Week 11, 2030

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 57 yards from the ATL30. Norbert Dawson returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Spencer Way.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 14:41) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS28 (1Q: 14:35) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-NOS30 (1Q: 14:05) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Jeffrey Cote for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Torrez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-NOS35 (1Q: 13:32) Grant Guthrie ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. Key block delivered by Cris Scott.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 12:46) Grant Guthrie ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Garner, assisted by S Spencer Way.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS49 (1Q: 12:08) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by CB Bart Fabbrizzi.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Sims is blitzing.
3-2-ATL45 (1Q: 11:23) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. Key block delivered by Cris Scott.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL36 (1Q: 10:43) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-ATL31 (1Q: 10:34) Grant Guthrie ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jeffrey Walters, assisted by OLB Wendell Holmes.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-ATL30 (1Q: 10:07) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL25 (1Q: 09:58) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Flannery, assisted by S Tito Justice.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-ATL21 (1Q: 09:29) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Roberts gained 1 yard 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 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL10 (1Q: 08:54) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Preston Stevenson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL10 (1Q: 08:45) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-ATL10 (1Q: 08:20) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by DE Mike Garner. Key block delivered by Archie Garrett.
4-2-ATL02 (1Q: 07:34) Bernard Richard attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 07:26) Bernard Richard kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Stephen Granberry returned the ball 17 yards to the ATL17. Tackled by Ed McCarthy.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL17 (1Q: 07:02) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ATL19 (1Q: 06:19) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Atlanta: Strong 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-ATL23 (1Q: 05:37) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Andy Alston. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-ATL23 (1Q: 05:31) Marc Joyner punted 32 yards. Preston Stevenson returned the kick 12 yards to the ATL43. Tackled by Grant Morton.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL43 (1Q: 05:21) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Max Midget. Dunn gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing.
2-3-ATL36 (1Q: 04:53) Grant Guthrie ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. Key block delivered by Mel Harper.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (1Q: 04:26) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Newman gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL22 (1Q: 03:38) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-ATL27 (1Q: 03:30) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stevenson gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 9, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 03:30) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 10, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 03:18) Bernard Richard kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Robert Boatright returned the ball 14 yards to the ATL13. Tackled by Tommie Grange.
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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL13 (1Q: 02:52) Andy Alston ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
2-9-ATL14 (1Q: 02:12) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 40 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. Dennis gained 6 yards after the catch.
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-NOS46 (1Q: 01:28) Shane Huffman pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Tony Nixon blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS46 (1Q: 01:19) Andy Alston ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NOS43 (1Q: 00:43) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jamal Small. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NOS43 (1Q: 00:37) Marc Joyner punted 43 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 00:31) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Newman gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 15:00) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Clarence Holdgate, assisted by S Tito Justice. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NOS48 (2Q: 14:36) Alan Poole kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ben Haney. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-NOS38 (2Q: 14:28) Grant Guthrie ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. ILB Charlie Sims knocked down Mel Harper to break up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
3-17-NOS35 (2Q: 13:57) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Freddie Lipscomb.
4-13-NOS39 (2Q: 13:30) Darnell Briggs punted 42 yards. Tommie Grover returned the kick 4 yards to the ATL23. Tackled by Bobby Irwin. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Justin Borders for 2 yards to the ATL21.. Tackled by Ben Haney.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL21 (2Q: 13:23) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE Clarence Holdgate, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. ILB Charlie Sims knocked down Mel Harper to break up the play.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-ATL26 (2Q: 12:50) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL21 (2Q: 12:43) Alan Poole kept the ball, running around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ben Haney, assisted by DT Mickey Parker.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Sims is blitzing.
3-7-ATL18 (2Q: 11:59) Grant Guthrie ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice.
4-5-ATL16 (2Q: 11:22) Bernard Richard attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 13, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 11:17) Bernard Richard kicked off 78 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 11:17) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. OLB Rodney Whalen defended the pass. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-ATL25 (2Q: 11:12) Andrew Nield ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel.
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.
2-2-ATL28 (2Q: 10:27) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-ATL28 (2Q: 10:21) Andy Alston ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett.
4-1-ATL29 (2Q: 09:57) Marc Joyner punted 45 yards. Preston Stevenson returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Grant Morton.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS30 (2Q: 09:49) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Freddie Lipscomb. Key block delivered by Kris Lebiedzinski.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS36 (2Q: 09:14) Alan Poole pass was dropped by RB Jeffrey Cote.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson and Sims are blitzing.
3-4-NOS36 (2Q: 09:08) Grant Guthrie ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget, assisted by S Tito Justice.
4-1-NOS39 (2Q: 08:26) Darnell Briggs punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL11.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL11 (2Q: 08:16) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-ATL06 (2Q: 08:09) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett.
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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-ATL07 (2Q: 07:46) Toby Livesay ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-ATL15 (2Q: 07:12) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Barfield is blitzing.
3-1-ATL20 (2Q: 07:03) Shane Huffman sacked by DE Max Tank for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Billy Vandermause.
4-7-ATL14 (2Q: 06:15) Marc Joyner punted 58 yards. Preston Stevenson returned the kick 7 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Andy Alston.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS35 (2Q: 06:07) Grant Guthrie ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NOS36 (2Q: 05:29) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice, assisted by S Spencer Way.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Sims is blitzing.
3-4-NOS41 (2Q: 04:56) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Torrez, assisted by DE Clarence Holdgate.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 04:11) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 40 yards. Tackled by S Freddie Lipscomb. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL14 (2Q: 03:30) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Mickey Parker. Key block delivered by Mel Harper.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-3-ATL03 (2Q: 03:12) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Collins gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 19, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 03:12) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 20, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 03:04) Bernard Richard kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Stephen Granberry returned the ball 13 yards to the ATL22. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL22 (2Q: 02:43) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Steve Ziel.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL23 (2Q: 02:07) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Steve Ziel.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
3-6-ATL26 (2Q: 01:58) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Andrew Nield for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 01:40) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong 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.
2-10-ATL34 (2Q: 01:31) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by TE Wes Witt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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 man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL34 (2Q: 01:23) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Andrew Nield for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL45 (2Q: 01:03) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. Sandage gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
1-10-NOS41 (2Q: 00:46) Shane Huffman scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
Atlanta called a time out.
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.
1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 00:34) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS31 (2Q: 00:24) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta called a time out.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS16 (2Q: 00:16) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta called a time out.
2-2-NOS08 (2Q: 00:08) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 20, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 00:01) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 61 yards from the ATL30. Mercury Hopkins returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Kelvin Sandage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Stephen Granberry returned the ball 8 yards to the ATL15. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL15 (3Q: 14:42) Andy Alston ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
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.
2-8-ATL17 (3Q: 14:07) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
3-2-ATL23 (3Q: 13:39) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL31 (3Q: 12:55) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
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.
2-11-ATL30 (3Q: 12:22) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by RB Andy Alston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
3-11-ATL30 (3Q: 12:17) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Andrew Nield for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-ATL37 (3Q: 11:43) Marc Joyner punted 60 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS03.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS03 (3Q: 11:36) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bart Fabbrizzi.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS06 (3Q: 11:08) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Torrez is blitzing.
3-5-NOS08 (3Q: 10:32) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS22 (3Q: 09:49) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-NOS19 (3Q: 09:18) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tommie Grover. Stevenson gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing.
3-4-NOS28 (3Q: 08:31) Alan Poole scrambled for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. New Orleans's Cris Scott was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (3Q: 07:59) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. DE Clarence Holdgate hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS46 (3Q: 07:53) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-NOS41 (3Q: 07:46) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rex Dunn. OLB Mo Gardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
3-15-NOS41 (3Q: 07:39) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. Stevenson 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 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL26 (3Q: 07:04) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. Key block delivered by Mel Harper.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-ATL19 (3Q: 06:20) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell, assisted by DE Tyrus Flannery.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing.
3-3-ATL19 (3Q: 05:49) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ben Haney. Stevenson gained 9 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-ATL04 (3Q: 05:23) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by DE Mike Garner.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-ATL03 (3Q: 04:39) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Clarence Holdgate, assisted by DT Dusty Kim.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing.
3-1-ATL01 (3Q: 04:10) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 26, Atlanta 3
(3Q: 04:10) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 27, Atlanta 3
(3Q: 04:02) Bernard Richard kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Robert Boatright returned the ball 9 yards to the ATL14. 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-ATL14 (3Q: 03:37) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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.
2-10-ATL14 (3Q: 03:29) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Kelvin Sandage for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL29 (3Q: 02:44) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-7-ATL32 (3Q: 02:16) Toby Livesay ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ATL34 (3Q: 01:49) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelvin Sandage. DT Burt Tamaarkin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-ATL34 (3Q: 01:42) Marc Joyner punted 62 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS04.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS04 (3Q: 01:35) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by S Tito Justice.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS04 (3Q: 01:08) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
3-3-NOS11 (3Q: 00:34) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Ben Haney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stevenson gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 15:00) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phillip Newman. OLB Mo Gardner blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS32 (4Q: 14:52) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Clarence Holdgate, assisted by S Freddie Lipscomb.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sims is blitzing.
3-5-NOS37 (4Q: 14:26) Grant Guthrie ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim.
4-4-NOS38 (4Q: 13:52) Darnell Briggs punted 38 yards. Tommie Grover called for a fair catch at the ATL24.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL24 (4Q: 13:42) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. Dennis gained 8 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL38 (4Q: 13:02) Toby Livesay ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ATL40 (4Q: 12:20) Toby Livesay ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Atlanta: Strong 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-ATL40 (4Q: 11:54) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Andrew Nield for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-ATL39 (4Q: 11:17) Marc Joyner punted 45 yards. Preston Stevenson returned the kick 9 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Jamal Small.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 11:07) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bart Fabbrizzi. Key block delivered by Dwayne Peyton.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NOS31 (4Q: 10:28) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Clarence Holdgate.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NOS31 (4Q: 10:00) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Spencer Way defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-NOS31 (4Q: 09:50) Darnell Briggs punted 49 yards. Tommie Grover returned the kick 10 yards to the ATL30. Tackled by Jimmy Roberts.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL30 (4Q: 09:41) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen. Poston gained 2 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL42 (4Q: 08:56) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Andrew Nield for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-ATL38 (4Q: 08:27) Shane Huffman scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude and assisted by DE Tony Nixon.
Atlanta: Pro 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-ATL41 (4Q: 07:58) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-ATL41 (4Q: 07:50) Marc Joyner punted 53 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS06.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS06 (4Q: 07:41) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by OLB Oliver Hanson.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS09 (4Q: 06:57) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 13 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice, assisted by S Grant Morton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 06:10) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Newman gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS28 (4Q: 05:24) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
3-3-NOS29 (4Q: 04:36) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by DT Dusty Kim.
4-4-NOS28 (4Q: 03:51) Darnell Briggs punted 34 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 7 yards to the ATL45. Tackled by Ed McCarthy.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL45 (4Q: 03:42) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 4 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. Dennis gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-ATL49 (4Q: 03:08) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 02:21) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
2-10-NOS20 (4Q: 02:11) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Toby Livesay for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS18 (4Q: 02:00) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by CB Bubba Reese. 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.
4-5-NOS15 (4Q: 01:23) Shane Huffman scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The ball goes over on downs. Atlanta's Tony Reeves was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Torrez is blitzing.
1-10-NOS15 (4Q: 01:13) Grant Guthrie ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sims is blitzing.
2-9-NOS16 (4Q: 00:26) Grant Guthrie ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Holmes, assisted by S Grant Morton. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sims is blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (4Q: 00:19) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 27, Atlanta Falcons 3