| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 51 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind. |
| Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Vince Joseph kicked off 53 yards from the DEN35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 27 yards to the ATL39. Tackled by Eric Crouch. |
1-10-ATL39 (1Q: 14:29) Quentin Griffin ran around right end for -7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-ATL32 (1Q: 13:47) Artie Brock ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Darryl Tapp, assisted by DT Sedrick Ellis. OLB Chet Donnelly knocked down George Foster to break up the play. PENALTY: DT Sedrick Ellis of Denver was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin |
| +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-ATL37 (1Q: 13:41) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Chad Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-ATL37 (1Q: 13:37) Drew Brees scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-ATL42 (1Q: 13:03) Daniel Sepulveda punted 42 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN16. |
1-10-DEN16 (1Q: 12:54) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Paris Lenon, assisted by DE Athyba Rubin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-DEN12 (1Q: 12:11) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE LeBron James for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. James gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN36 (1Q: 11:41) Elias Marchant ran around the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL45 (1Q: 11:01) Elias Marchant ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | --- |
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2-7-ATL42 (1Q: 10:26) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig. Denver's Justin Hartwig was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL19 (1Q: 09:43) Duante Culpepper pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-ATL12 (1Q: 08:57) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dan Buenning. Buenning ran over Zeke Moreno to set up the play. Denver 6, Atlanta 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.McCoy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:57) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 7, Atlanta 0 |
| (1Q: 08:47) Vince Joseph kicked off 64 yards from the DEN35. Zachery Bowman returned the ball 20 yards to the ATL21. Tackled by Matt Forte. |
1-10-ATL21 (1Q: 08:16) Marc Wicher ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. Denver's Chet Donnelly was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-ATL22 (1Q: 07:32) GQ Griffin ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-ATL22 (1Q: 07:07) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dante Rosario.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-ATL22 (1Q: 06:59) Daniel Sepulveda punted 36 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN48. Tackled by Marc Wicher. |
1-10-DEN48 (1Q: 06:52) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Elias Marchant. S Damien Richardson defended the pass. PENALTY: TE LeBron James of Denver was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-DEN38 (1Q: 06:45) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Will Smith. Key block delivered by Dan Buenning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-DEN49 (1Q: 06:16) Duante Culpepper sacked by DE Athyba Rubin for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Alexis Prescott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| --- | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-DEN45 (1Q: 05:29) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. ILB Jo-Lonn Dunbar hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Dunbar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| --- | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-DEN45 (1Q: 05:22) Arturo de le Rosa punted 55 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 05:16) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Curry. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL20 (1Q: 05:10) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-ATL18 (1Q: 04:38) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL30 (1Q: 03:51) Quentin Griffin ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Darryl Tapp. Key block delivered by Travis Claridge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-ATL38 (1Q: 03:24) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork, assisted by CB Willie Andrews. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB W.Andrews | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL46 (1Q: 02:40) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN46 (1Q: 02:06) GQ Griffin ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by DE Cory Redding. Key block delivered by Chris Samuels.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN42 (1Q: 01:31) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dominique Byrd for 12 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Byrd gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB F.Radigonda | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double TE | --- |
|
1-10-DEN30 (1Q: 00:55) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ronald Curry. OLB Tully Banta-Cain blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN30 (1Q: 00:50) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Ronald Curry for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Curry gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB W.Andrews | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN17 (1Q: 00:04) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-2-DEN09 (2Q: 15:00) GQ Griffin ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN09 (2Q: 14:32) Drew Brees sacked by S Marcus Maxey for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ben Grubbs.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | NB M.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB W.Andrews | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-8-DEN15 (2Q: 14:04) Elijah Levine attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 7, Atlanta 3 |
| (2Q: 13:58) Elijah Levine kicked off 60 yards from the ATL35. Leon Washington returned the ball 25 yards to the DEN30. Tackled by Michael Griffin. |
1-10-DEN30 (2Q: 13:30) Elias Marchant ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by ILB Paris Lenon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN30 (2Q: 12:53) Duante Culpepper pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Paris Lenon, assisted by S Rich Greer. Tapeh gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN33 (2Q: 12:28) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE LeBron James for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin. James gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Dunbar | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 11:52) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. OLB Zeke Moreno blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Bowmen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| --- | RCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN49 (2Q: 11:44) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE LeBron James for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | --- | MLB P.Lenon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN49 (2Q: 11:10) Duante Culpepper pass was dropped by TE LeBron James.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Dunbar | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-DEN49 (2Q: 11:06) Arturo de le Rosa punted 51 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 11:01) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Frank Radigonda. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL20 (2Q: 10:57) Quentin Griffin ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-ATL17 (2Q: 10:32) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Chad Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Radigonda | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-ATL17 (2Q: 10:19) Daniel Sepulveda punted 41 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 16 yards to the ATL42. Tackled by Marc Wicher. |
1-10-ATL42 (2Q: 10:11) Duante Culpepper pass was dropped by TE LeBron James.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL42 (2Q: 10:07) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Wendell Gatski for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. Gatski gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCoy | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL13 (2Q: 09:36) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Paris Lenon. Key block delivered by Dan Buenning.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-ATL07 (2Q: 08:52) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins, assisted by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-ATL07 (2Q: 08:10) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE LeBron James for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-2-ATL02 (2Q: 07:48) Duante Culpepper pass completed to RB Matt Forte for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 13, Atlanta 3
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Moreno | Rush Passer | --- | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | MLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | WLB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:48) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 14, Atlanta 3 |
| (2Q: 07:41) Vince Joseph kicked off 52 yards from the DEN35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 34 yards to the ATL47. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-ATL47 (2Q: 07:05) Drew Brees sacked by DT Sedrick Ellis for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Cooper Carlisle. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Tully Banta-Cain for 9 yards to the ATL33.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL33 (2Q: 06:54) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE LeBron James for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz, assisted by CB Michael Griffin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | --- | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Double TE | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-ATL30 (2Q: 06:37) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper sacked by DT Will Smith for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Jordan Gross.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| --- | RCB C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-ATL42 (2Q: 06:16) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. OLB Zeke Moreno defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Dunbar | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-ATL42 (2Q: 06:12) Arturo de le Rosa punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 06:07) GQ Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Clint Session. S Marcus Maxey knocked down Cooper Carlisle to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL20 (2Q: 05:25) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Bryant Conway for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Double TE | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-ATL33 (2Q: 04:46) PENALTY: TE Dante Rosario of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
1-15-ATL28 (2Q: 04:42) Quentin Griffin ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| --- | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-ATL31 (2Q: 04:20) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Ronald Curry. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-ATL31 (2Q: 04:14) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. ILB Malcolm Warfield hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DE Darryl Tapp of Denver was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-ATL36 (2Q: 04:07) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: T George Foster of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Denver's Jeffrey Bernard was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-ATL35 (2Q: 03:58) Daniel Sepulveda punted 41 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 17 yards to the DEN41. Tackled by Glen Tatum. |
1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 03:47) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Wendell Gatski for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. Gatski gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL42 (2Q: 03:24) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE LeBron James for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Cullen Jenkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| --- | NB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-11-ATL43 (2Q: 03:05) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE LeBron James for 22 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. James gained 21 yards after the catch. Denver's Bernard Berrian was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Forte | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL21 (2Q: 02:38) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reidel Anthony. CB Craig Steltz knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | NB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL21 (2Q: 02:28) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. DE William Joseph hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | NB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| --- | DB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL21 (2Q: 02:20) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| --- | LCB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-4-ATL15 (2Q: 02:00) Vince Joseph attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 17, Atlanta 3 |
| (2Q: 01:55) Vince Joseph kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (2Q: 01:55) Quentin Griffin ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-ATL28 (2Q: 01:32) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Curry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB M.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-7-ATL28 (2Q: 01:26) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork. Rosario gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL35 (2Q: 01:17) Marc Wicher ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-ATL37 (2Q: 00:52) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | --- |
|
3-5-ATL40 (2Q: 00:47) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin Rogers. Brock gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-5-ATL40 (2Q: 00:38) Daniel Sepulveda punted 41 yards. Leon Washington called for a fair catch at the DEN19. |
1-10-DEN19 (2Q: 00:31) Elias Marchant ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE John McCargo. Key block delivered by Alexis Prescott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN24 (2Q: 00:07) Duante Culpepper pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Paris Lenon. Marchant gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Bowmen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Elijah Levine kicked off 48 yards from the ATL35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 21 yards to the DEN38. Tackled by Rich Greer. |
1-10-DEN38 (3Q: 14:27) Leon Washington ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Brian Young. Key block delivered by Dan Buenning.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-2-DEN46 (3Q: 13:43) PENALTY: G Dan Buenning of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-7-DEN41 (3Q: 13:36) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN41 (3Q: 12:51) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Eric Crouch for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Crouch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | NB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN44 (3Q: 12:21) Arturo de le Rosa punted 37 yards. David Anderson called for a fair catch at the ATL19. |
1-10-ATL19 (3Q: 12:11) Quentin Griffin ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Darryl Tapp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| --- | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-ATL17 (3Q: 11:34) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Frank Radigonda for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Double TE | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-ATL20 (3Q: 10:57) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL34 (3Q: 10:17) Drew Brees scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard and assisted by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Double TE | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL45 (3Q: 09:33) Marc Wicher ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Key block delivered by George Foster.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Wicher | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN49 (3Q: 09:05) Quentin Griffin ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-DEN46 (3Q: 08:31) Quentin Griffin ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Darryl Tapp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| --- | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN47 (3Q: 07:49) Daniel Sepulveda punted 42 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN05. |
1-10-DEN05 (3Q: 07:41) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Reidel Anthony for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Paris Lenon. Anthony gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS M.Bowmen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN17 (3Q: 07:04) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR LeRon McCoy for 5 yards. Tackled by DE John McCargo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Double SLOT | --- |
|
2-5-DEN22 (3Q: 06:38) Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Wendell Gatski for -4 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen. PENALTY: G Dan Buenning of Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-DEN12 (3Q: 06:27) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR LeRon McCoy. CB Craig Steltz defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 3-15-DEN12 (3Q: 06:19) PENALTY: T Eric Winston of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-20-DEN07 (3Q: 06:12) Duante Culpepper pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold, assisted by ILB Paris Lenon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-DEN11 (3Q: 05:34) Arturo de le Rosa punted 55 yards. David Anderson returned the kick 13 yards to the ATL47. PENALTY: DT Will Smith of Atlanta was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 05:27) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. OLB Tully Banta-Cain knocked down Cooper Carlisle to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-ATL21 (3Q: 05:02) GQ Griffin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by S Marcus Maxey. PENALTY: C Travis Claridge of Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-19-ATL11 (3Q: 04:53) Quentin Griffin ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-18-ATL12 (3Q: 04:20) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-ATL19 (3Q: 03:57) Daniel Sepulveda punted 47 yards. Leon Washington called for a fair catch at the DEN34. |
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 03:47) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. S Matt Bowmen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Bowmen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN34 (3Q: 03:40) Duante Culpepper pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE LeBron James. DE William Joseph blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN34 (3Q: 03:35) Duante Culpepper pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 32 yards. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno. Tapeh gained 28 yards after the catch. Denver's LeRon McCoy was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McCoy | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Dunbar | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL34 (3Q: 03:04) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Gatski. DE William Joseph hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Berrian | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Crouch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | NB Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | DB R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL34 (3Q: 02:56) Elias Marchant ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Paris Lenon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-ATL30 (3Q: 02:29) Duante Culpepper scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer and assisted by ILB Jo-Lonn Dunbar.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Dunbar | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 01:50) Elias Marchant ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Will Smith, assisted by S Zachery Bowman. Key block delivered by Dan Buenning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-ATL10 (3Q: 01:20) Duante Culpepper pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bernard Berrian. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Berrian | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL10 (3Q: 01:10) Duante Culpepper pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Thomas Tapeh. DE Cullen Jenkins blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Berrian | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL10 (3Q: 01:03) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper pass completed to WR Wendell Gatski for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 23, Atlanta 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Berrian | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | MLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Craft | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:03) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 24, Atlanta 3 |
| (3Q: 00:57) Vince Joseph kicked off 57 yards from the DEN35. Zachery Bowman returned the ball 22 yards to the ATL30. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-ATL30 (3Q: 00:38) GQ Griffin ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil, assisted by DE Darryl Tapp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL30 (3Q: 00:01) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Bryant Conway for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clint Session, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-6-ATL34 (4Q: 15:00) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rosario gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-ATL39 (4Q: 14:21) Daniel Sepulveda punted 39 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 9 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by David Anderson. |
1-10-DEN31 (4Q: 14:14) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 20 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Craig Steltz. Key block delivered by Eric Winston. Winston ran over Ian Gold to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Anthony |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL49 (4Q: 13:39) Duante Culpepper pass completed to TE LeBron James for 30 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Anthony | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL19 (4Q: 13:04) Play-Action. Duante Culpepper pass was dropped by WR Eric Crouch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL19 (4Q: 12:55) Duante Culpepper pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reidel Anthony. DE John McCargo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Anthony | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-ATL19 (4Q: 12:48) Duante Culpepper scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE W.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Dunbar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-ATL13 (4Q: 12:11) Vince Joseph attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 27, Atlanta 3 |
| (4Q: 12:03) Vince Joseph kicked off 59 yards from the DEN35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 34 yards to the ATL40. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-ATL40 (4Q: 11:44) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Artie Brock. CB Andre Woolfork defended the pass. PENALTY: C Travis Claridge of Atlanta was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-ATL30 (4Q: 11:40) Quentin Griffin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Byrd |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-18-ATL32 (4Q: 11:10) Artie Brock ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Conway |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin |
| +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-ATL34 (4Q: 10:31) Drew Brees pass completed to RB GQ Griffin for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Griffin gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN46 (4Q: 09:46) Quentin Griffin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN44 (4Q: 09:10) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tai Streets. OLB Clint Session defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-8-DEN44 (4Q: 09:05) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Dominique Byrd. DE Darryl Tapp blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double TE | +++ |
|
4-8-DEN44 (4Q: 08:58) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. Rosario gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN21 (4Q: 08:32) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Ronald Curry for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. Curry gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB C.Session | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-1-DEN01 (4Q: 07:54) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 27, Atlanta 9
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Banta-Cain | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | WILB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | WLB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | LCB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | RCB M.Maxey | Bump and Run | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (4Q: 07:54) Drew Brees passed to Chad Johnson for the successful two-point conversion. Denver 27, Atlanta 11 |
| (4Q: 07:46) Elijah Levine kicked off 64 yards from the ATL35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 26 yards to the DEN27. Tackled by Michael Griffin. |
1-10-DEN27 (4Q: 07:25) Matt Forte ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Gold.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DEN31 (4Q: 06:39) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN38 (4Q: 05:54) Elias Marchant ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Craft, assisted by CB Michael Griffin. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker. Whittcker ran over Zeke Moreno to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 05:11) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin, assisted by S Zachery Bowman. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Berrian |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| --- | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | --- |
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2-4-ATL45 (4Q: 04:27) Elias Marchant ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Duante Culpepper to the ATL49.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-ATL49 (4Q: 03:42) Leon Washington ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Matt Bowmen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Crouch |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE W.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Dunbar | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-14-DEN45 (4Q: 02:59) Arturo de le Rosa punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL06. PENALTY: C Dylan Galloway of Denver was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. |
| 4-19-DEN40 (4Q: 02:48) Arturo de le Rosa punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL05. |
| 1-10-ATL05 (4Q: 02:40) PENALTY: QB Drew Brees of Atlanta was called for Delay of Game. |
1-12-ATL03 (4Q: 02:40) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Quentin Griffin for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clint Session. Griffin gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL05 (4Q: 02:22) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-10-ATL05 (4Q: 02:04) Drew Brees pass was intended for TE Bryant Conway and was intercepted by S Jeffrey Bernard at the ATL19. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Bryant Conway.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Byrd | Protect | --- | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Radigonda | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| --- | RCB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-ATL16 (4Q: 01:55) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Zeke Moreno, assisted by CB Michael Griffin. Key block delivered by Alexis Prescott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE W.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Berrian |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-ATL05 (4Q: 01:44) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dan Buenning. Denver 33, Atlanta 11
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Anthony |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 01:44) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 34, Atlanta 11 |
| (4Q: 01:35) Vince Joseph kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL25 (4Q: 01:35) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Anderson. OLB Tully Banta-Cain defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| --- | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-ATL25 (4Q: 01:30) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 33 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB W.Andrews | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN42 (4Q: 01:06) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Frank Radigonda for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Radigonda gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | --- | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | DB M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN28 (4Q: 00:45) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bryant Conway. S Marcus Maxey defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB M.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN28 (4Q: 00:37) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN28 (4Q: 00:28) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dante Rosario. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Radigonda | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Session | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-DEN28 (4Q: 00:19) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB GQ Griffin. DT Jalen Kennison blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Curry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE B.Conway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Samuels |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | RCB M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Claridge |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Carlisle |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN28 (4Q: 00:12) Matt Forte ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Craft. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Culpepper |
| *** | LDE J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Anthony |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Young | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Crouch |
| +++ | RDE C.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB Z.Moreno | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB P.Lenon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB I.Gold | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB J.Craft | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS M.Bowmen | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Atlanta called a time out. |
| 1-10-DEN43 (4Q: 00:05) Francisco Chapman dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Denver Broncos 34, Atlanta Falcons 11 |