| Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 49 degrees, rain, 9 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 15:00) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to RB Ronnie Brown for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. Brown gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS28 (1Q: 14:14) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Billy Bajema for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bajema gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.King | Protect | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS44 (1Q: 13:49) Quinton Ganther ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| --- | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bajema |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS48 (1Q: 13:05) Ronnie Brown ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy. Key block delivered by Matt Hill. PENALTY: C Logan Mankins of New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy | --- | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | --- |
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2-16-NOS38 (1Q: 12:59) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Demetrius Williams. DE Dan Bazuin defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-NOS38 (1Q: 12:53) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Alexander Pierce.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT C.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-NOS38 (1Q: 12:17) Earnest Simmons punted 38 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU24. |
1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 12:07) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. DT Anthony Mebane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU24 (1Q: 12:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Ballard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU27 (1Q: 11:19) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nigea Carter. CB Antonio Cromartie hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Houston's Brian Leonard was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-HOU27 (1Q: 11:13) Dustin Colquitt punted 47 yards. Ronnie Brown returned the kick 10 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Chase Blackburn. |
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 11:03) Ronnie Brown ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS40 (1Q: 10:28) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 09:45) Ronnie Brown ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes, assisted by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-NOS48 (1Q: 09:01) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Graham gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.King | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 08:27) Ronnie Brown ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. Key block delivered by Logan Mankins.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | --- | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-3-HOU29 (1Q: 07:54) PENALTY: TE Daniel Graham of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
2-8-HOU34 (1Q: 07:43) Ronnie Brown ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| --- | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-HOU36 (1Q: 07:11) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Demetrius Williams for 19 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Williams gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.King | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU17 (1Q: 06:39) Ronnie Brown ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE L.King |
| --- | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU19 (1Q: 06:18) Ronnie Brown ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Key block delivered by Jason Peters.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Clowney |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | DB A.Pierce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU10 (1Q: 05:42) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Graham gained 4 yards after the catch. New Orleans 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.King | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:42) Extra point by David Beckham was good. New Orleans 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 05:36) David Beckham kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 05:36) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Smoot. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Morris gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-20-HOU15 (1Q: 05:23) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB F.Smoot | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU18 (1Q: 05:00) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason, assisted by CB Antonio Cromartie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Austin gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU22 (1Q: 04:18) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 16 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith, assisted by OLB Mike Smith. Austin gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 03:50) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Kindal Moorehead and CB Fred Smoot for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB D.Coakley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU32 (1Q: 03:18) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-7-HOU41 (1Q: 02:46) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Ballard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 02:17) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tanard Jackson. Owens gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: DE Antonio Smith of New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Turner | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Meachem | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB D.Coakley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 02:04) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Smoot. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | RDE K.Turner | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Meachem |
| +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB D.Coakley | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS24 (1Q: 01:32) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Austin gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 7, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT N.Carter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Double SLOT | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 01:32) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 7, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 01:21) David Akers kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS19. Tackled by Demarrio Williams. |
1-10-NOS19 (1Q: 00:48) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to RB Quinton Ganther for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams. Ganther gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS20 (1Q: 00:26) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 25 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Washington gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 15:00) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to RB Ronnie Brown for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-NOS42 (2Q: 14:29) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Daniel Graham. S Bhawon Jue knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: TE Daniel Graham of New Orleans was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE L.King | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-23-NOS32 (2Q: 14:22) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Nate Washington for -2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue, assisted by OLB Adalius Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Protect | --- | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-25-NOS30 (2Q: 13:45) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Bajema. ILB Chase Blackburn defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Jeremy Bloom of Houston was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.King | Protect | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 13:41) Ronnie Brown ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Logan Mankins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE L.King |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Spy | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS43 (2Q: 12:56) Quinton Ganther ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Key block delivered by Jimmie Ballinger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS50 (2Q: 12:17) Ronnie Brown ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Matt Hill.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU42 (2Q: 11:47) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dan Bazuin. Washington gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Walker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 11:04) Ronnie Brown ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by CB Jeremy Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU35 (2Q: 10:34) Ronnie Brown ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes, assisted by DT Tank Johnson. Key block delivered by Jimmie Ballinger.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | DB A.Pierce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 09:57) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ronnie Brown. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU24 (2Q: 09:52) Matt Hasselbeck kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Logan Mankins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB R.Brown |
| +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 09:32) Ronnie Brown ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Spy | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU15 (2Q: 09:07) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU10 (2Q: 08:31) Quinton Ganther ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. PENALTY: DE Jimmy Kennedy of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| --- | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| --- | RCB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | NB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-8-HOU08 (2Q: 08:25) Quinton Ganther ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU04 (2Q: 07:50) Ronnie Brown ran around right end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jason Peters. New Orleans 13, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:50) Extra point by David Beckham was good. New Orleans 14, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 07:39) David Beckham kicked off 54 yards from the NOS35. Miles Austin returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Jerald Ballard. |
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 07:16) Mark Brunell pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dexter Coakley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU39 (2Q: 06:52) PENALTY: WR Travis Taylor of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU34 (2Q: 06:41) Sammy Morris ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith, assisted by OLB Jon Beason.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Coakley | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-12-HOU37 (2Q: 06:19) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Miles Austin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Turner | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU37 (2Q: 06:07) Dustin Colquitt punted 53 yards. Ronnie Brown returned the kick 11 yards to the NOS21. PENALTY: WR Javon Walker of New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NOS07 (2Q: 05:57) Ronnie Brown ran inside the right guard for 21 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Jason Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NOS28 (2Q: 05:15) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Bajema. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: OLB D'Qwell Jackson of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.King | Protect | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-NOS33 (2Q: 05:11) Quinton Ganther ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| --- | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS29 (2Q: 04:28) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Javon Walker for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS39 (2Q: 03:45) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Billy Bajema for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.King | Protect | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Walker | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 03:26) Play-Action. Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Washington gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE C.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 03:04) PENALTY: C Logan Mankins of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU40 (2Q: 02:57) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Washington gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU27 (2Q: 02:35) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Graham gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE C.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE L.King | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-HOU08 (2Q: 02:14) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Billy Bajema for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.King | Protect | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Bajema | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-5-HOU05 (2Q: 02:00) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chase Lyman. DE Jimmy Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU05 (2Q: 01:56) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Bajema. ILB Chase Blackburn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.King | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Bajema | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-HOU05 (2Q: 01:49) David Beckham attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 17, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 01:43) David Beckham kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:43) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Cromartie. Morris gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU33 (2Q: 01:19) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 36 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Ballard. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | RDE K.Turner | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter |
| +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Meachem |
| +++ | LCB D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB D.Coakley | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Out of Box | --- | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 00:49) Mark Brunell sacked by OLB K.J. Turner for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Turner | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Meachem | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | LCB D.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | NB D.Coakley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-15-NOS36 (2Q: 00:38) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Sammy Morris. DT Anthony Mebane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-NOS36 (2Q: 00:32) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley, assisted by S Jerald Ballard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Turner | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| --- | SS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Double TE | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-8-NOS29 (2Q: 00:23) David Akers attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 17, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 00:17) David Akers kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 00:17) Matt Hasselbeck dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) David Beckham kicked off 59 yards from the NOS35. Miles Austin returned the ball 37 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Matt Hill. |
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 14:36) Sammy Morris ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kindal Moorehead.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Coakley | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-8-HOU45 (3Q: 13:54) PENALTY: G Cristian Dronett of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-13-HOU40 (3Q: 13:45) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 17 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning, assisted by CB Antonio Cromartie.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 13:19) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Tony Stewart for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-NOS40 (3Q: 12:41) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Kindal Moorehead for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Obafemi Ayanbadejo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | --- | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| --- | SS D.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-12-NOS45 (3Q: 11:55) PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-17-NOS50 (3Q: 11:46) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Tony Stewart for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Dexter Coakley. Stewart gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS31 (3Q: 11:01) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Cromartie. Heap gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Double SLOT | --- | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS19 (3Q: 10:31) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. DE Mark Anderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS19 (3Q: 10:25) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS19 (3Q: 09:48) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Heap gained 6 yards after the catch. New Orleans 17, Houston 16
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | --- | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:48) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 17, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 09:38) David Akers kicked off 56 yards from the HOU35. Reynaldo Hill returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Demarrio Williams. |
1-10-NOS35 (3Q: 09:04) Ronnie Brown ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS36 (3Q: 08:21) Ronnie Brown ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by DT Alan Branch. OLB Demarrio Williams knocked down Ben Claxton to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS37 (3Q: 07:36) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Demetrius Williams. DE Dave Tollefson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NOS37 (3Q: 07:30) Earnest Simmons punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU15. |
1-10-HOU15 (3Q: 07:20) Sammy Morris ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter |
| +++ | WLB D.Coakley | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-5-HOU20 (3Q: 06:56) PENALTY: T Jammal Brown of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-10-HOU15 (3Q: 06:50) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Tony Stewart for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-3-HOU22 (3Q: 06:06) Sammy Morris ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Kindal Moorehead.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter |
| +++ | WLB K.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU19 (3Q: 05:26) Dustin Colquitt punted 49 yards. Ronnie Brown returned the kick 10 yards to the NOS42. Tackled by D'Qwell Jackson. |
1-10-NOS42 (3Q: 05:17) Ronnie Brown ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Ronnie Brown to the NOS42.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Clowney |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | DB A.Pierce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS42 (3Q: 04:32) Quinton Ganther ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Ganther slipped a little on the wet field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bajema |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS42 (3Q: 03:47) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Demetrius Williams for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 03:18) Ronnie Brown ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| --- | WLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| --- | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU47 (3Q: 02:47) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.King | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU44 (3Q: 02:03) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nate Washington. OLB D'Qwell Jackson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU44 (3Q: 01:54) Earnest Simmons punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 01:47) Terrell Owens ran a reverse around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Mark Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris |
| +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter |
| +++ | WLB D.Coakley | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS D.Manning | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU14 (3Q: 01:02) Mark Brunell pass was intended for WR Miles Austin and was intercepted by S Dwight Smith at the HOU29. Tackled by Miles Austin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Ballard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 00:50) Ronnie Brown ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU30 (3Q: 00:26) Matt Hasselbeck pass was dropped by TE Daniel Graham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU30 (3Q: 00:22) Play-Action. Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 30 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Graham gained 21 yards after the catch. New Orleans 23, Houston 17
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.King | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 00:22) Extra point by David Beckham was good. New Orleans 24, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 00:12) David Beckham kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 00:12) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nigea Carter. CB Fred Smoot defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB J.Beason | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Coakley | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB F.Smoot | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (3Q: 00:08) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for 17 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Ballard, assisted by CB Antonio Cromartie. Morris gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Carter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 15:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Smith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | MLB J.Beason | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB M.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU46 (4Q: 14:26) Sammy Morris ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields, assisted by CB Reynaldo Hill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU47 (4Q: 13:48) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Danieal Manning. Key block delivered by Cristian Dronett. PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | --- | | SLOT N.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | RDE K.Turner | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Meachem |
| +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | NB D.Coakley | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU37 (4Q: 13:40) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Turner | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Meachem | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB D.Coakley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU37 (4Q: 13:32) Dustin Colquitt punted 50 yards. Ronnie Brown returned the kick 9 yards to the NOS22. Tackled by Obafemi Ayanbadejo. |
1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 13:22) Matt Hasselbeck pass was dropped by WR Demetrius Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS22 (4Q: 13:16) Matt Hasselbeck pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chase Lyman. DE Dave Tollefson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Jason Peters of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-NOS12 (4Q: 13:03) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Terence Newman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.King | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-9-NOS23 (4Q: 12:39) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. Washington gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 12:01) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to RB Ronnie Brown for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. Brown gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | NB V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS45 (4Q: 11:17) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Demetrius Williams for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Robinson | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 10:43) Quinton Ganther ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bajema |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU46 (4Q: 10:05) Ronnie Brown ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU45 (4Q: 09:35) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to RB Quinton Ganther for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.King | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU45 (4Q: 08:53) Earnest Simmons punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 08:47) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Reynaldo Hill, assisted by DE Antonio Smith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU28 (4Q: 08:07) Sammy Morris ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter |
| +++ | WLB D.Coakley | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB R.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU29 (4Q: 07:30) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nigea Carter. DE Kindal Moorehead hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Cristian Dronett of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB K.Turner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB F.Smoot | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU29 (4Q: 07:24) Dustin Colquitt punted 50 yards. Ronnie Brown returned the kick 19 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by D'Qwell Jackson. Houston's Nat Dorsey was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 07:17) Ronnie Brown ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | TE L.King |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NOS44 (4Q: 06:32) Ronnie Brown ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-8-NOS42 (4Q: 05:45) PENALTY: WR Demetrius Williams of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
3-13-NOS37 (4Q: 05:37) Matt Hasselbeck pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Walker | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT C.Hayward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 04:49) Ronnie Brown ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE C.Hayward | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE L.King |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU40 (4Q: 04:04) Ronnie Brown ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue, assisted by DT Tank Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Walker |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU40 (4Q: 03:21) Quinton Ganther ran around the left tackle for 19 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. Key block delivered by Ben Claxton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT C.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB A.Pierce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 03:04) Ronnie Brown ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Spy | +++ |
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2-11-HOU22 (4Q: 02:21) Ronnie Brown ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DE Jimmy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Walker |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | RDE T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| --- | NB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-4-HOU15 (4Q: 02:11) Quinton Ganther ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. PENALTY: T Matt Hill of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | NB A.Pierce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-HOU25 (4Q: 02:02) Quinton Ganther ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Hasselbeck |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Williams |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| --- | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Robinson |
| --- | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Claxton |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Ballinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Mankins |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Peters |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-20-HOU31 (4Q: 01:54) David Beckham attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 27, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 01:47) David Beckham kicked off 53 yards from the NOS35. Miles Austin returned the ball 17 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Michael Robinson. |
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 01:42) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Dexter Coakley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Heap gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Turner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Protect | +++ | LCB D.Smith | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | NB D.Coakley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-HOU19 (4Q: 01:33) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. S Danieal Manning defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Turner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB D.Coakley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | DB J.Ballard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU19 (4Q: 01:22) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Nigea Carter for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Ioane. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Austin | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB D.Coakley | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU25 (4Q: 01:01) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tony Stewart. OLB Dexter Coakley knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Sammy Morris was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Double TE | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB D.Coakley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-14-HOU25 (4Q: 00:54) Mark Brunell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ioane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Beason | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Carter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB F.Smoot | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB D.Coakley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Ballard | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG C.Dronett |
| +++ | SS T.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 00:41) Matt Hasselbeck dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 2-12-HOU31 (4Q: 00:34) Matt Hasselbeck dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 3-13-HOU32 (4Q: 00:25) Matt Hasselbeck dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New Orleans Saints 27, Houston Texans 17 |