| Played in Minnesota, MN, weather: 50 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 57 yards from the MIN30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 20 yards to the NO33. Tackled by Karl Greene. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NO Levon Morrison on the NO33. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO33 (1Q: 14:30) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Levon Morrison for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. Morrison gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5- NO38 (1Q: 13:45) James Murray ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by DT Hardy Mulinaro. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2- NO41 (1Q: 13:19) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to FB Deron Devito for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Duane Jacobs, assisted by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN48 (1Q: 12:39) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Burt Clinton, assisted by DE Kelly Webb. Key block delivered by Adam Wyse. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20- NO42 (1Q: 12:29) Desmond Abe ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-18- NO44 (1Q: 11:43) Jeff Brzezinski pass was dropped by WR Jessie Malchow. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-18- NO44 (1Q: 11:39) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jessie Malchow. CB William Ball defended the pass. |
| 4-18- NO44 (1Q: 11:33) Wes Copeland punted 31 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick 6 yards to the MIN31. Tackled by Jessie Hickman. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NO Spencer Stevenson at the MIN31. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 11:22) Desmond Abe ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin, assisted by CB Karl Greene. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-MIN30 (1Q: 11:01) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin, Walters and Robson are blitzing. 2-14-MIN35 (1Q: 10:54) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Holliday is blitzing. 3-10-MIN31 (1Q: 10:17) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kelly Webb, assisted by CB Mercury Phillips. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-7-MIN28 (1Q: 09:34) Wes Copeland punted 28 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 09:29) Hardy Calinoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Howard Hyde. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN20 (1Q: 09:20) Hardy Calinoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Howard Hyde. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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. 2-20-MIN10 (1Q: 09:17) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Pete Maxwell, assisted by S Gilbert Lane. OLB Lenny Walton knocked down Nick Branch to break up the play. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-17-MIN13 (1Q: 08:48) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard. |
| 4-13-MIN17 (1Q: 08:01) Wally Nogas punted 54 yards. Jessie Malchow returned the kick -2 yards to the NO27. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO15 (1Q: 07:50) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jessie Malchow. OLB Omar Holliday hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing. 2-10- NO15 (1Q: 07:40) James Murray ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Hardy Mulinaro, assisted by ILB Rex Walters. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-9- NO16 (1Q: 07:11) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14- NO11 (1Q: 07:06) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richie Gardner. DT Hardy Mulinaro hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-14- NO11 (1Q: 06:56) Wes Copeland punted 65 yards. Buddy Hervey returned the kick 4 yards to the MIN28. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN16 (1Q: 06:46) Fernando Crnish ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-MIN19 (1Q: 06:07) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Teddy Campbell. Minnesota's Rodney Finch was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howard and Lane are blitzing. 3-6-MIN20 (1Q: 05:42) Hardy Calinoff pass completed to WR Colin Fields for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Campbell, assisted by S Brent Huh. |
| 4-6-MIN20 (1Q: 05:00) Wally Nogas punted 43 yards. Jessie Malchow returned the kick -6 yards to the NO31. Tackled by Jim Shackelford. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin and Robson are blitzing. 1-10- NO31 (1Q: 04:53) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6- NO35 (1Q: 04:11) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR O.J. Hicks for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-3- NO38 (1Q: 03:33) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Levon Morrison for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10- NO44 (1Q: 02:56) James Murray ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ronnie Copeland, assisted by DT Duane Jacobs. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9- NO45 (1Q: 02:11) Jeff Brzezinski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dustin Bahr. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9- NO45 (1Q: 02:04) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by OLB Omar Holliday for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Adam Wyse. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Hardy Mulinaro on the NO39. |
| Minnesota: 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. 1-10- NO39 (1Q: 01:48) Fernando Crnish ran around the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Randle, assisted by DT Donald Maxwell. Key block delivered by Stan Thurmond. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Mahoney is blitzing. 1-10- NO23 (1Q: 01:12) Fernando Crnish ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Pete Maxwell, assisted by OLB Isaac Howard. Key block delivered by Nick Branch. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4- NO17 (1Q: 00:34) Fernando Crnish ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Randle, assisted by DE Don Harmon. Key block delivered by Julio Foley. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Minnesota: 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- NO11 (2Q: 15:00) Dave Staple pass completed to RB Fernando Crnish for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Crnish gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4- NO05 (2Q: 14:14) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Pete Maxwell. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2- NO03 (2Q: 13:29) Dave Staple pass completed to TE Howie Mathis for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Minnesota 6, New Orleans 0 |
| (2Q: 13:29) Extra point by Kelvin Gornell was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (2Q: 13:24) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Ernie Groh returned the ball 22 yards to the NO29. Tackled by Mitchell Fisk. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO29 (2Q: 13:04) James Murray ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8- NO31 (2Q: 12:23) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by CB Karl Greene. Gardner gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin and Walters are blitzing. 1-10- NO49 (2Q: 12:03) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Karl Greene. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offsides. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Holliday and Hines are blitzing. 1-5-MIN46 (2Q: 11:53) Levon Morrison ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday, assisted by ILB Rex Walters. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Darin is blitzing. 2-1-MIN42 (2Q: 11:26) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by DT Hardy Mulinaro for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Barry Sitz. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin and Walters are blitzing. 3-9-MIN50 (2Q: 10:42) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 25 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 10:11) Levon Morrison ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Hardy Mulinaro, assisted by OLB Wes Darin. Key block delivered by Roy Vaughn. New Orleans's Jimmy Tarver was hurt on the play. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-MIN20 (2Q: 09:49) Jimmy Tarver pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roman Ciervo. OLB Omar Holliday hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Darin and Greene are blitzing. 3-5-MIN20 (2Q: 09:42) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola, assisted by S Brenden Hines. Malchow gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-2-MIN02 (2Q: 09:05) Levon Morrison ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines, assisted by ILB Rex Walters. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-MIN03 (2Q: 08:34) Jimmy Tarver pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jessie Malchow. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-MIN03 (2Q: 08:31) Levon Morrison ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Adam Wyse. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 6 |
| (2Q: 08:31) Extra point by Mo Bellais was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 08:22) Mo Bellais kicked off 59 yards from the NO30. Burt Clinton returned the ball 55 yards to the NO34. Tackled by Spencer Stevenson. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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-MIN50 (2Q: 07:51) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Eugene Richard. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-1- NO41 (2Q: 07:10) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Key block delivered by Jim Shackelford. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-MIN49 (2Q: 07:04) Dave Staple pass was intended for WR Winfred Winslett and was intercepted by S Gilbert Lane at the NO34. Tackled by Winfred Winslett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO34 (2Q: 06:56) Levon Morrison ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin and Walters are blitzing. 2-6- NO38 (2Q: 06:13) James Murray ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4- NO40 (2Q: 05:34) Levon Morrison ran outside the right tackle for 38 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. Key block delivered by Doug Corey. Corey ran over Hardy Mulinaro to set up the play. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 04:47) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Spencer Stevenson for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 04:47) Extra point by Mo Bellais was good. New Orleans 14, Minnesota 7 |
| (2Q: 04:31) Mo Bellais kicked off 65 yards from the NO30. Warren Fredrickson returned the ball 27 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Jessie Hickman. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Walton and Crawford are blitzing. 1-10-MIN32 (2Q: 03:54) Fernando Crnish ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard, assisted by DT Jimmy Meadows. Key block delivered by Rodney Finch. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-20-MIN22 (2Q: 03:45) Bart Tyworth ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. |
| Minnesota: 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. Crawford is blitzing. 2-18-MIN24 (2Q: 03:02) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walton is blitzing. 3-11-MIN31 (2Q: 02:34) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Colin Fields for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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. Howard is blitzing. 1-10- NO49 (2Q: 02:16) Dave Staple scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7- NO46 (2Q: 02:00) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10- NO36 (2Q: 01:38) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Colin Fields for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Hickman. Fields gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Pro 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 (2Q: 01:18) Dave Staple pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Buddy Hervey. CB Carlos Peters defended the pass. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-5- NO21 (2Q: 01:18) Dave Staple sacked by DE Don Harmon for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Rodrick Briggs. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Rodrick Briggs on the NO26. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10- NO26 (2Q: 01:01) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Minnesota: I 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. 3-4- NO20 (2Q: 00:43) Dave Staple pass completed to TE Howie Mathis for 13 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane, assisted by CB Irving Kushto. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| (2Q: 00:43) Minnesota called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-7- NO07 (2Q: 00:32) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton, assisted by S Gilbert Lane. |
| (2Q: 00:32) Minnesota called a time out. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howard is blitzing. 2-6- NO06 (2Q: 00:24) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon, assisted by DT Pete Maxwell. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for an Illegal Cut Block. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walton, Crawford and Lane are blitzing. 3-19- NO19 (2Q: 00:15) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Mitchell Fisk for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. |
| (2Q: 00:15) Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-18- NO18 (2Q: 00:03) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| 4-23- NO23 (2Q: 00:03) Kelvin Gornell attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 14, Minnesota 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Mo Bellais kicked off 58 yards from the NO30. Warren Fredrickson returned the ball 18 yards to the MIN30. Tackled by Sammy Metzler. |
| Minnesota: 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-MIN30 (3Q: 14:43) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard, assisted by DE Teddy Campbell. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIN30 (3Q: 14:02) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brent Huh. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: 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. Crawford and Randle are blitzing. 3-5-MIN35 (3Q: 13:23) Dave Staple pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fernando Crnish. S Ethan Randle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-5-MIN35 (3Q: 13:17) Wally Nogas punted 43 yards. Jessie Malchow called for a fair catch at the NO22. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10- NO22 (3Q: 13:08) Jimmy Tarver pass was intended for WR O.J. Hicks and was intercepted by S Brenden Hines at the NO37. Tackled by O.J. Hicks. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO37 (3Q: 12:57) Dave Staple sacked by DT Donald Maxwell and DE Don Harmon for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brady Hennessey. |
| Minnesota: 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. 2-17- NO44 (3Q: 12:21) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Sammy Metzler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hyde gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back 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. 3-2- NO29 (3Q: 11:40) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Winfred Winslett for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-1- NO28 (3Q: 11:16) Kelvin Gornell attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 14, Minnesota 13 |
| (3Q: 11:10) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 22 yards to the NO27. Tackled by Karl Greene. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10- NO09 (3Q: 10:46) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 6 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. Gardner gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-4- NO15 (3Q: 10:17) Jimmy Tarver pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Richie Gardner. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Darin is blitzing. 3-4- NO15 (3Q: 10:10) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 6 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson, assisted by DE Ronnie Copeland. Minnesota's Antonio Robson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Horner is blitzing. 1-10- NO21 (3Q: 09:23) Desmond Abe ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola, assisted by S Brenden Hines. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Holliday is blitzing. 2-8- NO23 (3Q: 08:50) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Roman Ciervo for 4 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. Ciervo gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Darin is blitzing. 3-4- NO27 (3Q: 08:20) Jimmy Tarver sacked by OLB Wes Darin for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Adam Wyse. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Illegal Contact. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10- NO32 (3Q: 08:06) Levon Morrison ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by DE Ronnie Copeland. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9- NO33 (3Q: 07:20) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Roman Ciervo for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6- NO36 (3Q: 06:35) Jimmy Tarver pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Deron Devito. |
| 4-6- NO36 (3Q: 06:31) Wes Copeland punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN26. |
| Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Carlson is blitzing. 1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 06:24) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Campbell. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIN26 (3Q: 05:43) Bart Tyworth ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. 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. 3-8-MIN28 (3Q: 05:11) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Howard Hyde for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hyde gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Crawford and Hickman are blitzing. 1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 04:31) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Buddy Hervey for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard, assisted by OLB Lenny Walton. |
| Minnesota: 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. Walton and Crawford are blitzing. 2-2-MIN50 (3Q: 03:54) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Sammy Metzler. Key block delivered by Brady Hennessey. |
| Minnesota: Weak 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. 1-10- NO48 (3Q: 03:18) Dave Staple pass completed to TE Jim Shackelford for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Kushto. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10- NO23 (3Q: 02:45) Dave Staple pass completed to TE Howie Mathis for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1- NO14 (3Q: 02:09) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1- NO14 (3Q: 01:39) Warren Fredrickson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Key block delivered by Chuck Perkins. |
| Minnesota: 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- NO12 (3Q: 00:55) Dave Staple pass completed to RB Bart Tyworth for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. Tyworth gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-2- NO02 (3Q: 00:21) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3- NO03 (4Q: 15:00) Bart Tyworth ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dexter Martinez. Minnesota 19, New Orleans 14 |
| (4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Kelvin Gornell was good. Minnesota 20, New Orleans 14 |
| (4Q: 14:54) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 63 yards from the MIN30. Ernie Groh returned the ball 15 yards to the NO22. Tackled by Karl Greene. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10- NO22 (4Q: 14:31) Levon Morrison ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by DE Bob Stargell. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20- NO12 (4Q: 14:21) Levon Morrison ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Greene, assisted by OLB Wes Darin. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-17- NO15 (4Q: 13:44) Jimmy Tarver sacked by DE Ronnie Copeland for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Robbie Garrison. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Hardy Mulinaro on the NO08. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-8- NO08 (4Q: 13:31) Fernando Crnish ran around left end for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Stan Thurmond. Minnesota 26, New Orleans 14 |
| (4Q: 13:31) Extra point by Kelvin Gornell was good. Minnesota 27, New Orleans 14 |
| (4Q: 13:22) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 61 yards from the MIN30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 26 yards to the NO35. Tackled by Jorge Springer. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10- NO35 (4Q: 12:47) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 18 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Malchow gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN47 (4Q: 12:15) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 6 yards. Tackled by CB William Ball. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-MIN41 (4Q: 11:50) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kelly Webb. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 11:21) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Greene. Key block delivered by Adam Wyse. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-2-MIN29 (4Q: 10:39) Desmond Abe ran around right end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday, assisted by S Antonio Robson. Key block delivered by Jeff Money. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 10:00) Jimmy Tarver pass fell incomplete, intended for WR O.J. Hicks. CB William Ball defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-MIN37 (4Q: 09:53) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters, assisted by S Antonio Robson. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-18-MIN35 (4Q: 09:15) Desmond Abe ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-21-MIN38 (4Q: 08:33) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR O.J. Hicks for 10 yards. Tackled by S Brenden Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-11-MIN28 (4Q: 07:56) Wes Copeland punted 28 yards. Touchback. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 07:49) Dave Staple pass completed to RB Fernando Crnish for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. Crnish gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Minnesota: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-MIN40 (4Q: 07:39) Bart Tyworth ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford, assisted by S Ethan Randle. Key block delivered by Dexter Martinez. |
| Minnesota: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIN50 (4Q: 06:54) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Walton, Howard and Lane are blitzing. 2-7- NO47 (4Q: 06:07) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane, assisted by DE Teddy Campbell. |
| Minnesota: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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. 3-6- NO46 (4Q: 05:21) Bart Tyworth ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell. |
| 4-4- NO44 (4Q: 04:38) Wally Nogas punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10- NO20 (4Q: 04:33) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Roman Ciervo for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Wes Darin. Ciervo gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10- NO31 (4Q: 04:11) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10- NO45 (4Q: 03:53) Jimmy Tarver sacked by DE Kelly Webb for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Barry Sitz. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Omar Holliday for 8 yards to the NO33. |
| Minnesota: 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- NO33 (4Q: 03:40) Fernando Crnish ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-9- NO32 (4Q: 02:57) Fernando Crnish ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5- NO28 (4Q: 02:46) Dave Staple pass completed to WR Mitchell Fisk for 10 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane, assisted by CB Sammy Metzler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10- NO18 (4Q: 02:34) Fernando Crnish ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Donovan Allen. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-6- NO14 (4Q: 02:26) Fernando Crnish ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Don Harmon. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Carlson is blitzing. 3-5- NO13 (4Q: 02:00) Bart Tyworth ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Kushto. New Orleans's Irving Kushto was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 4-3- NO11 (4Q: 01:15) Kelvin Gornell attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 30, New Orleans 14 |
| (4Q: 01:09) Kelvin Gornell kicked off 68 yards from the MIN30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 23 yards to the NO25. Tackled by Jim Shackelford. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10- NO25 (4Q: 01:01) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Rex Walters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-2- NO33 (4Q: 00:42) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7- NO28 (4Q: 00:42) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Mercury Phillips, assisted by S Burt Clinton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bahr gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10- NO38 (4Q: 00:33) Jimmy Tarver pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Holliday. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10- NO48 (4Q: 00:16) Jimmy Tarver pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jessie Malchow. DE Kelly Webb hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10- NO48 (4Q: 00:07) Jimmy Tarver sacked by DE Kelly Webb for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Terry Myers. |
| Final Score: Minnesota Grizzlies 30, New Orleans Shamans 14 |