Week 17, 2030

Played in Atlanta, GA, 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 60 yards from the ATL30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 35 yards to the NOS45. Tackled by Tommie Grover.
New Orleans: 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-NOS45 (1Q: 14:25) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by S Spencer Way. Key block delivered by Mel Harper.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-ATL46 (1Q: 13:48) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. DE Kris Mathis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
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-NOS44 (1Q: 13:35) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley, assisted by CB Max Midget. Dunn gained 5 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 nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Sims is blitzing.
1-10-ATL41 (1Q: 13:13) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. Roberts gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 12:33) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-ATL13 (1Q: 11:55) Grant Guthrie ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell. Key block delivered by Vernon Huffman.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
1-8-ATL08 (1Q: 11:22) Alan Poole kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by OLB Mo Gardner. ILB Charlie Sims knocked down Mel Harper to break up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sims is blitzing.
2-5-ATL05 (1Q: 10:57) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 6, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 10:57) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 7, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 10:51) Bernard Richard kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Robert Boatright returned the ball 13 yards to the ATL15. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL15 (1Q: 10:20) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Atlanta: 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.
2-4-ATL21 (1Q: 09:38) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 30 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Poston gained 2 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS49 (1Q: 09:02) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Andy Alston. S Steve Ziel defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS49 (1Q: 08:55) Toby Livesay ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
Atlanta: 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.
3-10-NOS49 (1Q: 08:25) Shane Huffman sacked by DE Brent Robbins for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Billy Vandermause.
4-16-ATL45 (1Q: 07:46) Marc Joyner punted 43 yards. Mercury Hopkins returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS17. Tackled by Tommie Grover.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS17 (1Q: 07:39) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Kris Mathis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS17 (1Q: 07:26) Grant Guthrie ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by CB Max Midget.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-NOS22 (1Q: 06:48) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 15 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
1-10-ATL49 (1Q: 06:15) Alan Poole scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget.
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, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
2-7-ATL46 (1Q: 05:45) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-ATL43 (1Q: 05:05) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Grant Guthrie for 20 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. Guthrie gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL23 (1Q: 04:51) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Jeffrey Cote for 6 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-ATL17 (1Q: 04:04) Alan Poole sacked by DE Clarence Holdgate for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Vernon Huffman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-ATL22 (1Q: 03:32) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by CB Tommie Grover.
4-2-ATL15 (1Q: 03:06) Bernard Richard attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 02:58) Bernard Richard kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Bryan Dennis returned the ball 13 yards to the ATL13. Tackled by Justin Borders.
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-ATL13 (1Q: 02:38) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank. Witt gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL25 (1Q: 02:01) Andy Alston ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by DT Eddie Bloomer.
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.
2-7-ATL28 (1Q: 01:19) Toby Livesay ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-ATL30 (1Q: 00:54) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Bubba Reese, assisted by S Tommie Grange.
4-1-ATL34 (1Q: 00:11) Marc Joyner punted 64 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS02.
Start of second quarter.
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. Sims is blitzing.
1-10-NOS02 (2Q: 15:00) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Britt Langley.
New Orleans: 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. Sims is blitzing.
2-8-NOS04 (2Q: 14:24) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Bart Fabbrizzi.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NOS05 (2Q: 13:40) Grant Guthrie ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
4-1-NOS11 (2Q: 13:15) Darnell Briggs punted 51 yards. Tommie Grover returned the kick 4 yards to the ATL42. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL42 (2Q: 13:07) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Witt gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-NOS49 (2Q: 12:39) Andy Alston ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. Key block delivered by Preston Peters.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 12:01) Andy Alston ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 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.
2-12-NOS44 (2Q: 11:22) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. Dennis 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 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 10:42) Toby Livesay ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. Key block delivered by Tony Reeves.
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.
2-4-NOS14 (2Q: 10:08) Toby Livesay ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Key block delivered by Andrew Nield.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-NOS09 (2Q: 09:36) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude.
Atlanta: 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.
2-2-NOS02 (2Q: 08:55) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass.
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. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
3-2-NOS02 (2Q: 08:48) Toby Livesay ran around right end for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Vandermause. New Orleans 10, Atlanta 6
(2Q: 08:48) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. New Orleans 10, Atlanta 7
(2Q: 08:40) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 53 yards from the ATL30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Wes Witt.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 08:20) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Emmons gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL46 (2Q: 07:43) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Bart Fabbrizzi. Newman gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
1-20-NOS44 (2Q: 07:32) Alan Poole sacked by DE Clarence Holdgate and DT Dusty Kim for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Archie Garrett.
New Orleans: 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. Gardner is blitzing.
2-26-NOS38 (2Q: 06:45) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. OLB Mo Gardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans's Mel Harper was hurt on the play.
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. Gardner is blitzing.
3-26-NOS38 (2Q: 06:41) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by CB Bart Fabbrizzi. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-13-ATL49 (2Q: 06:06) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL05.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL05 (2Q: 05:58) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Justin Borders, assisted by DE Brent Robbins.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-ATL06 (2Q: 05:22) Andy Alston ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by S Jorge Cloude.
Atlanta: 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.
3-7-ATL08 (2Q: 04:45) Shane Huffman scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL15 (2Q: 04:17) Andy Alston ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL16 (2Q: 03:36) Andrew Nield ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by DE Brent Robbins.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-ATL23 (2Q: 02:56) Toby Livesay ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DE Brent Robbins. Key block delivered by Roger Thornton.
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-ATL25 (2Q: 02:13) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. Poston gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL40 (2Q: 02:00) Shane Huffman scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-ATL48 (2Q: 01:36) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel.
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.
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 01:20) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. Dennis gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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-NOS36 (2Q: 01:00) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. OLB Byron Bennett knocked the ball out of his grasp. 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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS36 (2Q: 00:53) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Desmond Poston. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
3-10-NOS36 (2Q: 00:47) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
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.
3-15-NOS41 (2Q: 00:47) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-15-NOS41 (2Q: 00:40) Marc Joyner punted 39 yards. Mercury Hopkins returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS10. Tackled by Tommie Grover. Ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Tommie Grover for 6 yards to the NOS04.. Tackled by Ty Covington.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-NOS04 (2Q: 00:32) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Wes Witt for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:32) Atlanta called a time out.
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.
2-5-NOS05 (2Q: 00:24) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 13, New Orleans 10
(2Q: 00:24) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 14, New Orleans 10
(2Q: 00:15) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 73 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
New Orleans: I 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. Gardner is blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 00:15) Alan Poole dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 75 yards from the NOS30. Robert Boatright returned the ball 17 yards to the ATL12. Tackled by Rick Collins.
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.
1-10-ATL12 (3Q: 14:23) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett.
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.
2-6-ATL16 (3Q: 13:47) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
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.
1-10-ATL21 (3Q: 13:41) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by RB Andy Alston. 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, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL21 (3Q: 13:36) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Brent Robbins 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 right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL21 (3Q: 13:23) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by S Steve Ziel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL41 (3Q: 12:51) Andy Alston ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
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, expecting the pass.
2-8-ATL43 (3Q: 12:24) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
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.
3-7-ATL44 (3Q: 11:49) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Desmond Poston. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-7-ATL44 (3Q: 11:40) Marc Joyner punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS01.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS01 (3Q: 11:29) Grant Guthrie ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner.
New Orleans: Weak 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.
2-6-NOS05 (3Q: 11:01) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley, assisted by S Grant Morton. 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: 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-NOS15 (3Q: 10:22) Grant Guthrie ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS20 (3Q: 09:57) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Newman gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-NOS24 (3Q: 09:24) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dunn gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS28 (3Q: 08:54) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. S Grant Morton defended the pass. 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 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS28 (3Q: 08:44) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Britt Langley.
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, expecting the pass.
3-7-NOS31 (3Q: 08:20) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 5 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by S Tito Justice. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-NOS36 (3Q: 07:41) Darnell Briggs punted 54 yards. Tommie Grover returned the kick 4 yards to the ATL14. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 07:34) Alan Poole scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
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, expecting the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
2-10-NOS41 (3Q: 07:05) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by S Tito Justice.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-NOS45 (3Q: 06:30) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell, assisted by DE Mike Garner.
4-3-NOS48 (3Q: 06:03) Darnell Briggs punted 36 yards. Tommie Grover called for a fair catch at the ATL16.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL16 (3Q: 05:54) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-ATL11 (3Q: 05:47) Toby Livesay ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
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, expecting the pass.
2-14-ATL12 (3Q: 05:16) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
3-1-ATL25 (3Q: 04:49) Shane Huffman pass completed to RB Andy Alston for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL26 (3Q: 04:18) Andy Alston ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by CB Danny Cortez.
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.
2-7-ATL29 (3Q: 03:38) Shane Huffman scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt and assisted by CB Bubba Reese.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL37 (3Q: 02:53) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-ATL42 (3Q: 02:05) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. CB Danny Cortez defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Atlanta's Toby Livesay was hurt on the play.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ATL42 (3Q: 02:00) Andy Alston ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders, assisted by DE Brent Robbins. Key block delivered by Justin Wolfe.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL49 (3Q: 01:28) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 5 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS46 (3Q: 00:41) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Tony Nixon, assisted by ILB Dale Landolt. ILB Dale Landolt crushed Billy Vandermause to wreck the play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Roger Thornton to the NOS45.
Start of fourth quarter.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett is blitzing.
3-4-NOS45 (4Q: 15:00) Shane Huffman pass completed to FB Andrew Nield for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Nield gained 4 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 14:17) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS38 (4Q: 13:50) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Atlanta: 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.
3-4-NOS33 (4Q: 13:17) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Justin Wolfe.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS28 (4Q: 12:33) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS28 (4Q: 12:25) Andy Alston ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by DT Burt Tamaarkin. Key block delivered by Roger Thornton.
Atlanta: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS13 (4Q: 11:48) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS10 (4Q: 11:20) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
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.
2-17-NOS20 (4Q: 11:09) Andy Alston ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DT Burt Tamaarkin. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
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, expecting the pass.
1-8-NOS08 (4Q: 11:03) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Desmond Poston. DE Tony Nixon drove right through Roger Thornton to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS08 (4Q: 10:53) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
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.
3-2-NOS02 (4Q: 10:14) Andy Alston ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Preston Peters. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
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.
3-12-NOS12 (4Q: 10:04) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 20, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 10:04) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 21, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 09:55) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 69 yards from the ATL30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 28 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Grant Morton.
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, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS29 (4Q: 09:35) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS31 (4Q: 09:09) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. CB Arnie Cooley defended 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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-NOS31 (4Q: 09:02) Grant Guthrie ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim. DT Dusty Kim crushed B.J. Givens to wreck the play.
4-7-NOS32 (4Q: 08:16) Darnell Briggs punted 48 yards. Tommie Grover returned the kick -1 yards to the ATL19. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL19 (4Q: 08:05) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by OLB Rodney Whalen.
Atlanta: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL30 (4Q: 07:21) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. Dennis gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL31 (4Q: 06:35) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Poston gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: 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-ATL45 (4Q: 05:48) Andy Alston ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Atlanta: 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.
2-10-ATL45 (4Q: 05:04) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by ILB Jose Barfield.
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.
3-8-ATL47 (4Q: 04:19) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. Key block delivered by Tyrus Tate.
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-NOS35 (4Q: 03:33) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS31 (4Q: 02:48) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen.
New Orleans called a time out.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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.
3-5-NOS30 (4Q: 02:36) Andy Alston ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by S Steve Ziel.
New Orleans called a time out.
4-5-NOS30 (4Q: 02:26) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 24, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 02:19) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 75 yards from the ATL30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 31 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by "The Acrobatic" Midget.
New Orleans: Weak 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 is blitzing.
1-10-NOS26 (4Q: 02:09) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 16 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. Roberts gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 02:00) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bart Fabbrizzi. Newman gained 11 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 prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morton is blitzing.
1-10-ATL30 (4Q: 01:46) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 30 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Newman gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morton is blitzing.
1-20-ATL40 (4Q: 01:35) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morton is blitzing.
1-25-ATL45 (4Q: 01:35) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Delay of Game.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
1-30-ATL50 (4Q: 01:35) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Phillip Newman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
2-30-ATL50 (4Q: 01:29) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morton is blitzing.
3-26-ATL46 (4Q: 01:11) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Clarence Holdgate hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
4-26-ATL46 (4Q: 01:03) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Mercury Hopkins for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. Hopkins gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL11 (4Q: 00:52) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lester Culjat. S Spencer Way defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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. Hanson is blitzing.
2-10-ATL11 (4Q: 00:44) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Bart Fabbrizzi defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner is blitzing.
3-10-ATL11 (4Q: 00:37) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sims is blitzing.
4-5-ATL06 (4Q: 00:16) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Atlanta 24, New Orleans 16
(4Q: 00:16) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. Atlanta 24, New Orleans 17
(4Q: 00:09) Bernard Richard kicked off from the NOS30. ATL Bryan Dennis recovered the kick.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett is blitzing.
1-10-NOS43 (4Q: 00:05) Shane Huffman dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 24, New Orleans Saints 17