| Played in St. Louis, MO, weather: 61 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
| Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) David Buehler kicked off 62 yards from the STL35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 27 yards to the ATL30. Tackled by Shaun O'Hara. St. Louis's Donnie Avery was hurt on the play. |
1-10-ATL30 (1Q: 14:40) Drew Brees scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Keith Jackson and assisted by S Leigh Bodden.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Streets | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Ratto | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL41 (1Q: 13:58) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Brenden Streets for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. Streets gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Streets | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Ratto | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL41 (1Q: 13:21) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Keith Jackson. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Ed Reed of St. Louis was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL30 (1Q: 13:10) GQ Griffin ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Osi Umenyiora, assisted by OLB Spencer Larson. Key block delivered by David Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Cottam |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| --- | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-STL23 (1Q: 12:45) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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1-10-STL16 (1Q: 12:04) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Alan Ratto for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Ratto gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 6, St. Louis 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Double Z(FL) | --- | | FB A.Ratto | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:04) Extra point by Matt Prater was good. Atlanta 7, St. Louis 0 |
| (1Q: 11:53) Matt Prater kicked off 73 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (1Q: 11:53) Artose Pinner ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman, assisted by OLB Rocky McIntosh.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Williams |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Goodson |
| +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-STL28 (1Q: 11:14) Cedric Peerman ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer, assisted by S Zachery Bowman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-STL32 (1Q: 10:31) Artose Pinner ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Lance Mitchell. Key block delivered by Langston Walker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| --- | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-STL40 (1Q: 09:48) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Artose Pinner. CB Michael Griffin defended the pass. St. Louis's Langston Walker was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-STL40 (1Q: 09:41) Cedric Peerman ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly, assisted by CB David Jones. Key block delivered by Jeremy Shockey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-STL50 (1Q: 09:00) Alex Smith scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield and assisted by OLB Rocky McIntosh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-ATL45 (1Q: 08:27) Alex Smith pass was dropped by WR Kyle Williams. PENALTY: OLB Ted Briggs of Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCluster | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL40 (1Q: 08:21) Alex Smith kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Goodson |
| --- | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-ATL40 (1Q: 07:53) Artose Pinner ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer, assisted by DE Mike Montgomery.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-ATL37 (1Q: 07:16) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jeremy Shockey. OLB Ted Briggs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCluster | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| --- | NB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-ATL37 (1Q: 07:10) Cooper Hobgood punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 07:04) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Chad Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by ILB Corey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-ATL27 (1Q: 06:26) Play-Action. Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dante Rosario. DE Cory Redding hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-ATL27 (1Q: 06:20) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Johnson. OLB Akeem Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Atlanta's Chad Johnson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-ATL27 (1Q: 06:14) Deon Nieto punted 51 yards. Michael Clayton returned the kick 3 yards to the STL25. Tackled by David Anderson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by STL Aaron Maybin at the STL25. |
1-10-STL25 (1Q: 06:06) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| --- | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-STL29 (1Q: 05:32) Cedric Peerman ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-STL33 (1Q: 04:48) Alex Smith pass was dropped by WR Kyle Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.McCleskey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB C.Donnelly | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS S.Routt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-STL33 (1Q: 04:39) Cooper Hobgood punted 54 yards. David Anderson returned the kick 15 yards to the ATL28. Tackled by Chad Stott. |
1-10-ATL28 (1Q: 04:28) Ronnie Brown ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden, assisted by CB Ed Reed.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Nelson |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Cottam |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Ratto |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-ATL29 (1Q: 03:56) Drew Brees scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall and assisted by CB Ashton Youboty.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB C.Hall | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-ATL36 (1Q: 03:13) GQ Griffin ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Osi Umenyiora, assisted by ILB Corey Hall. ILB Corey Hall knocked down T.J. Lang to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Maybin | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Larson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Cottam |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| --- | WLB D.Farley | In Box | --- | | LG T.Green |
| --- | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| --- | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-ATL36 (1Q: 02:37) Deon Nieto punted 27 yards. Michael Clayton called for a fair catch at the STL37. |
1-10-STL37 (1Q: 02:30) Artose Pinner ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rocky McIntosh, assisted by OLB Brandon Spikes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | --- | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-8-STL39 (1Q: 02:04) PENALTY: WR Mike Thomas of St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
2-13-STL34 (1Q: 02:00) Alex Smith sacked by DE John McCargo for a loss of 8 yards. McCargo simply blew through Steve Vallos to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Rich Greer for 15 yards to the STL11.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL11 (1Q: 01:44) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 13, St. Louis 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 01:44) Extra point by Matt Prater was good. Atlanta 14, St. Louis 0 |
| (1Q: 01:35) Matt Prater kicked off 52 yards from the ATL35. Mike Thomas returned the ball 17 yards to the STL30. Tackled by Athyba Rubin. |
1-10-STL30 (1Q: 00:59) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Kyle Williams for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. Williams gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-STL34 (1Q: 00:28) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Cedric Peerman for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rocky McIntosh.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-3-STL37 (2Q: 15:00) Alex Smith sacked by DE Athyba Rubin for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Tyler Polumbus.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Steltz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| --- | LCB D.Coleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB K.Parnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS S.Routt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-STL26 (2Q: 14:14) Cooper Hobgood punted 47 yards. David Anderson returned the kick 10 yards to the ATL37. Tackled by Brandon Flowers. |
1-10-ATL37 (2Q: 14:04) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Flowers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL49 (2Q: 13:38) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Anderson. DE Cory Redding drove right through David Stewart to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| --- | SS B.Sanders | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL49 (2Q: 13:31) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. Anderson gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Nelson | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Ratto | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL34 (2Q: 12:55) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR David Anderson. DE Keith Jackson blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL34 (2Q: 12:50) Quentin Griffin ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-STL31 (2Q: 12:17) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Anderson. OLB Akeem Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-STL31 (2Q: 12:13) Matt Prater attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 17, St. Louis 0 |
| (2Q: 12:06) Matt Prater kicked off 56 yards from the ATL35. Mike Thomas returned the ball 20 yards to the STL29. Tackled by Athyba Rubin. |
1-10-STL29 (2Q: 11:35) Artose Pinner ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Goodson |
| +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| --- | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-STL30 (2Q: 10:50) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jeremy Shockey. S Zachery Bowman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-STL30 (2Q: 10:44) Alex Smith scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Kristopher Heilman and assisted by S Kent Parnell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | --- | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Steltz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB K.Parnell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS S.Routt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL44 (2Q: 09:57) Cedric Peerman ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield, assisted by S Rich Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Spy | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| --- | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-STL42 (2Q: 09:28) Cedric Peerman ran around left end for 24 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman. Key block delivered by Shaun O'Hara.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | --- | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 08:45) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Clayton. S Zachery Bowman defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Tyler Polumbus of St. Louis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| --- | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| --- | NB M.Griffin | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-ATL44 (2Q: 08:32) Alex Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mike Thomas. DE Athyba Rubin blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-ATL44 (2Q: 08:26) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kyle Williams. OLB Rocky McIntosh defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-ATL44 (2Q: 08:19) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Eldridge | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Double TE | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-ATL36 (2Q: 08:00) Cooper Hobgood punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 07:54) Brenden Streets ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by DE Keith Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Streets | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Ratto |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| --- | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| --- | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-ATL19 (2Q: 07:23) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Don Poole. Brock gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Franklin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-ATL24 (2Q: 06:53) Drew Brees scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Reed.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-ATL27 (2Q: 06:19) Deon Nieto punted 28 yards. Michael Clayton called for a fair catch at the STL45. |
1-10-STL45 (2Q: 06:12) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Mike Thomas for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCluster | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL44 (2Q: 05:53) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Brandon Spikes. Clayton gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS J.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 05:35) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Mike Thomas for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Rocky McIntosh. Thomas gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Athyba Rubin of Atlanta was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB K.Parnell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL14 (2Q: 05:27) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jeremy Shockey. DE Athyba Rubin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-ATL14 (2Q: 05:20) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Mike Thomas for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 17, St. Louis 6
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 05:20) Extra point by David Buehler was good. Atlanta 17, St. Louis 7 |
| (2Q: 05:12) David Buehler kicked off 56 yards from the STL35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 28 yards to the ATL37. Tackled by Mike Thomas. |
1-10-ATL37 (2Q: 04:38) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Nelson | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-ATL36 (2Q: 04:14) Drew Brees sacked by DT Mike Patterson and DE Cory Redding for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Tyronne Green.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| --- | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| --- | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-22-ATL25 (2Q: 03:51) Drew Brees sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 8 yards. Redding ran right past Jake Long and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Brown | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| --- | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| --- | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| --- | SS D.Foxworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| --- | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-30-ATL17 (2Q: 03:30) Deon Nieto punted 56 yards. Michael Clayton returned the kick 11 yards to the STL38. Tackled by Athyba Rubin. |
1-10-STL38 (2Q: 03:20) Alex Smith pass was dropped by TE Jeremy Shockey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL38 (2Q: 03:14) Alex Smith scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-STL45 (2Q: 02:51) Alex Smith sacked by OLB Chet Donnelly for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Steve Vallos.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Eldridge | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-STL32 (2Q: 02:20) Cooper Hobgood punted 52 yards. David Anderson returned the kick 22 yards to the ATL38. Tackled by Shaun O'Hara. |
1-10-ATL38 (2Q: 02:13) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-4-ATL44 (2Q: 02:00) Drew Brees pass completed to WR David Anderson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Reed.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL45 (2Q: 01:38) Drew Brees scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE S.Larson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Streets | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Ratto | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-STL38 (2Q: 01:13) Drew Brees pass was intended for WR Artie Brock and was intercepted by CB Brandon Flowers at the STL24. The interception was returned 32 yards. Tackled by Jake Long. Atlanta's Drew Brees was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious head injury.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| --- | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL44 (2Q: 01:03) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly, assisted by DE Mike Montgomery.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-ATL41 (2Q: 00:45) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Kyle Williams for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kent Parnell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Peerman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCluster | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Blitz Passer | --- | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| St. Louis called a time out. |
1-10-ATL33 (2Q: 00:35) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 17, St. Louis 13
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:35) Extra point by David Buehler was good. Atlanta 17, St. Louis 14 |
| (2Q: 00:23) David Buehler kicked off 52 yards from the STL35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 75 yards to the STL12. Tackled by Cedric Peerman. |
1-10-STL12 (2Q: 00:16) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Brad Cottam for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Brandon Flowers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Brees |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Atlanta called a time out. |
| 2-9-STL11 (2Q: 00:03) Matt Prater attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 20, St. Louis 14 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Matt Prater kicked off 53 yards from the ATL35. Mike Thomas returned the ball 24 yards to the STL36. Tackled by Stanford Routt. |
1-10-STL36 (3Q: 14:16) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Kyle Williams for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rocky McIntosh, assisted by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-STL42 (3Q: 13:50) Cedric Peerman ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman, assisted by OLB Chet Donnelly. Key block delivered by Shaun O'Hara. O'Hara flattened Michael Griffin to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | --- | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL50 (3Q: 13:25) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Kyle Williams for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Rocky McIntosh. Williams gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Peerman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCluster | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL25 (3Q: 12:42) Cedric Peerman ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin, assisted by S Zachery Bowman. PENALTY: S Zachery Bowman of Atlanta was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| --- | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL14 (3Q: 12:33) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Brandon Spikes.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Eldridge | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Mitchell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-ATL11 (3Q: 11:53) Cedric Peerman ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Montgomery. DE John McCargo knocked down Steve Vallos to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-ATL12 (3Q: 11:17) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Mike Thomas for 1 yard. Tackled by CB David Jones.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.McCluster | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Thomas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-ATL11 (3Q: 10:39) David Buehler attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 20, St. Louis 17 |
| (3Q: 10:34) David Buehler kicked off 60 yards from the STL35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 21 yards to the ATL26. Tackled by Brandon Flowers. PENALTY: WR Artie Brock of Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-ATL14 (3Q: 10:08) Zac Robinson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Don Poole.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Franklin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| --- | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-ATL19 (3Q: 09:32) Brenden Streets ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Osi Umenyiora, assisted by OLB Spencer Larson. Key block delivered by Tyronne Green.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Streets | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Ratto |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL24 (3Q: 09:04) Zac Robinson sacked by DT Mike Patterson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tyronne Green.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Franklin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| --- | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-ATL19 (3Q: 08:17) Zac Robinson pass was dropped by WR Golden Tate.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-ATL19 (3Q: 08:11) Zac Robinson pass completed to WR Artie Brock for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders, assisted by CB Dominique Foxworth.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Franklin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-ATL25 (3Q: 07:38) Deon Nieto punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the STL19. |
1-10-STL19 (3Q: 07:28) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. Clayton gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-ATL48 (3Q: 06:50) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lance Mitchell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Eldridge | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Double TE | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-5-ATL43 (3Q: 06:11) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Cedric Peerman for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. Peerman gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-ATL41 (3Q: 05:46) Artose Pinner ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman, assisted by ILB Lance Mitchell. Key block delivered by Tyler Polumbus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-ATL34 (3Q: 05:11) Cedric Peerman ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman, assisted by DT Jalen Kennison. Key block delivered by Shaun O'Hara. PENALTY: G Shaun O'Hara of St. Louis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-ATL44 (3Q: 05:04) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-ATL38 (3Q: 04:34) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Mike Thomas for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-ATL38 (3Q: 03:52) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jeremy Shockey. OLB Chet Donnelly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Eldridge | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-ATL38 (3Q: 03:45) Cooper Hobgood punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 03:38) Zac Robinson pass completed to RB Quentin Griffin for 44 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. Griffin gained 37 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-STL36 (3Q: 03:00) Zac Robinson sacked by DT Mike Patterson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tyronne Green.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Franklin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| --- | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| --- | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-STL41 (3Q: 02:38) Zac Robinson pass was dropped by WR David Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Franklin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB E.Reed | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB B.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-STL41 (3Q: 02:30) Zac Robinson pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Larson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE A.Maybin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brock | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-6-STL32 (3Q: 01:44) Matt Prater attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 23, St. Louis 17 |
| (3Q: 01:36) Matt Prater kicked off 60 yards from the ATL35. Don Poole returned the ball 13 yards to the STL18. Tackled by David Anderson. |
1-10-STL18 (3Q: 01:00) Cedric Peerman ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jalen Kennison, assisted by S Zachery Bowman. OLB Chet Donnelly crushed Tyler Polumbus to wreck the play. PENALTY: DE Kristopher Heilman of Atlanta was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Goodson |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| --- | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-STL23 (3Q: 00:52) Alex Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mike Thomas. DE Mike Montgomery blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-STL23 (3Q: 00:46) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Thomas. DE Athyba Rubin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | --- | SILB B.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-STL23 (3Q: 00:38) Alex Smith pass was dropped by WR Michael Clayton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB C.Steltz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB K.Parnell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS S.Routt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-STL23 (3Q: 00:26) Cooper Hobgood punted 47 yards. David Anderson returned the kick 16 yards to the ATL46. Tackled by Brody Eldridge. |
1-10-ATL46 (3Q: 00:16) Quentin Griffin ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall, assisted by S Bob Sanders. Key block delivered by David Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | --- | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-STL40 (4Q: 15:00) Quentin Griffin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Keith Jackson. Key block delivered by Tyronne Green.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | --- | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-STL33 (4Q: 14:23) Quentin Griffin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Reed, assisted by S Leigh Bodden. Key block delivered by Tyronne Green.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | --- | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL21 (4Q: 13:42) Zac Robinson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brad Cottam. CB Ashton Youboty defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL21 (4Q: 13:38) Zac Robinson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brad Cottam. DT Osi Umenyiora hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| --- | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-STL21 (4Q: 13:32) Zac Robinson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB GQ Griffin. CB Dominique Foxworth defended the pass. PENALTY: S Leigh Bodden of St. Louis was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Schofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 1-10-STL11 (4Q: 13:25) PENALTY: G David Stewart of Atlanta was called for a False Start. |
1-15-STL16 (4Q: 13:21) Brenden Streets ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders, assisted by ILB Corey Hall. PENALTY: OLB Spencer Larson of St. Louis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Streets | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB Q.Griffin |
| --- | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | In Box | --- | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-STL11 (4Q: 13:12) Quentin Griffin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Cottam |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Hall | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB D.Poole | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-STL09 (4Q: 12:44) Zac Robinson pass completed to TE Dante Rosario for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 29, St. Louis 17
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Rosario | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE B.Cottam | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB A.Youboty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 12:44) Extra point by Matt Prater missed. |
| (4Q: 12:38) Matt Prater kicked off 71 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (4Q: 12:38) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jeremy Shockey. CB Drew Coleman knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| --- | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-STL25 (4Q: 12:29) Kyle Williams ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman |
| +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-STL27 (4Q: 12:00) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Drew Coleman, assisted by CB Michael Griffin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Shockey gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Steltz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB K.Parnell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS S.Routt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL50 (4Q: 11:30) Cedric Peerman ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Rocky McIntosh, assisted by S Zachery Bowman. Key block delivered by Shaun O'Hara.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | --- | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL40 (4Q: 11:02) Cedric Peerman ran around the left tackle for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly, assisted by OLB Rocky McIntosh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-ATL44 (4Q: 10:43) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Brandon Spikes, assisted by OLB Rocky McIntosh.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Goodson |
| +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-ATL44 (4Q: 10:11) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Rocky McIntosh. Shockey gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL14 (4Q: 09:31) Cedric Peerman ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Brandon Spikes, assisted by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| --- | 1tcDT J.McCargo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Eldridge |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| --- | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-ATL16 (4Q: 08:47) Artose Pinner ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Witten |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | --- | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams |
| +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | In Box | --- | | FB C.Peerman |
| +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS Z.Bowman | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-5-ATL09 (4Q: 08:11) PENALTY: DE Athyba Rubin of Atlanta was called for Encroachment. |
3-1-ATL05 (4Q: 08:04) Cedric Peerman ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin, assisted by S Stanford Routt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE A.Rubin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB T.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.McCleskey | Spy | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams |
| +++ | WLB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| --- | LCB C.Donnelly | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB D.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| --- | SS S.Routt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-ATL09 (4Q: 07:32) David Buehler attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 29, St. Louis 20 |
| (4Q: 07:24) David Buehler kicked off 52 yards from the STL35. Craig Steltz returned the ball 25 yards to the ATL38. Tackled by Don Poole. |
1-10-ATL38 (4Q: 06:51) GQ Griffin ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall, assisted by CB Ed Reed.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Cottam |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Nelson |
| --- | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-ATL34 (4Q: 06:05) GQ Griffin ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Corey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Brock |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| --- | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| --- | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-18-ATL30 (4Q: 05:22) GQ Griffin ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Z.Robinson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Rosario |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Griffin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Ratto |
| +++ | MLB C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Lang |
| +++ | WLB S.Larson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Green |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | RCB A.Youboty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Stewart |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Long |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-17-ATL31 (4Q: 04:38) Deon Nieto punted 56 yards. Michael Clayton returned the kick 3 yards to the STL16. Tackled by David Anderson. |
1-10-STL16 (4Q: 04:27) Alex Smith scrambled for 18 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| --- | RCB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL34 (4Q: 04:04) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to WR Kyle Williams for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL48 (4Q: 03:41) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Cedric Peerman for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Athyba Rubin, assisted by OLB Rocky McIntosh. Peerman gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-STL50 (4Q: 03:23) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Kyle Williams for 10 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB C.Peerman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-ATL40 (4Q: 03:01) Alex Smith sacked by DE Athyba Rubin for a loss of 1 yard. Rubin simply blew through Tyler Polumbus to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by STL Tyler Polumbus on the ATL41.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| --- | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| --- | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-ATL41 (4Q: 02:38) Alex Smith scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-ATL31 (4Q: 02:10) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ted Briggs, assisted by CB David Jones.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCluster | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-ATL23 (4Q: 02:00) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jeremy Shockey. DE John McCargo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-ATL23 (4Q: 01:50) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Kyle Williams for 3 yards. Tackled by CB David Jones, assisted by DE Mike Montgomery.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-ATL20 (4Q: 01:27) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Steltz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB D.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS S.Routt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-ATL17 (4Q: 01:09) David Buehler attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 29, St. Louis 23 |
| (4Q: 01:04) David Buehler kicked off (onside) from the STL35. STL Cedric Peerman recovered the kick. |
1-10-STL47 (4Q: 00:58) Play-Action. Alex Smith scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Zachery Bowman and assisted by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| --- | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| St. Louis called a time out. |
2-5-ATL48 (4Q: 00:49) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 7 yards. Tackled by CB David Jones. Pinner gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB M.Goodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS C.Steltz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| St. Louis called a time out. |
1-10-ATL41 (4Q: 00:37) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Cedric Peerman for 3 yards. Tackled by CB David Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.McCargo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | DB K.Parnell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS J.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| St. Louis called a time out. |
2-7-ATL38 (4Q: 00:26) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Kyle Williams for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Witten | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.McCargo | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Goodson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS J.Butler | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-ATL28 (4Q: 00:03) Alex Smith scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Rubin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Heilman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.McIntosh | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Peerman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Polumbus |
| +++ | LCB D.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB D.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Unger |
| +++ | NB M.Griffin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | SS Z.Bowman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Vallos |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 29, St. Louis Cardinals 23 |