Week 15, 2008

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 54 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind.
Miami won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Mo Bellais kicked off 55 yards from the NO30. Donny Baily returned the ball 22 yards to the MIA37. Tackled by Brent Huh.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA37 (1Q: 14:33) Robbie Gietka ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Pete Maxwell, assisted by DT Donald Maxwell. Key block delivered by Harold Cordell.
Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-MIA44 (1Q: 13:58) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Robbie Gietka for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Gietka gained 6 yards after the catch.
Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO50 (1Q: 13:33) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenny Norton. DE Don Harmon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10- NO50 (1Q: 13:21) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Poole. CB Sammy Metzler defended the pass.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crawford is blitzing.
3-10- NO50 (1Q: 13:15) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenny Norton. ILB Ernie Crawford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10- NO50 (1Q: 13:09) Willie Gower punted 50 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO20 (1Q: 13:02) Levon Morrison ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7- NO23 (1Q: 12:23) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 9 yards. Tackled by S Brant Cash. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Malchow gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO32 (1Q: 11:39) Erik Rose ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Hardy Carter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Henry is blitzing.
2-8- NO34 (1Q: 11:13) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy, assisted by CB John Federspiel. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3- NO39 (1Q: 10:31) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cole Newton. Bahr gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO43 (1Q: 09:52) Levon Morrison ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jon Henry, assisted by DT Roy Gaines.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Wilkins and Newton are blitzing.
2-9- NO44 (1Q: 09:19) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brant Cash, assisted by ILB B.J. Hill.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins and Hill are blitzing.
3-6- NO47 (1Q: 08:48) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cole Newton.
4-2-MIA49 (1Q: 08:07) Wes Copeland punted 49 yards. Touchback.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA20 (1Q: 08:00) Gilbert Coffey scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIA26 (1Q: 07:33) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton, assisted by S Ethan Randle. Key block delivered by Trent McGee.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA30 (1Q: 06:53) Gilbert Peterson ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. Key block delivered by Pat Webster.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-MIA36 (1Q: 06:29) Gilbert Coffey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kenny Norton. DT Donald Maxwell blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIA36 (1Q: 06:23) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gilbert Peterson. DE Don Harmon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-MIA36 (1Q: 06:18) Willie Gower punted 40 yards. Gabe Riley called for a fair catch at the NO24.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO24 (1Q: 06:10) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Wilkins is blitzing.
1-15- NO19 (1Q: 06:04) Erik Rose ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Cole Newton.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15- NO19 (1Q: 05:38) Jimmy Tarver pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Hutson. CB John Federspiel defended the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins and Cash are blitzing.
3-15- NO19 (1Q: 05:32) Erik Rose ran inside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry, assisted by DE Timothy Fortney. Key block delivered by Doug Corey.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO38 (1Q: 04:55) Erik Rose ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Saxton.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8- NO40 (1Q: 04:09) Jimmy Tarver pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Claude Hutson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8- NO40 (1Q: 04:03) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Courtney Newhart for 10 yards. Tackled by CB John Federspiel.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO50 (1Q: 03:33) Erik Rose ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Lockard, assisted by ILB B.J. Hill.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hill is blitzing.
2-7-MIA47 (1Q: 03:05) Erik Rose ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hill is blitzing.
3-4-MIA44 (1Q: 02:19) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Courtney Newhart for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brant Cash. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NO Courtney Newhart on the MIA39. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins, Hardy and Henry are blitzing.
3-14- NO46 (1Q: 02:11) Erik Rose ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry. PENALTY: Miami was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA49 (1Q: 02:05) Erik Rose ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kelvin Davidson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Wilkins is blitzing.
2-6-MIA45 (1Q: 01:18) Jimmy Tarver pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Newhart. DT Hardy Carter defended the pass.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins and Hill are blitzing.
3-6-MIA45 (1Q: 01:08) Jimmy Tarver sacked by ILB B.J. Hill for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Money.
4-12- NO49 (1Q: 00:41) Wes Copeland punted 51 yards. Touchback.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA20 (1Q: 00:36) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Kenny Norton for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters, assisted by OLB Lenny Walton. Norton gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA37 (2Q: 15:00) Gilbert Peterson ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-MIA36 (2Q: 14:21) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Kenny Norton for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Norton gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIA46 (2Q: 13:56) Lionel Green ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell. Key block delivered by Rondell Bauer.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO49 (2Q: 13:10) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cordell gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO37 (2Q: 12:26) Gilbert Peterson ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford, assisted by DT Donald Maxwell. Key block delivered by Trent McGee.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3- NO30 (2Q: 11:55) Robbie Gietka ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Key block delivered by Jared Fredrickson. Miami's Gilbert Coffey was hurt on the play.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO22 (2Q: 11:27) Dexter Shelton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kenny Norton. DT Donald Maxwell blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10- NO22 (2Q: 11:18) Dexter Shelton pass completed to TE Ross Hassell for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4- NO16 (2Q: 10:50) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Kenny Norton for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1- NO13 (2Q: 10:14) Derrick Jenkins attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 3, New Orleans 0
(2Q: 10:06) Derrick Jenkins kicked off 73 yards from the MIA30. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO20 (2Q: 10:06) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Roman Ciervo for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7- NO23 (2Q: 09:41) Erik Rose ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins, Hill and Cash are blitzing.
3-6- NO24 (2Q: 09:06) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins, Hill and Henry are blitzing.
3-11- NO19 (2Q: 09:02) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 21 yards. Tackled by S Brant Cash.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins, Hardy and Federspiel are blitzing.
1-10- NO40 (2Q: 08:20) Levon Morrison ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Timothy Fortney. Key block delivered by Jeff Money.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2- NO48 (2Q: 07:57) Levon Morrison ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry, assisted by OLB Rico Saxton.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins is blitzing.
3-3- NO47 (2Q: 07:10) Jimmy Tarver pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jessie Malchow. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-3- NO47 (2Q: 07:04) Wes Copeland punted 35 yards. Cole Newton called for a fair catch at the MIA18.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Walton is blitzing.
1-10-MIA18 (2Q: 06:54) Dexter Shelton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rob Andersen.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIA18 (2Q: 06:50) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Riley is blitzing.
3-3-MIA25 (2Q: 06:21) Dexter Shelton pass was intended for TE Harold Cordell and was intercepted by S Gilbert Lane at the MIA26. Tackled by Harold Cordell.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA26 (2Q: 06:10) Jimmy Tarver sacked by DE Timothy Fortney for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Robbie Garrison.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-MIA34 (2Q: 05:28) Levon Morrison ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Brant Cash.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins is blitzing.
3-16-MIA32 (2Q: 04:58) Jimmy Tarver pass was dropped by WR Claude Hutson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-16-MIA32 (2Q: 04:51) Wes Copeland punted 32 yards. Touchback.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walton and Randle are blitzing.
1-10-MIA20 (2Q: 04:44) Dexter Shelton pass completed to RB Robbie Gietka for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-MIA21 (2Q: 04:12) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Kenny Norton for 61 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Norton gained 52 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Miami was called for an Illegal Substitution.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-MIA16 (2Q: 03:54) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley, assisted by OLB Lenny Walton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Andersen gained 8 yards after the catch.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA33 (2Q: 03:26) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Kenny Norton for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-MIA39 (2Q: 02:53) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Mahoney. Baily gained 3 yards after the catch.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO49 (2Q: 02:37) Dexter Shelton pass completed to RB Robbie Gietka for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Miami was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-MIA46 (2Q: 02:31) Dexter Shelton pass was dropped by WR Kenny Norton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-MIA46 (2Q: 02:25) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11- NO50 (2Q: 02:03) Dexter Shelton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rob Andersen. DT Donald Maxwell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-11- NO50 (2Q: 01:54) Willie Gower punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the NO07.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO07 (2Q: 01:45) Erik Rose ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by DT Darryl Benedict.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6- NO11 (2Q: 00:59) Erik Rose ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry, assisted by DE Timothy Fortney. Key block delivered by Adam Wyse.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO17 (2Q: 00:20) Jimmy Tarver pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Richie Gardner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10- NO17 (2Q: 00:07) Erik Rose ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by CB Cole Newton. Key block delivered by Robbie Garrison.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Derrick Jenkins kicked off 54 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 20 yards to the NO36. Tackled by Kelly Lockard.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins and Federspiel are blitzing.
1-10- NO36 (3Q: 14:32) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Castroll.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6- NO40 (3Q: 13:54) Erik Rose ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Gaines. Key block delivered by Robbie Garrison.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO46 (3Q: 13:14) Erik Rose ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ronald Marshall.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9- NO47 (3Q: 12:28) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA Cole Newton on the MIA47.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA47 (3Q: 12:23) Dexter Shelton scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3- NO46 (3Q: 11:36) Dexter Shelton pass completed to RB Robbie Gietka for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO40 (3Q: 11:07) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Sammy Metzler. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-9- NO09 (3Q: 10:39) Dexter Shelton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donny Baily. CB Carlos Peters simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9- NO09 (3Q: 10:30) Dexter Shelton pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cordell gained 2 yards after the catch.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crawford and Riley are blitzing.
3-4- NO04 (3Q: 09:58) Dexter Shelton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harold Cordell. CB Gabe Riley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-4- NO04 (3Q: 09:52) Derrick Jenkins attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 6, New Orleans 0
(3Q: 09:44) Derrick Jenkins kicked off 70 yards from the MIA30. Carlos Peters returned the ball 15 yards to the NO15. Tackled by Donny Baily.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Wilkins and Federspiel are blitzing.
1-10- NO15 (3Q: 09:23) Erik Rose ran outside the right tackle for 37 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. Key block delivered by Robbie Garrison.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Saxton is blitzing.
1-10-MIA48 (3Q: 08:46) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to RB James Murray for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Saxton is blitzing.
2-7-MIA45 (3Q: 08:13) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 16 yards. Tackled by CB John Federspiel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins, Hill and Hardy are blitzing.
1-10-MIA29 (3Q: 07:41) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Malchow gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA10 (3Q: 06:58) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to RB Levon Morrison for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Cole Newton.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-MIA01 (3Q: 06:30) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIA06 (3Q: 06:20) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 6, Miami 6
(3Q: 06:20) Extra point by Mo Bellais was good. New Orleans 7, Miami 6
(3Q: 06:10) Mo Bellais kicked off 65 yards from the NO30. Donny Baily returned the ball 24 yards to the MIA29. Tackled by Claude Hutson.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA29 (3Q: 05:34) Robbie Gietka ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Bruce Jackson. PENALTY: Miami was called for an Illegal Formation.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-MIA24 (3Q: 05:25) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-MIA27 (3Q: 04:39) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Bruce Jackson.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walton is blitzing.
1-10-MIA41 (3Q: 04:02) Dexter Shelton pass completed to TE Ross Hassell for 4 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Walton is blitzing.
2-6-MIA45 (3Q: 03:22) Dexter Shelton sacked by DT Pete Maxwell and DE Don Harmon for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Wayne Grimm.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIA42 (3Q: 02:38) Dexter Shelton scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters and assisted by OLB Lenny Walton.
4-6-MIA45 (3Q: 02:07) Willie Gower punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the NO07.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO07 (3Q: 02:00) Jimmy Tarver scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jon Henry.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9- NO08 (3Q: 01:13) Jimmy Tarver sacked by DE Emmitt Castroll for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Money.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins is blitzing.
3-16- NO01 (3Q: 00:34) Levon Morrison ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Brant Cash.
4-8- NO09 (3Q: 00:01) Wes Copeland punted 42 yards. Cole Newton returned the kick 10 yards to the NO41. Tackled by Larry Jurkiewicz.
Start of fourth quarter.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO41 (4Q: 15:00) Dexter Shelton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mickey Nelson. DE Don Harmon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Walton is blitzing.
2-10- NO41 (4Q: 14:50) Dexter Shelton pass completed to RB Gilbert Peterson for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley. Peterson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3- NO34 (4Q: 14:24) Dexter Shelton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donny Baily. ILB Ernie Crawford defended the pass.
4-3- NO34 (4Q: 14:18) Willie Gower punted 34 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO20 (4Q: 14:11) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to RB James Murray for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill, assisted by CB John Federspiel. Murray gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7- NO23 (4Q: 13:26) Jimmy Tarver pass was intended for WR Jessie Malchow and was intercepted by CB John Federspiel at the NO35. Tackled by Jessie Malchow.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO35 (4Q: 13:13) Dexter Shelton pass completed to RB Robbie Gietka for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8- NO33 (4Q: 12:33) Dexter Shelton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kenny Norton.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8- NO33 (4Q: 12:24) Dexter Shelton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Robbie Gietka. DE Don Harmon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8- NO33 (4Q: 12:20) Derrick Jenkins attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 9, New Orleans 7
(4Q: 12:13) Derrick Jenkins kicked off 65 yards from the MIA30. Carlos Peters returned the ball 15 yards to the NO20. Tackled by Kelly Lockard.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO20 (4Q: 11:39) Levon Morrison ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB John Federspiel.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10- NO20 (4Q: 11:11) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Gaines, assisted by DE Timothy Fortney.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6- NO24 (4Q: 10:35) Jimmy Tarver pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Hutson. S Brant Cash knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6- NO24 (4Q: 10:27) Wes Copeland punted 40 yards. Cole Newton returned the kick 14 yards to the NO50. Tackled by Tito Bensen.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO50 (4Q: 10:18) Dexter Shelton pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4- NO44 (4Q: 09:45) Gilbert Peterson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2- NO42 (4Q: 08:59) Dexter Shelton pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Cordell gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howard and Peters are blitzing.
1-10- NO30 (4Q: 08:15) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard. Key block delivered by Harold Cordell.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1- NO21 (4Q: 07:45) Robbie Gietka ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. Key block delivered by Trent McGee.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO19 (4Q: 07:00) Robbie Gietka ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. Key block delivered by Harvey Dole.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3- NO12 (4Q: 06:17) Robbie Gietka ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3- NO12 (4Q: 05:33) Robbie Gietka ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley.
4-4- NO13 (4Q: 04:46) Derrick Jenkins attempted a 30 yard field goal and it was blocked by Pete Maxwell. NO Don Harmon recovered the ball at the NO26. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO26 (4Q: 04:36) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6- NO30 (4Q: 04:06) Levon Morrison ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Darryl Benedict. Key block delivered by Adam Wyse.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO38 (4Q: 03:28) Jimmy Tarver pass was dropped by WR Jessie Malchow. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins and Cash are blitzing.
2-10- NO38 (4Q: 03:17) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Courtney Newhart for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry, assisted by CB John Federspiel.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Henry is blitzing.
3-4- NO44 (4Q: 02:58) Jimmy Tarver pass was dropped by WR Jessie Malchow.
4-4- NO44 (4Q: 02:50) Wes Copeland punted 47 yards. Cole Newton returned the kick 10 yards to the MIA19. Tackled by Larry Jurkiewicz.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA19 (4Q: 02:42) Robbie Gietka ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Brent Huh. Key block delivered by Trent McGee.
(4Q: 02:42) New Orleans called a time out.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIA26 (4Q: 02:32) Robbie Gietka ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton.
(4Q: 02:32) New Orleans called a time out.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-MIA28 (4Q: 02:21) Lionel Green ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Schwartz. Key block delivered by Pat Webster.
(4Q: 02:21) New Orleans called a time out.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA36 (4Q: 02:12) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Campbell. DT Donald Maxwell crushed Trent Graham to wreck the play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Walton and Crawford are blitzing.
2-11-MIA35 (4Q: 02:00) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-4-MIA42 (4Q: 01:15) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon, assisted by OLB Lenny Walton.
4-1-MIA45 (4Q: 00:30) Willie Gower punted 32 yards. Gabe Riley called for a fair catch at the NO23.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO23 (4Q: 00:20) Jimmy Tarver pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dustin Bahr. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins is blitzing.
2-10- NO23 (4Q: 00:10) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB John Federspiel. Bahr gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO36 (4Q: 00:01) Jimmy Tarver pass was dropped by TE Richie Gardner.
Final Score: Miami Mercenaries 9, New Orleans Shamans 7