| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 45 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jim McCurry kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Joe King returned the ball 28 yards to the NOS38. Tackled by Vince Parham. |
1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 14:40) Rusty Caleca pass was intended for WR Terrance Boese and was intercepted by CB Bloodhound Person at the NOS49. The interception was returned 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston 6, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 14:40) Extra point by Jim McCurry was good. Houston 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 14:31) Jim McCurry kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 14:31) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bloodhound Person, assisted by DE Cole Lightner.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| --- | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boese |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Stender |
| +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS R.Grier | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NOS28 (1Q: 13:48) Play-Action. Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for 3 yards. Tackled by S Alec Kratky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NOS31 (1Q: 13:27) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Bloodhound Person, assisted by CB Albert Heybach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Monroe | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-NOS31 (1Q: 12:52) Marquis Gipson punted 48 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Wayne Fraley. |
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 12:42) Miguel Mason ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Preston Stewart. Key block delivered by Cristian Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Spy | +++ | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WILB G.Finch | In Box | --- | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 12:12) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Luther Schwartz. CB Lewis Maloney defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU40 (1Q: 12:06) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Luther Schwartz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB K.Garrison | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-10-HOU40 (1Q: 11:59) PENALTY: QB Grady Chapman of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-15-HOU35 (1Q: 11:51) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass was dropped by WR Luther Schwartz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Leber | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Wells | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Thornton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | NB R.Benton | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | DB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-HOU35 (1Q: 11:40) Winfred Jeffries punted 44 yards. Kerry Lucas returned the kick 17 yards to the NOS38. Tackled by Keith Kling. |
1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 11:31) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Gene Clinton. Boese gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-NOS39 (1Q: 11:04) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boese |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Stender |
| +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-NOS45 (1Q: 10:39) Rusty Caleca sacked by DT Asher Suarez and DE Zack Hill for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tucker Romero.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-NOS40 (1Q: 10:15) Marquis Gipson punted 52 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 26 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Lee Peele. |
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 10:04) Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Luther Schwartz for 4 yards. Tackled by S Preston Stewart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-6-HOU38 (1Q: 09:17) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. S Lamont Cash knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-HOU38 (1Q: 09:08) Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Donnie Wells. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Parham gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Stephens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB K.Garrison | Double X(SE) | --- | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB P.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB R.Foster | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 08:23) Hardy Haynesworth ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tristan Andersen. Key block delivered by Tommy Ramirez. Houston's Alexander Negrelli was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Spy | --- | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-NOS26 (1Q: 07:53) Miguel Mason ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Cash, assisted by OLB Kaden Schulz. Key block delivered by Kelvin Stephens.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Spy | +++ | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WILB G.Finch | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NOS22 (1Q: 07:25) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kaden Schulz, assisted by ILB Antonio Maier.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | --- | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Spy | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS18 (1Q: 06:55) Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Parham gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 13, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Spy on QB | --- | | FB K.Kling | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:55) Extra point by Jim McCurry was good. Houston 14, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 06:46) Jim McCurry kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Joe King returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS24. Tackled by Butch Hefner. |
1-10-NOS24 (1Q: 06:12) Spencer Donovan ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Vinny Person. Key block delivered by Frankie Fernyhough.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-NOS32 (1Q: 05:36) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left tackle for 60 yards. Tackled by CB Bloodhound Person. Key block delivered by Tucker Romero.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Squires |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Suarez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | NB A.Duran | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | DB G.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-8-HOU08 (1Q: 04:52) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Alec Thomas for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Moe Krakowski, assisted by CB Vinny Person. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU12 (1Q: 04:27) Rusty Caleca scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Holliday and assisted by CB Bloodhound Person.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB E.Alabaso | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU09 (1Q: 03:49) Rusty Caleca pass completed to TE Billy Monroe for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Eduardo Alabaso.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB L.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU05 (1Q: 03:10) Morris Stone attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans's Tucker Romero was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Houston 14, New Orleans 3 |
| (1Q: 03:05) Morris Stone kicked off 71 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 03:05) Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kelvin Stephens. S Lamont Cash knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Elliot Leisle was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Leisle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | WLB D.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (1Q: 02:57) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kai Leber. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Leber | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Wells | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Thornton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB K.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| --- | NB R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | DB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU25 (1Q: 02:47) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Strickland. DE Wayne Fraley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB P.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU25 (1Q: 02:41) Winfred Jeffries punted 55 yards. Kerry Lucas returned the kick 7 yards to the NOS27. PENALTY: RB Lenny Carnation of New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NOS14 (1Q: 02:32) Rusty Caleca pass completed to TE Billy Monroe for 10 yards. Tackled by S Rusty Grier.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS24 (1Q: 02:01) Rusty Caleca sacked by DT Ike Sante for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Tucker Romero.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| --- | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-12-NOS22 (1Q: 01:20) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chad Whiting, assisted by DT Ike Sante.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| --- | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS R.Grier | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-NOS25 (1Q: 00:43) Rusty Caleca pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Holliday.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB L.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NOS28 (1Q: 00:08) Marquis Gipson punted 71 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU01. |
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU01 (2Q: 15:00) Miguel Mason ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Cash, assisted by OLB Donnie Wells. Key block delivered by Tommy Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| --- | RDE E.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WILB G.Finch | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| --- | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-HOU06 (2Q: 14:25) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Earl Jeffries, assisted by DT Brock McGee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Kois |
| +++ | WILB G.Finch | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU07 (2Q: 13:54) Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Luther Schwartz for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Donnie Wells, assisted by DT Kent Stephens. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Schwartz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | --- | | FB K.Kling | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB K.Garrison | Double X(SE) | --- | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB P.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB R.Foster | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU03 (2Q: 13:12) Winfred Jeffries punted 53 yards. Kerry Lucas returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by A.J. Jones. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Jamal Ohm at the HOU49. |
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 13:01) Spencer Donovan ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Moe Krakowski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU45 (2Q: 12:19) Spencer Donovan ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bloodhound Person, assisted by DT Mason Meyer.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Squires |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Suarez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | NB A.Duran | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | DB G.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU42 (2Q: 11:45) Drake Beckwith ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Holliday, assisted by CB Albert Heybach. Key block delivered by Amir Hanks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | In Box | --- | | RB D.Beckwith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB G.Holliday | In Box | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | --- | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 11:01) Spencer Donovan ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Cole Lightner, assisted by ILB Eduardo Alabaso. Key block delivered by Amir Hanks. PENALTY: T Tucker Romero of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU34 (2Q: 10:52) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Gustavo Bissel for 34 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 14, New Orleans 9
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT G.Bissel | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | --- | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 10:52) Extra point by Morris Stone was good. Houston 14, New Orleans 10 |
| (2Q: 10:42) Morris Stone kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 10:42) Grady Chapman scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kirk Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB W.Fraley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU26 (2Q: 10:02) Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Preston Stewart. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | WLB D.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 09:29) Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Kelly Strickland for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tristan Andersen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB K.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB P.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | C W.Baerg |
| --- | RCB R.Foster | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| --- | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU31 (2Q: 08:44) Winfred Jeffries punted 31 yards. Kerry Lucas called for a fair catch at the NOS38. Houston's Grayson June was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 08:33) Rusty Caleca pass was dropped by WR Michael Squires.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| --- | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-NOS38 (2Q: 08:27) PENALTY: T Frankie Fernyhough of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
2-15-NOS33 (2Q: 08:20) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Albert Heybach.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Squires |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Suarez | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | --- | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | NB A.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | DB G.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-NOS39 (2Q: 07:36) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny Thomason, assisted by DE Christian Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Holliday | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB L.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 07:09) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rusty Grier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Kelley | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 06:45) Spencer Donovan ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Alec Kratky.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Bissel |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU40 (2Q: 06:11) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Alec Thomas for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Albert Heybach. Thomas gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 05:44) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for -1 yards. Tackled by S Rusty Grier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Beckwith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS R.Grier | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU23 (2Q: 05:16) Spencer Donovan ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny Thomason, assisted by DT Ike Sante.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Squires |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | NB A.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | DB G.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| --- | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU18 (2Q: 04:47) Rusty Caleca pass completed to TE Billy Monroe for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Vinny Person.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Kelley | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB L.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU11 (2Q: 04:07) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Holliday. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU07 (2Q: 03:34) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Moe Krakowski, assisted by DE Cole Lightner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hill | In Box | --- | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU03 (2Q: 02:51) Rusty Caleca pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Boese.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB I.Keith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS B.Hefner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU03 (2Q: 02:46) Morris Stone attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 14, New Orleans 13 |
| (2Q: 02:40) Morris Stone kicked off 72 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 02:40) PENALTY: FB Keith Kling of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU20 (2Q: 02:40) Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Kelly Strickland for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Giovanni Finch. Strickland gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU27 (2Q: 02:02) Ogre Haynesworth ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Kent Stephens, assisted by CB Lewis Maloney. Key block delivered by Rob Goeas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | --- | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | --- | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 01:55) Play-Action. Grady Chapman scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Cash.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | --- | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Man-to-Man | --- | | C W.Baerg |
| --- | NB L.Maloney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU40 (2Q: 01:28) Grady Chapman pass completed to FB Keith Kling for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Maloney. Kling gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Kling | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.June | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Spy on QB | --- | | TE J.Kois | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 01:06) Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Giovanni Finch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | --- | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS21 (2Q: 00:42) PENALTY: QB Grady Chapman of Houston was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-NOS26 (2Q: 00:42) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass was dropped by WR Vince Parham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB K.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-NOS26 (2Q: 00:35) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Kelly Strickland for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lamont Cash. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-NOS12 (2Q: 00:29) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kelvin Stephens. DE Wayne Fraley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB R.Foster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-NOS12 (2Q: 00:23) Jim McCurry attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, New Orleans 13 |
| (2Q: 00:15) Jim McCurry kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Joe King returned the ball 13 yards to the NOS21. Tackled by Keith Kling. |
1-10-NOS21 (2Q: 00:07) Drake Beckwith ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Moe Krakowski, assisted by CB Vinny Person. Key block delivered by Ross Coltharp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | --- | | RB D.Beckwith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Bissel |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Morris Stone kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Miguel Mason ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Cash. Key block delivered by Walter Baerg.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | --- | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Kois |
| +++ | WILB G.Finch | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU34 (3Q: 14:25) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass completed to WR Luther Schwartz for 10 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Cash. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Double X(SE) | --- | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Deep Zone | --- | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 13:49) Ogre Haynesworth ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Earl Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Leber |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | NB R.Benton | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | DB R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU48 (3Q: 13:09) Ogre Haynesworth ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Lamont Cash.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU49 (3Q: 12:35) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kelvin Stephens. DE Earl Jeffries hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Tommy Ramirez of Houston was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB K.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB P.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB R.Foster | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU49 (3Q: 12:30) Winfred Jeffries punted 39 yards. Kerry Lucas returned the kick 14 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Butch Hefner. |
1-10-NOS26 (3Q: 12:19) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Holliday. Boese gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boese | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Stender | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 11:37) Spencer Donovan ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cole Lightner, assisted by ILB Moe Krakowski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS44 (3Q: 11:04) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Vinny Person, assisted by ILB Eduardo Alabaso. PENALTY: S Rusty Grier of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Donovan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 10:58) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Gustavo Bissel for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Albert Heybach. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | NB A.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | DB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU48 (3Q: 10:13) Rusty Caleca pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Squires. DT Ike Sante hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU48 (3Q: 10:07) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Gustavo Bissel for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Albert Heybach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Bissel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU45 (3Q: 09:39) Marquis Gipson punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU01. |
1-10-HOU01 (3Q: 09:32) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass was dropped by WR Vince Parham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Maier | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU01 (3Q: 09:25) Hardy Haynesworth ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tristan Andersen, assisted by OLB Kaden Schulz.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Spy | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Baerg |
| --- | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU04 (3Q: 08:43) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Strickland. DT Kent Stephens hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB P.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| --- | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU04 (3Q: 08:34) Winfred Jeffries punted 35 yards. Kerry Lucas returned the kick 15 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Miguel Mason. |
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 08:24) Spencer Donovan ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Ike Sante.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU20 (3Q: 07:56) Play-Action. Rusty Caleca pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Terrance Boese. DE Cole Lightner blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU20 (3Q: 07:52) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Eduardo Alabaso, assisted by DT Mason Meyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boese gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB G.Holliday | Deep Zone | --- | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB L.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-2-HOU02 (3Q: 07:17) Spencer Donovan ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Duran, assisted by DT Mason Meyer. DE Cole Lightner crushed Frankie Fernyhough to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB C.Whiting | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | WLB I.Keith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB M.Krakowski | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | RCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS A.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU04 (3Q: 06:50) Rusty Caleca pass completed to TE Erick Kelley for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Holliday. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU06 (3Q: 06:23) Rusty Caleca pass was dropped by WR Gustavo Bissel.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB L.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU06 (3Q: 06:19) Morris Stone attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, New Orleans 16 |
| (3Q: 06:13) Morris Stone kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 06:13) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Preston Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Leber |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Thornton |
| +++ | LCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| --- | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | DB R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU23 (3Q: 05:40) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kirk Garrison, assisted by OLB Tristan Andersen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thornton |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| --- | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU26 (3Q: 05:03) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Luther Schwartz. S Lamont Cash defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB P.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU26 (3Q: 04:57) Winfred Jeffries punted 51 yards. Kerry Lucas returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS26. PENALTY: DT Brock McGee of New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NOS15 (3Q: 04:47) Rusty Caleca pass was dropped by WR Michael Squires. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS15 (3Q: 04:40) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Lenny Thomason. Squires gained 36 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Bissel | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thomas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Squires | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | NB B.Hefner | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | DB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 04:05) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Albert Heybach, assisted by CB Vinny Person.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Squires |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Suarez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | NB A.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | DB G.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| --- | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NOS47 (3Q: 03:27) Spencer Donovan ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bloodhound Person.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU47 (3Q: 02:52) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Holliday. Boese gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Monroe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Kelley | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB L.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-2-HOU43 (3Q: 02:07) Marquis Gipson punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU02. |
1-10-HOU02 (3Q: 01:59) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Wayne Fraley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Spy | --- | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WILB A.Maier | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU06 (3Q: 01:21) Ogre Haynesworth ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kent Stephens, assisted by DE Donny Ricks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thornton |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU10 (3Q: 00:37) Miguel Mason ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jamal Ohm. Key block delivered by Walter Baerg.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | --- | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WILB G.Finch | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 15:00) PENALTY: C Walter Baerg of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU08 (4Q: 14:50) Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. OLB Kaden Schulz defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thornton | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| --- | NB L.Maloney | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU08 (4Q: 14:43) Grady Chapman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Strickland. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT B.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Ohm | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB K.Kling | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Finch | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB L.Maloney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU08 (4Q: 14:38) Play-Action. Grady Chapman scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tristan Andersen and assisted by S Preston Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Schwartz | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Kois | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB K.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB P.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB R.Foster | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU15 (4Q: 14:02) Winfred Jeffries punted 49 yards. Kerry Lucas returned the kick 9 yards to the NOS45. Tackled by Butch Hefner. |
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 13:55) Spencer Donovan ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Cole Lightner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| --- | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-NOS42 (4Q: 13:31) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Albert Heybach. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Squires gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Beckwith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Kelley | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | --- | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 12:53) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Moe Krakowski. Boese gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 12:09) Spencer Donovan ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Ike Sante. Key block delivered by Amir Hanks.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Squires |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Suarez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | RCB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | NB A.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | DB G.Holliday | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 11:31) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Bloodhound Person.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU12 (4Q: 11:07) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Albert Heybach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB A.Heybach | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB B.Hefner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU05 (4Q: 10:29) Rusty Caleca pass was dropped by TE Billy Monroe.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Kelley | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU05 (4Q: 10:25) Morris Stone attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 19, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 10:18) Morris Stone kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 10:18) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kelvin Stephens. DE Donny Ricks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB K.Schulz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | --- | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 10:10) Ogre Haynesworth ran inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Tristan Andersen. Key block delivered by Walter Baerg.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 09:42) Hardy Haynesworth ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Wayne Fraley, assisted by S Lamont Cash.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU41 (4Q: 09:08) Miguel Mason ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Cash.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Penn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT B.McGee | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE E.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Ohm | In Box | --- | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WILB G.Finch | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-HOU40 (4Q: 08:29) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Strickland. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Tommy Ramirez of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB P.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU40 (4Q: 08:22) Winfred Jeffries punted 32 yards. Kerry Lucas called for a fair catch at the NOS28. |
| 1-10-NOS28 (4Q: 08:15) PENALTY: T Frankie Fernyhough of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS23 (4Q: 08:09) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Michael Squires for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Moe Krakowski, assisted by CB Lenny Thomason.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Boese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Bissel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-NOS23 (4Q: 07:38) Rusty Caleca pass was intended for WR Terrance Boese and was intercepted by ILB Moe Krakowski at the NOS25. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Terrance Boese.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| --- | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS19 (4Q: 07:25) Ogre Haynesworth ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Cash, assisted by CB Kirk Garrison. DE Wayne Fraley crushed Kelvin Stephens to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| --- | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| --- | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| --- | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NOS16 (4Q: 06:42) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kelvin Stephens. S Lamont Cash knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Schulz | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB L.Maloney | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| --- | FS P.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS16 (4Q: 06:32) Play-Action. Grady Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. S Preston Stewart knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Jeffries | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Stephens | Protect | --- | RDE W.Fraley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Andersen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB P.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS R.Benton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NOS16 (4Q: 06:24) Jim McCurry attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, New Orleans 19 |
| (4Q: 06:19) Jim McCurry kicked off 67 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 06:19) Drake Beckwith ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ike Sante, assisted by CB Bloodhound Person.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NOS26 (4Q: 05:47) Drake Beckwith ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Eduardo Alabaso, assisted by CB Vinny Person.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kelley |
| +++ | 3tcDT Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boese |
| +++ | RDE I.Sante | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Stender |
| +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | WLB C.Whiting | In Box | --- | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-NOS28 (4Q: 05:03) Rusty Caleca scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Holliday.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NOS34 (4Q: 04:22) Marquis Gipson punted 47 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Instant Breakfast Carnation. |
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 04:14) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Donny Ricks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| --- | NB L.Maloney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU32 (4Q: 03:31) Ogre Haynesworth ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kaden Schulz, assisted by CB Kirk Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Strickland |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB K.Schulz | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Maier | Spy | +++ | | FB K.Kling |
| +++ | WLB T.Andersen | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| --- | RCB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| +++ | FS P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-HOU32 (4Q: 02:45) Miguel Mason ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Wayne Fraley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Chapman |
| *** | LDE B.Hill | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Thornton |
| +++ | NT K.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Stephens |
| +++ | RDE W.Fraley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Parham |
| +++ | SLB T.Andersen | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Maier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB D.Wells | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB K.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | RCB P.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Baerg |
| +++ | NB R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Goeas |
| +++ | SS L.Cash | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Negrelli |
| --- | FS R.Benton | Out of Box | +++ |
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| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 4-11-HOU30 (4Q: 02:35) Winfred Jeffries punted 55 yards. Kerry Lucas returned the kick 9 yards to the NOS24. Tackled by A.J. Jones. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Lamont Cash at the NOS24. |
1-10-NOS24 (4Q: 02:26) Rusty Caleca pass completed to TE Billy Monroe for 16 yards. Tackled by S Alec Kratky, assisted by CB Lenny Thomason. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Lenny Thomason of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 02:17) Rusty Caleca pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Boese. S Alec Kratky defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-NOS40 (4Q: 02:10) Rusty Caleca pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Squires. ILB Eduardo Alabaso defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Ike Sante was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Sante | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NOS40 (4Q: 02:03) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Clinton. Boese gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 01:56) Spencer Donovan ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Moe Krakowski. DE Cole Lightner crushed Amir Hanks to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lightner | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Monroe |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Bissel |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Donovan | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB E.Alabaso | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| --- | RCB G.Clinton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| --- | NB A.Heybach | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU32 (4Q: 01:35) Rusty Caleca pass completed to WR Terrance Boese for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Clinton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Krakowski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS A.Kratky | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-13-HOU36 (4Q: 00:56) Rusty Caleca pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Erick Kelley. DE Christian Godfrey blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Caleca |
| *** | LDE Z.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Boese | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Suarez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kelley | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Squires | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Beckwith | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Alabaso | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE B.Monroe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Holliday | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Romero |
| +++ | LCB L.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Coltharp |
| +++ | RCB G.Clinton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Hanks |
| +++ | NB A.Heybach | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dembek |
| +++ | SS V.Person | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Fernyhough |
| +++ | FS R.Grier | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-HOU36 (4Q: 00:50) Morris Stone attempted a 53 yard field goal and it was blocked by Christian Godfrey. HOU Asher Suarez recovered the ball at the NOS41 and returned it 7 yards. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center. |
| 1-10-NOS34 (4Q: 00:42) Grady Chapman dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 2-11-NOS35 (4Q: 00:33) Grady Chapman dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 3-12-NOS36 (4Q: 00:23) Grady Chapman dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 20, New Orleans Saints 19 |