| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 99 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Andre Crawford kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Steven Marsh returned the ball 40 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Junior Dimick. |
1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 14:34) Isaiah Glover ran around the left tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Key block delivered by Mack Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Bissel |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (1Q: 13:49) Lionel McNeil pass completed to TE Erick Kelley for 10 yards. Tackled by S Erick Strong.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Powell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 13:24) Lionel McNeil pass completed to TE Erick Kelley for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Kelley gained 10 yards after the catch. New Orleans 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB C.Boyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | --- | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 13:24) Extra point by Morris Stone was good. New Orleans 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 13:15) Morris Stone kicked off 70 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 13:15) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to RB Hardy Haynesworth for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Wayne Fraley. Haynesworth gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-HOU29 (1Q: 12:41) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 6 yards. Tackled by S Donald Gorcester.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB W.Fraley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS D.Gorcester | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 12:18) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kirk Garrison, assisted by CB Scott Humphrey. Palmer gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 11:42) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. DE Wayne Fraley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU48 (1Q: 11:36) Earnest Upshaw pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. DE Wayne Fraley blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU48 (1Q: 11:29) Earnest Upshaw pass was intended for RB Jim Hamilton and was intercepted by CB Asher Shotwell at the NOS39. The interception was returned 61 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB C.Grimm | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Humphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS D.Gorcester | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| --- | FS L.Rigney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:29) Extra point by Morris Stone was good. New Orleans 14, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 11:21) Morris Stone kicked off 72 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 11:21) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Humphrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bradford gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Gus McDonald of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Chapman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 11:08) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU46 (1Q: 11:02) Ralph Waddle ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Steven Marsh, assisted by DE Bryson Slocum.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | DB S.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS D.Gorcester | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-HOU48 (1Q: 10:40) Jim Hamilton ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Randall Cross. Key block delivered by Cory Miller. PENALTY: ILB Terry Whiting of New Orleans was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB C.Grimm | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy | --- | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB T.Whiting | In Box | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS D.Gorcester | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS L.Rigney | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS22 (1Q: 10:30) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. DT Brock McGee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Cameron Grimm of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS17 (1Q: 10:21) Play-Action. Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Humphrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bradford gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-2-NOS09 (1Q: 09:40) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 14, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:40) Extra point by Andre Crawford was good. New Orleans 14, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 09:31) Andre Crawford kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 09:31) Isaiah Glover ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS29 (1Q: 08:52) Zane Schobel ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NOS29 (1Q: 08:08) Lionel McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Powell. CB Tanner Cichanski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Bidwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-NOS29 (1Q: 07:59) Donny Mankad punted 46 yards. Vince Parham called for a fair catch at the HOU25. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 07:49) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Cody Rhodes. Parham gained 26 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Kirk Garrison of New Orleans was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS39 (1Q: 07:38) Ogre Haynesworth ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Bryan Emmons, assisted by S Gus McDonald. PENALTY: ILB Bryan Emmons of New Orleans was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| +++ | WILB B.Emmons | In Box | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | RCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-NOS34 (1Q: 07:29) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 26 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Franco. PENALTY: OLB Cody Rhodes of New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-NOS08 (1Q: 07:16) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. DE Mercury Gerhardt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS08 (1Q: 07:06) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to FB Mack Hammond for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 14, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dimick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Hammond | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (1Q: 07:06) Extra point by Andre Crawford was good. Houston 14, New Orleans 14 |
| (1Q: 06:58) Andre Crawford kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 06:58) Isaiah Glover ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| --- | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS26 (1Q: 06:37) Zane Schobel ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon, assisted by S Erick Strong.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS30 (1Q: 05:54) Isaiah Glover ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | WLB E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NOS33 (1Q: 05:20) Donny Mankad punted 54 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Jalen Carter. |
1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 05:12) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. ILB Terry Whiting defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU26 (1Q: 05:03) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU26 (1Q: 04:58) Play-Action. Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lee Lewis. CB Asher Shotwell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Grimm | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Humphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS D.Gorcester | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| --- | FS L.Rigney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU26 (1Q: 04:51) Damian England punted 46 yards. Steven Marsh returned the kick 14 yards to the NOS42. Tackled by Archie Stuart. |
1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 04:44) Zane Schobel ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Demetrius Tynes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NOS38 (1Q: 04:15) Lionel McNeil pass completed to WR Leland Sharper for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Boyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS45 (1Q: 03:40) Lionel McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gustavo Bissel. ILB Blaine Stone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Bidwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NOS45 (1Q: 03:34) Donny Mankad punted 41 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU26. PENALTY: FB Mack Hammond of Houston was called for Offsides. |
| 4-2-HOU50 (1Q: 03:25) Donny Mankad punted 37 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Jalen Carter. |
1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 03:17) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Brody Kernbach for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Cody Rhodes. Kernbach gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 02:50) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. CB Scott Humphrey defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-10-HOU34 (1Q: 02:43) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. DE Wayne Fraley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU34 (1Q: 02:33) Play-Action. Ernie Upshaw pass was intended for TE Hunter Palmer and was intercepted by S Donald Gorcester at the NOS38. The interception was returned 39 yards. Tackled by Hunter Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | --- | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB T.Whiting | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Humphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS D.Gorcester | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| --- | FS L.Rigney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU23 (1Q: 02:24) Zane Schobel ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton. Key block delivered by Reuben Fitzgerald. PENALTY: ILB Shaun Woodson of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU18 (1Q: 02:18) Riddick Breese ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Boyer |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-5-HOU18 (1Q: 01:47) PENALTY: TE David Dembsky of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
2-10-HOU23 (1Q: 01:38) Lionel McNeil pass completed to TE David Dembsky for 13 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dembsky gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Powell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 00:55) Lionel McNeil pass completed to WR Landon Powell for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone. Powell gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Bump and Run | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU01 (1Q: 00:10) Lionel McNeil pass completed to WR Landon Powell for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 20, Houston 14
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Bissel | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tynes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Powell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Monroe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WILB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:10) Extra point by Morris Stone was good. New Orleans 21, Houston 14 |
| (1Q: 00:03) Morris Stone kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:03) Hardy Haynesworth ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Terry Whiting, assisted by OLB Cody Rhodes. Key block delivered by Logan Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-4-HOU31 (2Q: 15:00) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. DE Wayne Fraley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| --- | FS A.Shotwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU31 (2Q: 14:54) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 22 yards. Tackled by S Gus McDonald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Parham gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB W.Fraley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS S.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 14:25) Ernie Upshaw sacked by DE Mercury Gerhardt for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Archie Stuart.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS A.Shotwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS S.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU46 (2Q: 13:42) Ralph Waddle ran a reverse around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Mickey Johnstone, assisted by DE Mercury Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | RDE B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB W.Fraley | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS D.Gorcester | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS42 (2Q: 13:10) Jim Hamilton ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mercury Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE B.Slocum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB M.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| +++ | WILB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Humphrey | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS L.Rigney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NOS38 (2Q: 12:32) Damian England punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 12:26) Zane Schobel ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Sharper |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Carter |
| --- | WILB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS23 (2Q: 12:03) Riddick Breese ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds. PENALTY: TE Erick Kelley of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| --- | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-17-NOS13 (2Q: 11:52) Lionel McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Erick Kelley. ILB Geoff Monroe knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Carter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.MacMath | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-NOS13 (2Q: 11:42) Isaiah Glover ran around left end for 87 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mack Ramirez. New Orleans 27, Houston 14
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB I.Glover | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Boyer |
| +++ | WILB C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Strong | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 11:42) Extra point by Morris Stone was good. New Orleans 28, Houston 14 |
| (2Q: 11:24) Morris Stone kicked off 71 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 11:24) Earnest Upshaw pass was dropped by TE Hunter Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU25 (2Q: 11:16) PENALTY: T Cory Miller of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU20 (2Q: 11:08) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to RB Hardy Haynesworth for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Scott Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU32 (2Q: 10:39) Jim Hamilton ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mickey Johnstone. Key block delivered by Blaine Levine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Cross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS D.Gorcester | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS L.Rigney | Spy | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 09:57) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Asher Shotwell. Parham gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS A.Shotwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU38 (2Q: 09:36) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. S Gus McDonald defended the pass. PENALTY: T Archie Stuart of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-HOU28 (2Q: 09:26) Ogre Haynesworth ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Emmons.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Cross | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| --- | WILB B.Emmons | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-HOU31 (2Q: 08:47) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to FB Mack Hammond for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Cameron Grimm, assisted by CB Steven Marsh.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS D.Gorcester | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS S.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-HOU34 (2Q: 08:18) Damian England punted 30 yards. Steven Marsh returned the kick 13 yards to the NOS49. Tackled by Bobby Chapman. |
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 08:09) Riddick Breese ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon, assisted by DE Everett Harrison. DE Everett Harrison knocked down Mack Ramirez to break up the play. PENALTY: C Rondell Osborne of New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Boyer |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-NOS39 (2Q: 08:02) Lionel McNeil pass completed to WR Leland Sharper for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Cory MacMath. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Sharper | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.MacMath | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-21-NOS38 (2Q: 07:29) Lionel McNeil pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Eduardo Bidwell. Csonka gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Woodson | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-3-HOU44 (2Q: 06:43) Isaiah Glover ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna, assisted by OLB Shaquille George.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.McNeil |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bullock |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Csonka |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-6-HOU47 (2Q: 06:12) Donny Mankad punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 06:06) Ernie Upshaw pass was dropped by WR Duane Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | WLB B.Slocum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU20 (2Q: 05:57) Hardy Haynesworth ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Wayne Fraley, assisted by CB Scott Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU25 (2Q: 05:15) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. S Gus McDonald defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB L.Tate | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB S.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-HOU25 (2Q: 05:07) Damian England punted 51 yards. Steven Marsh returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Blaine Levine. |
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 05:00) Riddick Breese ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS36 (2Q: 04:32) Zane Schobel ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski, assisted by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Sharper |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NOS36 (2Q: 03:52) Henry Rigsby pass was intended for WR Terrell Csonka and was intercepted by S Junior Jarzyna at the NOS43. The interception was returned 18 yards. Tackled by Terrell Csonka.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB E.Cyr | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 03:41) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS25 (2Q: 03:33) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. ILB Terry Whiting defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Lewis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NOS25 (2Q: 03:27) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. OLB Cameron Grimm defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | --- | RDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Grimm | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Fraley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB L.Tate | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | RCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS D.Gorcester | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS L.Rigney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-NOS25 (2Q: 03:17) Andre Crawford attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 28, Houston 17 |
| (2Q: 03:12) Andre Crawford kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 03:12) Riddick Breese ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Boyer |
| +++ | WILB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NOS24 (2Q: 02:42) Henry Rigsby sacked by DE Everett Harrison and DE Demetrius Tynes for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Lionel Stuart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.MacMath | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | NB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| --- | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-13-NOS22 (2Q: 02:00) Isaiah Glover ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by DE Everett Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| --- | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | WLB E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | NB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NOS29 (2Q: 01:21) Donny Mankad punted 42 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU29. |
1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 01:10) Weston Swolley pass was intended for WR Vince Parham and was intercepted by OLB Cameron Grimm at the HOU40. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Brody Kernbach. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Grimm | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB S.Humphrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 01:02) Zane Schobel ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison, assisted by S Darnell Sheldon.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Powell |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Schobel | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Csonka |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU42 (2Q: 00:40) Henry Rigsby pass completed to WR Leland Sharper for 9 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Kelley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB C.Boyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
3-4-HOU33 (2Q: 00:32) Isaiah Glover ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Bissel |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Glover | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | WLB E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | NB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Stuart |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 4-1-HOU30 (2Q: 00:25) Morris Stone attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 31, Houston 17 |
| (2Q: 00:17) Morris Stone kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 00:17) Weston Swolley dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Morris Stone kicked off 51 yards from the NOS35. Ogre Haynesworth returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Isaiah Glover. |
| 1-10-HOU35 (3Q: 14:25) PENALTY: G Mo Dennis of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU30 (3Q: 14:19) Ralph Waddle ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Larry Tate.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE B.Slocum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton |
| +++ | SILB R.Cross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| --- | SS T.Franco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU33 (3Q: 13:54) Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Randall Cross. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Waddle gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS42 (3Q: 13:14) Weston Swolley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bradford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Humphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS42 (3Q: 13:06) Duane Bradford ran a reverse around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Mercury Gerhardt, assisted by DE Bryson Slocum. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | RDE B.Slocum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Bradford | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| --- | NB S.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS44 (3Q: 12:27) Weston Swolley pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Randall Cross. Hamilton gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Tate | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB S.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS32 (3Q: 11:41) Weston Swolley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. S Gus McDonald defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB S.Marsh | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS32 (3Q: 11:37) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Steven Marsh.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS S.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-NOS31 (3Q: 10:50) Weston Swolley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle. CB Asher Shotwell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Tate | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB S.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-9-NOS31 (3Q: 10:42) Andre Crawford attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 31, Houston 20 |
| (3Q: 10:37) Andre Crawford kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Steven Marsh returned the ball 32 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Bobby Chapman. |
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 10:14) Riddick Breese ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe. ILB Geoff Monroe knocked down Malcolm Price to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Carter |
| +++ | WILB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS32 (3Q: 09:40) Henry Rigsby pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leland Sharper. DE Demetrius Tynes defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Carter | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-NOS32 (3Q: 09:32) Henry Rigsby sacked by DE Cory MacMath for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Mack Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| --- | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-NOS25 (3Q: 09:05) Donny Mankad punted 55 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 17 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Isaiah Glover. |
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 08:58) Jim Hamilton ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Randall Cross.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE B.Slocum | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Waddle |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Cross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU40 (3Q: 08:31) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Mercury Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU50 (3Q: 08:07) Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Asher Shotwell, assisted by ILB Terry Whiting.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-NOS44 (3Q: 07:42) Weston Swolley pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Larry Tate.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS S.Marsh | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 07:13) Weston Swolley pass was dropped by WR Vince Parham. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS38 (3Q: 07:06) Weston Swolley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | --- | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS38 (3Q: 07:01) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Ralph Waddle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Randall Cross. Waddle gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Hammond | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Tate | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB S.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NOS29 (3Q: 06:35) Andre Crawford attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 06:30) Riddick Breese ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna, assisted by S Erick Strong.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS39 (3Q: 05:55) Riddick Breese ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Carter |
| +++ | WILB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NOS40 (3Q: 05:10) Henry Rigsby pass completed to WR Leland Sharper for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 04:43) Henry Rigsby pass completed to WR Leland Sharper for 31 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone. Sharper gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU16 (3Q: 03:59) Henry Rigsby pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leland Sharper. DE Cory MacMath hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU16 (3Q: 03:49) Henry Rigsby pass completed to WR Leland Sharper for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone, assisted by CB Brock Raag. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Kelley | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB C.Boyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU12 (3Q: 03:19) Henry Rigsby pass was dropped by WR Leland Sharper.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Carter | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB E.Strong | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU12 (3Q: 03:14) Morris Stone attempted a 29 yard field goal and it was blocked by Geoff Monroe. NOS Morris Stone recovered the ball at the HOU23. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center. |
1-10-HOU23 (3Q: 03:06) Weston Swolley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU23 (3Q: 03:00) PENALTY: WR Vince Parham of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU18 (3Q: 02:52) Duane Bradford ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Mercury Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle |
| +++ | RDE B.Slocum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Bradford | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU23 (3Q: 02:23) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass completed to FB Mack Hammond for 21 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Franco. Hammond gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Tate | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB S.Marsh | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 01:51) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. S Tyrone Franco defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU44 (3Q: 01:43) Jim Hamilton ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Terry Whiting, assisted by S Gus McDonald. Key block delivered by Mo Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE B.Slocum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Cross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Spy | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NOS48 (3Q: 01:19) Jim Hamilton ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Mercury Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | NT M.Johnstone | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE B.Slocum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle |
| +++ | SLB T.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB B.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB M.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB L.Tate | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB A.Shotwell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS S.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| --- | FS G.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NOS47 (3Q: 00:38) Damian England punted 35 yards. Steven Marsh called for a fair catch at the NOS12. |
1-10-NOS12 (3Q: 00:29) Riddick Breese ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Erick Strong, assisted by OLB Shaquille George.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| --- | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-13-NOS09 (4Q: 15:00) Henry Rigsby sacked by DE Eduardo Bidwell for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Mack Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Carter | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Dembsky | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| --- | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-NOS05 (4Q: 14:21) Riddick Breese ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NOS13 (4Q: 13:45) Donny Mankad punted 53 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU41. Tackled by Isaiah Glover. |
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 13:35) Weston Swolley pass was intended for WR Brody Kernbach and was intercepted by ILB Terry Whiting at the NOS48. Tackled by Brody Kernbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS48 (4Q: 13:27) Riddick Breese ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NOS47 (4Q: 12:48) Henry Rigsby pass completed to WR Terrell Csonka for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by S Erick Strong. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Carter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU44 (4Q: 12:08) Henry Rigsby pass completed to WR Leland Sharper for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brock Raag. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Tynes | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Short Zone | --- | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 11:29) Henry Rigsby pass completed to TE Erick Kelley for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Boyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.George | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU31 (4Q: 11:05) Henry Rigsby pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Erick Kelley. DT Monty Rounds drove right through Adam Boyd to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| --- | NB T.Cichanski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU31 (4Q: 10:59) Henry Rigsby pass completed to WR Leland Sharper for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Carter | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB E.Strong | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 10:15) Henry Rigsby sacked by ILB Geoff Monroe for a loss of 4 yards. Monroe ran right past Reuben Fitzgerald and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: DE Eduardo Bidwell of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Carter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| --- | WLB D.Tynes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| --- | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU16 (4Q: 10:04) Riddick Breese ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cory MacMath. ILB Blaine Stone knocked down Beaver Boyd to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU15 (4Q: 09:39) Riddick Breese ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds, assisted by CB Jesse Radda.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Bissel |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | DB B.Raag | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU12 (4Q: 09:00) Riddick Breese ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| --- | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| --- | LCB D.Tynes | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU13 (4Q: 08:31) Morris Stone attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 34, Houston 20 |
| (4Q: 08:23) Morris Stone kicked off 70 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 08:23) Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Asher Shotwell, assisted by CB Steven Marsh. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU31 (4Q: 08:00) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Brody Kernbach for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Larry Tate, assisted by DE Mercury Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU27 (4Q: 07:34) Weston Swolley pass was dropped by WR Brody Kernbach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU27 (4Q: 07:27) Damian England punted 55 yards. Steven Marsh returned the kick 12 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Junior Dimick. |
1-10-NOS30 (4Q: 07:16) Riddick Breese ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS29 (4Q: 06:30) Henry Rigsby pass completed to TE Erick Kelley for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Boyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.George | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS35 (4Q: 05:44) Riddick Breese ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Erick Strong.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NOS32 (4Q: 05:00) Donny Mankad punted 48 yards. Vince Parham called for a fair catch at the HOU20. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 04:49) Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 43 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Emmons. Parham gained 36 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Emmons | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS S.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 04:21) Weston Swolley pass completed to RB Jim Hamilton for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Larry Tate. Hamilton gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-NOS33 (4Q: 04:15) Weston Swolley pass was intended for WR Brody Kernbach and was intercepted by S Gus McDonald at the NOS16. Tackled by Brody Kernbach.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Waddle | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Kernbach | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| --- | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| --- | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS16 (4Q: 04:02) Riddick Breese ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Demetrius Tynes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Carter |
| +++ | WILB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS17 (4Q: 03:15) Riddick Breese ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Carter |
| +++ | WILB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS16 (4Q: 02:31) Riddick Breese ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cory MacMath.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Sharper |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Bissel |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-7-NOS19 (4Q: 02:19) Donny Mankad punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU35. |
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 02:10) Weston Swolley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU35 (4Q: 02:01) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass was dropped by FB Mack Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Cross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Tate | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-10-HOU35 (4Q: 01:53) Weston Swolley pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mercury Gerhardt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Hammond | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | --- |
|
4-6-HOU39 (4Q: 01:33) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. CB Steven Marsh knocked the ball out of his grasp. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 01:26) Riddick Breese ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Carter |
| +++ | WILB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-10-HOU39 (4Q: 01:18) Riddick Breese ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Csonka |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Sharper |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-3-HOU32 (4Q: 01:06) Riddick Breese ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Demetrius Tynes.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB H.Rigsby |
| *** | LDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE J.Carter |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Csonka |
| +++ | SLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Breese | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB C.Boyer |
| +++ | WILB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Osborne |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Price |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Ramirez |
| +++ | FS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU32 (4Q: 00:20) Donny Mankad punted 32 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 00:14) Play-Action. Weston Swolley pass was dropped by TE Hunter Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 00:02) Weston Swolley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ralph Waddle. ILB Terry Whiting defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB W.Swolley |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT M.Johnstone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Slocum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Waddle | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB M.Gerhardt | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Bradford | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB L.Tate | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB A.Shotwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | NB S.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Henson |
| +++ | SS T.Franco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dennis |
| +++ | FS G.McDonald | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: New Orleans Saints 34, Houston Texans 20 |