Week 1, 2034

Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 81 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind.
Carolina won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Bernard Richard kicked off 55 yards from the NOS30. Julio Demann returned the ball 2 yards to the CAR17. Tackled by Roderick Iadevaia.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR17 (1Q: 14:29) Donovan Long ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin, assisted by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Key block delivered by Byron Snipes.
Carolina: Pro 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-CAR22 (1Q: 13:53) Richie Bridges pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitch Perkins. S Karl Tucker knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett, McCarthy and Whalen are blitzing.
3-5-CAR22 (1Q: 13:43) Richie Bridges sacked by OLB Rodney Whalen for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Winfred Maxwell.
4-10-CAR17 (1Q: 13:10) A.J. Harward punted 33 yards. Preston Stevenson returned the kick 12 yards to the CAR38. Tackled by Benjamin Linquist.
New Orleans: 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, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR38 (1Q: 12:59) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Tommy Patton for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR26 (1Q: 12:11) Grant Guthrie ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Buckner. Key block delivered by Vernon Huffman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CAR21 (1Q: 11:26) Grant Guthrie ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Lawrence Farmer.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CAR21 (1Q: 10:45) Bryan Harding pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR10 (1Q: 10:12) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Roger Hayes for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 6, Carolina 0
(1Q: 10:12) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 7, Carolina 0
(1Q: 10:06) Bernard Richard kicked off 67 yards from the NOS30. Julio Demann returned the ball 11 yards to the CAR14. Tackled by Tyrell Summers. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR04 (1Q: 09:38) Donovan Long ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy, assisted by DE Rich Banks.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett, Landolt and Whalen are blitzing.
2-7-CAR07 (1Q: 09:13) Richie Bridges pass completed to WR Kris Peller for 15 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Peller gained 1 yard after the catch.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR22 (1Q: 08:51) Erik Horner ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CAR24 (1Q: 08:09) Richie Bridges pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kris Peller. ILB Dale Landolt defended the pass.
Carolina: Weak formation, 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.
3-8-CAR24 (1Q: 08:04) Donovan Long ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
4-4-CAR28 (1Q: 07:39) A.J. Harward punted 44 yards. Preston Stevenson returned the kick 19 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Brett Medzihradsky.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 07:30) PENALTY: Carolina was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-CAR48 (1Q: 07:23) Jeffrey Cote ran around left end for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Cole Benton. Key block delivered by Marvin Buckner.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-6-CAR06 (1Q: 06:45) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Carolina 0
(1Q: 06:45) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 14, Carolina 0
(1Q: 06:37) Bernard Richard kicked off 76 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 06:37) Richie Bridges sacked by DT Marc Croft for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Hughes.
Carolina: 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.
2-15-CAR15 (1Q: 05:57) Richie Bridges pass completed to WR Darnell Stargell for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 05:46) Erik Horner ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Justin Borders. OLB Byron Bennett knocked down Chuck Chellino to break up the play.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CAR21 (1Q: 05:15) Donovan Long ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by S R.J. Braddock.
Carolina: Weak formation, 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.
3-8-CAR22 (1Q: 04:32) Donovan Long ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by S Justin Borders.
4-2-CAR28 (1Q: 03:59) A.J. Harward punted 41 yards. Preston Stevenson returned the kick 13 yards to the NOS44. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: 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-NOS22 (1Q: 03:48) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NOS17 (1Q: 03:41) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge, assisted by S Rondell Heath. Key block delivered by Trent Sinclair.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Etheridge is blitzing.
2-6-NOS26 (1Q: 03:17) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right guard for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge. Key block delivered by Shawn Fadiman.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR50 (1Q: 02:39) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CAR46 (1Q: 01:54) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 4 yards. Tackled by S Hugh Abner, assisted by OLB Tom Etheridge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-CAR42 (1Q: 01:24) Bryan Harding pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Van Daniels. Roberts gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR34 (1Q: 00:58) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath. Key block delivered by Cris Scott.
New Orleans: 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.
2-4-CAR28 (1Q: 00:24) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lester Fidrych. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
New Orleans: 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.
2-14-CAR38 (1Q: 00:16) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge. Stevenson gained 1 yard after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
3-6-CAR30 (2Q: 15:00) Bryan Harding pass completed to TE Jimmy Roberts for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath, assisted by S Hugh Abner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR23 (2Q: 14:20) Grant Guthrie ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Hugh Abner, assisted by ILB Shaun Buckner. Key block delivered by Cris Scott.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR12 (2Q: 13:41) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stevenson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans 20, Carolina 0
(2Q: 13:41) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 21, Carolina 0
(2Q: 13:34) Bernard Richard kicked off 58 yards from the NOS30. Julio Demann returned the ball 6 yards to the CAR18. Tackled by Roderick Iadevaia.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR18 (2Q: 13:06) Erik Horner ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia. Key block delivered by Brett Medzihradsky.
Carolina: 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.
1-10-CAR36 (2Q: 12:24) Erik Horner ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Dixon, assisted by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR36 (2Q: 11:52) Erik Horner ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CAR42 (2Q: 11:11) Richie Bridges pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kris Peller. S R.J. Braddock defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-CAR42 (2Q: 11:05) A.J. Harward punted 48 yards. Preston Stevenson returned the kick 14 yards to the NOS24. Tackled by Jay Wolfe.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS24 (2Q: 10:58) Bryan Harding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Preston Stevenson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS24 (2Q: 10:52) Bryan Harding pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR General Patton. DE Van Daniels blocked the pass.
New Orleans: 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 pass.
3-10-NOS24 (2Q: 10:48) Bryan Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chester Ellingsen. S Rondell Heath defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS24 (2Q: 10:42) Darnell Briggs punted 62 yards. Erik Horner returned the kick -4 yards to the CAR10. Tackled by Dusty Tobias.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR10 (2Q: 10:35) Richie Bridges pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. ILB Lamar McCarthy defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR23 (2Q: 10:28) Donovan Long ran around right end for 38 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Key block delivered by Byron Snipes.
Carolina: 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-NOS39 (2Q: 09:49) Donovan Long ran around right end for 39 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cooper II Tucker. New Orleans 21, Carolina 6
(2Q: 09:49) Extra point by Wes Vance was good. New Orleans 21, Carolina 7
(2Q: 09:33) Wes Vance kicked off 79 yards from the CAR30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 09:33) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lester Fidrych, assisted by OLB Tom Etheridge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Collins gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS26 (2Q: 08:55) Bryan Harding pass completed to TE Joe Raymond for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS33 (2Q: 08:10) Bryan Harding pass was intended for WR General Patton and was intercepted by ILB Max Marian at the NOS35. Tackled by Tommy Patton.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS35 (2Q: 08:01) Richie Bridges kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by S Justin Borders.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS33 (2Q: 07:24) Erik Horner ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Dixon, assisted by S Karl Tucker.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
3-4-NOS29 (2Q: 06:44) Donovan Long ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy. Key block delivered by Rick Banks.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS18 (2Q: 06:21) Erik Horner ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Max Cabacungan, assisted by S Karl Tucker.
Carolina: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS18 (2Q: 05:42) Erik Horner ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
3-9-NOS17 (2Q: 04:59) Richie Bridges pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kris Peller.
4-9-NOS17 (2Q: 04:53) Wes Vance attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 21, Carolina 10
(2Q: 04:46) Wes Vance kicked off 69 yards from the CAR30. Marlon Cox returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS27. Tackled by Julio Demann. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS10 (2Q: 04:13) Tyrell Summers ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Van Daniels.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Keith is blitzing.
2-8-NOS12 (2Q: 03:27) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Hugh Abner. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS19 (2Q: 02:39) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR General Patton for 2 yards. Tackled by S Luke Highcove. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-NOS21 (2Q: 02:00) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jay Wolfe. Key block delivered by Shawn Fadiman. Fadiman ran over Sean Sikma to set up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
2-4-NOS27 (2Q: 01:23) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Luke Highcove. Key block delivered by Shawn Fadiman.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Keith is blitzing.
1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 00:47) Bryan Harding scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cole Benton and assisted by CB Sean Sikma.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Keith is blitzing.
2-5-NOS36 (2Q: 00:07) Grant Guthrie ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Hugh Abner, assisted by S Rondell Heath.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Wes Vance kicked off 67 yards from the CAR30. Chester Ellingsen returned the ball 39 yards to the NOS42. Tackled by Jay Wolfe.
New Orleans: 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. Keith is blitzing.
1-10-NOS42 (3Q: 14:23) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 19 yards. Tackled by S Hugh Abner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stevenson gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR39 (3Q: 13:51) Tyrell Summers ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge. Key block delivered by Marvin Buckner. Buckner ran over Lawrence Farmer to set up the play.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CAR32 (3Q: 13:11) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Sean Sikma, assisted by CB Jay Wolfe.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 12:29) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-CAR25 (3Q: 12:20) Jeffrey Cote ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Shaun Buckner, assisted by DT Terrell Belanger. Cote made a great move on Sean Sikma. Key block delivered by Trent Sinclair.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CAR16 (3Q: 11:49) Grant Guthrie ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Brad Milam, assisted by ILB Max Marian.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Etheridge and Buckner are blitzing.
3-6-CAR16 (3Q: 11:27) Bryan Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tommy Patton. CB Jay Wolfe defended the pass.
4-6-CAR16 (3Q: 11:23) Bernard Richard attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 24, Carolina 10
(3Q: 11:15) Bernard Richard kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Julio Demann returned the ball 4 yards to the CAR05. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR05 (3Q: 10:49) Richie Bridges pass completed to WR Kris Peller for 62 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia. Peller gained 7 yards after the catch.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 10:17) Donovan Long ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Karl Tucker.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-NOS37 (3Q: 09:44) Erik Horner ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Adam Dixon. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS S Karl Tucker to the NOS36.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 09:36) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR General Patton for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Keith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Patton gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR49 (3Q: 09:30) Bryan Harding pass completed to TE Joe Raymond for 15 yards. Tackled by S Corey Cromartie, assisted by CB Cole Benton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Raymond gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR34 (3Q: 08:55) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jay Wolfe, assisted by S Corey Cromartie. Key block delivered by Shawn Fadiman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR24 (3Q: 08:28) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR11 (3Q: 07:58) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-CAR16 (3Q: 07:52) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jay Wolfe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR10 (3Q: 07:20) Bryan Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tommy Patton. OLB O.J. Peterson defended the pass. New Orleans's Marvin Buckner was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-9-CAR10 (3Q: 07:15) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR General Patton for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 30, Carolina 10
(3Q: 07:15) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 31, Carolina 10
(3Q: 07:08) Bernard Richard kicked off 67 yards from the NOS30. Anthony Bozarth returned the ball 4 yards to the CAR07. Tackled by Justin Borders.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR07 (3Q: 06:46) Richie Bridges pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Benjamin Linquist.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR07 (3Q: 06:36) Donovan Long ran outside the right tackle for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Whalen. Key block delivered by Brett Medzihradsky.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR37 (3Q: 05:59) Richie Bridges pass was intended for WR Julio Demann and was intercepted by CB Bubba Reese at the CAR50. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Mitch Perkins.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (3Q: 05:46) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Tommy Patton for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge, assisted by S Hugh Abner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Keith is blitzing.
2-2-CAR32 (3Q: 05:01) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Hugh Abner. Key block delivered by Cris Scott.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
1-10-CAR27 (3Q: 04:28) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stevenson gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans 37, Carolina 10
(3Q: 04:28) Extra point by Bernard Richard was good. New Orleans 38, Carolina 10
(3Q: 04:12) Bernard Richard kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Julio Demann returned the ball 5 yards to the CAR12. Tackled by Nate Frederick.
Carolina: 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-CAR12 (3Q: 03:35) Richie Bridges pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Stargell. ILB Lamar McCarthy knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: 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-CAR12 (3Q: 03:25) Donovan Long ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Rich Banks.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett and Whalen are blitzing.
3-11-CAR11 (3Q: 02:59) Richie Bridges sacked by OLB Rodney Whalen for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Chuck Chellino. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Richie Bridges on the CAR05.
4-17-CAR05 (3Q: 02:34) A.J. Harward punted 37 yards. Tyrell Summers called for a fair catch at the CAR42.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR42 (3Q: 02:23) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Henry Timberlane.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR42 (3Q: 01:42) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Tommy Patton for 10 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR32 (3Q: 01:07) Bryan Harding pass completed to WR Preston Stevenson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Cole Benton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR18 (3Q: 00:38) Jeffrey Cote ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Henry Timberlane, assisted by S Rondell Heath.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-CAR17 (3Q: 00:04) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB O.J. Peterson, assisted by S Rondell Heath.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-CAR17 (4Q: 15:00) Bryan Harding pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tommy Patton. DT Terrell Belanger blocked the pass.
4-9-CAR17 (4Q: 14:50) Bernard Richard attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 41, Carolina 10
(4Q: 14:44) Bernard Richard kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Anthony Bozarth returned the ball 6 yards to the CAR07. Tackled by Roderick Iadevaia.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR07 (4Q: 14:24) Richie Bridges pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kris Peller. DE Max Cabacungan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR07 (4Q: 14:14) Donovan Long ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar McCarthy.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bennett, McCarthy and Frederick are blitzing.
3-8-CAR09 (4Q: 13:48) Donovan Long ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Dixon. Key block delivered by Tyrell Osgood. Osgood ran over Nate Frederick to set up the play.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR18 (4Q: 13:05) Richie Bridges pass completed to WR Darnell Stargell for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR32 (4Q: 12:35) Donovan Long ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia. Key block delivered by Mitch Tucker.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-CAR40 (4Q: 11:56) Richie Bridges pass completed to TE Benjamin Linquist for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S R.J. Braddock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR49 (4Q: 11:32) Richie Bridges scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Iadevaia.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR49 (4Q: 10:56) Richie Bridges scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Justin Borders.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-NOS49 (4Q: 10:25) Donovan Long ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Dixon.
4-4-NOS45 (4Q: 09:59) A.J. Harward punted 40 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS05.
New Orleans: 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-NOS05 (4Q: 09:52) Tyrell Summers ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Etheridge.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS09 (4Q: 09:06) Jeffrey Cote ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Brad Milam, assisted by OLB Tom Etheridge.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Etheridge is blitzing.
3-6-NOS09 (4Q: 08:30) Bryan Harding pass completed to RB Dale Kiburz for 5 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath. New Orleans's Mel Harper was hurt on the play.
4-1-NOS14 (4Q: 07:45) Darnell Briggs punted 46 yards. Anthony Bozarth called for a fair catch at the CAR40.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (4Q: 07:36) Richie Bridges pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Stargell. DE Max Cabacungan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR40 (4Q: 07:27) Donovan Long ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. Key block delivered by Chuck Chellino.
Carolina: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-CAR49 (4Q: 06:46) Erik Horner ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
4-5-CAR45 (4Q: 06:15) A.J. Harward punted 35 yards. Tyrell Summers called for a fair catch at the NOS20.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 06:07) Dusty Tobias ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Henry Timberlane, assisted by DT Terrell Belanger.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS21 (4Q: 05:22) Dale Kiburz ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Henry Timberlane.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-NOS22 (4Q: 04:36) Grant Guthrie ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Luke Highcove, assisted by S Rondell Heath.
4-6-NOS24 (4Q: 03:52) Darnell Briggs punted 38 yards. Anthony Bozarth called for a fair catch at the CAR38.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR38 (4Q: 03:44) Donovan Long ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett, assisted by S Justin Borders. Key block delivered by Brett Medzihradsky.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-CAR44 (4Q: 03:06) Erik Horner ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt.
Carolina: 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.
3-1-CAR47 (4Q: 02:20) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CAR42 (4Q: 02:20) Richie Bridges pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Donovan Long. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-CAR42 (4Q: 02:13) A.J. Harward punted 49 yards. Tyrell Summers returned the kick 14 yards to the NOS23. Tackled by Benjamin Linquist.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS23 (4Q: 02:02) Jeffrey Cote ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Lester Fidrych. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR CB Jay Wolfe to the NOS30.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tucker is blitzing.
1-10-NOS30 (4Q: 01:55) Richie Bridges sacked by S Karl Tucker for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrell Osgood. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Donovan Long on the NOS38.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Whalen is blitzing.
2-18-NOS38 (4Q: 01:22) Erik Horner ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Dixon.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NOS29 (4Q: 00:51) Donovan Long ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Dixon.
4-5-NOS25 (4Q: 00:17) Wes Vance attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 00:12) Dale Kiburz ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Terrell Belanger.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 41, Carolina Panthers 10