| Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 97 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Wade Benson kicked off 73 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 15:00) Kelly Bronson ran around right end for 43 yards. Tackled by ILB Wayne McCombs. Key block delivered by Roosevelt Rodrigue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | --- | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ross |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR32 (1Q: 14:23) Kelly Bronson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Wayne McCombs, assisted by S Emmitt Craig.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Edwards |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| --- | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CAR29 (1Q: 13:55) Lenny Cobb ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Sherman Nicas, assisted by OLB Tucker Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-CAR32 (1Q: 13:22) Jon Smith pass completed to TE Ernest Morton for 8 yards. Tackled by CB JT Terrell. Morton gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ross | Protect | +++ | WILB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB A.Pardo | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB C.Dye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-CAR24 (1Q: 13:01) Dexter Winslett attempted a 41 yard field goal and it was blocked by J.J. Choate. CAR J.J. Choate recovered the ball at the CAR35. |
1-10-CAR35 (1Q: 12:53) Fred Garcia ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Glen Hanks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey |
| --- | WILB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Spy | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-CAR31 (1Q: 12:28) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Gage Bowser for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Junior Horner. Bowser gained 26 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Junior Horner of New Orleans was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 12:17) Fred Garcia ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Sanderson, assisted by CB Gus Goldblatt. Key block delivered by Jimmy Maloney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | --- | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-NOS23 (1Q: 11:52) Fred Garcia ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S David Gilmore, assisted by S Edgar Salari. PENALTY: C Jimmy Maloney of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | Spy | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | --- | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-NOS33 (1Q: 11:41) Play-Action. Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Steven Hicks for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Goldblatt. Hicks gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-NOS21 (1Q: 10:56) Fred Garcia ran outside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Tim Babin. Key block delivered by Mark McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-NOS03 (1Q: 10:25) Fred Garcia ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Nickolas McElroy. Carolina 6, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Spy | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | --- | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:25) Extra point by Wade Benson was good. Carolina 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 10:15) Wade Benson kicked off 72 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 10:15) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Joe Howard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Joel Terrell. Howard gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: T Donald Gilmore of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McNeil | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Edwards | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| --- | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-NOS15 (1Q: 10:08) Lenny Cobb ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tank Nicas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| --- | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-NOS18 (1Q: 09:27) Kelly Bronson ran around right end for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Robert Bradford. Key block delivered by Donald Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | --- | | FB J.Ross |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 08:46) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Joe Howard for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Sherman Nicas, assisted by CB JT Terrell. PENALTY: G Tracy Aycock of New Orleans was called for an Illegal Chop Block.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Kidman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Edwards | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB B.Grant | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | WLB W.McCombs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-NOS29 (1Q: 08:37) Lenny Cobb ran inside the left tackle for 71 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jessie Baxter. Carolina 7, New Orleans 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | --- | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:37) Extra point by The Killer Winslett was good. New Orleans 7, Carolina 7 |
| (1Q: 08:21) The Killer Winslett kicked off 70 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (1Q: 08:21) Fred Garcia ran a trap outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Bernie Greene. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | --- | | TE X.Ramsey |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | In Box | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Spy | +++ |
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1-10-CAR39 (1Q: 07:45) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Gage Bowser for 61 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Bowser gained 56 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Carolina 13, New Orleans 7
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 07:45) Extra point by Wade Benson was good. Carolina 14, New Orleans 7 |
| (1Q: 07:28) Wade Benson kicked off 59 yards from the CAR35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 50 yards to the CAR44. Tackled by Robert Bradford. |
| 1-10-CAR44 (1Q: 07:05) PENALTY: G Roosevelt Rodrigue of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CAR49 (1Q: 06:54) Kelly Bronson ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Nicole Kidman, assisted by DE Apollo Houston. ILB Brayden Grant knocked down Tracy Aycock to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ross |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Nicas | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-NOS50 (1Q: 06:14) Lenny Cobb ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Alexander Pardo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| --- | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-20-NOS46 (1Q: 05:47) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Corbin Dye. Brewer gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Johnston | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Edwards | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB E.Oliver | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB A.Pardo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB C.Dye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CAR23 (1Q: 05:01) Kelly Bronson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Xavier Houston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Edwards |
| --- | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CAR22 (1Q: 04:36) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Dashawn Nixon for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Robert Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR10 (1Q: 03:54) Kelly Bronson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Lincoln Kidman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Edwards |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Nicas | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CAR08 (1Q: 03:21) Kelly Bronson ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Robert Bradford, assisted by ILB Brayden Grant.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Edwards |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Kroeger |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ross |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| --- | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-CAR10 (1Q: 02:54) Jon Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Leonard Lang. DE Johnny Ashmore drove right through Jessie Baxter to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| --- | RCB C.Dye | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CAR10 (1Q: 02:49) The Killer Winslett attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 14, New Orleans 10 |
| (1Q: 02:43) The Killer Winslett kicked off 58 yards from the NOS35. Gary Siegel returned the ball 26 yards to the CAR33. Tackled by Dashawn Nixon. |
1-10-CAR33 (1Q: 02:06) Fred Garcia ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE Anthony Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-CAR28 (1Q: 01:42) Fred Garcia ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Anthony Farrell, assisted by ILB Jace Westbrook. PENALTY: C Jimmy Maloney of Carolina was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Delgado |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Spy | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-25-CAR18 (1Q: 01:36) Reuben Croteau pass completed to TE Bernie Papadopulos for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Glen Hanks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-29-CAR14 (1Q: 01:00) PENALTY: T Alexis Holmes of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
3-34-CAR09 (1Q: 00:51) Reuben Croteau pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grandpappy Hicks. CB Gus Goldblatt defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Richard | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-34-CAR09 (1Q: 00:45) Wade Thornton punted 55 yards. Edgar Salari returned the kick 17 yards to the CAR47. Tackled by Grayson Henson. |
1-10-CAR47 (1Q: 00:34) Play-Action. Jon Smith pass completed to WR Dashawn Nixon for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Joel Terrell, assisted by DE Johnny Ashmore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Nixon gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CAR38 (1Q: 00:08) Jon Smith pass completed to RB Lenny Cobb for 18 yards. Tackled by S Emmitt Craig. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cobb gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Cobb | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 15:00) Jon Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Ernest Morton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR20 (2Q: 14:53) Lenny Cobb ran a trap outside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Choate. Key block delivered by Donald Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | RDE J.Choate | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McNeil |
| +++ | LCB C.Dye | Out of Box | --- | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | NB E.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | DB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-7-CAR07 (2Q: 14:30) Play-Action. Jon Smith pass was dropped by WR Dashawn Nixon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CAR07 (2Q: 14:25) Kelly Bronson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Tracy Aycock. New Orleans 16, Carolina 14
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Cobb |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | --- | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 14:25) Extra point by Dexter Winslett was good. New Orleans 17, Carolina 14 |
| (2Q: 14:14) Dexter Winslett kicked off 53 yards from the NOS35. Gary Siegel returned the ball 23 yards to the CAR35. Tackled by Ernest Morton. |
1-10-CAR35 (2Q: 13:48) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Gage Bowser for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Sanderson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-CAR34 (2Q: 13:17) Reuben Croteau pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Xavier Ramsey. ILB Jace Westbrook defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bolt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Bishop | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-11-CAR34 (2Q: 13:11) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Steven Hicks for 16 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS50 (2Q: 12:24) Fred Garcia ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Anthony Farrell. Key block delivered by Jimmy Maloney. Maloney ran over Junior Horner to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Galland | Spy | --- | | FB G.Siegel |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS43 (2Q: 11:42) Fred Garcia ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Junior Horner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NOS42 (2Q: 11:10) Roderick Bolt ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Galland. Key block delivered by Nickolas McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB M.Galland | In Box | --- | | RB R.Bolt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Richard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bishop |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB R.Haines | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS27 (2Q: 10:41) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Gage Bowser for 10 yards. Tackled by S Lester Gilmore, assisted by ILB Junior Horner. Bowser gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Papadopulos | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Spy on QB | --- | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS17 (2Q: 10:09) Reuben Croteau pass completed to RB Fred Garcia for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Prior, assisted by OLB Marvin Galland. Garcia gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Shane Sanderson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NOS09 (2Q: 09:39) Reuben Croteau pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gage Bowser. ILB Jace Westbrook defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-NOS09 (2Q: 09:32) Fred Garcia ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Samuel Richard. Key block delivered by Jimmy Maloney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | --- | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Richard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| --- | LCB G.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| --- | RCB R.Haines | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-NOS05 (2Q: 09:01) Reuben Croteau pass completed to TE Bernie Papadopulos for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina 20, New Orleans 17
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:01) Extra point by Wade Benson was good. Carolina 21, New Orleans 17 |
| (2Q: 08:51) Wade Benson kicked off 68 yards from the CAR35. Dashawn Nixon returned the ball 33 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Steven Hicks. |
1-10-NOS30 (2Q: 08:19) Kelly Bronson ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Wayne McCombs.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Edwards |
| --- | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| --- | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Cobb |
| --- | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NOS26 (2Q: 07:46) Lenny Cobb ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Robert Bradford. New Orleans's Ernest Morton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ross |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-NOS37 (2Q: 07:02) Play-Action. Jon Smith sacked by DE Xavier Houston for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Donald Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Kidman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ross | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB B.Grant | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | WLB W.McCombs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| --- | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NOS35 (2Q: 06:17) Ellis Andrews punted 56 yards. Gage Bowser returned the kick 20 yards to the CAR29. Tackled by Dashawn Nixon. |
1-10-CAR29 (2Q: 06:09) Gary Siegel ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Christopher Newton. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bishop |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CAR35 (2Q: 05:44) Crow Croteau pass completed to WR Pete Sweeney for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Earnest Vera. Sweeney gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CAR44 (2Q: 05:12) PENALTY: G Dave Doyle of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CAR39 (2Q: 05:05) Play-Action. Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Gage Bowser for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Goldblatt. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-8-CAR46 (2Q: 04:33) Fred Garcia ran outside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Goldblatt, assisted by ILB Theodore Schulz. Key block delivered by Jimmy Maloney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | --- | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS36 (2Q: 03:57) Reuben Croteau pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernie Papadopulos. S Edgar Salari knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB G.Siegel | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB J.Westbrook | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS36 (2Q: 03:48) Crow Croteau pass completed to WR Babbi Bowser for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Galland. Bowser gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Spy on QB | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS10 (2Q: 03:17) Crow Croteau pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Xavier Ramsey. DE Patrick Prior hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Delgado | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS10 (2Q: 03:08) Reuben Croteau pass completed to TE Xavier Ramsey for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jace Westbrook. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS05 (2Q: 02:45) Crow Croteau pass completed to WR Pete Sweeney for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina 27, New Orleans 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Richard | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:45) Extra point by Wade Benson was good. Carolina 28, New Orleans 17 |
| (2Q: 02:39) Wade Benson kicked off 50 yards from the CAR35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS41. Tackled by Fred Garcia. PENALTY: WR Marlon Brewer of New Orleans was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 02:00) Gunslinger Smith pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Joel Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| --- | NB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS19 (2Q: 01:16) Gunslinger Smith kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Xavier Houston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb |
| +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS23 (2Q: 00:33) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Joe Howard for 12 yards. Tackled by S Sherman Nicas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Johnston | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Lang | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ross | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB C.Dye | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
1-10-NOS35 (2Q: 00:22) Jon Smith pass completed to TE Taylor Edwards for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Emmitt Craig, assisted by S Tank Nicas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Edwards | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS42 (2Q: 00:16) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Joe Howard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Robert Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Edwards | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
3-4-NOS41 (2Q: 00:06) Jon Smith pass completed to TE Ernest Morton for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Tucker Johnston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB L.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB C.Dye | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) The Killer Winslett kicked off 71 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (3Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Grandpappy Hicks for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Tim Babin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hicks gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 14:14) Reuben Croteau pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Steven Hicks. DE Aidan Butler blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Earnest Vera of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| --- | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| --- | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 14:10) Fred Garcia ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by ILB Junior Horner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | --- | | TE X.Ramsey |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Spy | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| --- | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS38 (3Q: 13:26) Reuben Croteau pass completed to TE Bernie Papadopulos for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Prior. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS35 (3Q: 12:50) Crow Croteau pass completed to WR Grandpappy Hicks for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Samuel Richard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB S.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Delgado | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB S.Sanderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NOS32 (3Q: 12:05) Wade Benson attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 31, New Orleans 17 |
| (3Q: 11:59) Wade Benson kicked off 56 yards from the CAR35. Dashawn Nixon returned the ball 31 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Fred Garcia. |
1-10-NOS40 (3Q: 11:34) Kelly Bronson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tank Nicas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ross |
| --- | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| --- | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS41 (3Q: 10:56) Lenny Cobb ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Alexander Pardo, assisted by ILB Evan Oliver.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| --- | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS45 (3Q: 10:12) Play-Action. Jon Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marlon Brewer. DE Apollo Houston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB C.Dye | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NOS45 (3Q: 10:04) Ellis Andrews punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR05. |
1-10-CAR05 (3Q: 09:56) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Steven Hicks for 20 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Hicks gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Alexis Holmes of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding. Safety awarded on penalty in the end zone. Carolina 31, New Orleans 19
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB B.Delgado | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| --- | FS L.Gilmore | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:41) Wade Benson kicked off 69 yards from the CAR20. Edgar Salari returned the ball 30 yards to the NOS41. Tackled by Fred Garcia. |
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 09:13) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for 12 yards. Tackled by S Sherman Nicas. Brewer gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR47 (3Q: 08:37) Lenny Cobb ran around the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Robert Bradford. Key block delivered by Roosevelt Rodrigue.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR30 (3Q: 08:02) Play-Action. Jon Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Howard. ILB Evan Oliver hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Kidman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Edwards | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB B.Grant | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | WLB W.McCombs | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR30 (3Q: 07:53) Lenny Cobb ran around the left tackle for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Joel Terrell. Key block delivered by Jessie Baxter. PENALTY: OLB Robert Bradford of Carolina was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | --- | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | --- | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | --- | | TE T.Edwards |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-2-CAR02 (3Q: 07:37) Jon Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Howard. ILB M.C McCombs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Kidman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Grant | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Haukioja | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB T.Johnston | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS C.Dye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-CAR02 (3Q: 07:30) Gunslinger Smith pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 31, New Orleans 25
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Kidman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Surtain | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Cobb | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Grant | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB D.Haukioja | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB T.Johnston | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS C.Dye | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:30) Extra point by The Killer Winslett was good. Carolina 31, New Orleans 26 |
| (3Q: 07:20) Dexter Winslett kicked off 66 yards from the NOS35. Gary Siegel returned the ball 42 yards to the CAR41. Tackled by Patrick Prior. |
1-10-CAR41 (3Q: 06:47) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Steven Hicks for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Earnest Vera. Hicks gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-CAR46 (3Q: 06:03) Reuben Croteau pass completed to TE Bernie Papadopulos for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Sanderson, assisted by S David Gilmore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Jimmy Maloney of Carolina was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-CAR36 (3Q: 05:55) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Grandpappy Hicks for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Galland, assisted by CB Earnest Vera. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB M.Galland | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CAR41 (3Q: 05:28) Crow Croteau pass completed to TE Bernie Papadopulos for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Tim Babin. Papadopulos gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Papadopulos | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB S.Sanderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 04:54) Fred Garcia ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tim Babin. Key block delivered by Mark McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Meier |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | DB R.Haines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Spy | +++ |
|
2-4-NOS37 (3Q: 04:13) Roderick Bolt ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Anthony Farrell, assisted by ILB Jace Westbrook.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | In Box | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey |
| --- | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE C.Newton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bolt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bishop |
| +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-NOS34 (3Q: 03:39) Crow Croteau pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Roderick Bolt. ILB Jace Westbrook defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bolt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Bishop | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
4-1-NOS34 (3Q: 03:34) Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Grandpappy Hicks for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Theodore Schulz, assisted by OLB Glen Hanks. Hicks gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Horner | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.Siegel | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NB T.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Delgado | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WILB G.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | WLB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | LCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | RCB E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | SS L.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS11 (3Q: 02:48) Play-Action. Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Pete Sweeney for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Sweeney gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina 37, New Orleans 26
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 02:48) Extra point by Wade Benson was good. Carolina 38, New Orleans 26 |
| (3Q: 02:40) Wade Benson kicked off 61 yards from the CAR35. Dashawn Nixon returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS24. Tackled by Steven Hicks. |
1-10-NOS24 (3Q: 02:03) Lenny Cobb ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Choate, assisted by ILB Evan Oliver.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| --- | RCB C.Dye | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NOS22 (3Q: 01:33) Lenny Cobb ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Choate.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| --- | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS22 (3Q: 00:51) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Corbin Dye.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ross | Protect | +++ | WILB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | WLB A.Pardo | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB C.Dye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NOS28 (3Q: 00:29) Ellis Andrews punted 33 yards. Babbi Bowser returned the kick 29 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Patrick Prior. |
1-10-NOS32 (3Q: 00:21) Gage Bowser ran a reverse around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Galland, assisted by CB Shane Sanderson. Key block delivered by Jimmy Maloney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia |
| +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Spy | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-1-NOS23 (4Q: 15:00) Fred Garcia ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Sanderson. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 14:20) Crow Croteau pass completed to RB Fred Garcia for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Junior Horner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Garcia gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE B.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Delgado | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Westbrook | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB G.Hanks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS13 (4Q: 13:50) Crow Croteau pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gage Bowser. DE Patrick Prior hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB G.Siegel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NOS13 (4Q: 13:43) Reuben Croteau pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bernie Papadopulos. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT C.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Wonders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Richard | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NOS13 (4Q: 13:36) Wade Benson attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 41, New Orleans 26 |
| (4Q: 13:30) Wade Benson kicked off 56 yards from the CAR35. Dashawn Nixon returned the ball 17 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Northern Soul Bradford. |
1-10-NOS26 (4Q: 13:09) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Joel Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB C.Dye | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS28 (4Q: 12:24) Jon Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dashawn Nixon. S Sherman Nicas defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB C.Dye | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS28 (4Q: 12:14) Gunslinger Smith pass completed to WR Joe Howard for 23 yards. Tackled by S Martin Vance. Howard gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB C.Dye | Deep Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Short Zone | --- | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR49 (4Q: 11:43) Lenny Cobb ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Lincoln Kidman, assisted by S Sherman Nicas. Key block delivered by Lawrence Janis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | --- | | TE E.Morton |
| --- | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Edwards |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | --- | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CAR43 (4Q: 11:10) Jon Smith pass was intended for WR Marlon Brewer and was intercepted by S Sherman Nicas at the CAR36. The interception was returned 32 yards. Tackled by Ernest Morton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Ashmore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Oliver | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Protect | --- | SILB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | LCB A.Pardo | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| --- | FS E.Craig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 10:59) Crow Croteau pass completed to WR Gage Bowser for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Galland. Bowser gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Bolt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS30 (4Q: 10:17) Play-Action. Reuben Croteau pass completed to WR Pete Sweeney for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Galland. Sweeney gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Farrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Prior | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Horner | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Galland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS27 (4Q: 09:43) Gary Siegel ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Calvin Grier.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Richard | In Box | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey |
| +++ | WILB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB S.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NOS25 (4Q: 09:02) Wade Benson attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 08:56) Lenny Cobb ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Evan Oliver, assisted by OLB Northern Soul Bradford. PENALTY: T Lawrence Janis of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-NOS22 (4Q: 08:47) Lenny Cobb ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Johnny Ashmore, assisted by CB Alexander Pardo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | WLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | NB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| --- | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-24-NOS18 (4Q: 08:05) Kelly Bronson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Nicole Kidman, assisted by ILB Evan Oliver.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT L.Kidman | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| --- | RDE J.Ashmore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ross |
| +++ | WILB B.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| --- | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS E.Craig | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-22-NOS20 (4Q: 07:36) Leonard Lang ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tucker Johnston, assisted by DE J.J. Choate.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Morton |
| +++ | RDE J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB T.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ross |
| --- | WILB E.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | WLB A.Pardo | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | LCB C.Dye | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-17-NOS25 (4Q: 07:06) Ellis Andrews punted 51 yards. Gage Bowser returned the kick 27 yards to the NOS49. Tackled by Patrick Prior. |
1-10-NOS49 (4Q: 06:58) Fred Garcia ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Theodore Schulz, assisted by DE Aidan Butler. Key block delivered by Mark McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| --- | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-NOS44 (4Q: 06:12) Fred Garcia ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Gus Goldblatt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | Spy | --- | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| --- | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NOS43 (4Q: 05:26) Gary Siegel ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Galland. Key block delivered by Nickolas McElroy.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | TE X.Ramsey |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Richard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bishop |
| +++ | WILB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | WLB S.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | LCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | RCB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 04:40) Gary Siegel ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Theodore Schulz, assisted by DE Anthony Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | FB R.Bolt |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NOS35 (4Q: 03:55) Fred Garcia ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Goldblatt, assisted by DE Aidan Butler. Key block delivered by Alexis Holmes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | --- | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB R.Haines | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS19 (4Q: 03:09) Fred Garcia ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Junior Horner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS17 (4Q: 02:23) Fred Garcia ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Marvin Galland. Key block delivered by Jimmy Maloney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT A.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
1-8-NOS08 (4Q: 02:12) Fred Garcia ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Theodore Schulz.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | Spy | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Bolt |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| --- | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
2-7-NOS07 (4Q: 02:04) Fred Garcia ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Calvin Grier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB J.Horner | Spy | +++ | | RB F.Garcia | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| --- | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS L.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 3-7-NOS07 (4Q: 01:57) PENALTY: G Mark McElroy of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
| 3-12-NOS12 (4Q: 01:57) PENALTY: DT Calvin Grier of New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
3-7-NOS07 (4Q: 01:57) Gary Siegel ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Sanderson, assisted by DT Calvin Grier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Croteau |
| *** | LDE A.Butler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Hicks |
| +++ | NT C.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Papadopulos |
| +++ | RDE P.Prior | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bowser |
| +++ | SLB G.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Siegel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Richard | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Sweeney |
| +++ | WLB M.Galland | In Box | +++ | | LT N.McElroy |
| +++ | LCB S.Sanderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB T.Babin | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Maloney |
| +++ | NB E.Vera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.McElroy |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Holmes |
| +++ | FS G.Goldblatt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 4-7-NOS07 (4Q: 01:48) Wade Benson attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 44, New Orleans 26 |
| (4Q: 01:41) Wade Benson kicked off 55 yards from the CAR35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 21 yards to the NOS31. Tackled by Gary Siegel. |
1-10-NOS31 (4Q: 01:32) Jon Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Marlon Brewer. OLB Robert Bradford blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Bradford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Protect | +++ | WLB W.McCombs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Pardo | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | NB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | DB C.Dye | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| --- | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS31 (4Q: 01:20) Kelly Bronson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Sherman Nicas.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer |
| +++ | NT W.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon |
| +++ | RDE J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard |
| +++ | SLB R.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB W.McCombs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McNeil |
| +++ | LCB C.Dye | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | NB E.Oliver | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | DB A.Pardo | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| --- | FS M.Vance | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS31 (4Q: 00:42) Jon Smith pass completed to WR Marlon Brewer for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Corbin Dye. Brewer gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Jessie Baxter of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Bradford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Lang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB W.McCombs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB C.Dye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | NB E.Oliver | Short Zone | --- | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | DB A.Pardo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-NOS40 (4Q: 00:36) Play-Action. Gunslinger Smith pass completed to RB Kelly Bronson for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Corbin Dye. Bronson gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Bradford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Bronson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB W.McCombs | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Ross | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB C.Dye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | NB E.Oliver | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| +++ | DB A.Pardo | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Short Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR30 (4Q: 00:08) Jon Smith pass completed to RB Lenny Cobb for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Joel Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Smith |
| *** | LDE X.Houston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Brewer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT W.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Morton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Howard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Bradford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Cobb | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB W.McCombs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nixon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Dye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Janis |
| +++ | RCB J.Terrell | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Baxter |
| +++ | NB E.Oliver | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rodrigue |
| --- | DB A.Pardo | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Nicas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Gilmore |
| +++ | FS M.Vance | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Carolina Panthers 44, New Orleans Saints 26 |