Week 11, 2031

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 59 yards from the ATL30. Tyrone Leibert returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Bryan Dennis.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 14:39) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-NOS33 (1Q: 14:04) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-13-NOS34 (1Q: 13:24) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Mercury Hopkins for 26 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way. Hopkins gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL40 (1Q: 12:41) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons.
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.
2-10-ATL40 (1Q: 12:37) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-ATL36 (1Q: 12:06) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Roger Hayes for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Trent Crabtree. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hayes gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
4-1-ATL31 (1Q: 11:35) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 2 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. Stevenson gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL44 (1Q: 11:24) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Trent Crabtree. DT Dusty Kim crushed Joseph Sherman to wreck the play.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL43 (1Q: 10:52) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Xavier Buxton, assisted by DT Dusty Kim. Key block delivered by Cris Scott.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL33 (1Q: 10:21) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Boatright. Key block delivered by Mel Harper.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-ATL26 (1Q: 09:55) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 6, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 09:55) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 7, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 09:44) Bernard Richard kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. Bryan Dennis returned the ball 6 yards to the ATL14. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL14 (1Q: 09:10) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by CB Roderick Iadevaia.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-ATL16 (1Q: 08:41) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-ATL11 (1Q: 08:35) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-ATL15 (1Q: 08:09) Mitchell Turnbull pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Rich Banks blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-ATL15 (1Q: 08:01) Marc Joyner punted 34 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 9 yards to the ATL40. Tackled by Wes Witt.
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-ATL40 (1Q: 07:54) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ATL40 (1Q: 07:42) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. 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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-ATL35 (1Q: 07:02) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL30 (1Q: 06:30) Alan Poole pass was dropped by TE Jimmy Roberts. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-ATL40 (1Q: 06:20) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Roberts gained 4 yards after the catch.
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.
2-6-ATL26 (1Q: 05:45) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Tito Justice knocked the ball out of his grasp. 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. McConnell is blitzing.
3-6-ATL26 (1Q: 05:32) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stevenson gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans 13, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 05:32) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 14, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 05:18) Bernard Richard kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Robert Boatright returned the ball 17 yards to the ATL18. Tackled by Grant Guthrie.
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-ATL18 (1Q: 04:55) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL36 (1Q: 04:26) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-ATL31 (1Q: 04:16) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Desmond Poston. OLB Rodney Whalen defended the pass.
Atlanta: Weak 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.
2-15-ATL31 (1Q: 04:10) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. ILB Lamar McCarthy defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-ATL31 (1Q: 04:05) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Desmond Poston. OLB Byron Bennett simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-15-ATL31 (1Q: 03:56) Marc Joyner punted 39 yards. Roger Hayes called for a fair catch at the NOS30.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS30 (1Q: 03:49) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Trent Crabtree. Atlanta's Charlie Sims was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS32 (1Q: 03:09) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Mercury Hopkins for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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-NOS41 (1Q: 02:31) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell. Key block delivered by Shawn Fadiman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS47 (1Q: 01:55) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-ATL50 (1Q: 01:27) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Crabtree. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-2-NOS49 (1Q: 00:50) Darnell Briggs punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL04.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL04 (1Q: 00:39) Andy Alston ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
Start of second quarter.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-ATL05 (2Q: 15:00) Andy Alston ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin. ILB Dale Landolt knocked down Oscar Flannery to break up 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.
3-8-ATL06 (2Q: 14:19) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-ATL06 (2Q: 14:13) Marc Joyner punted 50 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 7 yards to the ATL49. Tackled by Andy Alston.
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-ATL49 (2Q: 14:02) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jeffrey Walters, assisted by S Tito Justice. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
2-9-ATL48 (2Q: 13:25) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Mercury Hopkins for 4 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-ATL44 (2Q: 12:48) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Crabtree. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stevenson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro 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-ATL34 (2Q: 12:07) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
2-12-ATL36 (2Q: 11:30) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Trent Crabtree, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-ATL31 (2Q: 10:56) Alan Poole scrambled for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL11 (2Q: 10:21) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Boatright. Key block delivered by Shawn Fadiman.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-ATL02 (2Q: 09:49) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 20, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 09:49) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 21, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 09:43) Bernard Richard kicked off 66 yards from the NOS30. Robert Boatright returned the ball 17 yards to the ATL21. 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-ATL21 (2Q: 09:17) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. Key block delivered by Preston Peters. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL44 (2Q: 09:08) Toby Livesay ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders.
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.
2-7-ATL47 (2Q: 08:34) Mitchell Turnbull pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Contact.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 08:27) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. DE Cary Clinton 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 bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS48 (2Q: 08:18) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS48 (2Q: 08:09) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS48 (2Q: 08:02) Marc Joyner punted 48 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS20 (2Q: 07:55) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Byron Valenta. Key block delivered by Cris Scott.
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.
2-2-NOS28 (2Q: 07:10) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. OLB Mo Gardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-NOS28 (2Q: 06:59) Alan Poole scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Xavier Buxton.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS41 (2Q: 06:31) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Grant Morton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL S Grant Morton to the NOS42.
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-NOS42 (2Q: 06:22) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 05:35) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to TE Butch Wolfstone for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. Wolfstone gained 6 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-NOS19 (2Q: 05:15) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. DE Rich Banks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS19 (2Q: 05:06) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 7 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
3-3-NOS12 (2Q: 04:47) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 11 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dennis gained 5 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, 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 Landolt are blitzing.
1-1-NOS01 (2Q: 04:25) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 21, Atlanta 6
(2Q: 04:25) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. New Orleans 21, Atlanta 7
(2Q: 04:14) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 59 yards from the ATL30. Tyrone Leibert returned the ball 34 yards to the NOS45. Tackled by Trent Crabtree.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 03:58) Jeffrey Cote ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner. Key block delivered by Mel Harper.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-ATL46 (2Q: 03:41) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Garner, assisted by DT Mickey Parker. Key block delivered by Trent Sinclair. Sinclair ran over Spencer Way to set up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-ATL40 (2Q: 03:21) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Flannery. Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons.
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.
1-10-ATL28 (2Q: 03:03) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL16 (2Q: 02:42) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Jeffrey Cote for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell. Cote gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-ATL11 (2Q: 02:21) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Crabtree. Dunn gained 3 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 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-3-ATL03 (2Q: 02:05) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. OLB Trent Crabtree defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-ATL03 (2Q: 02:01) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Mercury Hopkins for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 27, Atlanta 7
(2Q: 02:01) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 28, Atlanta 7
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(2Q: 01:53) Bernard Richard kicked off 56 yards from the NOS30. Robert Boatright returned the ball 19 yards to the ATL33. Tackled by Justin Borders. Atlanta's Kelvin Sandage was hurt on the play.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL33 (2Q: 01:45) Andy Alston ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. Key block delivered by Fernando Reeves.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-ATL38 (2Q: 01:25) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 13 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.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 01:03) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. 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.
2-1-NOS40 (2Q: 00:43) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 29 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Garner gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:43) Atlanta called a time out.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three 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-NOS11 (2Q: 00:34) Mitchell Turnbull pass was dropped by FB Junior Blair. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS11 (2Q: 00:25) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Andy Alston. S Steve Ziel knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS11 (2Q: 00:18) Mitchell Turnbull pass was dropped by WR Stephen Granberry. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS11 (2Q: 00:12) Charlie Mattingly attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 28, Atlanta 10
(2Q: 00:07) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 76 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 00:07) Alan Poole dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Robert Boatright returned the ball 25 yards to the ATL26. Tackled by Jimmy Roberts. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
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-ATL09 (3Q: 14:24) Mitchell Turnbull pass was dropped by WR Desmond Poston. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 14:18) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wes Witt. CB Norbert Dawson defended the pass. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-ATL15 (3Q: 14:10) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to RB Andy Alston for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-ATL31 (3Q: 13:25) Andy Alston ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and McCarthy are blitzing.
3-1-ATL34 (3Q: 12:45) Andy Alston ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. Key block delivered by Billy Vandermause. Atlanta's Fernando Reeves was hurt on the play.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL36 (3Q: 12:16) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 15 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel, assisted by CB Norbert Dawson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
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-NOS49 (3Q: 12:09) Andy Alston ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Rich Banks.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-NOS46 (3Q: 11:35) Mitchell Turnbull pass was intended for TE Wes Witt and was intercepted by S Duane Sterritt at the NOS36. The interception was returned 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 34, Atlanta 10
(3Q: 11:35) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 35, Atlanta 10
(3Q: 11:25) Bernard Richard kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 11:25) Andy Alston ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Key block delivered by Preston Peters.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-ATL25 (3Q: 10:55) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dennis gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
1-10-ATL31 (3Q: 10:16) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Witt gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL48 (3Q: 09:42) Toby Livesay ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-ATL43 (3Q: 09:34) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. ILB Dale Landolt defended the pass.
Atlanta: Weak 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.
2-15-ATL43 (3Q: 09:28) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. 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, expecting the pass.
3-6-NOS48 (3Q: 08:48) Andy Alston ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington, assisted by DE Barry DePree. Key block delivered by Billy Vandermause.
Atlanta: Strong 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-NOS41 (3Q: 08:07) Mitchell Turnbull pass was intended for TE Wes Witt and was intercepted by CB Norbert Dawson at the NOS18. Tackled by Wes Witt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS18 (3Q: 07:58) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. Emmons gained 17 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.
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 07:20) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner, assisted by ILB Al McConnell.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-NOS41 (3Q: 06:50) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Kris Lebiedzinski.
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-ATL45 (3Q: 06:21) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrus Flannery. Key block delivered by Kris Lebiedzinski.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-ATL37 (3Q: 05:38) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Roberts. CB Xavier Buxton defended the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-ATL37 (3Q: 05:29) Alan Poole scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Boatright.
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-ATL30 (3Q: 04:55) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley, assisted by ILB Al McConnell. Key block delivered by Kris Lebiedzinski.
New Orleans: I 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.
2-4-ATL24 (3Q: 04:18) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by OLB Mo Gardner. Key block delivered by Kris Lebiedzinski.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL18 (3Q: 03:36) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-ATL21 (3Q: 03:13) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Mel Harper to the ATL15.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-ATL15 (3Q: 02:29) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Crabtree. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-ATL11 (3Q: 01:41) Bernard Richard attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 38, Atlanta 10
(3Q: 01:34) Bernard Richard kicked off 72 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 01:34) Andy Alston ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by S Justin Borders.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL20 (3Q: 01:00) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
3-3-ATL27 (3Q: 00:31) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by ILB Dale Landolt.
Start of fourth quarter.
4-4-ATL26 (4Q: 15:00) Marc Joyner punted 54 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 44, Atlanta 10
(4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 45, Atlanta 10
(4Q: 14:53) Bernard Richard kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Desmond Poston returned the ball 13 yards to the ATL14. Tackled by Justin Borders. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL04 (4Q: 14:33) Mitchell Turnbull pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for WR Desmond Poston.
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.
2-10-ATL04 (4Q: 14:20) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dennis gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL23 (4Q: 13:33) Toby Livesay ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Rich Banks.
Atlanta: 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.
2-8-ATL25 (4Q: 12:59) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 4 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-ATL29 (4Q: 12:19) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. Dennis gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-ATL24 (4Q: 12:11) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dennis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL41 (4Q: 11:29) Andy Alston ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-ATL42 (4Q: 10:44) Toby Livesay ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-ATL47 (4Q: 10:14) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by CB Ty Covington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 09:29) Toby Livesay ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DT Jorge Templeton.
Atlanta: Weak 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.
2-8-NOS45 (4Q: 08:55) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
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.
3-5-NOS42 (4Q: 08:21) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Desmond Poston for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-2-NOS39 (4Q: 07:38) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. Dennis gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 06:54) Andy Alston ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Key block delivered by Tyrus Tate.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS16 (4Q: 06:21) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Witt gained 6 yards after the catch. New Orleans 45, Atlanta 16
(4Q: 06:21) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. New Orleans 45, Atlanta 17
(4Q: 06:12) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 79 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
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-NOS20 (4Q: 06:12) Alan Poole sacked by DE Clarence Holdgate for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Mel Harper.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-17-NOS13 (4Q: 05:28) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Al McConnell, assisted by S Grant Morton.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-16-NOS14 (4Q: 04:42) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice, assisted by CB Robert Boatright.
4-12-NOS18 (4Q: 03:57) Darnell Briggs punted 53 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick -7 yards to the ATL22. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Atlanta: 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-ATL22 (4Q: 03:47) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
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.
2-8-ATL24 (4Q: 03:02) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 6 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-ATL30 (4Q: 02:15) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to TE Wes Witt for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: I 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-ATL37 (4Q: 02:15) Mitchell Turnbull scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-ATL42 (4Q: 02:00) Mitchell Turnbull pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by CB Roderick Iadevaia. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Ty Covington was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious hamstring injury.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cloude is blitzing.
1-10-NOS49 (4Q: 01:24) Mitchell Turnbull sacked by DE Brent Robbins for a loss of 7 yards. Robbins simply blew through Billy Vandermause to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Graham Brewer on the ATL44.
Atlanta: Pro 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. Bennett is blitzing.
2-17-ATL44 (4Q: 00:40) Mitchell Turnbull pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bennett is blitzing.
3-17-ATL44 (4Q: 00:33) Mitchell Turnbull pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Rich Banks blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Contact.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ziel is blitzing.
1-10-ATL49 (4Q: 00:25) Andy Alston ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. Key block delivered by Preston Peters.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 45, Atlanta Falcons 17