Week 8, 2021

Played in Miami, FL, weather: 85 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Harold Hanson kicked off 53 yards from the MIA30. Harry Jarvis returned the ball 26 yards to the NO43. Tackled by Jermaine Wilkerson.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO43 (1Q: 14:38) Shane Wallace ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tony Chapa.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8- NO45 (1Q: 14:14) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Shane Wallace for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kennedy Ruzzin. Wallace gained 12 yards after the catch. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA45 (1Q: 13:30) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Jay Johnston for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Perkins, assisted by S Dixon O'Toole. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIA43 (1Q: 12:50) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by DT Marcus Felker for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Damron.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-13-MIA48 (1Q: 12:03) Jeff Brzezinski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Michael McCormick.
4-13-MIA48 (1Q: 11:57) Sherman Horn punted 48 yards. Touchback.
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-MIA20 (1Q: 11:50) Clarence Mayes ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Coles.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-MIA18 (1Q: 11:07) Jon Kubrak pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Sherman. Mayes gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sewick is blitzing.
3-6-MIA24 (1Q: 10:21) Jon Kubrak pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Deron Wright. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-MIA24 (1Q: 10:13) Dominic Fortmann punted 46 yards. Nick Thornton returned the kick 3 yards to the NO33. Tackled by Moe Cook.
New Orleans: I 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.
1-10- NO33 (1Q: 10:04) Levon Armstrong ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Marcus Felker, assisted by DE Nick Joiner. Key block delivered by Alex Moss.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4- NO39 (1Q: 09:39) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Allen Sparks for 1 yard. Tackled by S Josh Hookfin.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3- NO40 (1Q: 08:52) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Jay Johnston for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Perkins, assisted by CB Moe Cook. Johnston gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA44 (1Q: 08:20) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Darnell Bismo for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Tony Chapa. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bismo gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I 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-MIA24 (1Q: 07:34) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Jay Johnston for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Donnie Buckley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: 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 pass. Perkins is blitzing.
2-3-MIA17 (1Q: 06:53) Levon Armstrong ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Russell Callis, assisted by S Josh Hookfin.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-MIA17 (1Q: 06:30) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Michael McCormick for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Moe Cook. McCormick gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak 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. Bailey is blitzing.
1-7-MIA07 (1Q: 05:44) Jeff Brzezinski pass was dropped by WR Darnell Bismo.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-MIA07 (1Q: 05:40) Levon Armstrong ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dixon O'Toole.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIA06 (1Q: 05:07) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Michael McCormick for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Donny Aneigh. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-MIA01 (1Q: 04:25) Wes Kop attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Miami 0
(1Q: 04:18) Wes Kop kicked off 57 yards from the NO30. Moe Cook returned the ball 18 yards to the MIA31. Tackled by Willie Linquist.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA31 (1Q: 03:59) Jon Kubrak pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Deron Wright. DE Winfred Rodriguez blocked the pass. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offensive Holding.
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 pass. Luce and Mahnken are blitzing.
1-20-MIA21 (1Q: 03:49) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Deron Wright for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando McConnell, assisted by CB Nick Thornton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-MIA27 (1Q: 03:18) PENALTY: Miami was called for a False Start.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-19-MIA22 (1Q: 03:09) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Mel Dunn for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Mahnken, assisted by ILB Kyle Okunevich. Dunn gained 13 yards after the catch.
Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sherman is blitzing.
3-4-MIA37 (1Q: 02:33) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Mel Dunn for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Thornton. Dunn gained 2 yards after the catch.
Miami: Single-Back 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-MIA50 (1Q: 01:45) Clarence Mayes ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Maurice Hilliard, assisted by ILB Kyle Okunevich.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Linquist is blitzing.
2-9- NO49 (1Q: 01:08) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Mel Dunn for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ricardo Bradshaw. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: Single-Back 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.
1-10- NO39 (1Q: 00:23) Grant Green ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando McConnell, assisted by S Stan Sewick.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6- NO35 (1Q: 00:01) Jon Kubrak pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando McConnell, assisted by CB Nick Thornton. Mayes gained 5 yards after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
Miami: I 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.
3-1- NO30 (2Q: 15:00) Jon Kubrak pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Kyle Okunevich. Mayes gained 7 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. Okunevich is blitzing.
1-10- NO16 (2Q: 14:24) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Charles Meusey for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Miami 6, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 14:24) Extra point by Andrew McGee was good. Miami 7, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 14:15) Harold Hanson kicked off 78 yards from the MIA30. Touchback.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO20 (2Q: 14:15) Shane Wallace ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Josh Hookfin. Key block delivered by Marvin Hogans.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO30 (2Q: 13:51) Jeff Brzezinski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Bismo. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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.
2-10- NO30 (2Q: 13:45) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Michael McCormick for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jorge Perkins. 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.
3-10- NO30 (2Q: 13:04) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by DE Don Rose for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Sherman Jefferson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NO Gabe Carpenter on the NO25.
4-15- NO25 (2Q: 12:38) Sherman Horn punted and it was blocked by Mickey Malinsky. MIA Nick Joiner recovered the ball at the NO17 and returned the ball 15 yards.
Miami: Pro 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.
1-2- NO02 (2Q: 12:28) Grant Green ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Coles.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2- NO02 (2Q: 12:04) Grant Green ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Freddie Pitt. Miami's Albert Kolker was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Miami 13, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 12:04) Extra point by Andrew McGee was good. Miami 14, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 11:58) Harold Hanson kicked off 73 yards from the MIA30. Harry Jarvis returned the ball 20 yards to the NO17. Tackled by Moe Cook.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO17 (2Q: 11:21) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Darnell Bismo for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Perkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bismo gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO43 (2Q: 10:51) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Darnell Bismo for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jermaine Wilkerson. Bismo gained 4 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, expecting the pass.
2-5- NO48 (2Q: 10:21) Levon Armstrong ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Marlon Butler. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA47 (2Q: 10:12) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Barry Shay. OLB Jorge Perkins defended the pass.
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. Hookfin is blitzing.
2-10-MIA47 (2Q: 10:08) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Shane Wallace for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kennedy Ruzzin. Wallace gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA33 (2Q: 09:43) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Skip Cohn. CB Donny Aneigh 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 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-MIA33 (2Q: 09:33) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Michael McCormick for 13 yards. Tackled by S Ted Mage. McCormick gained 13 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA20 (2Q: 09:10) Shane Wallace ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Donnie Buckley.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-MIA16 (2Q: 08:37) Jeff Brzezinski sacked by DT Marcus Felker for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Sedrick Hanks.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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. Perkins and Bailey are blitzing.
3-14-MIA24 (2Q: 08:03) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jay Johnston. CB Moe Cook defended the pass.
4-14-MIA24 (2Q: 07:59) Wes Kop attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 14, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 07:53) Wes Kop kicked off 74 yards from the NO30. Grant Green returned the ball 18 yards to the MIA14. Tackled by Willie Linquist.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA14 (2Q: 07:17) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Mel Dunn for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Mahnken. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIA17 (2Q: 06:44) Jon Kubrak pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ricardo Bradshaw. Mayes gained 7 yards after the catch.
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. Linquist is blitzing.
3-2-MIA22 (2Q: 06:09) Jon Kubrak pass completed to FB Corwin Whitfield for 6 yards. Tackled by S Stan Sewick. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread 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-MIA28 (2Q: 05:33) Jon Kubrak pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Juan Wagner. DE Winfred Rodriguez blocked 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 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIA28 (2Q: 05:26) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Charles Meusey for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Fernando McConnell. Meusey gained 1 yard after the catch.
Miami: 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.
3-5-MIA33 (2Q: 04:58) Jon Kubrak scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ricardo Bradshaw.
Miami: 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. Mahnken is blitzing.
1-10-MIA38 (2Q: 04:16) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Mel Dunn for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Kyle Okunevich. Dunn gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: I 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. Linquist and Bradshaw are blitzing.
1-10- NO38 (2Q: 03:32) Jon Kubrak sacked by DT Xavier Clements and OLB Willie Linquist for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Rusty Delgado.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14- NO42 (2Q: 03:10) Jon Kubrak pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Clarence Mayes. DT Xavier Clements simply tossed Ron Shepherd aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
3-14- NO42 (2Q: 03:06) Jon Kubrak pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Meusey. DT Maurice Hilliard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-14- NO42 (2Q: 02:57) Dominic Fortmann punted 42 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO20 (2Q: 02:52) Shane Wallace ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Tony Chapa.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Chapa is blitzing.
2-9- NO21 (2Q: 02:20) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Allen Sparks for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Atkins, assisted by OLB Jorge Perkins. Sparks gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2- NO28 (2Q: 02:00) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Shane Wallace for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Tony Chapa, assisted by OLB Jorge Perkins.
4-2- NO28 (2Q: 01:40) Sherman Horn punted 58 yards. The ball was downed at the MIA14.
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.
1-10-MIA14 (2Q: 01:33) Jon Kubrak pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kyle Okunevich. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: 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.
2-1-MIA23 (2Q: 00:59) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Deron Wright for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ricardo Bradshaw. Wright gained 13 yards after the catch.
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.
1-10-MIA46 (2Q: 00:45) Grant Green ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ricardo Bradshaw. Key block delivered by Roderick Lange.
(2Q: 00:45) Miami called a time out.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2- NO46 (2Q: 00:35) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Deron Wright for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Nick Thornton. Wright gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
(2Q: 00:35) Miami called a time out.
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. Okunevich and Lincoln are blitzing.
1-10- NO35 (2Q: 00:26) Jon Kubrak pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando McConnell.
(2Q: 00:26) Miami called a time out.
2-1- NO26 (2Q: 00:15) Andrew McGee attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 17, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 00:08) Harold Hanson kicked off 68 yards from the MIA30. Bernie Adler returned the ball 24 yards to the NO26. Tackled by Jermaine Wilkerson. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
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. Perkins is blitzing.
1-10- NO12 (2Q: 00:02) Jeff Brzezinski dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Wes Kop kicked off 60 yards from the NO30. Moe Cook returned the ball 25 yards to the MIA35. Tackled by Harry Jarvis.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA35 (3Q: 14:40) Jon Kubrak pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Sherman. Mayes gained 5 yards after the catch.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIA50 (3Q: 14:10) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Mel Dunn for 37 yards. Tackled by S Marvin Lincoln. Dunn gained 8 yards after the catch.
Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO13 (3Q: 13:22) Clarence Mayes ran a draw inside the left guard for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Freddie Pitt. Miami 23, New Orleans 6
(3Q: 13:22) Extra point by Andrew McGee was good. Miami 24, New Orleans 6
(3Q: 13:12) Harold Hanson kicked off 61 yards from the MIA30. Harry Jarvis returned the ball 19 yards to the NO28. Tackled by Ted Mage.
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.
1-10- NO28 (3Q: 12:40) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Michael McCormick for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Kennedy Ruzzin, assisted by OLB Jorge Perkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO39 (3Q: 11:59) Shane Wallace ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Tony Chapa, assisted by DE Nick Joiner.
New Orleans: 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.
2-10- NO39 (3Q: 11:21) Shane Wallace ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Perkins.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11- NO38 (3Q: 10:55) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Perkins is blitzing.
3-16- NO33 (3Q: 10:49) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to TE Allen Sparks for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Marcus Felker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-17- NO32 (3Q: 10:20) Sherman Horn punted 59 yards. Grant Green returned the kick 6 yards to the MIA15. Tackled by Willie Linquist.
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-MIA15 (3Q: 10:10) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Deron Wright for 17 yards. Tackled by S Stan Sewick. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA32 (3Q: 09:41) Clarence Mayes ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Mario Dewey. Key block delivered by Freddie Pitt.
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-MIA42 (3Q: 09:01) Clarence Mayes ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Rodriguez.
Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIA45 (3Q: 08:18) Clarence Mayes ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Stan Sewick, assisted by DT Maurice Hilliard.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-MIA46 (3Q: 07:39) Jon Kubrak pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Heemskerk. OLB Fernando McConnell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-MIA46 (3Q: 07:32) Dominic Fortmann punted 54 yards. Touchback.
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.
1-10- NO20 (3Q: 07:25) Jeff Brzezinski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Shane Wallace. 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 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10- NO20 (3Q: 07:19) Jeff Brzezinski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Michael McCormick. 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10- NO20 (3Q: 07:11) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Darnell Bismo for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Moe Cook, assisted by CB Kennedy Ruzzin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10- NO20 (3Q: 06:33) Sherman Horn punted 50 yards. Moe Cook returned the kick 4 yards to the MIA34. Tackled by Nick Thornton.
Miami: 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.
1-10-MIA34 (3Q: 06:26) Grant Green ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marvin Lincoln.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Sherman and Sewick are blitzing.
2-8-MIA36 (3Q: 05:49) Jon Kubrak pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mel Dunn. OLB Fernando McConnell defended the pass.
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. Okunevich is blitzing.
3-8-MIA36 (3Q: 05:42) Jon Kubrak pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Meusey. OLB Fernando McConnell knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-MIA36 (3Q: 05:36) Dominic Fortmann punted 31 yards. Harry Jarvis returned the kick -1 yards to the NO32. Tackled by Juan Wagner.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO32 (3Q: 05:27) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jay Johnston. DT Marcus Felker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10- NO32 (3Q: 05:19) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harry Jarvis. OLB Jermaine Wilkerson defended the pass.
New Orleans: 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.
3-10- NO32 (3Q: 05:13) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to RB Shane Wallace for 3 yards. Tackled by S Josh Hookfin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7- NO35 (3Q: 04:48) Sherman Horn punted 45 yards. Moe Cook called for a fair catch at the MIA20. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt.
4-12- NO30 (3Q: 04:41) Sherman Horn punted 50 yards. Moe Cook returned the kick 7 yards to the MIA27. Tackled by Willie Linquist. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Intentional Face Mask on the Punt Return.
Miami: 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.
1-10-MIA42 (3Q: 04:31) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Charles Meusey for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ricardo Bradshaw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO48 (3Q: 03:44) Grant Green ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Brant Luce.
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.
2-9- NO47 (3Q: 03:20) Jon Kubrak pass completed to TE Mickey Malinsky for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Linquist. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Miami: Strong 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- NO38 (3Q: 03:11) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Jack Richard for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nick Thornton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Richard gained 1 yard after the catch.
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- NO28 (3Q: 02:41) Grant Green ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kyle Okunevich.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8- NO26 (3Q: 02:15) Jon Kubrak pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando McConnell, assisted by ILB Kyle Okunevich. Mayes gained 7 yards after the catch.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2- NO20 (3Q: 01:34) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Deron Wright for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kyle Okunevich.
Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO18 (3Q: 01:02) Clarence Mayes ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Cory Mahnken, assisted by OLB Fernando McConnell. DE Jimmy Coles knocked down Corwin Whitfield to break up the play.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9- NO17 (3Q: 00:31) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Deron Wright for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando McConnell.
Start of fourth quarter.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sherman is blitzing.
3-5- NO13 (4Q: 15:00) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Deron Wright for 8 yards. Tackled by S Stan Sewick.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5- NO05 (4Q: 14:21) Jon Kubrak pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Clarence Mayes. DE Winfred Rodriguez blocked the pass.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5- NO05 (4Q: 14:14) Jon Kubrak pass completed to WR Deron Wright for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ricardo Bradshaw, assisted by CB Cory Mahnken. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1- NO01 (4Q: 13:36) Jon Kubrak pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron Wright. DE Mario Dewey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-1- NO01 (4Q: 13:30) Andrew McGee attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 27, New Orleans 6
(4Q: 13:23) Harold Hanson kicked off 79 yards from the MIA30. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10- NO20 (4Q: 13:23) Levon Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jermaine Wilkerson, assisted by S Dixon O'Toole. Key block delivered by Gabe Carpenter.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hookfin is blitzing.
2-3- NO27 (4Q: 12:54) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jay Johnston. CB Moe Cook defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16- NO14 (4Q: 12:47) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Bismo. DE Nick Joiner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-16- NO14 (4Q: 12:39) Sherman Horn punted 52 yards. Moe Cook returned the kick 7 yards to the MIA41. Tackled by Marvin Hogans.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA41 (4Q: 12:28) Jon Kubrak pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Clarence Mayes. OLB Willie Linquist defended the pass.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIA41 (4Q: 12:22) Jon Kubrak sacked by DT Maurice Hilliard for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Freddie Pitt.
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.
3-19-MIA32 (4Q: 11:34) Grant Green ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Coles.
4-14-MIA37 (4Q: 10:56) Dominic Fortmann punted 46 yards. Nick Thornton returned the kick 0 yards to the NO17. Tackled by Jermaine Wilkerson.
New Orleans: Weak 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- NO17 (4Q: 10:47) Shane Wallace ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Marcus Felker.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8- NO19 (4Q: 10:16) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Bernie Adler for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kennedy Ruzzin. 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.
3-5- NO22 (4Q: 09:32) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael McCormick. DE Nick Joiner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5- NO22 (4Q: 09:25) Sherman Horn punted 43 yards. Moe Cook returned the kick 13 yards to the MIA48. Tackled by Gabe Carpenter.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA48 (4Q: 09:16) Clarence Mayes ran around right end for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Luce. Key block delivered by Brad Watkins. Watkins ran over Nick Thornton to set up the play.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10- NO10 (4Q: 08:38) Chester Elias pass completed to RB Clarence Mayes for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Howard Cleeland. Mayes gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5- NO05 (4Q: 08:30) Clarence Mayes ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Cory Mahnken.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4- NO04 (4Q: 07:52) Clarence Mayes ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Maurice Hilliard.
Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2- NO02 (4Q: 07:06) Grant Green ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Rodriguez.
4-2- NO02 (4Q: 06:18) Andrew McGee attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 30, New Orleans 6
(4Q: 06:11) Harold Hanson kicked off 58 yards from the MIA30. Bernie Adler returned the ball 25 yards to the NO37. Tackled by Moe Cook.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO37 (4Q: 05:43) Jeff Brzezinski pass was intended for WR Jay Johnston and was intercepted by CB Kennedy Ruzzin at the MIA37. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Jay Johnston.
Miami: 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-MIA50 (4Q: 05:33) Grant Green ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Howard Cleeland. Key block delivered by Roderick Lange.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4- NO44 (4Q: 04:48) Chester Elias kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Xavier Clements.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. McConnell is blitzing.
3-5- NO45 (4Q: 04:02) Grant Green ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Stan Sewick, assisted by ILB Kyle Okunevich.
4-1- NO41 (4Q: 03:18) Dominic Fortmann punted 41 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10- NO20 (4Q: 03:13) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Darnell Bismo for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Perkins, assisted by DE Don Rose. Bismo gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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. Ruzzin is blitzing.
2-1- NO29 (4Q: 02:34) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jay Johnston. CB Kennedy Ruzzin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1- NO29 (4Q: 02:25) Jeff Brzezinski pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jay Johnston. DE Don Rose blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offsides.
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.
1-10- NO34 (4Q: 02:25) Jeff Brzezinski pass completed to WR Michael McCormick for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Bailey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3- NO41 (4Q: 02:00) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Bismo. S Dixon O'Toole defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3- NO41 (4Q: 01:52) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8- NO36 (4Q: 01:52) Jeff Brzezinski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Bismo. CB Troy Atkins defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-8- NO36 (4Q: 01:44) Jeff Brzezinski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Adler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10- NO36 (4Q: 01:35) Clarence Mayes ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Howard Cleeland.
Miami: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8- NO34 (4Q: 00:47) Clarence Mayes ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Fernando McConnell.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mahnken is blitzing.
3-6- NO32 (4Q: 00:01) Chester Elias dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Miami Mercenaries 30, New Orleans Shamans 6