| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 63 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dean Horenstein kicked off 60 yards from the NOS35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 33 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Tucker Jennings. |
1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 14:36) Norbert Noa ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Glen Hanks, assisted by ILB Junior Horner. Key block delivered by Kent Osborne.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Spy | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | --- |
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2-3-HOU45 (1Q: 13:51) Play-Action. Glen Stelmack pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Earnest Vera. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 13:13) Norbert Noa ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Dustin Wonders. Key block delivered by Leroy Sanders. Sanders ran over Junior Horner to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Spy | --- | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | --- |
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2-2-NOS44 (1Q: 12:29) Percy Spriggs ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage. Key block delivered by Kent Osborne.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB D.Wonders | In Box | --- | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Spy | +++ | | FB O.Cassidy |
| +++ | WILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 11:47) Play-Action. Glen Stelmack pass completed to C Brenden Burton for 5 yards. Tackled by S Donnie Carlisle. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NOS37 (1Q: 11:06) Norbert Noa ran a draw inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Calvin Grier, assisted by S Tucker Jennings. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Spy | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS27 (1Q: 10:42) Play-Action. Glen Stelmack pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dustin Wonders, assisted by S Gage Thomason. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Wonders | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS24 (1Q: 10:00) Norbert Noa ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Calvin Grier.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Spy | +++ | | FB P.Spriggs |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-NOS28 (1Q: 09:21) Glen Stelmack pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hatcher gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 6, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB J.Bixler | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (1Q: 09:21) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Houston 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 09:07) Clarence Marcus kicked off 56 yards from the HOU35. Chuck Woods returned the ball 21 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
| 1-10-NOS30 (1Q: 08:35) PENALTY: T Lawrence Janis of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS25 (1Q: 08:25) Joel Kaitola ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE A.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-NOS27 (1Q: 08:03) Robert Barricelli ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Vinnick, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal. ILB Lester O'Neal knocked down Lawrence Janis to break up the play. PENALTY: G Roosevelt Rodrigue of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| --- | RDE A.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree |
| +++ | WLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| --- | NB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| --- | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-23-NOS17 (1Q: 07:53) Joel Kaitola ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Roberto Horn. Key block delivered by Donald Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE A.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | --- | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-NOS30 (1Q: 07:23) Ace Delcorio pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Hall. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Protect | --- | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| --- | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-NOS30 (1Q: 07:11) Bradley Figures punted 57 yards. A.J. Browning returned the kick 17 yards to the HOU30. PENALTY: DT Karl Nuston of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 07:04) Norbert Noa ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dustin Wonders, assisted by S Tucker Jennings. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Spy | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU21 (1Q: 06:41) Glen Stelmack pass completed to RB Omar Cassidy for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Junior Horner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Cassidy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-2-HOU24 (1Q: 06:11) Glen Stelmack scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Donnie Carlisle.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Cassidy | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 05:35) Glen Stelmack scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dustin Wonders.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Cassidy | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | WLB E.Mage | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| 2-8-HOU32 (1Q: 04:59) PENALTY: TE Earnest Hatcher of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-13-HOU27 (1Q: 04:54) Norbert Noa ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Dustin Wonders.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | --- | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Spy | +++ |
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3-1-HOU39 (1Q: 04:19) Percy Spriggs ran inside the right guard for 61 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Darius Bialo. Houston 13, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB E.Mage | In Box | --- | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Cassidy |
| +++ | WILB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 04:19) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Houston 14, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 04:00) Clarence Marcus kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Chuck Woods returned the ball 23 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
1-10-NOS26 (1Q: 03:36) Joel Kaitola ran inside the right tackle for 34 yards. Tackled by S Roberto Horn. Key block delivered by Lawrence Janis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE A.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 03:01) Robert Barricelli ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. Key block delivered by Roosevelt Rodrigue.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE A.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree |
| +++ | WLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| --- | FS E.Fisher | Spy | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU31 (1Q: 02:24) Play-Action. J.B. Delcorio pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marlon Brewer. ILB Lester O'Neal defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU31 (1Q: 02:15) Robert Barricelli ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cesar Hancock. Key block delivered by Lawrence Janis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree |
| +++ | WLB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB N.Bessette | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 01:43) J.B. Delcorio pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Lindsay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU24 (1Q: 01:15) Ace Delcorio pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for 18 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | TE P.Higbee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-HOU06 (1Q: 00:35) Joel Kaitola ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by S Cesar Hancock.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE A.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| --- | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU04 (1Q: 00:07) J.B. Delcorio pass completed to WR Rod Hall for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Earl Vinnick.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Andrews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-3-HOU03 (2Q: 15:00) Robert Barricelli ran inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Lawrence Janis. Houston 14, New Orleans 6
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Markwald |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | --- | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| --- | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Dean Horenstein was good. Houston 14, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 14:49) Dean Horenstein kicked off 69 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 14:49) Glen Stelmack pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Dustin Wonders. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Hanks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB O.Cassidy | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB J.Bixler | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU32 (2Q: 14:05) Percy Spriggs ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ron Middleton. Key block delivered by Kent Osborne.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Stelmack |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 13:24) PENALTY: WR A.J. Browning of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU30 (2Q: 13:16) William Gaynor pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 7 yards. Tackled by S Donnie Carlisle, assisted by OLB Dustin Wonders. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE A.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU37 (2Q: 12:32) Norbert Noa ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Tucker Jennings, assisted by DT Calvin Grier. Key block delivered by Leroy Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB J.Bixler | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 12:04) William Gaynor sacked by DE Damian Yantis for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Melvin Blanchard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Wonders | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS T.Jennings | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| --- | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU42 (2Q: 11:36) Norbert Noa ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Sherman Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU44 (2Q: 10:57) William Gaynor pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Gino Herndon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Short Zone | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB J.Bixler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU44 (2Q: 10:47) Darren Rohr punted 48 yards. Chuck Woods returned the kick 0 yards to the NOS08. Tackled by Omar Cassidy. |
1-10-NOS08 (2Q: 10:39) J.B. Delcorio pass completed to WR Lee Fleming for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-6-NOS12 (2Q: 10:01) J.B. Delcorio pass completed to WR Les DePree for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-NOS12 (2Q: 09:27) J.B. Delcorio pass completed to WR Rod Hall for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Stan Evans. Hall gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Delcorio |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fleming | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NOS17 (2Q: 09:01) Bradley Figures punted 50 yards. A.J. Browning returned the kick 17 yards to the HOU50. Tackled by Elijah Mage. |
1-10-HOU50 (2Q: 08:52) William Gaynor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DE Damian Yantis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Darius Bialo of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB J.Bixler | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU40 (2Q: 08:46) Play-Action. William Gaynor pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT G.Herndon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU46 (2Q: 08:23) Norbert Noa ran around the left tackle for 39 yards. Tackled by CB Josiah Bixler. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Darius Bialo to the NOS15.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | --- | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | --- | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS15 (2Q: 07:46) William Gaynor pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Sherman Hudson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-NOS05 (2Q: 07:07) Norbert Noa ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Daquan Titone. Houston 20, New Orleans 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE M.Torres | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:07) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Houston 21, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 06:58) Clarence Marcus kicked off 67 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 06:58) Teddy Ackerman ran outside the right tackle for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. Key block delivered by Carl Markwald.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brewer |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | --- | | RB T.Ackerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Markwald |
| +++ | WILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB R.Horn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 06:27) Joel Kaitola ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. Key block delivered by Lawrence Janis.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Brewer |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | TE C.Markwald |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | In Box | --- | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU35 (2Q: 05:51) Play-Action. C.J. Springer pass was dropped by RB Robert Barricelli.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fleming | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU35 (2Q: 05:44) Joel Kaitola ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by S Chris Devine. DT Lamont Bernard knocked down Donald Gilmore to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU36 (2Q: 05:13) Dean Horenstein attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 05:06) Norbert Noa ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Junior Horner, assisted by OLB Glen Hanks. PENALTY: C Leroy Sanders of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE D.Yantis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Herndon |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Spy | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU33 (2Q: 04:57) William Gaynor pass completed to TE Abraham Bell for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Ron Middleton. Bell gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Spy on QB | --- | | TE A.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-HOU46 (2Q: 04:17) William Gaynor pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ron Middleton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT G.Herndon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB P.Spriggs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Wonders | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU49 (2Q: 03:43) William Gaynor pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Josiah Bixler. Hatcher gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT G.Herndon | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Wonders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Pritchett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | DB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS T.Jennings | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 03:04) PENALTY: T Melvin Blanchard of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS49 (2Q: 03:00) William Gaynor pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 19 yards. Tackled by S Donnie Carlisle. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Browning gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Hanks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Cassidy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-10-NOS30 (2Q: 02:36) William Gaynor pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 23 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Browning gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Torres | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-7-NOS07 (2Q: 02:07) William Gaynor pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres, assisted by DE Patrick Prior. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB D.Carlisle | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS T.Jennings | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-4-NOS04 (2Q: 01:58) William Gaynor pass completed to WR Otis Branch for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Dustin Wonders. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Hudson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | WLB E.Mage | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-5-NOS05 (2Q: 01:40) William Gaynor pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 27, New Orleans 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Short Zone | +++ | | RB N.Noa | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB J.Bixler | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:40) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Houston 28, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 01:32) Clarence Marcus kicked off 49 yards from the HOU35. Chuck Woods returned the ball 17 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
1-10-NOS33 (2Q: 01:25) Joel Kaitola ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall |
| +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| --- | NB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS35 (2Q: 01:02) Robert Barricelli ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Bernard, assisted by OLB Harris Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming |
| +++ | SLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| --- | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| --- | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS31 (2Q: 00:38) C.J. Springer pass completed to RB Robert Barricelli for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Protect | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Hall | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Barricelli | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Crook |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Baxter |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-4-NOS39 (2Q: 00:28) Bradley Figures punted 45 yards. A.J. Browning returned the kick 18 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Rex Stanton. |
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 00:17) William Gaynor pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Glen Hanks, assisted by DE Marshall Torres. Browning gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | --- | SILB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Cassidy | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Torres | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-HOU33 (2Q: 00:10) William Gaynor pass completed to RB Percy Spriggs for 20 yards. Tackled by S Donnie Carlisle. Spriggs gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Yantis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | --- | | RB P.Spriggs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Clarence Marcus kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (3Q: 15:00) C.J. Springer pass was intended for WR Les DePree and was intercepted by ILB Joseph Newhart at the NOS28. Tackled by Les DePree.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Protect | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS28 (3Q: 14:52) Percy Spriggs ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Prior.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Browning |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Skidmore |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | --- | | FB N.Noa |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS29 (3Q: 14:21) William Gaynor sacked by OLB Glen Hanks for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Unknown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB S.Hudson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE A.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB E.Mage | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | WLB G.Hanks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| --- | FS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-NOS35 (3Q: 13:45) William Gaynor pass completed to RB Percy Spriggs for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage, assisted by DE Marshall Torres. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB J.Bixler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NOS28 (3Q: 13:15) Clarence Marcus attempted a 45 yard field goal and it was blocked by Elijah Mage. NOS Marshall Torres recovered the ball at the NOS46 and returned it 3 yards. |
1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 13:04) Joel Kaitola ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Hall |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming |
| +++ | SLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Markwald |
| +++ | WILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU50 (3Q: 12:31) C.J. Springer pass completed to TE Pedro Higbee for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette, assisted by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS49 (3Q: 12:01) C.J. Springer scrambled for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Markwald | Protect | +++ | WILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (3Q: 11:15) C.J. Springer pass completed to WR Rod Hall for -2 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Hancock.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-HOU35 (3Q: 10:28) Play-Action. C.J. Springer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Hall. ILB Joseph Newhart defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU35 (3Q: 10:22) C.J. Springer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Joel Kaitola. DE Ken Wayne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU35 (3Q: 10:12) Dean Horenstein attempted a 52 yard field goal and it was blocked by Harris Coles. HOU Harris Coles recovered the ball at the HOU38 and returned it 28 yards. |
1-10-NOS34 (3Q: 10:02) Percy Spriggs ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres, assisted by S Tucker Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | FB N.Noa |
| --- | WILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| --- | FS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-NOS37 (3Q: 09:21) Play-Action. William Gaynor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Starscream Branch. DE Patrick Prior hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Kent Osborne of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| --- | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| --- | FS C.Woods | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-23-NOS47 (3Q: 09:14) Percy Spriggs ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres, assisted by S Tucker Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-20-NOS44 (3Q: 08:47) William Gaynor pass completed to WR Timothy Skidmore for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-21-NOS45 (3Q: 08:10) Darren Rohr punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 08:04) Joel Kaitola ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer. Key block delivered by Caleb Richmond.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming |
| +++ | SLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.DePree |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Spy | --- |
|
2-2-NOS28 (3Q: 07:22) C.J. Springer pass was intended for WR Rod Hall and was intercepted by S Cesar Hancock at the NOS42. The interception was returned 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 34, New Orleans 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| --- | LCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| --- | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:22) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Houston 35, New Orleans 7 |
| (3Q: 07:09) Clarence Marcus kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Chuck Woods returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS17. Tackled by Dashawn Palmer. |
1-10-NOS17 (3Q: 06:32) C.J. Springer pass completed to WR Lee Fleming for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. Fleming gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Andrews | Protect | +++ | WILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS27 (3Q: 06:03) Joel Kaitola ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne, assisted by DT Karl Nuston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming |
| +++ | SLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Markwald |
| +++ | WILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| --- | FS D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS29 (3Q: 05:37) Joel Kaitola ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming |
| +++ | SLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS30 (3Q: 05:04) C.J. Springer pass completed to WR Rod Hall for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NOS33 (3Q: 04:19) Bradley Figures punted 60 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (3Q: 04:08) Percy Spriggs ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres, assisted by ILB Sherman Hudson. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU15 (3Q: 03:29) Percy Spriggs ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Josiah Bixler, assisted by S Tucker Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU13 (3Q: 02:47) A.J. Browning ran a reverse around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Sherman Hudson, assisted by DE Ron Middleton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Browning | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Skidmore |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs |
| +++ | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Noa |
| --- | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU12 (3Q: 02:12) Darren Rohr punted 50 yards. Chuck Woods returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS41. Tackled by Dashawn Palmer. |
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 02:03) Joel Kaitola ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming |
| +++ | SLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Markwald |
| +++ | WILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS43 (3Q: 01:36) Play-Action. C.J. Springer pass completed to WR Rod Hall for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer. Hall gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: ILB Joseph Newhart of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT L.DePree | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| --- | LCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS48 (3Q: 01:28) C.J. Springer pass completed to TE Pedro Higbee for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by CB Carter Springer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Higbee | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 00:50) C.J. Springer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pedro Higbee. DT Karl Nuston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| --- | LCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU40 (3Q: 00:40) Joel Kaitola ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by DT Karl Nuston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming |
| +++ | SLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Markwald |
| +++ | WILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU38 (3Q: 00:09) C.J. Springer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lee Fleming. OLB Harris Coles simply tossed Caleb Richmond aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Andrews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU38 (3Q: 00:05) Bradley Figures punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 15:00) William Gaynor pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB J.Bixler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU22 (4Q: 14:24) William Gaynor pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 49 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres. Branch gained 45 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy on QB | --- | | FB N.Noa | Protect | +++ | WILB E.Mage | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | --- | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS T.Jennings | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS29 (4Q: 13:51) Percy Spriggs ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Elijah Mage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | FB N.Noa |
| +++ | WILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NOS25 (4Q: 13:07) Percy Spriggs ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Josiah Bixler, assisted by DE Ron Middleton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | --- | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-1-NOS20 (4Q: 12:29) PENALTY: QB William Gaynor of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-6-NOS25 (4Q: 12:18) William Gaynor pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Short Zone | --- | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Noa | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS14 (4Q: 11:34) PENALTY: OLB Elijah Mage of New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-NOS09 (4Q: 11:27) Percy Spriggs ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tucker Jennings, assisted by DE Ron Middleton. Key block delivered by Leroy Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-4-NOS04 (4Q: 10:55) William Gaynor pass was dropped by WR A.J. Browning. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Torres | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Noa | Protect | +++ | WILB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS T.Jennings | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-4-NOS04 (4Q: 10:51) Percy Spriggs ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tucker Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | --- | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| --- | FS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-NOS01 (4Q: 10:17) Percy Spriggs ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Leroy Sanders. Houston 41, New Orleans 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Middleton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | RDE M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB S.Hudson | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | SILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WILB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | WLB J.Bixler | In Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | LCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | In Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:17) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Houston 42, New Orleans 7 |
| (4Q: 10:06) Clarence Marcus kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Chuck Woods returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS21. Tackled by Norbert Noa. PENALTY: OLB Elijah Mage of New Orleans was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-NOS05 (4Q: 09:44) C.J. Springer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lee Fleming. DT Lamont Bernard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS05 (4Q: 09:38) Joel Kaitola ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Karl Nuston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Higbee |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming |
| +++ | SLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB C.Springer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS03 (4Q: 09:15) C.J. Springer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Hall. DT Lamont Bernard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-NOS03 (4Q: 09:08) Bradley Figures punted 56 yards. A.J. Browning returned the kick 11 yards to the NOS48. Tackled by Elijah Mage. |
1-10-NOS48 (4Q: 09:00) Percy Spriggs ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS48 (4Q: 08:22) Percy Spriggs ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Sherman Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Bell |
| +++ | WILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS43 (4Q: 07:51) William Gaynor pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 32 yards. Tackled by S Tucker Jennings. Hatcher gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT P.Spriggs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | DB T.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS G.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS11 (4Q: 07:06) William Gaynor pass completed to WR Timothy Skidmore for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tucker Jennings. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Messinna | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Torres | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Mage | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| --- | FS C.Woods | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS08 (4Q: 06:41) Percy Spriggs ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Ron Middleton, assisted by DE Patrick Prior. Key block delivered by Bjarke Blanchard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Spy | +++ |
|
1-1-NOS01 (4Q: 05:57) Percy Spriggs ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Sherman Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | RDE M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Noa |
| +++ | SILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WILB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | WLB J.Bixler | In Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | LCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | In Box | +++ |
|
2-2-NOS02 (4Q: 05:14) Percy Spriggs ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Prior.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | Spy | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB G.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS D.Carlisle | Out of Box | --- | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NOS02 (4Q: 04:29) Percy Spriggs ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Torres, assisted by S Donnie Carlisle.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Noa |
| +++ | WILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB D.Wonders | In Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB G.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS D.Carlisle | In Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NOS02 (4Q: 03:42) Clarence Marcus attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 45, New Orleans 7 |
| (4Q: 03:37) Clarence Marcus kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 03:37) Play-Action. C.J. Springer pass completed to RB Joel Kaitola for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles. Kaitola gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Andrews | Protect | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 03:01) C.J. Springer pass completed to WR Lee Fleming for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.DePree | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS44 (4Q: 02:14) C.J. Springer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Les DePree.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.DePree | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| --- | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NOS44 (4Q: 02:05) C.J. Springer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pedro Higbee. DT Lamont Bernard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Springer |
| *** | LDE L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Higbee | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fleming | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Kaitola | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Markwald | Protect | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Richmond |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB C.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Stanton |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Janis |
| +++ | FS C.Hancock | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-3-NOS44 (4Q: 01:58) Bradley Figures punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU06. |
1-10-HOU06 (4Q: 01:47) Percy Spriggs ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tucker Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Skidmore |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU07 (4Q: 01:00) Percy Spriggs ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffery Messinna, assisted by CB Josiah Bixler.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Browning |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Skidmore |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Noa |
| +++ | WLB E.Mage | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| --- | SS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS C.Woods | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU07 (4Q: 00:17) Percy Spriggs ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Gaynor |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT J.Messinna | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Browning |
| +++ | SLB M.Torres | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Spriggs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Noa |
| +++ | WILB E.Mage | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bixler | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB D.Carlisle | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Osborne |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT Unknown |
| +++ | FS T.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Houston Texans 45, New Orleans Saints 7 |