Week 8, 2031

Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 62 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind.
Carolina won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 60 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Braddock returned the ball 15 yards to the CAR25. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR25 (1Q: 14:31) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. Hardy gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR46 (1Q: 13:57) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia. Hardy gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 13:27) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. CB Roderick Iadevaia defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Barfield is blitzing.
2-10-NOS33 (1Q: 13:15) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS33 (1Q: 13:09) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-NOS38 (1Q: 12:59) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ronald McCarthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina's Bart Weaver was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-15-NOS38 (1Q: 12:47) Tyrone Gillespie punted 38 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 12:40) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-NOS15 (1Q: 12:31) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Braddock.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-NOS17 (1Q: 11:59) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Rick Jefcoat. 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 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-NOS17 (1Q: 11:55) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Mercury Hopkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-13-NOS17 (1Q: 11:48) Darnell Briggs punted 43 yards. Maurice Compton returned the kick 13 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Emmitt Jenkins.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 11:40) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Tillery. S Justin Borders defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS47 (1Q: 11:28) Deion Matuzas ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS43 (1Q: 10:53) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Maurice Compton. DE Max Tank simply tossed Cooper II Tucker aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-NOS43 (1Q: 10:46) Tyrone Gillespie punted 43 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 10:39) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout 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.
2-10-NOS20 (1Q: 09:54) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. S Corey Van der Haak defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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.
3-10-NOS20 (1Q: 09:48) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Grant Guthrie for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Dana McGregor. Guthrie gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 09:13) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
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.
1-10-CAR42 (1Q: 08:37) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. ILB Dana McGregor defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fredrickson and Braddock are blitzing.
2-10-CAR42 (1Q: 08:32) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Hardy McDonald.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CAR36 (1Q: 07:48) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Geno McKenzie. Key block delivered by Mel Harper.
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-CAR31 (1Q: 07:21) Alan Poole pass was intended for TE Mitchell Emmons and was intercepted by CB Andrew Marzano at the CAR12. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Mitchell Emmons.
Carolina: 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-CAR17 (1Q: 07:10) Deion Matuzas ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by CB Norbert Dawson.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CAR21 (1Q: 06:37) Jackie Andersen ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin. Key block delivered by Mitch Tucker.
Carolina: 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-CAR29 (1Q: 05:53) Jackie Andersen ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett.
Carolina: Single-Back 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.
2-8-CAR31 (1Q: 05:15) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to WR Ronald McCarthy for 6 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel, assisted by CB Norbert Dawson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-CAR37 (1Q: 04:38) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Tillery. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-CAR37 (1Q: 04:31) Tyrone Gillespie punted 46 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 7 yards to the NOS24. Tackled by Deion Matuzas.
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.
1-10-NOS24 (1Q: 04:22) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 68 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath. Key block delivered by Vernon Huffman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-8-CAR08 (1Q: 03:41) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. DE Hardy McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Kris Lebiedzinski 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 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McGregor is blitzing.
2-8-CAR08 (1Q: 03:31) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jamie Sims, assisted by OLB Rico Fredrickson.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fanwick is blitzing.
3-3-CAR03 (1Q: 02:56) Jeffrey Cote ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kris Lebiedzinski. New Orleans 6, Carolina 0
(1Q: 02:56) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 7, Carolina 0
(1Q: 02:50) Bernard Richard kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. D.J. Tillery returned the ball 11 yards to the CAR12. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Carolina: 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-CAR12 (1Q: 02:20) Deion Matuzas ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR12 (1Q: 01:41) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to WR Ronald McCarthy for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: 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.
2-16-CAR06 (1Q: 01:31) Deion Matuzas ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton.
Carolina: 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.
3-15-CAR07 (1Q: 00:45) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Maurice Compton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina's Joel Glavin was hurt on the play.
4-15-CAR07 (1Q: 00:39) Tyrone Gillespie punted 48 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 27 yards to the CAR28. Tackled by Tommie Morley.
New Orleans: Strong 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-CAR28 (1Q: 00:32) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Van Daniels, assisted by OLB Rico Fredrickson.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR28 (2Q: 15:00) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Van Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CAR28 (2Q: 14:50) Alan Poole sacked by DE Hardy McDonald for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Kris Lebiedzinski. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Ted Pascal on the CAR36.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR36 (2Q: 14:36) Deion Matuzas ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by S Steve Ziel.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CAR38 (2Q: 13:55) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four 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.
3-8-CAR38 (2Q: 13:49) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to WR Ronald McCarthy for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. 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.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR47 (2Q: 13:04) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to WR Maurice Compton for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Compton gained 1 yard after the catch.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 12:17) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS33 (2Q: 11:35) Henry Von Oelhoffen sacked by DT Burt Tamaarkin for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Tucker.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS38 (2Q: 10:52) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to TE Pat Pritchett for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro 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-NOS19 (2Q: 10:24) Deion Matuzas ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Steve Ziel, assisted by ILB Dale Landolt.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NOS18 (2Q: 09:38) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to TE Ernie Leaskey for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Rich Banks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NOS18 (2Q: 09:01) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-NOS18 (2Q: 08:53) T.J. Schnebele attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 7, Carolina 3
(2Q: 08:47) T.J. Schnebele kicked off 60 yards from the CAR30. Tyrone Leibert returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Marcus Galvan.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS35 (2Q: 08:21) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 18 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Braddock, assisted by CB Andrew Marzano. Stevenson gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR47 (2Q: 07:39) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. DE Gene McKenzie hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Fanwick is blitzing.
2-10-CAR47 (2Q: 07:31) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Braddock, assisted by OLB Conrad Fanwick.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-CAR40 (2Q: 06:47) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gene McKenzie.
4-1-CAR38 (2Q: 06:14) Darnell Briggs punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 06:08) Deion Matuzas ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by DE Rich Banks.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CAR22 (2Q: 05:37) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass was intended for TE Ernie Leaskey and was intercepted by OLB Byron Bennett at the CAR33. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by D.J. Tillery. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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-CAR25 (2Q: 05:24) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak. Stevenson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR11 (2Q: 05:18) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Braddock. Key block delivered by Shawn Fadiman.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-CAR03 (2Q: 04:34) Preston Stevenson ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kris Lebiedzinski. New Orleans 13, Carolina 3
(2Q: 04:34) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 14, Carolina 3
(2Q: 04:24) Bernard Richard kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Braddock returned the ball 11 yards to the CAR19. Tackled by Rex Dunn. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR06 (2Q: 03:57) Deion Matuzas ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CAR09 (2Q: 03:33) Deion Matuzas ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CAR10 (2Q: 02:47) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to WR Gary Bloom for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR16 (2Q: 02:12) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to WR D.J. Tillery for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR26 (2Q: 02:00) Jackie Andersen ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton. Key block delivered by Cooper II Tucker. Tucker ran over Justin Borders to set up the play.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-CAR31 (2Q: 01:40) Jackie Andersen ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton. Key block delivered by Steven Hardy.
Carolina: Pro 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-CAR42 (2Q: 01:19) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-CAR48 (2Q: 01:02) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pat Pritchett. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CAR48 (2Q: 00:58) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-CAR48 (2Q: 00:52) Tyrone Gillespie punted 42 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS18. Tackled by Marcus Galvan.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS18 (2Q: 00:45) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS22 (2Q: 00:13) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden. Stevenson gained 8 yards after the catch.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) T.J. Schnebele kicked off 62 yards from the CAR30. Roger Hayes returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS34. Tackled by Marcus Galvan.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS34 (3Q: 14:24) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Fredrickson, assisted by S Corey Van der Haak.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Marzano is blitzing.
2-6-NOS38 (3Q: 13:51) Grant Guthrie ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Rivera. Key block delivered by Emmitt Jenkins.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS44 (3Q: 13:21) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jamie Sims. Stevenson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans's Mel Harper was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CAR47 (3Q: 12:56) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 47 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Newman gained 2 yards after the catch. New Orleans 20, Carolina 3
(3Q: 12:56) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 21, Carolina 3
(3Q: 12:40) Bernard Richard kicked off 74 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Braddock returned the ball 19 yards to the CAR15. Tackled by Justin Borders. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Illegal Use of the Hands on the Kick Return.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR05 (3Q: 12:08) Jackie Andersen ran around left end for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. Key block delivered by Pat Pritchett.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR31 (3Q: 11:32) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass was intended for WR Kelly Clancy and was intercepted by S Justin Borders at the NOS29. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Pat Pritchett.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 11:21) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian. Newman gained 5 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR44 (3Q: 10:37) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. DE Hardy McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
2-10-CAR44 (3Q: 10:28) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden. Stevenson gained 36 yards after the catch. New Orleans's Mel Harper was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-2-CAR02 (3Q: 09:47) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 27, Carolina 3
(3Q: 09:47) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 28, Carolina 3
(3Q: 09:36) Bernard Richard kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Braddock returned the ball 8 yards to the CAR09. Tackled by Rick Collins.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR09 (3Q: 09:12) Henry Von Oelhoffen sacked by DE Brent Robbins for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Lionel Banks.
Carolina: 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.
2-16-CAR03 (3Q: 08:39) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Illegal Shift.
Carolina: 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.
2-17-CAR02 (3Q: 08:32) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to TE Pat Pritchett for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by DE Max Tank. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pritchett gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
3-9-CAR10 (3Q: 07:59) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. S Jorge Cloude defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-CAR10 (3Q: 07:49) Tyrone Gillespie punted 46 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 13 yards to the CAR43. Tackled by Marcus Galvan.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR43 (3Q: 07:39) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gene McKenzie.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-CAR41 (3Q: 06:57) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-CAR35 (3Q: 06:33) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR29 (3Q: 05:52) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Jeffrey Cote for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Ted Pascal. Cote gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McGregor is blitzing.
2-10-CAR29 (3Q: 05:29) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Braddock.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-CAR22 (3Q: 04:56) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Conrad Fanwick, assisted by DT Julio Watson.
4-2-CAR21 (3Q: 04:28) Bernard Richard attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 31, Carolina 3
(3Q: 04:23) Bernard Richard kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Braddock returned the ball 14 yards to the CAR13. Tackled by Rick Collins.
Carolina: 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-CAR13 (3Q: 03:46) Deion Matuzas ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CAR15 (3Q: 03:09) Jackie Andersen ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by DE Brent Robbins.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread 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-CAR19 (3Q: 02:26) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass was intended for WR Ronald McCarthy and was intercepted by CB Ty Covington at the CAR30. Tackled by Ronald McCarthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Marian is blitzing.
1-10-CAR30 (3Q: 02:17) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by S R.J. Braddock.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR30 (3Q: 01:43) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Rivera. Dunn gained 9 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McGregor is blitzing.
1-10-CAR19 (3Q: 01:12) Alan Poole pass was intended for WR Mercury Hopkins and was intercepted by CB Andrew Marzano at the CAR10. The interception was returned 16 yards. Tackled by Rex Dunn. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR26 (3Q: 01:04) Deion Matuzas ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton, assisted by DE Cary Clinton.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CAR29 (3Q: 00:33) Jackie Andersen ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia.
Start of fourth quarter.
Carolina: 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.
3-6-CAR30 (4Q: 15:00) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 14 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. Clancy gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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-CAR44 (4Q: 14:28) Deion Matuzas ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR45 (4Q: 13:44) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hardy gained 5 yards after the catch.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 13:06) Jackie Andersen ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. DT Jorge Templeton knocked down Chuck Chellino to break up the play.
Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NOS39 (4Q: 12:33) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass completed to RB Jackie Andersen for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four 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.
3-6-NOS36 (4Q: 12:05) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald McCarthy. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-NOS36 (4Q: 11:59) T.J. Schnebele attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 31, Carolina 6
(4Q: 11:53) T.J. Schnebele kicked off 54 yards from the CAR30. Roger Hayes returned the ball 34 yards to the CAR50. Tackled by Tommie Morley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR50 (4Q: 11:19) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 23 yards. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak. Stevenson gained 14 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: 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-CAR27 (4Q: 10:33) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right guard for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Fredrickson, assisted by CB Butch Cascadden. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: I 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.
1-9-CAR09 (4Q: 09:58) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR09 (4Q: 09:54) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Phillip Newman. Carolina's Ted Pascal was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-CAR09 (4Q: 09:49) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Hopkins. DT T.K.O. Schofer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-9-CAR09 (4Q: 09:40) Bernard Richard attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 34, Carolina 6
(4Q: 09:32) Bernard Richard kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Braddock returned the ball 16 yards to the CAR24. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR24 (4Q: 09:06) Jackie Andersen ran around left end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton. Key block delivered by Tommie Sanford.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-CAR30 (4Q: 08:34) Henry Von Oelhoffen pass was dropped by WR Kelly Clancy. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread 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-CAR30 (4Q: 08:25) Henry Von Oelhoffen scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange.
Carolina: I 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-CAR34 (4Q: 07:38) Robert Fundinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. DE Rich Banks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans's Max Tank was hurt on the play.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR34 (4Q: 07:28) Jackie Andersen ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Carolina: Strong 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.
2-5-CAR39 (4Q: 07:20) Robert Fundinger pass was intended for WR Maurice Compton and was intercepted by ILB Lamar McCarthy at the NOS42. Tackled by Maurice Compton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 07:10) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Fredrickson.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS42 (4Q: 06:22) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Marzano and Heath are blitzing.
3-11-NOS41 (4Q: 05:37) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Rivera.
4-7-NOS45 (4Q: 04:53) Darnell Briggs punted 55 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 04:46) Robert Fundinger pass was dropped by WR Maurice Compton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: 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-CAR20 (4Q: 04:37) Robert Fundinger pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
3-7-CAR23 (4Q: 04:05) Robert Fundinger pass completed to TE Pat Pritchett for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
1-10-CAR30 (4Q: 03:35) Jackie Andersen ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders, assisted by DE Cary Clinton.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR30 (4Q: 02:59) Deion Matuzas ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CAR35 (4Q: 02:25) Robert Fundinger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. DT Jorge Templeton blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-CAR35 (4Q: 02:19) Tyrone Gillespie punted 64 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS01.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS01 (4Q: 02:09) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S R.J. Braddock, assisted by OLB Rico Fredrickson. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
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.
2-9-NOS02 (4Q: 02:03) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Braddock, assisted by CB Butch Cascadden.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-9-NOS02 (4Q: 01:54) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Conrad Fanwick.
4-9-NOS02 (4Q: 01:07) Darnell Briggs punted 50 yards. Ronald McCarthy returned the kick 15 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Roderick Iadevaia.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bennett is blitzing.
1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 00:59) Deion Matuzas ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by S Tommie Grange. Key block delivered by Lionel Banks. Banks ran over Duane Sterritt to set up the play.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-NOS29 (4Q: 00:31) Robert Fundinger pass was dropped by WR D.J. Tillery. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
3-2-NOS29 (4Q: 00:20) Robert Fundinger pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Clancy gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 34, Carolina Panthers 6