| Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 78 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 59 yards from the CAR35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 22 yards to the ATL28. Tackled by Jim Finn. PENALTY: CB Jason Craft of Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| 1-10-ATL07 (1Q: 14:33) PENALTY: C Travis Claridge of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
1-13-ATL04 (1Q: 14:26) Drew Brees kept the ball, running around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin |
| +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| --- | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-ATL02 (1Q: 14:00) GQ Griffin ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Drayton Florence, assisted by S Daryl Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-ATL07 (1Q: 13:37) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ronald Curry. OLB Adewale Ogunleye blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ogunleye | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB M.Haggan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| 4-10-ATL07 (1Q: 13:30) Daniel Sepulveda punted 38 yards. Ezra Alston returned the kick 19 yards to the ATL26. Tackled by Michael Griffin. |
| 1-10-ATL26 (1Q: 13:20) PENALTY: G Steve Hutchinson of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-ATL31 (1Q: 13:14) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 22 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Marshall gained 20 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Aaron Sears of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-25-ATL41 (1Q: 12:59) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass completed to WR Tim Carter for 20 yards. Tackled by S Damien Richardson, assisted by CB David Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Carter gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-5-ATL21 (1Q: 12:28) Jackie Archambeau ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-ATL19 (1Q: 11:49) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Marshall gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-ATL10 (1Q: 11:04) Steve McNair sacked by DT Ryan Pickett and DE Athyba Rubin for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Aaron Sears. PENALTY: G Levi Jones of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | LCB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-ATL14 (1Q: 10:54) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Peyton Hillis. ILB Reggie Hausermann defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-ATL14 (1Q: 10:48) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Carolina 6, Atlanta 0
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE O.O'Neal | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (1Q: 10:48) Extra point by Mike Vanderjagt was good. Carolina 7, Atlanta 0 |
| (1Q: 10:39) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 60 yards from the CAR35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 17 yards to the ATL22. Tackled by Peyton Hillis. PENALTY: WR Ronald Curry of Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-ATL10 (1Q: 10:14) Quentin Griffin ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Kendall Langford. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | --- | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-ATL22 (1Q: 09:39) GQ Griffin ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley, assisted by CB Drayton Florence.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-ATL22 (1Q: 08:59) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Titas Adams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-4-ATL28 (1Q: 08:30) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 2 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Jackson. Rosario gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-ATL30 (1Q: 07:44) Daniel Sepulveda punted 41 yards. Ezra Alston returned the kick 15 yards to the CAR44. PENALTY: S Daryl Jackson of Carolina was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CAR24 (1Q: 07:34) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Ezra Alston for 0 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. Alston gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CAR24 (1Q: 07:05) Steve McNair pass completed to TE Peyton Hillis for 20 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Archambeau | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR44 (1Q: 06:30) Steve McNair pass completed to TE Mack Minnig for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Hausermann, assisted by DT Brian Young. Minnig gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: G Levi Jones of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Hart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.O'Neal | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | WLB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-CAR34 (1Q: 06:21) Jackie Archambeau ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| --- | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-19-CAR35 (1Q: 05:39) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tim Carter. CB David Jones defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-19-CAR35 (1Q: 05:31) Steve McNair pass was intended for TE Peyton Hillis and was intercepted by S Zachery Bowman at the CAR41. The interception was returned 14 yards. Tackled by Peyton Hillis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR27 (1Q: 05:19) Marc Wicher ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher |
| +++ | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-CAR28 (1Q: 04:48) Quentin Griffin ran around the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Jackson. Key block delivered by Ben Grubbs. Grubbs ran over Derrick Martin to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR12 (1Q: 04:22) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-CAR11 (1Q: 03:48) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CAR09 (1Q: 03:13) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Chad Johnson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ogunleye | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CAR09 (1Q: 03:06) Elijah Levine attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 7, Atlanta 3 |
| (1Q: 02:59) Elijah Levine kicked off 57 yards from the ATL35. Carl Crawford returned the ball 22 yards to the CAR30. Tackled by Michael Griffin. |
1-10-CAR30 (1Q: 02:25) Jackie Archambeau ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz, assisted by DE Athyba Rubin. Key block delivered by Mack Minnig.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | In Box | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-CAR38 (1Q: 01:46) Jackie Archambeau ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess. Key block delivered by Jim Finn.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | TE M.Minnig |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| --- | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CAR44 (1Q: 01:15) PENALTY: G Aaron Sears of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CAR39 (1Q: 01:06) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass completed to WR Ezra Alston for 4 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Alston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-CAR43 (1Q: 00:43) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by DE John McCargo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-CAR46 (1Q: 00:05) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass completed to WR Tim Carter for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Craft. Carter gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-ATL18 (2Q: 15:00) Anthony Davis ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Will Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-ATL14 (2Q: 14:17) Brandon Marshall ran a reverse around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess, assisted by CB Jason Craft.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-ATL21 (2Q: 13:51) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ezra Alston. DT Will Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-ATL21 (2Q: 13:43) Mike Vanderjagt attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 10, Atlanta 3 |
| (2Q: 13:37) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 53 yards from the CAR35. Zachery Bowman returned the ball 18 yards to the ATL30. Tackled by Oren O'Neal. |
1-10-ATL30 (2Q: 13:01) Quentin Griffin ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley, assisted by ILB Spencer Boone. Key block delivered by Ben Grubbs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL44 (2Q: 12:34) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. DE Titas Adams drove right through Cooper Carlisle to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL44 (2Q: 12:30) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. OLB Adewale Ogunleye defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Ogunleye | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Haggan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-10-ATL44 (2Q: 12:26) PENALTY: TE Dante Rosario of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
3-15-ATL39 (2Q: 12:20) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dante Rosario. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ogunleye | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-ATL39 (2Q: 12:08) Daniel Sepulveda punted 42 yards. Ezra Alston returned the kick 14 yards to the CAR33. Tackled by Michael Griffin. |
1-10-CAR33 (2Q: 12:01) Steve McNair pass completed to TE Peyton Hillis for -3 yards. Tackled by S Damien Richardson, assisted by CB Drew Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Archambeau | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-CAR30 (2Q: 11:27) Steve McNair pass completed to TE Mack Minnig for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz, assisted by OLB Zeke Moreno. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Minnig gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR44 (2Q: 10:50) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Brian Young. Key block delivered by Jerry McEachern.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | --- | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL43 (2Q: 10:11) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by DE Derrick Burgess. Key block delivered by Jerry McEachern. McEachern ran over Jason Craft to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-ATL35 (2Q: 09:40) Jackie Archambeau ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess, assisted by DE John McCargo. Key block delivered by Wade Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | In Box | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL30 (2Q: 09:15) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tim Carter. OLB London Fletcher defended the pass. Atlanta's Reggie Hausermann was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Protect | --- | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Hausermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL30 (2Q: 09:10) Steve McNair pass was intended for WR Ezra Alston and was intercepted by S Damien Richardson at the ATL29. The interception was returned 9 yards. Tackled by Ezra Alston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | --- | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL38 (2Q: 09:00) GQ Griffin ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Jackson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR OLB Ty Myers to the ATL37.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher |
| +++ | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL37 (2Q: 08:51) Mike Hart ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin, assisted by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE O.O'Neal |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | RB M.Hart | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-ATL35 (2Q: 08:25) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. S Zachery Bowman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| --- | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-ATL35 (2Q: 08:15) Steve McNair sacked by DE Cullen Jenkins and DT Erik Walden for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Jerry McEachern.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| --- | NB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-ATL45 (2Q: 07:28) Travis Dorch punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 07:23) Quentin Griffin ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Brannon Condren, assisted by DE Titas Adams. Key block delivered by Chris Samuels. PENALTY: T Chris Samuels of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT K.Langford | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-ATL10 (2Q: 07:12) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rusty Hatcher. ILB Spencer Boone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Double TE | +++ |
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2-20-ATL10 (2Q: 07:06) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Byrd |
| +++ | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-14-ATL16 (2Q: 06:33) PENALTY: QB Drew Brees of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
3-19-ATL11 (2Q: 06:28) Drew Brees scrambled for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ogunleye | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-ATL30 (2Q: 05:44) Drew Brees pass was intended for WR David Anderson and was intercepted by CB Drayton Florence at the CAR45. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Chad Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-ATL43 (2Q: 05:35) Anthony Davis ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. Key block delivered by Jerry McEachern. Carolina's Aaron Sears was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-ATL38 (2Q: 05:09) Jackie Archambeau ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins, assisted by OLB London Fletcher. Key block delivered by Wade Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | --- | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL28 (2Q: 04:29) Anthony Davis ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman, assisted by DT Will Smith.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| --- | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-ATL30 (2Q: 04:03) Steve McNair pass completed to TE Mack Minnig for 19 yards. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins, assisted by CB Drew Coleman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Minnig gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Hart | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.O'Neal | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL11 (2Q: 03:39) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tim Carter. CB Jason Craft defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL11 (2Q: 03:30) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Givens. ILB Paris Lenon defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL11 (2Q: 03:21) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass completed to WR David Givens for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 16, Atlanta 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:21) Extra point by Mike Vanderjagt was good. Carolina 17, Atlanta 3 |
| (2Q: 03:13) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 61 yards from the CAR35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 31 yards to the ATL35. Tackled by Mike Hart. Atlanta's Zachery Bowman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 1-10-ATL35 (2Q: 02:44) PENALTY: QB Drew Brees of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
1-15-ATL30 (2Q: 02:44) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cary Whitehorn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-ATL36 (2Q: 02:25) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Drayton Florence. Rosario gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB D.Florence | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CAR31 (2Q: 02:00) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for -1 yards. Tackled by S Cary Whitehorn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Protect | +++ | NT T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-CAR32 (2Q: 01:40) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Rusty Hatcher for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Harris, assisted by CB Derrick Martin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB R.Hatcher | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Byrd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-CAR26 (2Q: 01:18) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. CB Steve Smith defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ogunleye | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS C.Whitehorn | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CAR26 (2Q: 01:13) Elijah Levine attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 17, Atlanta 6 |
| (2Q: 01:06) Elijah Levine kicked off 74 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (2Q: 01:06) Steve McNair scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Hart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.O'Neal | Protect | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-1-CAR34 (2Q: 00:40) Jackie Archambeau ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins, assisted by DT Brian Young. Key block delivered by Levi Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| --- | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR40 (2Q: 00:33) Steve McNair scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
1-10-ATL49 (2Q: 00:23) Steve McNair scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
2-4-ATL43 (2Q: 00:12) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman. Marshall gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Atlanta's Zeke Moreno was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 1-10-ATL32 (2Q: 00:03) Mike Vanderjagt attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 20, Atlanta 6 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Elijah Levine kicked off 63 yards from the ATL35. Andre Dyson returned the ball 18 yards to the CAR20. Tackled by Bryant Conway. |
1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 14:11) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin, assisted by DE Derrick Burgess. Key block delivered by Jerry McEachern.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CAR27 (3Q: 13:45) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by DE Derrick Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| --- | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-CAR25 (3Q: 13:11) Steve McNair pass completed to RB Anthony Davis for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by S Damien Richardson. Davis gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Davis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB R.Greer | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR45 (3Q: 12:45) Jackie Archambeau ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by CB Michael Griffin. Key block delivered by Wade Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-ATL48 (3Q: 12:05) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. DE Athyba Rubin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-ATL48 (3Q: 12:01) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: DE Cullen Jenkins of Atlanta was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL37 (3Q: 11:52) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Ezra Alston for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher. Alston gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Archambeau | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Alston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL23 (3Q: 11:15) Steve McNair pass completed to RB Anthony Davis for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. Davis gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-1-ATL01 (3Q: 10:38) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Alston |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | In Box | +++ |
|
2-2-ATL02 (3Q: 10:00) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher. ILB Paris Lenon knocked down Wade Hunter to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE W.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB I.Gold | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-ATL01 (3Q: 09:21) Jackie Archambeau ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Peyton Hillis. Carolina 26, Atlanta 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | MLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | In Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:21) Extra point by Mike Vanderjagt was good. Carolina 27, Atlanta 6 |
| (3Q: 09:11) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 70 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 09:11) Play-Action. Drew Brees sacked by DT Marcus Spears for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Cooper Carlisle.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Wicher | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 2-18-ATL17 (3Q: 08:41) PENALTY: WR Ronald Curry of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
2-23-ATL12 (3Q: 08:36) Drew Brees pass was dropped by RB Rusty Hatcher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-23-ATL12 (3Q: 08:31) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Martin. Johnson gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ogunleye | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Haggan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL44 (3Q: 07:45) Drew Brees sacked by OLB Ty Myers and DE Mike Montgomery for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Travis Claridge.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-ATL36 (3Q: 07:21) GQ Griffin ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Montgomery, assisted by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Byrd |
| +++ | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-ATL42 (3Q: 06:53) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Smith. Streets gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ogunleye | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR28 (3Q: 06:21) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets |
| +++ | NT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-CAR25 (3Q: 05:54) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 21 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Jackson. Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB C.Whitehorn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-CAR04 (3Q: 05:23) GQ Griffin ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Travis Claridge. Carolina 27, Atlanta 12
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (3Q: 05:23) Extra point by Elijah Levine was good. Carolina 27, Atlanta 13 |
| (3Q: 05:14) Elijah Levine kicked off 64 yards from the ATL35. Carl Crawford returned the ball 19 yards to the CAR20. Tackled by Michael Griffin. |
1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 04:41) Brandon Marshall ran a reverse around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Damien Richardson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-CAR19 (3Q: 04:17) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. CB Drew Coleman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-CAR19 (3Q: 04:07) Steve McNair pass was dropped by TE Mack Minnig.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.O'Neal | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| --- | LCB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-CAR19 (3Q: 04:01) Travis Dorch punted 57 yards. David Anderson returned the kick 5 yards to the ATL29. PENALTY: S Rich Greer of Atlanta was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. Atlanta's Cullen Jenkins was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-ATL14 (3Q: 03:52) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| --- | RDE T.Adams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-ATL16 (3Q: 03:14) GQ Griffin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Daryl Jackson, assisted by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| --- | RDE T.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-ATL17 (3Q: 02:30) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Harris. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Harris | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Ogunleye | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-ATL16 (3Q: 01:57) Daniel Sepulveda punted 49 yards. Ezra Alston returned the kick 8 yards to the CAR43. Tackled by Michael Griffin. PENALTY: G Ben Grubbs of Atlanta was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. |
| 4-13-ATL11 (3Q: 01:49) Daniel Sepulveda punted 44 yards. Ezra Alston returned the kick 8 yards to the ATL47. Tackled by Marc Wicher. Ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Cooper Carlisle at the ATL47. |
1-10-ATL47 (3Q: 01:42) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley, assisted by ILB Spencer Boone. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CAR34 (3Q: 01:05) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Marcus Spears. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CAR29 (3Q: 00:25) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for -2 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-7-CAR31 (4Q: 15:00) Drew Brees pass completed to RB GQ Griffin for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone, assisted by OLB Stewart Bradley. Griffin gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Travis Claridge of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-17-CAR41 (4Q: 14:53) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rusty Hatcher. DE Mike Montgomery hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Protect | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-CAR41 (4Q: 14:49) Daniel Sepulveda punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR03. |
1-10-CAR03 (4Q: 14:40) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. DT Brian Young hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-CAR03 (4Q: 14:35) PENALTY: G Steve Hutchinson of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
2-11-CAR02 (4Q: 14:26) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-CAR04 (4Q: 13:44) Steve McNair pass was dropped by TE Peyton Hillis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE E.Walden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| --- | NB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-CAR04 (4Q: 13:37) Travis Dorch punted 42 yards. David Anderson returned the kick 9 yards to the CAR37. Tackled by Brannon Condren. |
1-10-CAR37 (4Q: 13:29) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dante Rosario. OLB Ty Myers defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR37 (4Q: 13:25) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 21 yards. Tackled by S Cary Whitehorn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Streets gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR16 (4Q: 12:54) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bryant Conway. ILB Spencer Boone defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR16 (4Q: 12:47) Drew Brees scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-CAR14 (4Q: 12:15) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Smith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-3-CAR03 (4Q: 11:41) PENALTY: DT Kendall Langford of Carolina was called for Encroachment. |
1-2-CAR02 (4Q: 11:37) Quentin Griffin ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Dyson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE F.Rucker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB B.Popinga | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB M.Haggan | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-2-CAR02 (4Q: 11:05) PENALTY: T Chris Samuels of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
2-7-CAR07 (4Q: 10:56) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 27, Atlanta 19
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB C.Whitehorn | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 10:56) Extra point by Elijah Levine was good. Carolina 27, Atlanta 20 |
| (4Q: 10:46) Elijah Levine kicked off 49 yards from the ATL35. Andre Dyson returned the ball 18 yards to the CAR34. Tackled by Michael Griffin. PENALTY: RB Mike Hart of Carolina was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CAR21 (4Q: 10:20) Steve McNair pass completed to WR David Givens for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Damien Richardson. Givens gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Alston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Pickett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Givens | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR39 (4Q: 09:53) Steve McNair scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz and assisted by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL49 (4Q: 09:10) Steve McNair sacked by DE Athyba Rubin and DE Derrick Burgess for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Levi Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | WLB C.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-CAR46 (4Q: 08:23) Jackie Archambeau ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| --- | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL49 (4Q: 07:56) Steve McNair pass completed to FB Oren O'Neal for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz, assisted by ILB Paris Lenon. O'Neal gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.O'Neal | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-ATL32 (4Q: 07:10) PENALTY: DE Athyba Rubin of Atlanta was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-ATL27 (4Q: 07:03) Jackie Archambeau ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB P.Lenon | In Box | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| --- | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-ATL27 (4Q: 06:16) Jackie Archambeau ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-ATL25 (4Q: 05:32) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Peyton Hillis. CB Jason Craft defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Minnig | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-ATL25 (4Q: 05:26) Mike Vanderjagt attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-ATL32 (4Q: 05:20) GQ Griffin ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE T.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-ATL35 (4Q: 04:38) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Blitz Passer | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-ATL35 (4Q: 04:05) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley. Rosario gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: WR Chad Johnson of Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Protect | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-ATL30 (4Q: 03:50) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Harris, assisted by CB Andre Dyson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ogunleye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Dyson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL43 (4Q: 03:21) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to FB Marc Wicher for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Drayton Florence. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wicher gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Spencer Boone on the ATL50.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB R.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Wicher | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB C.Whitehorn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL50 (4Q: 03:12) Jackie Archambeau ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by DT Ryan Pickett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Carter |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Pickett | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | WLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| --- | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-ATL49 (4Q: 02:27) Jackie Archambeau ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| --- | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
3-7-ATL47 (4Q: 02:20) Anthony Davis ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | TE M.Minnig |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Marshall |
| +++ | RDE D.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.McEachern |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Sears |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT W.Hunter |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
| 4-4-ATL44 (4Q: 02:11) Travis Dorch punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 02:05) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Rusty Hatcher for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Myers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Hatcher | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Wicher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Blitz Passer | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-4-ATL26 (4Q: 01:57) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 32 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone. Anderson gained 27 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS C.Whitehorn | Bump and Run | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-10-CAR42 (4Q: 01:31) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS C.Whitehorn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CAR39 (4Q: 01:13) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Bryant Conway for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Drayton Florence. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
1-10-CAR27 (4Q: 01:02) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dante Rosario. CB Brannon Condren defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB B.Condren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR27 (4Q: 00:57) Drew Brees scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Myers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB B.Condren | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CAR27 (4Q: 00:29) Drew Brees pass was intended for TE Dante Rosario and was intercepted by S Cary Whitehorn at the CAR12. The interception was returned 34 yards. Tackled by Dante Rosario. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Q.Griffin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SILB A.Harris | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Conway | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Ogunleye | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB D.Martin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Dyson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CAR46 (4Q: 00:20) Steve McNair dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Carolina Panthers 27, Atlanta Falcons 20 |