson. |
| (4Q: 02:10) New Orleans called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-NOS09 (4Q: 02:02) Ernest Hancock ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Steve Ziel, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett, Landolt and Wallis are blitzing. 2-9-NOS09 (4Q: 01:53) Ernest Hancock ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wallis, Landolt and Whalen are blitzing. 3-7-NOS07 (4Q: 01:06) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer. ILB Dale Landolt knocked down Terrell Kelley to break up the play. |
| 4-6-NOS06 (4Q: 00:19) Howie Russell attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 26, New Orleans 13 |
| (4Q: 00:14) Jason Whiteman kicked off 60 yards from the PIT30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Junior Gibson. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS36 (4Q: 00:04) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Geno McKenzie hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 26, New Orleans Saints 13 |