| Played in Miami, FL, weather: 59 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Miami won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Mo Bellais kicked off 60 yards from the NO30. Eric Poole returned the ball 20 yards to the MIA30. Tackled by Henry Linkous. PENALTY: Miami was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
| Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA10 (1Q: 14:39) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Teddy Campbell, assisted by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Pat Webster. |
| Miami: Strong 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. Crawford is blitzing. 2-5-MIA15 (1Q: 14:14) Shannon Kerr ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley. Key block delivered by Pat Webster. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Walton is blitzing. 1-10-MIA24 (1Q: 13:47) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Lincoln Dotson for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Isaac Howard. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-MIA33 (1Q: 13:12) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Trent McGee. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA35 (1Q: 12:26) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Broderick Griffin for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. |
| Miami: Strong formation, 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. Mahoney is blitzing. 1-10-MIA45 (1Q: 12:00) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Mickey Malinsky for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Brent Huh, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO44 (1Q: 11:18) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ross Hassell. CB Billy Joe Bode defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10- NO44 (1Q: 11:11) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Harris McKenzie for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Henry Linkous. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Howard is blitzing. 3-6- NO40 (1Q: 10:29) Gilbert Coffey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Eric Poole. OLB Isaac Howard blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6- NO40 (1Q: 10:23) Jerald Brock punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO20 (1Q: 10:17) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Marlon Jarvis, assisted by CB Gino Boyd. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Erickson and Robson are blitzing. 1-10- NO32 (1Q: 09:50) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by S Riddick Erickson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Robbie Garrison. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA Jorge Witt for 12 yards to the NO15. |
| Miami: 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. Howard is blitzing. 1-10- NO15 (1Q: 09:38) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Broderick Griffin for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Griffin gained 4 yards after the catch. Miami 6, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 09:38) Extra point by Dennis Sepanski was good. Miami 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 09:31) Dennis Sepanski kicked off 65 yards from the MIA30. Kyle Thornton returned the ball 23 yards to the NO28. Tackled by Lincoln Dotson. |
| New Orleans: 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- NO28 (1Q: 08:58) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson, assisted by OLB Clifton Rose. |
| New Orleans: 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. 2-11- NO27 (1Q: 08:25) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Sherman, assisted by CB Marlon Jarvis. 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 left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8- NO30 (1Q: 07:48) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Cornelius Kirk for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Joe Malone. Kirk gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10- NO38 (1Q: 07:21) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 7 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3- NO45 (1Q: 06:50) Levon Morrison ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Phillip Sanford. Key block delivered by Jimmy Simmons. |
| 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- NO48 (1Q: 06:24) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Dixon, assisted by CB Marlon Jarvis. Key block delivered by Robbie Garrison. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sembower is blitzing. 2-1-MIA43 (1Q: 05:58) Levon Morrison ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Sherman, assisted by CB Marlon Jarvis. Key block delivered by Robbie Garrison. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA34 (1Q: 05:22) Jeff Brzezinski scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Sembower and assisted by ILB Cornelius Fulton. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA20 (1Q: 04:39) Levon Morrison ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Clifton Rose, assisted by ILB Cornelius Fulton. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-MIA20 (1Q: 03:59) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Sembower. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bahr gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-4-MIA04 (1Q: 03:32) Glenn Kickert ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clifton Rose, assisted by S Riddick Erickson. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-MIA02 (1Q: 02:53) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 7, New Orleans 6 |
| (1Q: 02:53) Extra point by Mo Bellais was good. Miami 7, New Orleans 7 |
| (1Q: 02:44) Mo Bellais kicked off 61 yards from the NO30. Eric Poole returned the ball 20 yards to the MIA29. Tackled by Max Burton. |
| Miami: Strong 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. 1-10-MIA29 (1Q: 02:13) Shannon Kerr ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Pete Maxwell, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-MIA33 (1Q: 01:39) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Harris McKenzie for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Bode. |
| Miami: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA49 (1Q: 01:14) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell. Key block delivered by Jared Fredrickson. |
| 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- NO44 (1Q: 00:32) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Mickey Malinsky for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Mahoney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Miami: Strong 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 is blitzing. 1-10- NO34 (1Q: 00:02) Gilbert Peterson ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. Key block delivered by Trent McGee. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5- NO29 (2Q: 15:00) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Trent McGee. |
| 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 is blitzing. 1-10- NO23 (2Q: 14:32) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell. |
| 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. 2-8- NO21 (2Q: 13:51) Gilbert Peterson ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Bode. Key block delivered by Mickey Malinsky. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-4- NO04 (2Q: 13:21) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Poole. CB Carlos Peters defended the pass. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4- NO04 (2Q: 13:15) Gilbert Peterson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mahoney, Crawford and Howard are blitzing. 3-3- NO03 (2Q: 12:41) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shannon Kerr. OLB Isaac Howard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-3- NO03 (2Q: 12:35) Dennis Sepanski attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 10, New Orleans 7 |
| (2Q: 12:30) Dennis Sepanski kicked off 55 yards from the MIA30. Kyle Thornton returned the ball 20 yards to the NO35. Tackled by Harold Cordell. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO35 (2Q: 11:59) PENALTY: Miami was called for Encroachment. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-5- NO40 (2Q: 11:51) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Gino Boyd, assisted by OLB Donovan Wilkins. Gardner gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| 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. Cash is blitzing. 1-10-MIA49 (2Q: 11:05) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 31 yards. Tackled by OLB Andre Franklin. Giannitti gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIA18 (2Q: 10:22) Glenn Kickert ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Frank Kolaja, assisted by DT Darryl Benedict. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-MIA16 (2Q: 09:38) Jeff Brzezinski pass was dropped by FB Deron Devito. 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. 3-8-MIA16 (2Q: 09:34) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Max Burton for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornelius Fulton, assisted by DE Phillip Sanford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-MIA12 (2Q: 09:11) Mo Bellais attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 10, New Orleans 10 |
| (2Q: 09:04) Mo Bellais kicked off 53 yards from the NO30. Lincoln Dotson returned the ball 18 yards to the MIA35. Tackled by Jimmy Simmons. |
| 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-MIA35 (2Q: 08:37) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Harris McKenzie for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley. McKenzie gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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-MIA50 (2Q: 07:52) Shannon Kerr ran around the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Bode. Key block delivered by Harvey Dole. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10- NO20 (2Q: 07:46) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Andersen gained 10 yards after the catch. Miami 16, New Orleans 10 |
| (2Q: 07:46) Extra point by Dennis Sepanski was good. Miami 17, New Orleans 10 |
| (2Q: 07:29) Dennis Sepanski kicked off 56 yards from the MIA30. Kyle Thornton returned the ball 17 yards to the NO31. Tackled by Andre Franklin. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10- NO12 (2Q: 06:58) Levon Morrison ran around the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Clifton Rose, assisted by ILB Cornelius Fulton. Key block delivered by Ralph Wright. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10- NO27 (2Q: 06:19) Levon Morrison ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Dixon, assisted by OLB Clifton Rose. Key block delivered by Jeff Money. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4- NO33 (2Q: 05:50) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to FB Deron Devito for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Phillip Sanford, assisted by ILB Cornelius Fulton. Devito gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: 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. 1-10- NO43 (2Q: 05:09) Levon Morrison ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Preston Lynch, assisted by S Antonio Robson. |
| 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, expecting the run. 2-10- NO43 (2Q: 04:39) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dustin Bahr. S Riddick Erickson defended the pass. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-20- NO33 (2Q: 04:35) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by DT Preston Lynch for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Money. |
| New Orleans: 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. 3-28- NO25 (2Q: 03:59) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Giannitti. OLB Donovan Wilkins defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-28- NO25 (2Q: 03:49) Wes Copeland punted 45 yards. Eric Poole called for a fair catch at the MIA30. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA30 (2Q: 03:41) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane, assisted by DE Don Harmon. Key block delivered by Ray Null. |
| Miami: Strong 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. 2-4-MIA36 (2Q: 02:57) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Shannon Kerr for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Henry Linkous, assisted by S Brent Huh. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-MIA39 (2Q: 02:26) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Jared Fredrickson. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIA40 (2Q: 02:00) Gilbert Coffey scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Henry Linkous. New Orleans's Isaac Howard was hurt on the play. |
| Miami: 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. 2-7-MIA43 (2Q: 01:40) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Mickey Malinsky for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Bode. Malinsky gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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- NO44 (2Q: 01:23) Shannon Kerr ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters, assisted by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Harvey Dole. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Walton is blitzing. 1-10- NO30 (2Q: 01:02) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Eric Poole for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Henry Linkous. Poole gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10- NO11 (2Q: 00:44) Shannon Kerr ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley. |
| (2Q: 00:44) Miami called a time out. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-11- NO12 (2Q: 00:37) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell. |
| (2Q: 00:37) Miami called a time out. |
| Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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. 3-7- NO08 (2Q: 00:29) Gilbert Coffey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rob Andersen. DT Pete Maxwell blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-7- NO08 (2Q: 00:22) Dennis Sepanski attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 20, New Orleans 10 |
| (2Q: 00:15) Dennis Sepanski kicked off 69 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 20 yards to the NO21. Tackled by Harold Cordell. |
| 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. 1-10- NO21 (2Q: 00:09) Jeff Brzezinski dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dennis Sepanski kicked off 50 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 26 yards to the NO46. Tackled by Harold Cordell. |
| New Orleans: Strong 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- NO46 (3Q: 14:28) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornelius Fulton. New Orleans's Ralph Wright was hurt on the play. |
| New Orleans: 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. 2-7- NO49 (3Q: 13:59) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Brant Cash. Giannitti gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Pro 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. 1-10-MIA39 (3Q: 13:28) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Sherman. Gardner gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| 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. 2-1-MIA30 (3Q: 12:53) Levon Morrison ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Erickson, assisted by DT Frank Kolaja. Key block delivered by Doug Corey. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA23 (3Q: 12:11) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Sembower, assisted by CB Marlon Jarvis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-5-MIA05 (3Q: 12:05) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Richie Gardner for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 20, New Orleans 16 |
| (3Q: 12:05) Extra point by Mo Bellais was good. Miami 20, New Orleans 17 |
| (3Q: 11:54) Mo Bellais kicked off 54 yards from the NO30. Eric Poole returned the ball 19 yards to the MIA35. Tackled by Brent Huh. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA35 (3Q: 11:33) Shannon Kerr ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters, assisted by S Leland Elrod. |
| 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-MIA38 (3Q: 10:55) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rob Andersen. CB Gabe Riley defended the pass. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-MIA38 (3Q: 10:45) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brent Huh, assisted by S Leland Elrod. |
| 4-2-MIA43 (3Q: 10:00) Jerald Brock punted 57 yards. Touchback. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO20 (3Q: 09:53) Levon Morrison ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Marlon Jarvis. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA CB Brian Sherman for 12 yards to the NO07. Tackled by Jeff Brzezinski. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-7- NO07 (3Q: 09:44) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Mickey Malinsky for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 26, New Orleans 17 |
| (3Q: 09:44) Extra point by Dennis Sepanski was good. Miami 27, New Orleans 17 |
| (3Q: 09:36) Dennis Sepanski kicked off 50 yards from the MIA30. Kyle Thornton returned the ball 21 yards to the NO41. Tackled by Andre Franklin. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10- NO41 (3Q: 09:17) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to FB Deron Devito for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornelius Fulton. Devito 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 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA47 (3Q: 08:40) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Riddick Erickson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bahr gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| 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-MIA24 (3Q: 08:02) Levon Morrison ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Joe Malone. Key block delivered by Doug Corey. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-MIA18 (3Q: 07:17) Levon Morrison ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Erickson, assisted by CB Todd Sembower. Key block delivered by Deron Devito. |
| New Orleans: 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. Fulton is blitzing. 1-8-MIA08 (3Q: 06:52) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 5 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Erickson. 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-MIA03 (3Q: 06:21) Deron Devito ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Andre Franklin. |
| 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. Wilkins, Fulton and Sherman are blitzing. 3-2-MIA02 (3Q: 05:36) Glenn Kickert ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Erickson. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-4-MIA04 (3Q: 04:56) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 27, New Orleans 23 |
| (3Q: 04:56) Extra point by Mo Bellais was good. Miami 27, New Orleans 24 |
| (3Q: 04:50) Mo Bellais kicked off 75 yards from the NO30. Touchback. |
| Miami: 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA20 (3Q: 04:50) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rob Andersen. DT Pete Maxwell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. 2-10-MIA20 (3Q: 04:46) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Leland Elrod. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-20-MIA10 (3Q: 04:38) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Shannon Kerr for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Bode. Kerr gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the 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, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA37 (3Q: 03:54) Gilbert Peterson ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola, assisted by S Leland Elrod. Key block delivered by Julio Foley. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-MIA42 (3Q: 03:21) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Riley. Andersen gained 7 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA50 (3Q: 02:43) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Maxwell, assisted by S Gilbert Lane. Key block delivered by Bruce Jackson. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10- NO40 (3Q: 01:58) Shannon Kerr ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford, assisted by S Brent Huh. |
| Miami: Pro 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. 2-7- NO37 (3Q: 01:17) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Eric Poole for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Peters. Poole gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, 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. 1-10- NO13 (3Q: 00:42) Gilbert Coffey pass was dropped by RB Shannon Kerr. 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 nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10- NO13 (3Q: 00:38) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Eric Poole for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Poole gained 4 yards after the catch. Miami 33, New Orleans 24 |
| (3Q: 00:38) Extra point by Dennis Sepanski was good. Miami 34, New Orleans 24 |
| (3Q: 00:29) Dennis Sepanski kicked off 68 yards from the MIA30. Jessie Malchow returned the ball 22 yards to the NO24. Tackled by Mickey Malinsky. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 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. 1-10- NO24 (4Q: 15:00) Jeff Brzezinski scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Marlon Jarvis. |
| 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. Franklin and Cash are blitzing. 2-6- NO28 (4Q: 14:16) Glenn Kickert ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Sembower. Key block delivered by Doug Corey. |
| 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. 1-10- NO35 (4Q: 13:35) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Max Burton for 10 yards. Tackled by S Brant Cash. 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 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- NO45 (4Q: 13:01) Glenn Kickert ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornelius Fulton, assisted by DE Joe Malone. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 2-7- NO48 (4Q: 12:23) Jeff Brzezinski pass was dropped by WR Dustin Bahr. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7- NO48 (4Q: 12:18) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 10 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. 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. PENALTY: Miami was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| New Orleans: 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. 1-10-MIA42 (4Q: 12:08) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Jessie Malchow for 4 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Erickson, assisted by S Antonio Robson. |
| New Orleans: Weak 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. 2-6-MIA38 (4Q: 11:41) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| 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. 2-11-MIA43 (4Q: 11:35) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Cornelius Kirk for 14 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Erickson, assisted by OLB Andre Franklin. Kirk gained 6 yards after the catch. 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA29 (4Q: 10:59) Glenn Kickert ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Gaines. Key block delivered by Doug Corey. |
| New Orleans: 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. Wilkins and Robson are blitzing. 2-1-MIA20 (4Q: 10:24) Levon Morrison ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Erickson. Key block delivered by Richie Gardner. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, 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-MIA14 (4Q: 09:38) Glenn Kickert ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Marlon Jarvis. Key block delivered by Doug Corey. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Franklin is blitzing. 2-5-MIA09 (4Q: 09:01) Levon Morrison ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins. Key block delivered by Zach Blood. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-3-MIA03 (4Q: 08:27) Levon Morrison ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Zach Blood. Miami 34, New Orleans 30 |
| (4Q: 08:27) Extra point by Mo Bellais was good. Miami 34, New Orleans 31 |
| (4Q: 08:17) Mo Bellais kicked off 66 yards from the NO30. Lincoln Dotson returned the ball 29 yards to the MIA33. Tackled by Henry Linkous. |
| Miami: 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-MIA33 (4Q: 07:50) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Eric Poole for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Henry Linkous. Poole gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: 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. 2-3-MIA40 (4Q: 07:05) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harris McKenzie. CB Billy Joe Bode defended the pass. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. |
| Miami: I 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-MIA45 (4Q: 06:59) Shannon Kerr ran a draw inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Bode. Key block delivered by Pat Webster. Webster ran over Xavier Clements to set up the play. |
| Miami: 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- NO39 (4Q: 06:14) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Harris McKenzie for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Henry Linkous. McKenzie 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- NO26 (4Q: 05:27) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to FB Jared Fredrickson for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ernie Crawford. Fredrickson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4- NO20 (4Q: 04:41) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Harris McKenzie for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Iafigliola, assisted by ILB Ernie Crawford. McKenzie gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-1- NO17 (4Q: 03:56) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Mahoney, assisted by CB Carlos Peters. Key block delivered by Trent McGee. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Mahoney is blitzing. 1-10- NO12 (4Q: 03:10) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. |
| Miami: Weak 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. 2-6- NO08 (4Q: 02:23) Gilbert Peterson ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Ray Null. Miami 40, New Orleans 31 |
| (4Q: 02:23) Extra point by Dennis Sepanski was good. Miami 41, New Orleans 31 |
| (4Q: 02:15) Dennis Sepanski kicked off 64 yards from the MIA30. Kyle Thornton returned the ball 21 yards to the NO27. Tackled by Mickey Malinsky. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips 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. Wilkins and Jarvis are blitzing. 1-10- NO27 (4Q: 02:10) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Vernon Giannitti for 11 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. 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: 02:00) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Giannitti. S Riddick Erickson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: 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- NO38 (4Q: 01:54) Jeff Brzezinski scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Robson. |
| 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. 3-4- NO44 (4Q: 01:36) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dustin Bahr. ILB Shawn Dixon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. 4-4- NO44 (4Q: 01:27) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Dustin Bahr for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by DT Roy Gaines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10- NO45 (4Q: 01:17) Shannon Kerr ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jimmy Meadows, assisted by OLB Lenny Walton. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9- NO44 (4Q: 01:08) Shannon Kerr ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Pete Maxwell. Key block delivered by Bruce Jackson. |
| 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- NO31 (4Q: 01:01) Shannon Kerr ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lenny Walton. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-8- NO29 (4Q: 00:49) Gilbert Coffey dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-9- NO30 (4Q: 00:05) Gilbert Coffey dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Miami Mercenaries 41, New Orleans Shamans 31 |