Week 1, 2009

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 71 degrees, rain, 5 mph wind.
Miami won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Mo Bellais kicked off 51 yards from the NO30. Eric Poole returned the ball 14 yards to the MIA33. Tackled by Levon Morrison.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
1-10-MIA33 (1Q: 14:32) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell, assisted by DE Teddy Campbell.
Miami: Pro 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.
2-6-MIA37 (1Q: 13:51) Gilbert Coffey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Darnell Foreman. DE Don Harmon blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: 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. Crawford is blitzing.
3-6-MIA37 (1Q: 13:42) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 20 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Randle, assisted by CB Sammy Metzler. Baily gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO43 (1Q: 13:02) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Kushto. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Baily gained 1 yard after the catch.
Miami: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO28 (1Q: 12:37) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 23 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. Andersen gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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 pass.
1-5- NO05 (1Q: 11:50) Gilbert Peterson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5- NO05 (1Q: 11:06) Shannon Kerr ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell.
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. Walton and Crawford are blitzing.
3-4- NO04 (1Q: 10:19) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Gilbert Peterson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Sammy Metzler. Peterson gained 2 yards after the catch.
4-1- NO01 (1Q: 09:33) Gene Brophy attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 3, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 09:28) Gene Brophy kicked off 59 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 21 yards to the NO32. Tackled by Donny Baily.
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.
1-10- NO32 (1Q: 08:57) Levon Morrison ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7- NO35 (1Q: 08:16) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by ILB B.J. Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gardner gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong 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- NO44 (1Q: 07:34) Tommy Battle ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy, assisted by S Jon Henry. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA DE Emmitt Castroll to the NO44.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO44 (1Q: 07:27) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell.
Miami: Weak 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.
2-8- NO42 (1Q: 06:42) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Eric Poole for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard, assisted by CB Sammy Metzler. Poole gained 6 yards after the catch.
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- NO26 (1Q: 06:00) Shannon Kerr ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane.
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.
2-10- NO26 (1Q: 05:34) Shannon Kerr ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Key block delivered by Harvey Dole.
Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1- NO17 (1Q: 04:57) Gilbert Peterson ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford, assisted by S Ethan Randle. Key block delivered by Sherman Gaylor.
Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO13 (1Q: 04:17) PENALTY: Miami was called for a False Start.
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, expecting the run.
1-15- NO18 (1Q: 04:10) Gilbert Peterson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford, assisted by DE Don Harmon.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11- NO14 (1Q: 03:39) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. Andersen gained 5 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, expecting the pass.
3-2- NO05 (1Q: 02:53) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 9, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 02:53) Extra point by Gene Brophy was good. Miami 10, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 02:43) Gene Brophy kicked off 62 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 24 yards to the NO32. Tackled by Nathan Blake.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10- NO32 (1Q: 02:18) Desmond Abe ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jon Henry, assisted by OLB Donovan Wilkins.
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.
2-9- NO33 (1Q: 01:37) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Levon Morrison for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins. Morrison gained 3 yards after the catch.
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.
3-4- NO38 (1Q: 00:54) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Sinclair, assisted by ILB B.J. Hill. Giannitti gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: I 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-MIA46 (1Q: 00:15) Levon Morrison ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-MIA45 (2Q: 15:00) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to FB Deron Devito for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jon Henry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
3-2-MIA38 (2Q: 14:34) Levon Morrison ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry.
4-4-MIA40 (2Q: 14:03) Wes Copeland punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Miami: 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.
1-10-MIA20 (2Q: 13:58) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Pete Maxwell, assisted by OLB Lenny Walton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. 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 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-MIA24 (2Q: 13:12) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Shannon Kerr for 6 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Randle, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA30 (2Q: 12:45) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Darnell Foreman for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. Foreman gained 16 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO28 (2Q: 12:28) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3- NO21 (2Q: 11:42) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Gilbert Peterson for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. Peterson gained 8 yards after the catch.
Miami: Single-Back 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- NO15 (2Q: 11:10) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Holcombe. Key block delivered by Trent McGee. McGee flattened Sammy Metzler to ensure the play's success. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offensive Holding.
Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-20- NO25 (2Q: 11:00) PENALTY: Miami was called for a False Start.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walton is blitzing.
1-25- NO30 (2Q: 10:51) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Kushto. Andersen gained 12 yards after the catch.
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.
1-5- NO05 (2Q: 10:14) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rob Andersen. OLB Lenny Walton defended the pass.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5- NO05 (2Q: 10:09) Gilbert Peterson ran around left end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Pat Webster. Miami 16, New Orleans 0
(2Q: 10:09) Extra point by Gene Brophy was good. Miami 17, New Orleans 0
(2Q: 10:01) Gene Brophy kicked off 74 yards from the MIA30. Touchback.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10- NO20 (2Q: 10:01) Levon Morrison ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Gaines. Key block delivered by Ralph Wright.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
2-5- NO25 (2Q: 09:23) Levon Morrison ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins. Key block delivered by Jeff Money.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Wilkins, Hill and Henry are blitzing.
1-10- NO32 (2Q: 08:40) Levon Morrison ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. Key block delivered by Ralph Wright. Wright ran over Joe Malone to set up the play.
New Orleans: 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.
2-1- NO41 (2Q: 08:21) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Norman Gantry. Malchow gained 11 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro 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-MIA36 (2Q: 08:01) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jessie Malchow. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIA36 (2Q: 07:52) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brian Sherman.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-MIA31 (2Q: 07:36) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Deron Devito. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-MIA31 (2Q: 07:30) Wes Copeland punted 31 yards. Touchback.
Miami: Weak 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-MIA20 (2Q: 07:25) Gilbert Coffey pass was dropped by WR Donny Baily.
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.
2-10-MIA20 (2Q: 07:21) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donny Baily. DT Donald Maxwell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: 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.
3-10-MIA20 (2Q: 07:13) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harold Cordell. DE Teddy Campbell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIA20 (2Q: 07:04) Willie Gower punted 48 yards. Jessie Malchow called for a fair catch at the NO32.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO32 (2Q: 06:54) Levon Morrison ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill.
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 pass.
2-7- NO35 (2Q: 06:32) Desmond Abe ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4- NO38 (2Q: 06:14) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Roman Ciervo for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Joe Malone. Ciervo gained 13 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: 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: 05:53) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR O.J. Hicks for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Sinclair. Hicks gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA31 (2Q: 05:36) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-MIA25 (2Q: 05:19) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Norman Gantry.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-MIA19 (2Q: 04:57) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Giannitti. DT Kelvin Davidson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIA19 (2Q: 04:47) Jeff Brzezinski scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Norman Gantry.
New Orleans: Weak 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.
3-3-MIA12 (2Q: 04:30) Tommy Battle ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by ILB B.J. Hill. Key block delivered by Robbie Garrison.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-9-MIA09 (2Q: 04:08) Deron Devito ran inside the left guard for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Barry Sitz. Miami 17, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 04:08) Extra point by Mo Bellais was good. Miami 17, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 04:02) Mo Bellais kicked off 77 yards from the NO30. Touchback.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA20 (2Q: 04:02) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cordell gained 3 yards after the catch.
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.
2-1-MIA29 (2Q: 03:36) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Campbell. Cordell gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA36 (2Q: 03:08) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane, assisted by DT Donald Maxwell.
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.
2-7-MIA39 (2Q: 02:36) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon. Key block delivered by Trent McGee.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA46 (2Q: 02:17) Shannon Kerr ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
2-11-MIA45 (2Q: 02:00) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Eric Poole for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back 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.
1-10- NO41 (2Q: 01:44) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Pete Maxwell, assisted by CB Carlos Peters. Key block delivered by Pat Webster.
Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5- NO36 (2Q: 01:25) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Randle. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Randle is blitzing.
1-10- NO29 (2Q: 01:04) Gilbert Coffey sacked by DE Don Harmon for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Trent McGee. PENALTY: Miami was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Miami: 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.
2-31- NO50 (2Q: 00:52) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Sammy Metzler, assisted by DT Donald Maxwell. Andersen gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami called a time out.
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. Kushto is blitzing.
3-19- NO38 (2Q: 00:40) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Darnell Foreman for 24 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Randle. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Foreman gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami called a time out.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO14 (2Q: 00:28) Gilbert Peterson ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon. Key block delivered by Trent McGee.
Miami called a time out.
2-5- NO09 (2Q: 00:20) Gene Brophy attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 20, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 00:12) Gene Brophy kicked off 66 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 21 yards to the NO25. Tackled by Nolan Metzenbaum.
New Orleans: Weak 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- NO25 (2Q: 00:05) Jeff Brzezinski dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Gene Brophy kicked off 75 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 23 yards to the NO18. Tackled by Brian Sherman.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hill is blitzing.
1-10- NO18 (3Q: 14:41) Levon Morrison ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Joe Malone. Key block delivered by Barry Sitz.
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.
2-5- NO23 (3Q: 14:17) Levon Morrison ran around left end for -5 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, keying aggressively on the pass. George and Sinclair are blitzing.
3-10- NO18 (3Q: 13:34) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by CB Seth George for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Robbie Garrison. PENALTY: Miami was called for Illegal Contact.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
1-10- NO23 (3Q: 13:22) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Giannitti. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Chop Block.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-21- NO12 (3Q: 13:14) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to FB Deron Devito for 3 yards. Tackled by S Brant Cash. Devito gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
3-18- NO15 (3Q: 12:43) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 27 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry. Malchow gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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- NO42 (3Q: 11:57) Jeff Brzezinski pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Richie Gardner. DE Joe Malone blocked the pass.
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, expecting the pass.
2-10- NO42 (3Q: 11:47) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Lockard, assisted by ILB B.J. Hill. Key block delivered by Robbie Garrison.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-MIA39 (3Q: 11:08) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Levon Morrison for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Joe Malone. Morrison gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-MIA34 (3Q: 10:37) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy.
New Orleans: I 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-MIA22 (3Q: 10:04) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by CB Seth George.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-MIA13 (3Q: 09:40) Levon Morrison ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. Key block delivered by Jeff Money.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA10 (3Q: 09:00) Desmond Abe ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Castroll.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wilkins is blitzing.
2-13-MIA13 (3Q: 08:23) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Castroll, assisted by ILB B.J. Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
3-8-MIA08 (3Q: 07:40) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by DE Emmitt Castroll and DT Kelvin Davidson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Doug Corey.
4-13-MIA13 (3Q: 07:18) Mo Bellais attempted a 30 yard field goal and it was blocked by Joe Malone. MIA Seth George recovered the ball at the MIA36. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center.
Miami: Pro 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-MIA36 (3Q: 07:10) Gilbert Coffey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Donny Baily. DT Donald Maxwell blocked the pass.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIA36 (3Q: 07:02) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Miami: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Kushto and Randle are blitzing.
3-6-MIA40 (3Q: 06:37) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Eric Poole for 0 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Holcombe, assisted by OLB Isaac Howard.
4-6-MIA40 (3Q: 05:51) Willie Gower punted 47 yards. Jessie Malchow returned the kick -1 yards to the NO12. Tackled by Nolan Metzenbaum.
New Orleans: Pro 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- NO12 (3Q: 05:44) Tommy Battle ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry. Key block delivered by Ralph Wright.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Henry is blitzing.
1-10- NO22 (3Q: 05:01) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: 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. Sinclair is blitzing.
2-9- NO23 (3Q: 04:15) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Levon Morrison for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins is blitzing.
3-4- NO28 (3Q: 03:41) Jeff Brzezinski scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Sinclair.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO33 (3Q: 03:07) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roman Ciervo. DE Joe Malone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
2-10- NO33 (3Q: 02:59) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15- NO28 (3Q: 02:50) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to FB Deron Devito for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Devito gained 4 yards after the catch. 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 nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5- NO38 (3Q: 02:04) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by CB Richie Hardy. 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 bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO46 (3Q: 01:32) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8- NO48 (3Q: 01:05) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Levon Morrison. DE Joe Malone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins is blitzing.
3-8- NO48 (3Q: 00:58) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR O.J. Hicks for 21 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Lockard.
New Orleans: Strong 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-MIA31 (3Q: 00:17) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-MIA28 (4Q: 15:00) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to FB Deron Devito for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. Devito gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA17 (4Q: 14:13) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Metzenbaum, assisted by S Kelly Lockard.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wilkins and Hill are blitzing.
2-11-MIA18 (4Q: 13:35) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy, assisted by S Kelly Lockard.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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. Hill, Sinclair and Lockard are blitzing.
3-5-MIA12 (4Q: 12:55) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Levon Morrison for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Seth George.
4-2-MIA09 (4Q: 12:33) Mo Bellais attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 20, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 12:27) Mo Bellais kicked off 49 yards from the NO30. Donny Baily returned the ball 23 yards to the MIA44. Tackled by Grant Carlson.
Miami: Single-Back 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-MIA44 (4Q: 12:08) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon, assisted by DT Donald Maxwell.
Miami: 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. Walton and Lane are blitzing.
2-7-MIA47 (4Q: 11:29) Shannon Kerr ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3- NO49 (4Q: 10:52) PENALTY: Miami was called for a False Start.
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.
3-8-MIA46 (4Q: 10:49) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Gilbert Peterson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Randle. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-3- NO49 (4Q: 10:23) Willie Gower punted 49 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: I 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.
1-10- NO20 (4Q: 10:17) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by DE Emmitt Castroll and DE Joe Malone for a loss of 5 yards. Castroll simply blew through Adam Wyse to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15- NO15 (4Q: 09:50) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to FB Deron Devito for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Lockard. Devito gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13- NO17 (4Q: 09:26) Jeff Brzezinski 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.
4-13- NO17 (4Q: 09:15) Wes Copeland punted 31 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NO48.
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- NO48 (4Q: 09:08) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon. Key block delivered by Pat Webster.
Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO36 (4Q: 08:30) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Darnell Foreman for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. Foreman gained 3 yards after the catch.
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.
2-6- NO32 (4Q: 07:49) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon, assisted by CB Sammy Metzler. Key block delivered by Harvey Dole.
Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
1-10- NO24 (4Q: 07:06) Shannon Kerr ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-5- NO19 (4Q: 06:58) Shannon Kerr ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Jimmy Meadows. Key block delivered by Pat Webster.
Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO11 (4Q: 06:14) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard, assisted by S Gilbert Lane. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9- NO10 (4Q: 05:30) Gilbert Peterson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford, assisted by DT Donald Maxwell.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4- NO05 (4Q: 04:46) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Trent McGee. Miami 26, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 04:46) Extra point by Gene Brophy was good. Miami 27, New Orleans 10
(4Q: 04:39) Gene Brophy kicked off 66 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 18 yards to the NO22. Tackled by Jared Fredrickson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO22 (4Q: 04:33) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR O.J. Hicks. DE Joe Malone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10- NO22 (4Q: 04:26) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Brant Cash. Gardner gained 5 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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- NO43 (4Q: 04:15) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jessie Malchow. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10- NO43 (4Q: 04:05) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR O.J. Hicks. DT Roy Gaines hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10- NO43 (4Q: 03:57) Jeff Brzezinski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR O.J. Hicks. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10- NO43 (4Q: 03:48) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Giannitti. DE Emmitt Castroll drove right through Ralph Wright to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
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.
1-10- NO43 (4Q: 03:41) Shannon Kerr ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane, assisted by OLB Isaac Howard. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Crawford and Randle are blitzing.
2-9- NO42 (4Q: 02:58) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Antoine Schultz.
(4Q: 02:58) New Orleans called a time out.
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.
3-6- NO39 (4Q: 02:49) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Randle, assisted by DT Donald Maxwell. Key block delivered by Harvey Dole.
(4Q: 02:49) New Orleans called a time out.
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- NO33 (4Q: 02:41) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton.
(4Q: 02:41) New Orleans called a time out.
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.
2-10- NO33 (4Q: 02:29) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. Key block delivered by Harvey Dole.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Jurkiewicz is blitzing.
3-2- NO25 (4Q: 02:00) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell. Key block delivered by Joel Cote.
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- NO22 (4Q: 01:16) Gilbert Peterson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Don Harmon, assisted by DT Pete Maxwell. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
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, expecting the run.
2-10- NO22 (4Q: 00:33) Gilbert Coffey dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Miami Mercenaries 27, New Orleans Shamans 10