| Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 42 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Carolina won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Kai Forbath kicked off 68 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
| 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-CAR20 (1Q: 15:00) Drew Stanton pass completed to WR Sammy Watkins for 80 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Watkins gained 33 yards after the catch. Carolina 6, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 15:00) Extra point by Graham Gano was good. Carolina 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 14:44) Graham Gano kicked off 51 yards from the CAR35. Mark Ingram returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS34. Tackled by Kelvin Benjamin. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Shazier and Davis are blitzing. 1-10-NOS34 (1Q: 14:19) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Josh Hill for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson. Hill gained 12 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Davis is blitzing. 1-10-CAR48 (1Q: 13:52) Mark Ingram ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Charles Woodson. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tillman is blitzing. 2-7-CAR45 (1Q: 13:23) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR T.J. Graham. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-CAR45 (1Q: 13:17) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Arturo Everett for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy. Everett gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-2-CAR40 (1Q: 12:47) Thomas Morstead punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 12:40) Drew Stanton pass was dropped by WR Sammy Watkins. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CAR20 (1Q: 12:31) Drew Stanton pass completed to RB Todd Gurley for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gurley gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Breaux is blitzing. 3-7-CAR23 (1Q: 11:45) Drew Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Watkins. OLB Hau'oli Kikaha defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-7-CAR23 (1Q: 11:38) Brad Nortman punted 39 yards. Mark Ingram called for a fair catch at the NOS38. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 11:29) Drew Brees sacked by DT Kawann Short for a loss of 4 yards. Short ran right past Ron Gerhardt and knocked down the quarterback. |
| New Orleans: 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. Levy is blitzing. 2-14-NOS34 (1Q: 11:03) Drew Brees sacked by OLB DeAndre Levy for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Jahri Evans. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Ryan Shazier for 9 yards to the NOS23. |
| 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. Kikaha, Anthony and Wilson are blitzing. 1-10-NOS23 (1Q: 10:48) Todd Gurley ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Damian Swann, assisted by OLB Stephone Anthony. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-NOS21 (1Q: 10:20) Drew Stanton pass completed to RB Jonathan Stewart for 17 yards. Tackled by S Kyle Wilson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stewart gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-4-NOS04 (1Q: 09:42) Drew Stanton pass completed to WR Martavis Bryant for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 13, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 09:42) Extra point by Graham Gano was good. Carolina 14, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 09:33) Graham Gano kicked off 72 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: Pro 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-NOS20 (1Q: 09:33) Mark Ingram ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper. Key block delivered by Zach Strief. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-NOS27 (1Q: 09:08) Drew Brees pass completed to WR T.J. Graham for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman, assisted by OLB Trent Cole. |
| New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 08:45) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Shazier. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-NOS23 (1Q: 08:34) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cooks gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Davis is blitzing. 2-18-NOS25 (1Q: 08:07) Drew Brees pass completed to WR T.J. Graham for 19 yards. Tackled by S Charles Woodson, assisted by CB Charles Tillman. 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 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS44 (1Q: 07:31) Mark Ingram ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman, assisted by S Charles Woodson. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-NOS45 (1Q: 07:09) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Josh Hill for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Trent Cole, assisted by OLB DeAndre Levy. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Davis is blitzing. 3-5-NOS49 (1Q: 06:40) C.J. Spiller ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Dwan Edwards, assisted by S Charles Woodson. Key block delivered by Zach Strief. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR43 (1Q: 05:58) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Brandin Cooks. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CAR43 (1Q: 05:51) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman, assisted by DE Jared Allen. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-CAR36 (1Q: 05:07) Drew Brees pass completed to WR T.J. Graham for 35 yards. Tackled by ILB The Razor Shazier. Graham gained 29 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-1-CAR01 (1Q: 04:55) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Willie Snead. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-CAR01 (1Q: 04:48) Mark Ingram ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-CAR01 (1Q: 04:04) Mark Ingram ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman, assisted by ILB Ryan Shazier. |
| 4-2-CAR02 (1Q: 03:25) Kai Forbath attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 14, New Orleans 3 |
| (1Q: 03:20) Kai Forbath kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 03:20) Todd Gurley ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jairus Byrd. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Byrd is blitzing. 2-7-CAR23 (1Q: 02:55) Todd Gurley ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Bobby Richardson. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Kikaha is blitzing. 3-5-CAR25 (1Q: 02:12) Drew Stanton pass completed to RB Todd Gurley for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-5-CAR25 (1Q: 01:37) Brad Nortman punted 40 yards. Mark Ingram returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Jonathan Stewart. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS39 (1Q: 01:29) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Cam Thomas. Key block delivered by Zach Strief. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-NOS46 (1Q: 01:01) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Dwan Edwards, assisted by DE Jared Allen. Key block delivered by Zach Strief. Strief flattened Ahtyba Rubin to ensure the play's success. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CAR48 (1Q: 00:40) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 22 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper. Ingram gained 20 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Levy is blitzing. 1-10-CAR26 (1Q: 00:14) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Davis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Cole is blitzing. 2-4-CAR20 (2Q: 15:00) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cooks gained 10 yards after the catch. Carolina 14, New Orleans 9 |
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Kai Forbath was good. Carolina 14, New Orleans 10 |
| (2Q: 14:48) Kai Forbath kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 14:48) Todd Gurley ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Jordan, assisted by DT Tyeler Davison. Key block delivered by Fernando Velasco. |
| 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. 2-2-CAR28 (2Q: 14:08) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR33 (2Q: 14:01) Todd Gurley ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kyle Wilson, assisted by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-CAR34 (2Q: 13:40) Todd Gurley ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Stephone Anthony. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kikaha, Byrd and Wilson are blitzing. 3-8-CAR35 (2Q: 12:55) Drew Stanton pass completed to WR Sammy Watkins for 19 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Vaccaro, assisted by CB Brandon Browner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Watkins gained 12 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 12:25) Drew Stanton pass completed to RB Todd Gurley for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB David Hawthorne. Gurley gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS11 (2Q: 11:51) Todd Gurley ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jairus Byrd. Key block delivered by Amini Silatolu. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Barton and Anthony are blitzing. 2-1-NOS02 (2Q: 11:08) Todd Gurley ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Fernando Velasco. Carolina 20, New Orleans 10 |
| (2Q: 11:08) Extra point by Graham Gano was good. Carolina 21, New Orleans 10 |
| (2Q: 11:01) Graham Gano kicked off 70 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Shazier is blitzing. 1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 11:01) Drew Brees pass completed to WR T.J. Graham for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Graham gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: 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. Shazier is blitzing. 1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 10:25) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Josh Hill for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hill gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-NOS42 (2Q: 09:57) Mark Ingram ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Charles Johnson. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-1-NOS46 (2Q: 09:18) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Hoomanawanui. CB Charles Tillman defended the pass. |
| 4-1-NOS46 (2Q: 09:12) Thomas Morstead punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CAR03. |
| Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR03 (2Q: 09:04) Todd Gurley ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Browner. Key block delivered by Amini Silatolu. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR21 (2Q: 08:30) Drew Stanton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Sammy Watkins. DT Tyeler Davison blocked the pass. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CAR21 (2Q: 08:24) Drew Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Todd Gurley. DT Tyeler Davison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kikaha is blitzing. 3-10-CAR21 (2Q: 08:17) Drew Stanton pass was dropped by WR Martavis Bryant. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-CAR21 (2Q: 08:07) Brad Nortman punted 46 yards. Mark Ingram called for a fair catch at the NOS33. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS33 (2Q: 07:58) Drew Brees pass completed to RB C.J. Spiller for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Shazier. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-NOS41 (2Q: 07:19) C.J. Spiller ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Davis. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans. Evans ran over Jared Allen to set up the play. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CAR46 (2Q: 06:57) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans. Carolina's Charles Woodson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-CAR38 (2Q: 06:14) C.J. Spiller ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roman Harper, assisted by S Charles Woodson. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-CAR37 (2Q: 05:52) Mark Ingram ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Kony Ealy. Key block delivered by Zach Strief. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR30 (2Q: 05:34) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-CAR35 (2Q: 05:28) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 13 yards. Tackled by S Charles Woodson. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-CAR22 (2Q: 05:10) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 21, New Orleans 16 |
| (2Q: 05:10) Extra point by Kai Forbath was good. Carolina 21, New Orleans 17 |
| (2Q: 04:55) Kai Forbath kicked off 64 yards from the NOS35. Ted Ginn returned the ball 21 yards to the CAR22. Tackled by C.J. Spiller. |
| Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR22 (2Q: 04:14) Drew Stanton pass was intended for WR Sammy Watkins and was intercepted by CB Brandon Browner at the CAR31. Tackled by Sammy Watkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR31 (2Q: 04:05) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB The Razor Shazier. |
| 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. 2-5-CAR26 (2Q: 03:31) C.J. Spiller ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper, assisted by DE Charles Johnson. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-CAR23 (2Q: 03:11) Mark Ingram ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Ryan Shazier, assisted by OLB DeAndre Levy. |
| 4-1-CAR22 (2Q: 02:41) Kai Forbath attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 21, New Orleans 20 |
| (2Q: 02:33) Kai Forbath kicked off 66 yards from the NOS35. Ted Ginn returned the ball 21 yards to the CAR20. Tackled by Delvin Breaux. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Kikaha is blitzing. 1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 02:00) Drew Stanton pass completed to WR Sammy Watkins for 60 yards. Tackled by S Jairus Byrd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Watkins gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Barton is blitzing. 1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 01:24) Todd Gurley ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT John Jenkins, assisted by OLB Liam Barton. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Illegal Shift. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-NOS25 (2Q: 01:24) Drew Stanton pass completed to WR Kelvin Benjamin for 13 yards. Tackled by S Kyle Wilson. Benjamin gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-NOS12 (2Q: 00:52) Drew Stanton pass completed to WR Sammy Watkins for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 27, New Orleans 20 |
| (2Q: 00:52) Extra point by Graham Gano was good. Carolina 28, New Orleans 20 |
| (2Q: 00:44) Graham Gano kicked off 70 yards from the CAR35. Mark Ingram returned the ball 23 yards to the NOS18. Tackled by Jonathan Stewart. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS18 (2Q: 00:34) Mark Ingram ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Graham Gano kicked off 58 yards from the CAR35. Mark Ingram returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS27. Tackled by Tre Boston. |
| New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS27 (3Q: 14:40) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman, assisted by S Charles Woodson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-NOS27 (3Q: 14:16) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Austin Johnson for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy. Johnson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-2-NOS35 (3Q: 13:51) Mark Ingram ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy, assisted by S Roman Harper. |
| 4-2-NOS35 (3Q: 13:07) Thomas Morstead punted 39 yards. Ted Ginn called for a fair catch at the CAR26. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR26 (3Q: 13:00) Jonathan Stewart ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT John Jenkins. Key block delivered by Michael Oher. Oher ran over Bobby Richardson to set up the play. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-CAR32 (3Q: 12:33) Todd Gurley ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Delvin Breaux. Key block delivered by Cyrus Kouandjio. |
| Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR43 (3Q: 12:00) Todd Gurley ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams, assisted by OLB Stephone Anthony. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-CAR47 (3Q: 11:17) Jonathan Stewart ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Stephone Anthony. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-CAR48 (3Q: 10:36) Drew Stanton pass was intended for WR Martavis Bryant and was intercepted by S Jairus Byrd at the NOS49. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Martavis Bryant. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR48 (3Q: 10:24) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Marques Colston for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy, assisted by S Roman Harper. |
| 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. 2-11-CAR49 (3Q: 09:42) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Josh Hill for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Antwon Blake, assisted by CB Charles Tillman. Hill gained 18 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: 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. 1-10-CAR27 (3Q: 09:12) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Shazier. Cooks gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CAR27 (3Q: 08:40) Drew Brees pass completed to WR T.J. Graham for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Antwon Blake. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CAR24 (3Q: 08:18) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cooks gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR13 (3Q: 07:44) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roman Harper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Cole is blitzing. 2-10-CAR13 (3Q: 07:00) C.J. Spiller ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-CAR12 (3Q: 06:22) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Cam Thomas. |
| 4-3-CAR06 (3Q: 05:58) Kai Forbath attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 28, New Orleans 23 |
| (3Q: 05:50) Kai Forbath kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 05:50) Drew Stanton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-CAR28 (3Q: 05:15) Drew Stanton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lewis is blitzing. 1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 04:38) Todd Gurley ran inside the left guard for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Delvin Breaux. Key block delivered by Cyrus Kouandjio. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS14 (3Q: 03:54) Todd Gurley ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT John Jenkins, assisted by DE Cameron Jordan. Key block delivered by Fernando Velasco. |
| Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-4-NOS04 (3Q: 03:10) Drew Stanton scrambled for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 34, New Orleans 23 |
| (3Q: 03:10) Extra point by Graham Gano was good. Carolina 35, New Orleans 23 |
| (3Q: 02:59) Graham Gano kicked off 73 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
| 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. 1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 02:59) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy, assisted by ILB Ryan Shazier. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-NOS10 (3Q: 02:50) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Josh Hill for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tre Boston. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-17-NOS13 (3Q: 02:24) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB DeAndre Levy, assisted by ILB Ryan Shazier. 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 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-NOS16 (3Q: 01:55) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Arturo Everett for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman, assisted by CB Trumaine Johnson. Carolina's DeAndre Levy was hurt on the play. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cole is blitzing. 1-10-NOS31 (3Q: 01:09) Mark Ingram ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Cole. Key block delivered by Max Unger. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cole and Shazier are blitzing. 2-5-NOS36 (3Q: 00:26) Mark Ingram ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Tillman, assisted by CB Antwon Blake. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 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-NOS42 (4Q: 15:00) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandin Cooks for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CAR47 (4Q: 14:18) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Graham. DT Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CAR47 (4Q: 14:08) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Josh Hill for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine Johnson, assisted by ILB Kony Ealy. Hill gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: 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. Cole and Woodson are blitzing. 3-4-CAR41 (4Q: 13:37) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Mark Ingram. S Charles Woodson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-4-CAR41 (4Q: 13:30) Thomas Morstead punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 13:23) Todd Gurley ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Stephone Anthony. Key block delivered by Trai Turner. |
| Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Kikaha is blitzing. 2-4-CAR26 (4Q: 12:46) Todd Gurley ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jairus Byrd, assisted by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha. Key block delivered by Trai Turner. |
| Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR35 (4Q: 12:03) Todd Gurley ran around left end for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Delvin Breaux. Key block delivered by Michael Oher. Oher flattened Kenny Vaccaro to ensure the play's success. |
| 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-NOS39 (4Q: 11:22) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start. |
| Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-NOS44 (4Q: 11:16) Drew Stanton pass completed to TE Cory Bishop for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jairus Byrd. Bishop gained 19 yards after the catch. |
| 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-NOS25 (4Q: 10:45) Drew Stanton sacked by DE Cameron Jordan for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Cyrus Kouandjio. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-16-NOS31 (4Q: 10:01) Drew Stanton pass completed to RB Todd Gurley for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis, assisted by CB Brandon Browner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gurley gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread 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-NOS19 (4Q: 09:25) Drew Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ted Ginn. DT Tyeler Davison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-4-NOS19 (4Q: 09:18) Graham Gano attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 38, New Orleans 23 |
| (4Q: 09:11) Graham Gano kicked off 71 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: 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. 1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 09:11) Drew Brees pass was dropped by TE Josh Hill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-NOS20 (4Q: 09:04) Drew Brees pass completed to WR T.J. Graham for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Charles Woodson. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-NOS26 (4Q: 08:23) Drew Brees pass was dropped by TE Arturo Everett. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| 4-4-NOS26 (4Q: 08:13) Thomas Morstead punted 50 yards. Ted Ginn returned the kick 11 yards to the CAR35. Tackled by Delvin Breaux. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR35 (4Q: 08:04) Todd Gurley ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kyle Wilson, assisted by OLB Stephone Anthony. |
| 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. Kikaha and Wilson are blitzing. 2-10-CAR35 (4Q: 07:35) Drew Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. S Jairus Byrd defended the pass. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kikaha is blitzing. 3-10-CAR35 (4Q: 07:31) Drew Stanton pass completed to WR Sammy Watkins for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis, assisted by OLB David Hawthorne. Watkins gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Kikaha is blitzing. 1-10-CAR46 (4Q: 06:48) Todd Gurley ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha. |
| Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-CAR49 (4Q: 06:01) Jonathan Stewart ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dannell Ellerbe. |
| 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 pass. Kikaha is blitzing. 3-6-NOS50 (4Q: 05:16) Drew Stanton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Martavis Bryant. DE Bobby Richardson blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-NOS50 (4Q: 05:09) Brad Nortman punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cole is blitzing. 1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 05:03) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Brandin Cooks. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Shazier is blitzing. 2-10-NOS20 (4Q: 04:53) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Graham. ILB Kony Ealy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips 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. 3-10-NOS20 (4Q: 04:47) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Mark Ingram. ILB Kony Ealy blocked the pass. 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 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cole is blitzing. 4-10-NOS20 (4Q: 04:42) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandin Cooks. DT Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 04:35) Todd Gurley ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jairus Byrd. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-NOS17 (4Q: 03:48) Jonathan Stewart ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha, assisted by DE Cameron Jordan. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-NOS13 (4Q: 03:05) Drew Stanton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha, assisted by CB Delvin Breaux. |
| 4-1-NOS11 (4Q: 02:20) Graham Gano attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 41, New Orleans 23 |
| (4Q: 02:12) Graham Gano kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 02:12) Drew Brees pass was intended for WR Marques Colston and was intercepted by S Robert Blanton at the CAR46. Tackled by Marques Colston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CAR46 (4Q: 02:03) Jonathan Stewart ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Dannell Ellerbe, assisted by OLB David Hawthorne. ILB Dannell Ellerbe knocked down Ryan Kalil to break up the play. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Swann is blitzing. 2-11-CAR45 (4Q: 01:57) Jonathan Stewart ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Dannell Ellerbe. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-11-CAR45 (4Q: 01:48) Jonathan Stewart ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Kasim Edebali. Key block delivered by Cory Bishop. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 01:38) Jonathan Stewart ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT John Jenkins. Key block delivered by Trai Turner. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-NOS35 (4Q: 01:29) Jonathan Stewart ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dannell Ellerbe. Key block delivered by Trai Turner. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Barton is blitzing. 2-13-NOS45 (4Q: 01:23) Jonathan Stewart ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Vaccaro, assisted by DT Kevin Williams. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-8-NOS40 (4Q: 00:40) Drew Stanton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Carolina Panthers 41, New Orleans Saints 23 |