Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 52 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
Pittsburgh 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-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Harding, assisted by S Jabrill Peppers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cybulski gained 14 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Deep Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 14:23) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by DT Tre Marts and DE Tyrone Crawford for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Rufus Mayhew.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-PIT47 (1Q: 13:39) Nick Chubb ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | --- | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-NOS47 (1Q: 13:10) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DE Joey Bosa blocked the pass.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-NOS47 (1Q: 13:03) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 12:57) Braxton Freestone ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S Norm Witt.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-NOS20 (1Q: 12:32) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Edwin Madison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Vita Vea of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Dvoracek | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS35 (1Q: 12:25) Arnie Moultrie ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | FB D.Cook |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NOS48 (1Q: 11:45) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Pritchett gained 5 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB D.Cook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | TE D.Hutchins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 11:12) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Arnie Moultrie. DT Vita Vea simply tossed Eric Fisher aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT40 (1Q: 11:07) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Braxton Freestone for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano. Freestone gained 5 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Bump and Run | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT35 (1Q: 10:33) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Pritchett gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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4-1-PIT31 (1Q: 10:03) Randy Bullock attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 09:58) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT39 (1Q: 09:23) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by DE Tyrone Crawford for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Rufus Mayhew.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | NB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-12-PIT36 (1Q: 09:01) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. DT John Givens hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB E.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-12-PIT36 (1Q: 08:52) Drew Kaser punted 32 yards. Leonardo Laurain called for a fair catch at the NOS32. |
1-10-NOS32 (1Q: 08:44) Andy Dalton sacked by DE Josh Sweat for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Fisher.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-NOS24 (1Q: 07:58) Andy Dalton kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano, assisted by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Britt Abrams.
OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | --- | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-NOS38 (1Q: 07:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A. J. Brown for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by S Kenny Dunlap.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NOS44 (1Q: 06:55) Braxton Freestone ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NOS43 (1Q: 06:18) Arnie Moultrie ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by S Kenny Dunlap. Key block delivered by Eric Fisher.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | --- | RB A.Moultrie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (1Q: 05:48) Arnie Moultrie ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Taylor Lewan.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT38 (1Q: 05:07) Arnie Moultrie ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 04:37) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Dvoracek. S Marcus Peters defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT32 (1Q: 04:30) Andy Dalton pass completed to FB Dalvin Cook for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cook gained 23 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Hutchins | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | --- | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-6-PIT06 (1Q: 03:59) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pritchett gained 1 yard after the catch. New Orleans 6, Pittsburgh 0
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | TE D.Hutchins | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | FB D.Cook | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | --- |
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(1Q: 03:59) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. New Orleans 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
(1Q: 03:49) Randy Bullock kicked off 44 yards from the NOS35. Butch Esslinger returned the ball 26 yards to the PIT47. Tackled by Leonardo Laurain. |
1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 03:24) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | --- | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-3-NOS46 (1Q: 03:03) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS40 (1Q: 02:39) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | --- | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-NOS32 (1Q: 02:13) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers, assisted by CB Kevin Johnson. Key block delivered by Rufus Mayhew.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | --- | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | --- | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 01:41) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford, assisted by OLB Colton Gaylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-NOS26 (1Q: 01:06) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. CB A. J. Bouye defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | --- |
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3-11-NOS26 (1Q: 00:59) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison. PENALTY: OLB Tevin Clancy of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | --- | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS21 (1Q: 00:49) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. CB Kevin Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Double X(SE) | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS21 (1Q: 00:39) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Coffey.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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Start of second quarter. |
3-5-NOS16 (2Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. CB Douglas Harding defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Clancy | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Deep Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-NOS16 (2Q: 14:55) Roman Shea attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
(2Q: 14:48) Roman Shea kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 14:48) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Braxton Freestone for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley, assisted by OLB Devin Bush. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS28 (2Q: 14:05) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. OLB Devin Bush hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Pittsburgh's Josh Sweat was hurt on the play.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-NOS28 (2Q: 13:58) Andy Dalton pass was intended for TE Mason Pritchett and was intercepted by CB Corn Elder at the NOS43. Tackled by Mason Pritchett.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Protect | --- | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS43 (2Q: 13:49) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tevin Clancy, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | --- | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | --- |
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2-3-NOS36 (2Q: 13:24) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | --- | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | --- | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS29 (2Q: 13:01) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Harding, assisted by DT Tre Marts.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NOS33 (2Q: 12:18) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by CB Kevin Johnson.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB T.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-NOS33 (2Q: 11:45) Cam Newton sacked by DT Rasheem Green for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Rufus Mayhew.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-21-NOS40 (2Q: 11:03) Drew Kaser punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 10:58) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Patterson gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Fields | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB D.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-NOS27 (2Q: 10:30) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Patterson gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | --- | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 10:02) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Braxton Freestone for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. PENALTY: S Kenny Dunlap of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 09:53) Arnie Moultrie ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Key block delivered by Britt Abrams.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | RB A.Moultrie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | FB D.Cook |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 09:10) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) C.Fields | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB D.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT27 (2Q: 09:06) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Arnie Moultrie for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap. Moultrie gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-8-PIT25 (2Q: 08:25) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson and was intercepted by S Kenny Dunlap at the PIT06. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Cordarrelle Patterson.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE B.Dupree | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT11 (2Q: 08:14) James Conner ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tevin Clancy. DT Tre Marts knocked down Paul Kinney to break up the play.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-PIT06 (2Q: 07:43) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-PIT06 (2Q: 07:39) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. CB Amari Coffey defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-15-PIT06 (2Q: 07:32) Drew Kaser punted 46 yards. Leonardo Laurain returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT47. Tackled by Rufus Mayhew. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Bernard Candelaria for 10 yards to the NOS43.. Tackled by Douglas Harding. |
1-10-NOS43 (2Q: 07:21) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. CB Kevin Johnson defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS43 (2Q: 07:14) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Colton Gaylor, assisted by CB Kevin Johnson. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-NOS35 (2Q: 06:49) Nick Chubb ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Ricardo Wagner, assisted by OLB Tevin Clancy. PENALTY: WR Will Fuller of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Magar | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB C.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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4-6-NOS39 (2Q: 06:43) Drew Kaser punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 06:36) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Patterson gained 26 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: S Jaquiski Tartt of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | --- | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 06:23) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Braxton Freestone for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. Freestone gained 4 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Bump and Run | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Blitz Passer | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-NOS47 (2Q: 06:03) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano, assisted by S Marcus Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Patterson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 05:23) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A. J. Brown for 4 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT39 (2Q: 04:37) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Dvoracek | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | --- | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT37 (2Q: 03:55) Braxton Freestone ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap, assisted by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Taylor Lewan.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | --- | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | --- | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 03:32) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR A. J. Brown. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Cyrus Jones of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB L.Fournette | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 03:27) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-PIT13 (2Q: 03:08) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Patterson gained 6 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (2Q: 02:46) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Pittsburgh 3
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(2Q: 02:46) Extra point by Randy Bullock missed. The snap from center was quite a bit off the mark. |
(2Q: 02:40) Randy Bullock kicked off 54 yards from the NOS35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 27 yards to the PIT38. Tackled by Leonardo Laurain. |
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 02:02) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-6-PIT42 (2Q: 01:53) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | --- | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT47 (2Q: 01:38) James Conner ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tevin Clancy, assisted by S Jabrill Peppers.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | WLB C.Magar | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB C.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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4-7-PIT41 (2Q: 00:53) Drew Kaser punted 40 yards. Leonardo Laurain called for a fair catch at the NOS19. |
1-10-NOS19 (2Q: 00:44) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Mark Dvoracek for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by S Duron Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | --- | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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Start of third quarter. |
(3Q: 15:00) Roman Shea kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Calvin Fields returned the ball 23 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Jaquiski Tartt. |
1-10-NOS28 (3Q: 14:24) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A. J. Brown. CB Cyrus Jones defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Protect | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-NOS28 (3Q: 14:15) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Dvoracek | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-11-NOS27 (3Q: 13:51) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Braxton Freestone for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Taylor Lewan of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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4-12-NOS26 (3Q: 13:42) Grant Sparkes punted 58 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Leonard Fournette. |
1-10-PIT21 (3Q: 13:35) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Fuller gained 5 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | --- | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Deep Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 12:49) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by OLB Sione Takitaki. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | --- | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-NOS49 (3Q: 12:20) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NOS43 (3Q: 11:42) Nick Chubb ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-NOS41 (3Q: 10:59) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers. Garrison gained 5 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | --- | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Magar | Short Zone | --- | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB C.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS31 (3Q: 10:27) Cam Newton sacked by DE Joey Bosa and ILB Uchenna Nwosu for a loss of 5 yards. Bosa ran right past Sean Bernstein and knocked down the quarterback.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Gaylor | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-NOS36 (3Q: 10:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. CB Amari Coffey defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | DB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-15-NOS36 (3Q: 09:55) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. DE Ricardo Wagner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | TE J.Gargac | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB C.Gaylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-15-NOS36 (3Q: 09:50) Drew Kaser punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 09:44) Andy Dalton sacked by DT Vita Vea for a loss of 5 yards. Vea ran right past Ike Bennett and knocked down the quarterback.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB L.Fournette | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | FB D.Cook | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-NOS15 (3Q: 08:58) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR A. J. Brown. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB L.Fournette | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-NOS15 (3Q: 08:52) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Cordarrelle Patterson for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT50 (3Q: 08:11) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Dvoracek. DT Takkarist McKinley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT50 (3Q: 08:02) Andy Dalton scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Christian Thompson. PENALTY: S Marcus Peters of Pittsburgh was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB D.Cook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | TE D.Hutchins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT45 (3Q: 07:50) Leonard Fournette ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB L.Fournette | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT42 (3Q: 07:20) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Don Hutchins. DE Jacob Eckman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Eric Fisher of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE D.Hutchins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Ragland | Bump and Run | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-PIT42 (3Q: 07:16) Grant Sparkes punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT01. |
1-10-PIT01 (3Q: 07:07) Nick Chubb ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. DT Rasheem Green knocked down Sean Bernstein to break up the play.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB C.Magar | Spy | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT01 (3Q: 06:26) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for -1 yards and a safety. Tackled by CB Douglas Harding, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. New Orleans 15, Pittsburgh 3
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Magar | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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(3Q: 06:18) Roman Shea kicked off 73 yards from the PIT20. Calvin Fields returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Christian Thompson. |
1-10-NOS32 (3Q: 05:56) Arnie Moultrie ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | FB D.Cook |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | --- |
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2-6-NOS36 (3Q: 05:26) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A. J. Brown for 9 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) A.Brown | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 04:40) Arnie Moultrie ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by S Kenny Dunlap.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB A.Moultrie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | FB D.Cook |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NOS44 (3Q: 04:03) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edwin Madison. OLB Ray Jones simply tossed Weston Richburg aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-NOS44 (3Q: 03:53) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cordarrelle Patterson. PENALTY: T Eric Fisher of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-11-NOS44 (3Q: 03:47) Grant Sparkes punted 42 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by Tre Marts. |
1-10-PIT16 (3Q: 03:39) Nick Chubb ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Douglas Harding. DT Rasheem Green knocked down Bernard Candelaria to break up the play. PENALTY: C Bernard Candelaria of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-18-PIT08 (3Q: 03:32) Cam Newton sacked by DE Joey Bosa for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by James Conner. PENALTY: CB Douglas Harding of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Protect | --- | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | --- | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT13 (3Q: 03:17) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DE Joey Bosa defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT13 (3Q: 03:13) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Nick Chubb for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT18 (3Q: 02:48) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-PIT18 (3Q: 02:42) Drew Kaser punted 59 yards. Leonardo Laurain returned the kick 10 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Bud Dupree. |
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 02:34) Braxton Freestone ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by OLB Devin Bush.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NOS29 (3Q: 02:03) Braxton Freestone ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-NOS33 (3Q: 01:36) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A. J. Brown. S Marcus Peters defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Dupree | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-NOS33 (3Q: 01:30) Grant Sparkes punted 46 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Don Hutchins. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Collin William for 8 yards to the PIT17.. Tackled by Joe Gargac. |
1-10-PIT17 (3Q: 01:19) Leonard Fournette ran around right end for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Eric Fisher. New Orleans 21, Pittsburgh 3
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | RB L.Fournette | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
(3Q: 01:19) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. New Orleans 22, Pittsburgh 3 |
(3Q: 01:00) Randy Bullock kicked off 53 yards from the NOS35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 22, Pittsburgh 9 |
(3Q: 01:00) Extra point by Roman Shea was good. New Orleans 22, Pittsburgh 10 |
(3Q: 00:46) Roman Shea kicked off 57 yards from the PIT35. Calvin Fields returned the ball 92 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 28, Pittsburgh 10 |
(3Q: 00:46) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. New Orleans 29, Pittsburgh 10 |
(3Q: 00:30) Randy Bullock kicked off 45 yards from the NOS35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT42. Tackled by Douglas Harding. |
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 00:08) PENALTY: T Kaleb McGary of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
Start of fourth quarter. |
1-15-PIT37 (4Q: 15:00) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers, assisted by CB Amari Coffey. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | In Box | --- | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Wagner | In Box | +++ | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB T.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT45 (4Q: 14:21) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. DE Tyrone Crawford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-7-PIT45 (4Q: 14:14) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers, assisted by CB Amari Coffey.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-3-PIT49 (4Q: 13:32) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. Leonardo Laurain called for a fair catch at the NOS10. |
1-10-NOS10 (4Q: 13:25) Braxton Freestone ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NOS13 (4Q: 12:41) Andy Dalton kept the ball, running a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | RB A.Moultrie |
| +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NOS14 (4Q: 11:58) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR A. J. Brown. OLB Ray Jones blocked the pass.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT E.Madison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-6-NOS14 (4Q: 11:52) Grant Sparkes punted 52 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 16 yards to the PIT50. Tackled by Don Hutchins. |
1-10-PIT50 (4Q: 11:43) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Malachi Cybulski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | Short Zone | +++ | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-PIT50 (4Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Nick Chubb for 25 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers. Chubb gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | --- | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB T.Clancy | Short Zone | --- | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 11:03) Nick Chubb ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tre Marts, assisted by CB Kevin Johnson.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | --- | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS22 (4Q: 10:25) Nick Chubb ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jabrill Peppers, assisted by CB Douglas Harding. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | --- |
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1-9-NOS09 (4Q: 09:45) PENALTY: DT Rasheem Green of New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-NOS05 (4Q: 09:38) Nick Chubb ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Tre Marts, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | In Box | +++ | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Clancy | In Box | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB K.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS D.Harding | Out of Box | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NOS09 (4Q: 09:04) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 29, Pittsburgh 16
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | --- | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(4Q: 09:04) Cam Newton passed to Allen Garrison for the successful two-point conversion. New Orleans 29, Pittsburgh 18 |
(4Q: 08:54) Roman Shea kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 08:54) Andy Dalton pass completed to FB Dalvin Cook for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Cook gained 4 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | TE D.Hutchins | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | FB D.Cook | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NOS30 (4Q: 08:20) Arnie Moultrie ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster. Key block delivered by Eric Fisher.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | X(SE) L.Laurain |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | RB A.Moultrie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | FB D.Cook |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 07:45) PENALTY: T Taylor Lewan of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS30 (4Q: 07:36) Leonard Fournette ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB L.Fournette | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Laurain |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NOS31 (4Q: 06:52) Andy Dalton kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland.
OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-NOS31 (4Q: 06:07) Braxton Freestone ran around right end for 29 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | --- | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 05:22) Braxton Freestone ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT40 (4Q: 04:38) Braxton Freestone ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-PIT39 (4Q: 03:54) Braxton Freestone ran around left end for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. Key block delivered by Britt Abrams.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | --- | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | FB D.Cook |
| +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | --- | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | --- | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT23 (4Q: 03:11) Braxton Freestone ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT26 (4Q: 02:26) Braxton Freestone ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | SLOT E.Madison |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-9-PIT22 (4Q: 02:15) Braxton Freestone ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Paul Eickholt, assisted by DE Marcus Cusano.
OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | TE M.Dvoracek |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) C.Patterson |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | RB B.Freestone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | TE D.Hutchins |
| +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | LG B.Abrams |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | RG I.Bennett |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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Pittsburgh called a time out. |
4-4-PIT17 (4Q: 02:06) Randy Bullock attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 32, Pittsburgh 18 |
Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
(4Q: 01:59) Randy Bullock kicked off 58 yards from the NOS35. Butch Esslinger returned the ball 30 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Don Hutchins. |
1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 01:49) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 41 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fuller gained 30 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB E.Curtis | Double X(SE) | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB T.Clancy | Short Zone | --- | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Deep Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 01:22) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-9-NOS21 (4Q: 01:07) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Douglas Harding.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB K.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Short Zone | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-NOS15 (4Q: 00:59) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mackenzie Welch for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tevin Clancy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Givens | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | RB J.Conner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Clancy | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Curtis | Man-to-Man | --- | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB C.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS D.Harding | Deep Zone | --- | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Peppers | Deep Zone | --- |
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4-1-NOS13 (4Q: 00:50) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nick Chubb. ILB Uchenna Nwosu knocked the ball out of his grasp. The ball goes over on downs.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Marts | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Garrison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE T.Clancy | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | LT K.McGary |
| --- | MLB S.Takitaki | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | WLB K.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | RCB D.Harding | Bump and Run | +++ | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | SS J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-NOS13 (4Q: 00:42) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-12-NOS11 (4Q: 00:34) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 32, Pittsburgh Steelers 18 |