| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 56 degrees, rain, 9 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Derek Whaley kicked off 62 yards from the ATL35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Antonio Nicas. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 14:39) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tai Streets. DT Trevor Pryce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: S Tyrone Carter of Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 14:35) Tai Streets ran a reverse around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DT Ryan Pickett, assisted by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-PIT24 (1Q: 14:03) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. OLB Ty Myers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Atlanta's Tyrone Carter was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-PIT24 (1Q: 13:56) Jay Cutler sacked by DE Derrick Burgess for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-22-PIT18 (1Q: 13:19) Al Oscarson punted 50 yards. Marcus Robinson returned the kick 5 yards to the ATL37. Tackled by Jason McKie. |
1-10-ATL37 (1Q: 13:11) Drew Brees pass completed to RB GQ Griffin for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrell McClover, assisted by OLB Ivan Drago. Griffin gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 12:25) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT40 (1Q: 12:02) Drew Brees scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ivan Drago.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-1-PIT37 (1Q: 11:15) GQ Griffin ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Donnie Nygaard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT D.Nygaard | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB J.Alton | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB B.Jones | Spy | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-PIT38 (1Q: 10:35) Mike Flaherty punted 27 yards. Malcom Floyd called for a fair catch at the PIT11. |
1-10-PIT11 (1Q: 10:25) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers. Boldin gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Protect | --- | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT17 (1Q: 09:44) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter. McKie gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 09:09) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT48 (1Q: 08:42) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce. Key block delivered by Nat Dorsey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL44 (1Q: 08:10) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Blackwell. Floyd gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Double TE | +++ |
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2-7-ATL41 (1Q: 07:37) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Troy Fleming for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Blackwell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-ATL38 (1Q: 07:14) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anquan Boldin. DT Trevor Pryce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-ATL38 (1Q: 07:08) Al Oscarson punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 07:01) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dominique Byrd.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL20 (1Q: 06:57) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi. PENALTY: OLB Ivan Drago of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL38 (1Q: 06:48) Drew Brees scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by S Dee McCann and assisted by OLB Darrell McClover.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 06:15) Quentin Griffin ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT42 (1Q: 05:41) GQ Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT22 (1Q: 05:04) Quentin Griffin ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by S Michael Hawkins. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-2-PIT14 (1Q: 04:28) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cooper Carlisle. Atlanta 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:28) Extra point by Derek Whaley was good. Atlanta 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 04:21) Derek Whaley kicked off 72 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 04:21) Jay Cutler scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT30 (1Q: 03:34) Brian Westbrook ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Ryan Pickett, assisted by DE Derrick Burgess. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | --- | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 02:52) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT40 (1Q: 02:23) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Shaunard Harts.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT39 (1Q: 01:58) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 37 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT F.Gibson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB I.Gold | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL24 (1Q: 01:22) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Blackwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Deep Zone | --- | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-ATL25 (1Q: 00:40) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Blade Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-12-ATL26 (1Q: 00:17) PENALTY: T Nat Dorsey of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-17-ATL31 (1Q: 00:13) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-13-ATL27 (2Q: 15:00) Brad Daluiso attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 14:55) Brad Daluiso kicked off 57 yards from the PIT35. Ronald Curry returned the ball 27 yards to the ATL35. Tackled by Tim Dobbins. |
1-10-ATL35 (2Q: 14:29) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by S Dee McCann. Johnson gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Jeff Backus of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-ATL25 (2Q: 14:17) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-8-ATL37 (2Q: 13:39) Quentin Griffin ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrell McClover, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-ATL41 (2Q: 13:00) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Alcott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 12:32) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by S Dee McCann. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Curry | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 12:05) GQ Griffin ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT37 (2Q: 11:40) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Peter Warrick. S Jordan Babineaux defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-11-PIT37 (2Q: 11:34) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Erron Kinney. DE Atiyyah Ellison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT37 (2Q: 11:24) Mike Flaherty punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 11:17) Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Sean McHugh for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers. McHugh gained 18 yards 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 J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Double TE | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 10:35) Jay Cutler pass was dropped by WR Malcom Floyd. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double TE | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT48 (2Q: 10:22) Troy Fleming ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by OLB Tom Blackwell.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Haggan | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-ATL45 (2Q: 09:42) Brian Westbrook ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt, assisted by CB Tom Knight. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL41 (2Q: 09:11) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jason McKie. DE Alex Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB H.Poteat | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-ATL41 (2Q: 09:04) PENALTY: WR Tai Streets of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-15-ATL46 (2Q: 08:57) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-ATL46 (2Q: 08:28) Jay Cutler pass was dropped by WR Malcom Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB I.Gold | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-ATL46 (2Q: 08:20) Al Oscarson punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 08:15) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge. Atlanta's Chris Samuels was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-ATL28 (2Q: 07:37) J.J. Johnson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison, assisted by ILB Jon Alton. Key block delivered by Erron Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wilke |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Nicas |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | --- | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL31 (2Q: 07:14) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ivan Drago.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL31 (2Q: 06:52) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-ATL34 (2Q: 06:10) Drew Brees sacked by ILB Roderick Coleman for a loss of 5 yards. Coleman simply blew through Marcus Spriggs to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Atiyyah Ellison on the ATL29.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| --- | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL29 (2Q: 05:57) Jay Cutler sacked by DE Derrick Burgess for a loss of 4 yards. Burgess ran right past Brandon Moore and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | WLB I.Gold | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-14-ATL33 (2Q: 05:27) PENALTY: G Rob Sims of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-19-ATL38 (2Q: 05:21) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-ATL21 (2Q: 04:56) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Haggan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB I.Gold | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL19 (2Q: 04:30) Brian Westbrook ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by OLB Ty Myers. Key block delivered by Brandon Moore.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-ATL12 (2Q: 04:01) Brian Westbrook ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Terrill. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack. Knaack ran over Benjamin Gerhardt to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-1-ATL01 (2Q: 03:27) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Troy Fleming. DE Bob Kuberski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | MLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | WLB T.Kiel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB M.Bowmen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-1-ATL01 (2Q: 03:22) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 9, Atlanta 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Myers | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | MLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | WLB T.Kiel | Bump and Run | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB M.Bowmen | Bump and Run | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (2Q: 03:22) Extra point by Brad Daluiso was good. Pittsburgh 10, Atlanta 7 |
| (2Q: 03:14) Brad Daluiso kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 03:14) Drew Brees pass completed to RB GQ Griffin for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer, assisted by ILB Roderick Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-11-ATL24 (2Q: 02:45) GQ Griffin ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by OLB Ivan Drago. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-ATL33 (2Q: 02:05) J.J. Johnson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jon Alton, assisted by OLB Ivan Drago.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT D.Nygaard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WLB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB B.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS D.Alcott | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-1-ATL34 (2Q: 01:59) Mike Flaherty punted 45 yards. Malcom Floyd returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT26. PENALTY: CB Ahmed Plummer of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT12 (2Q: 01:50) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Brooks, assisted by OLB Ty Myers. Boldin gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 01:25) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Eric Brooks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boldin gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB T.Kiel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 01:18) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Troy Fleming. S Terrence Kiel defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB T.Kiel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT41 (2Q: 01:11) PENALTY: TE Jason McKie of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-15-PIT36 (2Q: 01:11) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. CB Hank Poteat knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT36 (2Q: 01:05) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 15 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cribbs gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL49 (2Q: 00:42) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 31 yards. Tackled by S Shaunard Harts. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McKie gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-ATL18 (2Q: 00:30) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. DE Derrick Burgess hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL18 (2Q: 00:20) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Holloway gained 11 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 16, Atlanta 7
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:20) Extra point by Brad Daluiso missed. |
| (2Q: 00:13) Brad Daluiso kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 00:13) Drew Brees sacked by DE Jimmy Kennedy for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Marcus Spriggs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS D.Alcott | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Brad Daluiso kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 15:00) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Leland Wilke for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Wilke gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wilke | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 14:24) PENALTY: G Marcus Spriggs of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT50 (3Q: 14:16) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrell McClover. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB C.Earls | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT15 (3Q: 13:36) Drew Brees scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrell McClover.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT10 (3Q: 13:01) J.J. Johnson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby, assisted by S Dee McCann.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT09 (3Q: 12:27) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT09 (3Q: 11:59) Derek Whaley attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 16, Atlanta 10 |
| (3Q: 11:53) Derek Whaley kicked off 55 yards from the ATL35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by Marcus Robinson. |
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 11:32) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | --- | | FB S.McHugh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT32 (3Q: 11:08) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT36 (3Q: 10:25) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Blackwell, assisted by CB Tom Knight.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Streets | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 09:56) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess, assisted by CB Blade Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-ATL49 (3Q: 09:26) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen, assisted by S Terrence Kiel.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook |
| +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT50 (3Q: 09:00) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold. Westbrook gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-ATL48 (3Q: 08:20) Al Oscarson punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 08:13) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Quentin Griffin for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer. Griffin gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Leander Jordan of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-20-ATL10 (3Q: 08:02) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | --- | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-ATL14 (3Q: 07:31) GQ Griffin ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by OLB Darrell McClover.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-ATL19 (3Q: 06:47) Drew Brees sacked by ILB Jon Alton and DE Jimmy Kennedy for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Leander Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| --- | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB D.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| --- | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-ATL11 (3Q: 06:01) Mike Flaherty punted 48 yards. Malcom Floyd returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT44. Tackled by GQ Griffin. |
1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 05:50) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Alex Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT43 (3Q: 05:11) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT50 (3Q: 04:27) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by OLB Tom Blackwell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL43 (3Q: 03:42) Jay Cutler scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Blade Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double TE | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-ATL39 (3Q: 03:04) Jay Cutler pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Anquan Boldin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Kiel | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-ATL39 (3Q: 02:59) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tom Blackwell, assisted by CB Eric Brooks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL33 (3Q: 02:23) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-ATL27 (3Q: 01:36) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Kiel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 01:04) Jay Cutler pass was dropped by WR Anquan Boldin. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Haggan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL20 (3Q: 00:57) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt, assisted by OLB Ty Myers.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| --- | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-ATL22 (3Q: 00:34) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tom Blackwell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Gold | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB T.Kiel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-16-ATL26 (4Q: 15:00) Brad Daluiso attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 19, Atlanta 10 |
| (4Q: 14:53) Brad Daluiso kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (4Q: 14:53) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to RB Quentin Griffin for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Griffin gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-ATL41 (4Q: 14:18) PENALTY: DE Jimmy Kennedy of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-ATL46 (4Q: 14:14) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. DE Atiyyah Ellison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-5-ATL46 (4Q: 14:10) PENALTY: G Cooper Carlisle of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
2-10-ATL41 (4Q: 14:04) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Chad Johnson. ILB Roderick Coleman blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-ATL41 (4Q: 13:58) Drew Brees scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby and assisted by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Nicas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB C.Earls | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Jordan |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-ATL45 (4Q: 13:15) Mike Flaherty punted 38 yards. Malcom Floyd called for a fair catch at the PIT17. Atlanta's Leander Jordan was hurt on the play. |
1-10-PIT17 (4Q: 13:08) Jay Cutler pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jabari Holloway. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Brandon Moore of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double TE | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB T.Knight | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-18-PIT09 (4Q: 13:03) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-PIT11 (4Q: 12:41) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anquan Boldin. DE Alex Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Ty Myers of Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.McHugh | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Double TE | +++ |
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1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 12:31) Josh Cribbs ran a reverse around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess, assisted by DT Craig Terrill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook |
| +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-PIT10 (4Q: 11:47) Jay Cutler pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tai Streets. DE Derrick Burgess blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-PIT10 (4Q: 11:38) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 18 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen, assisted by S Tyrone Carter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McKie gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Myers | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Kiel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 11:06) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anquan Boldin. DE Alex Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB T.Kiel | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-PIT28 (4Q: 11:00) PENALTY: T Nat Dorsey of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-15-PIT23 (4Q: 10:53) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. S Shaunard Harts simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Terrill | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-PIT23 (4Q: 10:47) Jay Cutler pass was intended for WR Malcom Floyd and was intercepted by S Shaunard Harts at the ATL48. Tackled by Anquan Boldin.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE C.Terrill | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | MLB T.Blackwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB H.Poteat | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB B.Gerhardt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | NB E.Brooks | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB I.Gold | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL48 (4Q: 10:34) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrell McClover, assisted by CB Ahmed Plummer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 09:55) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. S Jordan Babineaux defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-PIT42 (4Q: 09:50) GQ Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman, assisted by OLB Tim Dobbins. Atlanta's Marcus Spriggs was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Kinney |
| +++ | WILB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-PIT38 (4Q: 09:28) Drew Brees sacked by DE Robert Geathers for a loss of 15 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Backus.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB J.Babineaux | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-21-ATL47 (4Q: 08:47) Mike Flaherty punted 53 yards. Touchback. Atlanta's Rusty Hatcher was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 08:41) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Ryan Pickett, assisted by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT23 (4Q: 08:03) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Benjamin Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-PIT23 (4Q: 07:33) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 23 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter. Key block delivered by Brandon Moore.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 06:49) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Terrill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT43 (4Q: 06:04) Brian Westbrook ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter. Pittsburgh's Jay Cutler was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT42 (4Q: 05:19) Brian Westbrook ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by DE Bob Kuberski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT45 (4Q: 04:33) Al Oscarson punted 55 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 04:28) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-ATL31 (4Q: 04:04) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Alcott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL49 (4Q: 03:41) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Nicas. ILB Roderick Coleman drove right through Marcus Spriggs to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL49 (4Q: 03:34) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Nicas. DT Johnny Jolly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Protect | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL49 (4Q: 03:25) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Curry. DE Atiyyah Ellison defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-ATL49 (4Q: 03:18) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Quentin Griffin. DE Atiyyah Ellison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL49 (4Q: 03:13) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by OLB Ian Gold. DT Trevor Pryce crushed Leonard Davis to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS I.Gold | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL49 (4Q: 02:29) Troy Fleming ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| --- | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB T.Knight | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Kiel | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
3-11-PIT50 (4Q: 02:22) Brian Westbrook ran around the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
1-10-ATL32 (4Q: 02:12) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Trevor Pryce, assisted by CB Benjamin Gerhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
2-10-ATL32 (4Q: 02:05) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ryan Pickett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB H.Poteat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Harts | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-11-ATL33 (4Q: 01:59) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE B.Kuberski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Pryce | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Terrill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB E.Brooks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB T.Kiel | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS T.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS B.Gerhardt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-9-ATL31 (4Q: 01:15) Brad Daluiso attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 22, Atlanta 10 |
| (4Q: 01:07) Brad Daluiso kicked off 47 yards from the PIT35. Ronald Curry returned the ball 15 yards to the ATL33. Tackled by Josh Cribbs. |
1-10-ATL33 (4Q: 01:00) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wilke | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Kinney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | RCB J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB C.Earls | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL33 (4Q: 00:54) Drew Brees pass was dropped by TE Dominique Byrd. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB C.Earls | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL33 (4Q: 00:47) Drew Brees scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB C.Earls | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| +++ | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-ATL38 (4Q: 00:24) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Antonio Nicas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Nicas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Warrick | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Protect | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Spriggs |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | NB B.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB C.Earls | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG L.Shelton |
| --- | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Backus |
| --- | FS D.McCann | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-ATL38 (4Q: 00:18) Jay Cutler dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 22, Atlanta Falcons 10 |