Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 59 degrees, rain, 11 mph wind. |
Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
Start of first quarter. |
(1Q: 15:00) Randy Bullock kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Martineau gained 5 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Martineau | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-MIN29 (1Q: 14:13) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Ricardo Wagner.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-MIN29 (1Q: 13:52) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. CB Amari Coffey defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Protect | +++ | MLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-6-MIN29 (1Q: 13:45) Bryan Anger punted 66 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS05. |
1-10-NOS05 (1Q: 13:36) Wendell Smallwood ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Ike Bennett. Bennett ran over Carter Meister to set up the play.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NOS11 (1Q: 13:00) Geno Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 12:23) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by CB Carter Meister. Key block delivered by Eric Fisher.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS40 (1Q: 11:52) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jamel Dean, assisted by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Ike Bennett.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | In Box | --- | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS50 (1Q: 11:30) Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leonardo Laurain.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS50 (1Q: 11:23) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Woodard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Patterson gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN31 (1Q: 10:39) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche. Key block delivered by Eric Fisher.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN25 (1Q: 10:05) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeVier Posey. CB Carter Meister defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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3-4-MIN25 (1Q: 09:59) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Dean | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-MIN22 (1Q: 09:19) Randy Bullock attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Minnesota 0 |
(1Q: 09:11) Randy Bullock kicked off 58 yards from the NOS35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN28. Tackled by Emmanuel Curtis. |
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 08:36) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Tre Marts. Matthews gained 4 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (1Q: 08:05) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | --- | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-MIN49 (1Q: 07:30) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE C.Mathews | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | --- | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS50 (1Q: 07:06) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malachi Mickelson. ILB Uchenna Nwosu defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-NOS50 (1Q: 06:59) Ameer Abdullah ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tre Marts, assisted by DT Rasheem Green. CB Kevin Johnson knocked down Myles Martineau to break up the play.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE C.Mathews | In Box | --- | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-NOS47 (1Q: 06:28) Play-Action. Ryan Finley sacked by ILB Uchenna Nwosu for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Shell.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-11-MIN49 (1Q: 05:41) Bryan Anger punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS06. |
1-10-NOS06 (1Q: 05:32) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Leonardo Laurain for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford. Laurain gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | SLOT L.Laurain | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Double Z(FL) | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-NOS13 (1Q: 04:45) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea, assisted by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Ike Bennett.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS19 (1Q: 04:05) Leonardo Laurain ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NOS20 (1Q: 03:27) Wendell Smallwood ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Greg Gaines, assisted by OLB Abel Shea.
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | TE K.Bayne |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NOS23 (1Q: 03:02) Geno Smith sacked by DT Donald Foster for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Taylor Lewan.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Protect | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS J.Dean | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-15-NOS14 (1Q: 02:40) Bradley Pinion punted 50 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 18 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Mason Pritchett. |
1-10-NOS46 (1Q: 02:31) Gabriel Fox ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tre Marts, assisted by OLB Sione Takitaki.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NOS43 (1Q: 01:52) Ryan Finley scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye and assisted by OLB Sione Takitaki. PENALTY: CB A. J. Bouye of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS35 (1Q: 01:44) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tevin Clancy, assisted by DE Aldon Smith. Key block delivered by Myles Martineau.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | In Box | --- | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 01:22) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE C.Mathews | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-NOS12 (1Q: 00:52) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers, assisted by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | --- | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE C.Mathews | In Box | --- | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-8-NOS08 (1Q: 00:28) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-NOS08 (1Q: 00:01) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sione Takitaki.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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Start of second quarter. |
3-5-NOS05 (2Q: 15:00) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Martineau gained 5 yards after the catch. Minnesota 6, New Orleans 3
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | TE J.Smith | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | TE C.Rocha | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Bump and Run | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | --- | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | --- |
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(2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 3 |
(2Q: 14:50) Cody Parkey kicked off 67 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 14:50) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NOS24 (2Q: 14:20) Geno Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. Posey gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Dean | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS43 (2Q: 13:47) Wendell Smallwood ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips. Key block delivered by Britt Abrams.
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | TE K.Bayne |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NOS49 (2Q: 13:07) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 11 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel, assisted by CB Antonio Woodard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pritchett gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Double Z(FL) | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 12:32) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Leonardo Laurain for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. Laurain gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) A.Brown | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB J.Dean | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN37 (2Q: 11:58) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | --- |
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3-1-MIN31 (2Q: 11:14) Braxton Freestone ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Foster, assisted by ILB Willie Bayer. Key block delivered by Britt Abrams.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | --- | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB H.Freeman | In Box | --- | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | TE K.Bayne |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS A.Woodard | In Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 10:44) PENALTY: WR Cordarrelle Patterson of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-MIN29 (2Q: 10:38) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB J.Dean | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-9-MIN23 (2Q: 10:09) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Wendell Smallwood. OLB Abel Shea defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | TE K.Bayne | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Double TE | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-MIN23 (2Q: 10:04) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers. Allen gained 6 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | --- | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Dean | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-8-MIN08 (2Q: 09:23) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| --- | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN05 (2Q: 08:39) Geno Smith sacked by ILB Arthur Brown for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Taylor Lewan.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN10 (2Q: 07:55) Geno Smith scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jamel Dean.
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | TE K.Bayne | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Double TE | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB J.Dean | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-MIN04 (2Q: 07:12) Randy Bullock attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 6 |
(2Q: 07:07) Randy Bullock kicked off 54 yards from the NOS35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Efrain Griffith. |
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 06:38) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tre Marts. Key block delivered by Myles Martineau.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | --- |
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2-4-MIN41 (2Q: 06:13) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE C.Mathews | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-MIN42 (2Q: 05:49) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | In Box | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN48 (2Q: 05:17) Anthony Miller ran a reverse around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers, assisted by CB Amari Coffey.
OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) M.Mickelson |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | SLOT A.Miller | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN48 (2Q: 04:45) Gabriel Fox ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-MIN48 (2Q: 04:08) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to FB Craig Robbins for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers. PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | --- | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | --- | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-NOS47 (2Q: 03:57) Bryan Anger punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS06. |
1-10-NOS06 (2Q: 03:50) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. CB Carter Meister knocked down Eric Fisher to break up the play.
OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | TE K.Bayne |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) L.Laurain |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | TE E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS09 (2Q: 03:06) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford, assisted by DE Robert Nkemdiche. Key block delivered by Taylor Lewan.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS21 (2Q: 02:29) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Key block delivered by Britt Abrams.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 02:00) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Britt Abrams.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS39 (2Q: 01:41) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS42 (2Q: 01:16) Geno Smith pass completed to FB Efrain Griffith for 37 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea. Griffith gained 27 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN21 (2Q: 00:48) Geno Smith pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 17 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel, assisted by CB Carter Meister. Posey gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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New Orleans called a time out. |
1-4-MIN04 (2Q: 00:38) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeVier Posey. DE Robert Nkemdiche hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT A.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Double Z(FL) | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-MIN04 (2Q: 00:34) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. OLB Jordan Sanford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN04 (2Q: 00:27) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Wendell Smallwood for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke, assisted by OLB Abel Shea. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | --- | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Dean | Deep Zone | +++ |
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New Orleans called a time out. |
4-2-MIN02 (2Q: 00:03) Randy Bullock attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 9, Minnesota 7 |
Start of third quarter. |
(3Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 49 yards from the MIN35. Leonardo Laurain returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Gabriel Fox. |
1-10-NOS35 (3Q: 14:17) Braxton Freestone ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Key block delivered by Ike Bennett.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | TE K.Bayne |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-NOS42 (3Q: 13:36) Geno Smith pass was dropped by WR DeVier Posey.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT A.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-NOS42 (3Q: 13:27) Wendell Smallwood ran a draw inside the right guard for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Travis Rodgers. Key block delivered by Ike Bennett.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 12:56) Wendell Smallwood ran a trap outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | --- | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 12:31) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Patterson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Blitz Passer | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN11 (3Q: 12:05) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| --- | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN08 (3Q: 11:41) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-MIN12 (3Q: 11:16) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Allen gained 2 yards after the catch. New Orleans 15, Minnesota 7
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Dean | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(3Q: 11:16) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. New Orleans 16, Minnesota 7 |
(3Q: 11:05) Randy Bullock kicked off 70 yards from the NOS35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 30 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Efrain Griffith. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 10:32) Ryan Finley pass completed to FB Craig Robbins for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-MIN32 (3Q: 09:49) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Ricardo Wagner, assisted by S Jabrill Peppers.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB G.Fox | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | FB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | --- | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | --- | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-MIN33 (3Q: 09:09) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Hargreaves | In Box | --- | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE C.Mathews | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Q.Williams | In Box | +++ | FB G.Fox |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Patton | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| --- | RCB E.Curtis | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS C.Hightower | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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4-1-MIN34 (3Q: 08:35) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Lukas Hargreaves. DE Aldon Smith crushed Earnest Muir to wreck the play. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | LT B.Shell |
| --- | MLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | WLB K.Johnson | In Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| --- | RCB J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | In Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN33 (3Q: 08:29) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leonardo Laurain. S Landon Collins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Dean | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN33 (3Q: 08:25) Efrain Griffith ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-MIN29 (3Q: 07:44) PENALTY: C Weston Richburg of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
3-11-MIN34 (3Q: 07:40) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dwayne Allen. DT Donald Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Dean | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-11-MIN34 (3Q: 07:31) Randy Bullock attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 19, Minnesota 7 |
(3Q: 07:23) Randy Bullock kicked off 71 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 07:23) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Coffey. Matthews gained 12 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | SLOT M.Mickelson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Man-to-Man | --- | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 06:52) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tre Marts, assisted by DT Rasheem Green.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE Q.Williams | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT A.Miller |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS45 (3Q: 06:22) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 13 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward, assisted by CB A. J. Bouye.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | --- | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS32 (3Q: 05:35) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 32 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Martineau gained 27 yards after the catch. New Orleans 19, Minnesota 13
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | TE C.Rocha | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB G.Fox | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(3Q: 05:35) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. New Orleans 19, Minnesota 14 |
(3Q: 05:25) Cody Parkey kicked off 57 yards from the MIN35. Leonardo Laurain returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Jamel Dean. |
1-10-NOS32 (3Q: 05:01) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes, assisted by DE Robert Nkemdiche. Key block delivered by Britt Abrams.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 04:21) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) A.Brown |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS47 (3Q: 03:45) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Patterson gained 3 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN40 (3Q: 03:03) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Greg Gaines, assisted by DT Donald Foster.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | DB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| --- | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS A.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN44 (3Q: 02:18) Geno Smith pass completed to WR A. J. Brown for 2 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Brown gained 4 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | SLOT A.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-12-MIN42 (3Q: 01:36) Geno Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Dwayne Allen. DT Donald Foster blocked the pass. PENALTY: G Britt Abrams of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | FB L.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Dean | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-12-MIN42 (3Q: 01:23) Bradley Pinion punted 37 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN05. |
1-10-MIN05 (3Q: 01:15) Ryan Finley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. DT Rasheem Green blocked the pass.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN05 (3Q: 01:09) Play-Action. Ryan Finley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye and assisted by OLB Tevin Clancy. PENALTY: T Clothesline Francis of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-MIN03 (3Q: 01:00) Ryan Finley pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for -1 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | --- | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-MIN02 (3Q: 00:30) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Sione Takitaki. Matthews gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | --- | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Double SLOT | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 15:00) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | TE J.Smith |
| --- | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Spy | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-MIN24 (4Q: 14:23) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Phil Mickelson for 31 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers. Mickelson gained 18 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | --- | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 13:46) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | --- | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS41 (4Q: 13:08) Ryan Finley scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Sione Takitaki. PENALTY: T Brandon Shell of Minnesota was called for Tripping.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | --- | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-MIN49 (4Q: 12:56) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. CB A. J. Bouye defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT A.Miller | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-MIN49 (4Q: 12:49) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to FB Craig Robbins for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Emmanuel Curtis. Robbins gained 17 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | --- | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS32 (4Q: 12:09) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Quincy Williams, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB Q.Williams | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NOS31 (4Q: 11:34) Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 27 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Martineau gained 22 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | --- | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Bump and Run | --- | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | --- | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-NOS04 (4Q: 11:02) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green. DT Rasheem Green knocked down Clothesline Francis to break up the play.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | --- | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NOS04 (4Q: 10:39) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | X(SE) D.Humphrey |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | In Box | +++ | TE M.Martineau |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | FB C.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-NOS05 (4Q: 10:08) Ryan Finley sacked by DE Aldon Smith for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Clothesline Francis.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | FB G.Fox | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB A.Coffey | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| --- | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-17-NOS17 (4Q: 09:33) Cody Parkey attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 19, Minnesota 17 |
(4Q: 09:25) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 09:25) Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Double X(SE) | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS25 (4Q: 09:20) Geno Smith pass was dropped by WR Cordarrelle Patterson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Double Z(FL) | +++ | TE K.Bayne | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NOS25 (4Q: 09:14) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Wendell Smallwood for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Jordan Sanford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Smallwood gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | TE K.Bayne | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB L.McDaniel | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Double TE | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Dean | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN45 (4Q: 08:34) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Dwayne Allen for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ivan Kassulke. Allen gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | --- | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-MIN43 (4Q: 07:50) Geno Smith pass completed to FB Efrain Griffith for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Woodard. Griffith gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) C.Patterson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) A.Brown | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | --- | FB E.Griffith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Bayer | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | Double X(SE) | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 07:02) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Abel Shea.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-MIN28 (4Q: 06:18) Wendell Smallwood ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | TE K.Bayne |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN19 (4Q: 05:34) Wendell Smallwood ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | --- | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-MIN16 (4Q: 04:51) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips, assisted by S Landon Collins.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-MIN11 (4Q: 04:06) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leonardo Laurain. DT Donald Foster hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT G.Gaines | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Allen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Freeman | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB W.Bayer | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB J.Sanford | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Dean | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS A.Woodard | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-MIN11 (4Q: 04:00) Randy Bullock attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 22, Minnesota 17 |
(4Q: 03:52) Randy Bullock kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (4Q: 03:52) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Double SLOT | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Q.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-6-MIN29 (4Q: 03:14) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass completed to TE Myles Martineau for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Spy on QB | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-MIN30 (4Q: 02:52) Play-Action. Ryan Finley pass was dropped by WR Malachi Mickelson.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-MIN30 (4Q: 02:42) Ryan Finley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Cary Mathews blocked the pass. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: T Brandon Shell of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE C.Mathews | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Deep Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| --- | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 02:38) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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Minnesota called a time out. |
2-6-MIN26 (4Q: 02:26) Wendell Smallwood ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Carter Meister, assisted by OLB Jordan Sanford.
OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | TE K.Bayne |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) L.Laurain |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | TE E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | In Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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Minnesota called a time out. |
3-5-MIN25 (4Q: 02:17) Wendell Smallwood ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Leonard McDaniel. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Rodgers | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB H.Freeman | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | LCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | NB L.McDaniel | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
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Minnesota called a time out. |
1-10-MIN15 (4Q: 02:07) Wendell Smallwood ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-3-MIN08 (4Q: 01:59) Wendell Smallwood ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN06 (4Q: 01:14) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Willie Bayer. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | X(SE) C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB H.Freeman | In Box | --- | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB J.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB J.Dean | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS A.Woodard | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-MIN03 (4Q: 01:03) Wendell Smallwood ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Taylor Lewan. New Orleans 28, Minnesota 17
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | --- | TE D.Allen |
| +++ | RDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | FB E.Griffith |
| +++ | WILB W.Bayer | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB J.Sanford | In Box | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS A.Woodard | Out of Box | --- |
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(4Q: 01:03) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. New Orleans 29, Minnesota 17 |
(4Q: 00:52) Randy Bullock kicked off 52 yards from the NOS35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN37. Tackled by Keith Bayne. |
1-10-MIN37 (4Q: 00:47) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Myles Martineau. S Jabrill Peppers defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE Q.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN37 (4Q: 00:39) Ryan Finley pass completed to WR Malachi Mickelson for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tevin Clancy.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | --- | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-MIN36 (4Q: 00:32) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE Q.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hargreaves | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Mickelson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | FB C.Robbins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| --- | NB T.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-11-MIN36 (4Q: 00:25) Ryan Finley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Humphrey. OLB Sione Takitaki defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB R.Finley |
| *** | LDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Humphrey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Martineau | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Smith |
| --- | NB T.Clancy | Double X(SE) | +++ | C E.Pocic |
| +++ | DB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | RG E.Muir |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ | RT C.Francis |
| +++ | FS M.Hackett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN36 (4Q: 00:21) Geno Smith dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 29, Minnesota Vikings 17 |