Week 9, 2032

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Drew Dumervil kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Marlon Cox returned the ball 32 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Rusty Humphrey.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS35 (1Q: 14:41) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee, assisted by DE Thurman Sheff. Key block delivered by Marvin Buckner. Minnesota's Max Tautuaa was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-NOS43 (1Q: 13:59) Kent Turnbull ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Big Mac Marshak. Key block delivered by Trent Sinclair. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-NOS33 (1Q: 13:49) Kent Turnbull ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. Key block delivered by Marvin Buckner.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-NOS43 (1Q: 13:15) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. DE Thurman Sheff hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-2-NOS43 (1Q: 13:05) Darnell Briggs punted 43 yards. Lamont Monroe returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN14. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN14 (1Q: 12:57) Alan Grossman ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia. Key block delivered by Dave Kelly.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-MIN20 (1Q: 12:19) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Rusty Humphrey for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. Humphrey gained 5 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 11:49) Alan Grossman ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton.
Minnesota: 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.
2-12-MIN26 (1Q: 11:13) Jack Starks ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by S Karl Tucker.
Minnesota: 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.
3-7-MIN31 (1Q: 10:38) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 16 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Monroe gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN47 (1Q: 09:57) Billy Frysinger pass completed to RB Jack Starks for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia. Starks gained 5 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NOS48 (1Q: 09:19) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phil Hanks. CB Roderick Iadevaia simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS48 (1Q: 09:13) Alan Grossman ran outside the right tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS DE Brent Robbins for 4 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Brock Willis.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS30 (1Q: 09:01) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Frankie Campos.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS34 (1Q: 08:38) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Barry Stanton, assisted by OLB Big Mac Marshak.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS35 (1Q: 07:58) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Rib Stain Brooks.
4-5-NOS35 (1Q: 07:26) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. Lamont Monroe returned the kick 0 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN21 (1Q: 07:18) Alan Grossman ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton.
Minnesota: I 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-MIN23 (1Q: 06:48) Alan Grossman ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Cox, assisted by CB Roderick Iadevaia.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-MIN28 (1Q: 06:19) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Burrow gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 05:34) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 5 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders, assisted by S Marlon Cox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
2-5-MIN37 (1Q: 05:05) Jack Starks ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN39 (1Q: 04:19) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. Blanchard gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
1-10-NOS50 (1Q: 04:12) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Humphrey. DE Brent Robbins drove right through Geoff Palelei to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I 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-NOS50 (1Q: 04:08) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by CB Norbert Dawson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-8-NOS48 (1Q: 03:29) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey for 20 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel, assisted by DE Brent Robbins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Humphrey gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS28 (1Q: 02:51) Alan Grossman ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
Minnesota: 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.
2-11-NOS29 (1Q: 02:21) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lamont Monroe. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-11-NOS29 (1Q: 02:14) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey for 23 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Humphrey gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-6-NOS06 (1Q: 01:35) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-11-NOS11 (1Q: 01:28) Billy Frysinger pass completed to TE Trent Patterson for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 01:28) Extra point by Drew Dumervil was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 01:19) Drew Dumervil kicked off 79 yards from the MIN30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 01:19) Kent Turnbull ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane, assisted by CB Omar Ellis.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS24 (1Q: 00:33) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by CB Omar Ellis.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Roman and Brooks are blitzing.
3-3-NOS27 (2Q: 15:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 14:35) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten, assisted by S Reuben Drexler.
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.
2-16-NOS32 (2Q: 14:08) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Formation.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-21-NOS27 (2Q: 14:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Irizarry. Newman gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Brooks is blitzing.
3-14-NOS34 (2Q: 13:15) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. OLB Big Mac Marshak defended the pass.
4-14-NOS34 (2Q: 13:06) Darnell Briggs punted 45 yards. Lamont Monroe returned the kick 2 yards to the MIN23. Tackled by Roderick Iadevaia.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four 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-MIN23 (2Q: 12:57) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Burrow gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 12:20) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ty Covington. Monroe gained 1 yard after the catch.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN38 (2Q: 11:53) Billy Frysinger pass was intended for WR Lamont Monroe and was intercepted by S Karl Tucker at the MIN49. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Lamont Monroe. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Brooks is blitzing.
1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 11:40) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS47 (2Q: 11:33) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks. Stevenson gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN37 (2Q: 11:03) Jeffrey Cote ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Thurman Sheff. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN30 (2Q: 10:29) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee. Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 10:20) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Pauley. Stevenson gained 1 yard after the catch.
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. Marshak is blitzing.
1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 09:42) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 7, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 09:42) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 7, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 09:32) Bernard Richard kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Wally Blanchard returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Roderick Iadevaia.
Minnesota: 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.
1-10-MIN15 (2Q: 08:55) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lamont Monroe. DE Rich Banks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN15 (2Q: 08:45) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by DT Junior Reeves. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS CB Norbert Dawson to the MIN21.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN21 (2Q: 08:35) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Roberts. OLB Bernie Marshak defended the pass.
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. Ellis is blitzing.
2-10-MIN21 (2Q: 08:25) Frankie Giles scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Thurman Sheff and assisted by S Reuben Drexler.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-MIN15 (2Q: 07:39) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Barry Stanton. Cote made a great move on Reuben Drexler. Key block delivered by Dwayne Peyton.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-3-MIN03 (2Q: 07:08) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane, assisted by S Reuben Drexler.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-MIN01 (2Q: 06:24) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 06:24) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 14, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 06:14) Bernard Richard kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Lamont Monroe returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Dusty Tobias.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 05:43) Jack Starks ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. DT Junior Reeves crushed Gene Ludwig to wreck the play.
Minnesota: 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.
2-11-MIN27 (2Q: 05:12) Alan Grossman ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Karl Tucker, assisted by CB Roderick Iadevaia.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-MIN23 (2Q: 04:34) Billy Frysinger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phil Hanks. DE Max Tank blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-15-MIN23 (2Q: 04:28) Nathan Groff punted 30 yards. Roger Hayes called for a fair catch at the NOS47.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 04:20) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Les McFarlane. Key block delivered by Trent Sinclair.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-MIN45 (2Q: 03:56) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tamarick Koonce. OLB Big Mac Marshak hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN45 (2Q: 03:49) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee. Dunn gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NOS45 (2Q: 03:41) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman, assisted by CB Erik Irizarry.
4-5-MIN48 (2Q: 03:03) Darnell Briggs punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN03.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN03 (2Q: 02:52) Billy Frysinger pass completed to FB Gene Ludwig for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN04 (2Q: 02:17) Billy Frysinger pass was intended for WR Lamont Monroe and was intercepted by OLB Rodney Whalen at the MIN30. The interception was returned 22 yards. Tackled by Wally Blanchard. New Orleans's Norbert Dawson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-MIN08 (2Q: 02:04) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-MIN04 (2Q: 01:55) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cote made a great move on Larry Burnett. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn. New Orleans 20, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 01:55) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 21, Minnesota 7
(2Q: 01:49) Bernard Richard kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Wally Blanchard returned the ball 17 yards to the MIN16. Tackled by Ed McCarthy. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN04 (2Q: 01:40) Jack Starks ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen, assisted by DE Brent Robbins.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIN07 (2Q: 01:13) Billy Frysinger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Alan Grossman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-7-MIN07 (2Q: 01:06) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. Humphrey gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-MIN22 (2Q: 00:37) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Rusty Humphrey for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: 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.
1-20-MIN12 (2Q: 00:29) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Humphrey. CB Bubba Reese defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: 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.
2-20-MIN12 (2Q: 00:24) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
(2Q: 00:24) New Orleans called a time out.
Minnesota: 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.
3-15-MIN17 (2Q: 00:12) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by S Justin Borders. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-MIN18 (2Q: 00:03) Nathan Groff punted 46 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS41. Tackled by Deion Mendola.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Lamont Monroe returned the ball 19 yards to the MIN21. Tackled by Justin Borders. New Orleans's Bernard Richard was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 14:37) Jack Starks ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin, assisted by S Justin Borders. Key block delivered by Brock Willis.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN28 (3Q: 13:57) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. DE Max Tank drove right through Geoff Palelei to hurry the quarterback.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-MIN28 (3Q: 13:51) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Alan Grossman. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass.
4-3-MIN28 (3Q: 13:45) Nathan Groff punted 35 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 1 yard to the NOS38. Tackled by Lester Burdette.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 13:34) Kent Turnbull ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Thurman Sheff, assisted by CB Les McFarlane. Key block delivered by Dwayne Peyton.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NOS47 (3Q: 12:50) Kent Turnbull ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernie Marshak.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-NOS47 (3Q: 12:17) Frankie Giles pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. OLB Barry Stanton blocked the pass.
4-1-NOS47 (3Q: 12:09) Darnell Briggs punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN04.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN04 (3Q: 12:01) Alan Grossman ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIN05 (3Q: 11:37) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Humphrey gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: 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.
3-2-MIN12 (3Q: 11:10) Billy Frysinger sacked by DE Max Tank and DE Brent Robbins for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Brent Finkes. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Deion Harden on the MIN06.
4-8-MIN06 (3Q: 10:43) Nathan Groff punted 33 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 5 yards to the MIN34. Tackled by Deion Mendola.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN34 (3Q: 10:35) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Thurman Sheff, assisted by ILB Randal Albee.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-MIN32 (3Q: 09:59) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 20 yards. Tackled by S Reuben Drexler, assisted by S Frankie Campos. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Campos is blitzing.
1-10-MIN12 (3Q: 09:32) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeff Roman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN09 (3Q: 09:00) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Barry Stanton.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Roman is blitzing.
3-5-MIN07 (3Q: 08:31) Frankie Giles sacked by OLB Jeff Roman for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mel Harper.
4-11-MIN13 (3Q: 07:51) Bernard Richard attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 24, Minnesota 7
(3Q: 07:44) Bernard Richard kicked off 75 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak 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-MIN20 (3Q: 07:44) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by CB Roderick Iadevaia. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN31 (3Q: 07:01) Billy Frysinger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIN31 (3Q: 06:55) Billy Frysinger sacked by DE Max Tank for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: 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.
3-15-MIN26 (3Q: 06:21) Billy Frysinger pass was intended for WR Wally Blanchard and was intercepted by S Karl Tucker at the MIN42. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Wally Blanchard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 06:08) Jeffrey Cote ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIN26 (3Q: 05:47) Kent Turnbull ran around left end for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cris Scott. New Orleans 30, Minnesota 7
(3Q: 05:47) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 31, Minnesota 7
(3Q: 05:31) Bernard Richard kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 05:31) Billy Frysinger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN20 (3Q: 05:22) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN30 (3Q: 04:55) Billy Frysinger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Lamont Monroe. DT Jorge Templeton blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN30 (3Q: 04:45) Billy Frysinger pass was dropped by TE Trent Patterson.
Minnesota: Weak 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-MIN30 (3Q: 04:36) Billy Frysinger pass was dropped by WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIN30 (3Q: 04:26) Nathan Groff punted 52 yards. Ed McCarthy returned the kick -2 yards to the NOS16. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Roman is blitzing.
1-10-NOS09 (3Q: 04:19) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tamarick Koonce. OLB Jeff Roman simply tossed Shawn Fadiman aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS09 (3Q: 04:11) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Roberts. DT Terrance Ziadie hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS09 (3Q: 04:05) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 38 yards. Tackled by S Frankie Campos. Collins gained 16 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS47 (3Q: 03:31) Kent Turnbull ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-NOS45 (3Q: 03:02) Kent Turnbull ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Frankie Campos. Key block delivered by Dwayne Peyton.
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.
3-2-MIN45 (3Q: 02:32) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-NOS50 (3Q: 02:25) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Thurman Sheff.
4-2-MIN45 (3Q: 01:50) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN01.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN01 (3Q: 01:42) Jack Starks ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN04 (3Q: 01:06) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Trent Patterson. DE Max Tank drove right through Deion Harden to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Minnesota: 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.
3-7-MIN04 (3Q: 00:56) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Burrow. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-MIN04 (3Q: 00:51) Nathan Groff punted 46 yards. Roger Hayes called for a fair catch at the NOS50.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS50 (3Q: 00:43) Frankie Giles sacked by OLB Bernie Marshak for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Mel Harper. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-19-NOS41 (3Q: 00:28) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Phillip Newman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-NOS41 (3Q: 00:18) Frankie Giles pass was dropped by WR Rick Collins.
4-19-NOS41 (3Q: 00:09) Darnell Briggs punted 53 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIN06.
Start of fourth quarter.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN06 (4Q: 15:00) Alan Grossman ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-13-MIN03 (4Q: 14:50) Billy Frysinger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Lamont Monroe. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Minnesota: 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.
2-13-MIN03 (4Q: 14:43) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Nathan Burrow for 5 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. Safety awarded on penalty in the end zone. New Orleans 33, Minnesota 7
(4Q: 14:34) Drew Dumervil kicked off 62 yards from the MIN20. Tamarick Koonce returned the ball 21 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Reuben Drexler.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 14:01) Kent Turnbull ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks, assisted by DE Lamont Scouten. Key block delivered by Trent Sinclair. Sinclair ran over Les McFarlane to set up the play.
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, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-NOS45 (4Q: 13:29) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-NOS46 (4Q: 12:54) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. DE Lamont Scouten hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-3-NOS46 (4Q: 12:44) Darnell Briggs punted 54 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 12:37) Billy Frysinger pass was dropped by WR Rusty Humphrey.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 12:30) Jack Starks ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton. ILB Lamar McCarthy knocked down Les Shields to break up the play.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIN22 (4Q: 12:03) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phil Hanks. S Steve Ziel defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-MIN22 (4Q: 11:54) Nathan Groff punted 42 yards. Ed McCarthy returned the kick 7 yards to the NOS43. Tackled by Lester Burdette.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (4Q: 11:43) Frankie Giles pass was intended for WR Preston Stevenson and was intercepted by CB Rib Stain Brooks at the MIN42. Tackled by Preston Stevenson.
Minnesota: 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-MIN42 (4Q: 11:31) Alan Grossman ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jorge Templeton, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. Key block delivered by Dave Kelly.
Minnesota: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-MIN47 (4Q: 11:05) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: 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-NOS48 (4Q: 10:59) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. S Justin Borders defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
2-10-NOS48 (4Q: 10:49) Alan Grossman ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Minnesota: 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-NOS44 (4Q: 10:09) Alan Grossman ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. Key block delivered by Brent Finkes.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (4Q: 09:42) Billy Frysinger scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Substitution.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-NOS43 (4Q: 09:32) Billy Frysinger sacked by DT Junior Reeves for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Dave Kelly.
Minnesota: 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.
2-21-NOS49 (4Q: 08:50) Billy Frysinger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phil Hanks. DE Rich Banks blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-21-NOS49 (4Q: 08:43) Billy Frysinger pass completed to WR Lamont Monroe for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by S Justin Borders. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-17-NOS45 (4Q: 08:12) Nathan Groff punted 37 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 11 yards to the NOS19. Tackled by Deion Mendola.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS19 (4Q: 08:02) Frankie Giles pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Pauley, assisted by ILB Randal Albee. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Les McFarlane for 8 yards to the NOS21.
Minnesota: 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-NOS21 (4Q: 07:51) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Humpty Dumpty Humphrey. CB Roderick Iadevaia knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
2-10-NOS21 (4Q: 07:45) Billy Frysinger pass completed to TE Trent Patterson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-7-NOS18 (4Q: 07:15) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. DE Brent Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NOS18 (4Q: 07:07) Drew Dumervil attempted a 35 yard field goal and it was blocked by Norbert Dawson. NOS Justin Borders recovered the ball at the NOS34.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Roman is blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (4Q: 06:56) Frankie Giles pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson. OLB Jeff Roman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS34 (4Q: 06:47) Frankie Giles pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Ellis, assisted by ILB Van Pauley. Dunn gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 06:01) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 46 yards. Tackled by CB Rib Stain Brooks. Stevenson gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN10 (4Q: 05:16) Jeffrey Cote ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Randal Albee.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-MIN09 (4Q: 04:28) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McFarlane is blitzing.
3-4-MIN04 (4Q: 03:42) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Vernon Huffman. Huffman ran over Reuben Drexler to set up the play. New Orleans 39, Minnesota 7
(4Q: 03:42) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 40, Minnesota 7
(4Q: 03:33) Bernard Richard kicked off 75 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Minnesota: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 03:33) Alan Grossman ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by S Marlon Cox.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-MIN21 (4Q: 02:49) Billy Frysinger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Lamont Monroe. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: 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.
3-9-MIN21 (4Q: 02:43) Billy Frysinger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Blanchard. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-MIN21 (4Q: 02:34) Nathan Groff punted 34 yards. Ed McCarthy returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS48. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (4Q: 02:27) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Pauley, assisted by OLB Jeff Roman.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS38 (4Q: 02:00) Frankie Giles pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Thurman Sheff. Newman gained 11 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS47 (4Q: 01:14) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Lamont Scouten.
4-1-NOS47 (4Q: 00:26) Darnell Briggs punted 53 yards. Touchback.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Whalen is blitzing.
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 00:20) Billy Frysinger sacked by DE Max Tank and OLB Rodney Whalen for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Wally Nichols.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 40, Minnesota Vikings 7