| Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 73 degrees, rain, 14 mph wind. |
| Minnesota won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Nick Novak kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Cromartie, assisted by CB Quentin Jammer. McCants gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN36 (1Q: 14:14) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Edds. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Edds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS47 (1Q: 13:36) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Edds. Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS28 (1Q: 13:00) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery, assisted by OLB Landon Johnson. Key block delivered by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-NOS21 (1Q: 12:22) Brandon Jackson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by King Dunlap. Minnesota 6, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Edds | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:22) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 12:10) Pat McAfee kicked off 71 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 12:10) Shady McCoy ran outside the right tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. Key block delivered by Levi Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NOS48 (1Q: 11:34) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Aundrae Allison for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston. Allison gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-MIN49 (1Q: 10:58) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | --- | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-MIN48 (1Q: 10:20) Play-Action. Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. Washington gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | --- | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 09:53) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Kevin Boss for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox. Boss gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Boss | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB L.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN17 (1Q: 09:21) Lamont Williamson pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Kevin Boss. DE Stephen Tulloch blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN17 (1Q: 09:17) Quinton Ganther ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB L.King |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-MIN13 (1Q: 08:33) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Aundrae Allison for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Allison gained 2 yards after the catch. Minnesota 7, New Orleans 6
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Ogletree | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:33) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. New Orleans 7, Minnesota 7 |
| (1Q: 08:23) Nick Novak kicked off 66 yards from the NOS35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 16 yards to the MIN15. Tackled by Orlando Scandrick. |
1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 08:01) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Fields, assisted by ILB A.J. Edds.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson |
| +++ | MLB A.Edds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-MIN17 (1Q: 07:17) Brandon Jackson ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | --- | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-MIN24 (1Q: 06:41) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Coleman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Beason | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB T.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB R.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-10-MIN34 (1Q: 06:08) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Adrian Arrington for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Kehl. Arrington gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | DB O.Scandrick | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS45 (1Q: 05:24) Play-Action. Brian Griese scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS28 (1Q: 04:49) Brian Griese scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery and assisted by S Dwight Smith. Minnesota's Adrian Arrington was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Arrington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS15 (1Q: 04:07) Brian Griese pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Edmond Gates. DE Kindal Moorehead blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS15 (1Q: 03:58) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kindal Moorehead.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-NOS09 (1Q: 03:36) Brian Griese sacked by OLB Jon Beason and ILB Bryan Kehl for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Kehl | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NOS12 (1Q: 02:55) Pat McAfee attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 10, New Orleans 7 |
| (1Q: 02:50) Pat McAfee kicked off 54 yards from the MIN35. Reynaldo Hill returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 02:23) LeSean McCoy ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox. Key block delivered by Jason Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 01:41) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by OLB Ray Jones. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN32 (1Q: 01:18) Shady McCoy ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN28 (1Q: 00:57) LeSean McCoy ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Graham |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN22 (1Q: 00:26) Lamont Williamson pass was dropped by WR Aundrae Allison.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Graham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN22 (1Q: 00:18) Shady McCoy ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
3-4-MIN16 (2Q: 15:00) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Minnesota 10
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Graham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. New Orleans 14, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 14:53) Nick Novak kicked off 59 yards from the NOS35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 13 yards to the MIN19. Tackled by Aundrae Allison. |
1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 14:32) Brian Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN19 (2Q: 14:22) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB A.J. Edds.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-MIN28 (2Q: 13:47) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Kehl, assisted by CB Antonio Cromartie. McCants gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Double SLOT | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Kehl | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 13:22) Brandon Jackson ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Edds, assisted by OLB Landon Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates |
| +++ | RDE J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Edds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-MIN34 (2Q: 12:37) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Landon Johnson. Gates gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NOS36 (2Q: 11:54) Brian Griese kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Edds, assisted by OLB Landon Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson |
| +++ | MLB A.Edds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NOS38 (2Q: 11:16) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Kendall Langford, assisted by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| --- | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NOS32 (2Q: 10:54) Brian Griese pass was dropped by RB Willie Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NOS32 (2Q: 10:48) Pat McAfee attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-NOS39 (2Q: 10:42) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS42 (2Q: 10:17) Lamont Williamson pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-NOS48 (2Q: 09:48) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB V.Barlow | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Tatum | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB G.Blue | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN47 (2Q: 09:13) Lamont Williamson pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. McCoy gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN34 (2Q: 08:36) Shady McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Matt Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN28 (2Q: 07:54) Lamont Williamson sacked by ILB Caleb Fox for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Levi Brown. PENALTY: ILB Jalen Tatum of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Yonkovit | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | MLB C.Fox | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN23 (2Q: 07:43) Shady McCoy ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark, assisted by ILB Caleb Fox.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-MIN26 (2Q: 07:09) Shady McCoy ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-MIN23 (2Q: 06:40) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Aundrae Allison for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Graham | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 06:06) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker, assisted by CB Jeff Greene. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | --- | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Graham |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-MIN07 (2Q: 05:33) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 20, Minnesota 10
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 05:33) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. New Orleans 21, Minnesota 10 |
| (2Q: 05:25) Nick Novak kicked off 65 yards from the NOS35. Drew Floyd returned the ball 22 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Toby Yonkovit. |
1-10-MIN22 (2Q: 04:58) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill. Jackson slipped a little on the wet field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-8-MIN24 (2Q: 04:15) PENALTY: QB Brian Griese of Minnesota was called for Delay of Game. |
2-13-MIN19 (2Q: 04:05) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason. PENALTY: G Wilford Brown of Minnesota was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-22-MIN10 (2Q: 03:56) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. CB Quentin Jammer defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-22-MIN10 (2Q: 03:49) Brian Griese sacked by DT Anthony Mebane for a loss of 5 yards. Mebane ran right past King Dunlap and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | RCB J.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | DB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-27-MIN05 (2Q: 03:07) Amir Cochrane punted 55 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 15 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
1-10-MIN45 (2Q: 02:58) Lamont Williamson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nate Washington. DT Kedrick Golston blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Ogletree | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN45 (2Q: 02:52) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Kevin Boss for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-MIN42 (2Q: 02:29) Play-Action. Lamont Williamson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Aundrae Allison. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-MIN42 (2Q: 02:19) Nicholas Sabo punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (2Q: 02:13) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 63 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery. Johnson gained 51 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NOS17 (2Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB Darryl Sharpton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | --- | MLB D.Sharpton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS17 (2Q: 01:56) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Edmond Gates. OLB Landon Johnson defended the pass. PENALTY: C Ramon Harewood of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-NOS27 (2Q: 01:48) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. DE Ronald Fields hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-NOS27 (2Q: 01:42) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Cromartie, assisted by S Dwight Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NOS17 (2Q: 01:04) Pat McAfee attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 21, Minnesota 13 |
| (2Q: 00:59) Pat McAfee kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Reynaldo Hill returned the ball 29 yards to the NOS34. Tackled by Rufus Alexander. |
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 00:53) LeSean McCoy ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Greg Blue. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 00:44) Lamont Williamson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Aundrae Allison. ILB Jalen Tatum hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Ogletree | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS44 (2Q: 00:36) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Nate Washington for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Yonkovit | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
3-11-NOS43 (2Q: 00:26) Lamont Williamson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nate Washington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-NOS43 (2Q: 00:21) Nicholas Sabo punted 41 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 19 yards to the MIN35. PENALTY: RB Marcus Thomas of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| 1-10-MIN13 (2Q: 00:10) Brian Griese dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Pat McAfee kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (3Q: 15:00) Shady McCoy ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Graham |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS32 (3Q: 14:23) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 13:53) Shady McCoy ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Kedrick Golston, assisted by CB Kerry Baker. Key block delivered by Jason Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NOS43 (3Q: 13:13) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 12:37) PENALTY: T Matt Hill of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS43 (3Q: 12:27) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Graham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN47 (3Q: 11:54) LeSean McCoy ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves, assisted by CB Ryan Clark. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati. Iupati ran over Caleb Fox to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | --- | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB S.Gaylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN36 (3Q: 11:29) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Daniel Graham for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox. Graham gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN26 (3Q: 11:02) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Demetrius Williams for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Williams gained 10 yards after the catch. New Orleans 27, Minnesota 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 11:02) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. New Orleans 28, Minnesota 13 |
| (3Q: 10:49) Nick Novak kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 10:49) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kindal Moorehead, assisted by DE Ronald Fields.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN26 (3Q: 10:11) Brian Griese sacked by CB Quentin Jammer for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ramon Harewood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB Q.Jammer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| --- | NB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-MIN19 (3Q: 09:31) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE John Cooley. DT Kendall Langford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-MIN19 (3Q: 09:23) Amir Cochrane punted 38 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 22 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Rufus Alexander. |
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 09:12) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Caleb Fox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Washington gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-MIN28 (3Q: 08:35) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Q.Ganther | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Yonkovit | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 07:54) Lamont Williamson pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Arnold Parrish. McCoy gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-MIN03 (3Q: 07:16) Lamont Williamson sacked by DE Stephen Tulloch for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN09 (3Q: 06:52) LeSean McCoy ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN01 (3Q: 06:14) LeSean McCoy ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | SLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| --- | MLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | WLB J.Greene | In Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | LCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | RCB R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | SS K.Baker | In Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-MIN03 (3Q: 05:43) Nick Novak attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 31, Minnesota 13 |
| (3Q: 05:35) Nick Novak kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 05:35) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. DE Kindal Moorehead hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN25 (3Q: 05:30) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. ILB A.J. Edds hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN25 (3Q: 05:21) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Darnerien McCants.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| --- | LCB Q.Jammer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-MIN25 (3Q: 05:13) Amir Cochrane punted 35 yards. Orlando Scandrick returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN47. PENALTY: DE Mark Anderson of New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NOS31 (3Q: 05:04) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Groves.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Graham |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NOS27 (3Q: 04:36) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Washington gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 04:15) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS48 (3Q: 03:37) Lamont Williamson pass completed to WR Nate Washington for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene. Washington gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 02:54) Lamont Williamson pass completed to TE Kevin Boss for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Groves | Rush Passer | --- | | RB Q.Ganther | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN40 (3Q: 02:10) Lamont Williamson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB LeSean McCoy. CB Arnold Parrish defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-MIN40 (3Q: 02:04) Lamont Williamson sacked by DE Stephen Tulloch for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Dominic Raiola.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Tatum | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-MIN44 (3Q: 01:39) Nicholas Sabo punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN20 (3Q: 01:32) Brandon Jackson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Landon Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN20 (3Q: 01:02) Brandon Jackson ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason, assisted by DE Ronald Fields. Key block delivered by Eric Steinbach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (3Q: 00:25) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnerien McCants. CB Justin King defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-MIN38 (3Q: 00:18) PENALTY: TE Malcolm Beyer of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-15-MIN33 (3Q: 00:11) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Antonio Cromartie.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-1-MIN47 (4Q: 15:00) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB T.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB R.Hill | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 14:26) Marcus Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery, assisted by OLB Landon Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS42 (4Q: 13:46) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 14 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gates gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS28 (4Q: 13:17) Marcus Thomas ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery. PENALTY: G Eric Steinbach of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-NOS38 (4Q: 13:07) Marcus Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Darryl Sharpton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Beyer |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-18-NOS36 (4Q: 12:38) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Justin King.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | --- | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-7-NOS25 (4Q: 12:06) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Justin King.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS15 (4Q: 11:29) Brian Griese scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Kenny Iwebema.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-NOS05 (4Q: 10:43) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS05 (4Q: 10:39) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McCants gained 5 yards after the catch. New Orleans 31, Minnesota 19
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:39) Brandon Jackson ran for the two-point conversion and failed. He was tackled by Mark Anderson. |
| (4Q: 10:28) Pat McAfee kicked off 64 yards from the MIN35. Reynaldo Hill returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS20. Tackled by Greg Blue. |
| 1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 10:07) PENALTY: G Jason Peters of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS15 (4Q: 10:00) Lamont Williamson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Aundrae Allison. DE Stephen Tulloch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pace | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| --- | DB L.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-NOS15 (4Q: 09:56) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Stephen Tulloch, assisted by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-NOS14 (4Q: 09:15) Lamont Williamson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Golston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Ogletree | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE T.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Pryor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Blue | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | RCB J.Greene | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | DB L.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS S.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NOS20 (4Q: 08:39) Nicholas Sabo punted 60 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN32. Tackled by Kevin Boss. |
1-10-MIN32 (4Q: 08:32) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Stevie Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Landon Johnson, assisted by CB Justin King. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN48 (4Q: 08:04) Brandon Jackson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Stanton |
| +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN47 (4Q: 07:33) Brandon Jackson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer. Key block delivered by King Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Beason | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cooley |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Gates |
| +++ | RDE M.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Edds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants |
| +++ | WLB L.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 07:01) Brian Griese pass completed to TE John Cooley for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| --- | NB J.King | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NOS28 (4Q: 06:20) Play-Action. Brian Griese pass completed to WR Edmond Gates for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Edds. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS17 (4Q: 05:58) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | RCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS17 (4Q: 05:49) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Harris Stanton for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith, assisted by DE Kindal Moorehead.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS12 (4Q: 05:25) Brian Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. CB Reynaldo Hill defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB Q.Jammer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | RCB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | NB R.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | DB O.Scandrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-NOS12 (4Q: 05:19) Brian Griese pass completed to FB Harris Stanton for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stanton gained 5 yards after the catch. New Orleans 31, Minnesota 25
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 05:19) Extra point by Pat McAfee was good. New Orleans 31, Minnesota 26 |
| (4Q: 05:10) Pat McAfee kicked off 60 yards from the MIN35. Reynaldo Hill returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS23. Tackled by Rufus Alexander. |
1-10-NOS23 (4Q: 04:29) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jeff Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS26 (4Q: 03:44) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NOS29 (4Q: 02:59) BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| --- | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| --- | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-8-NOS25 (4Q: 02:50) Nicholas Sabo punted 45 yards. Drew Floyd returned the kick 14 yards to the MIN44. Tackled by Law Firm Green-Ellis. |
1-10-MIN44 (4Q: 02:41) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 48 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-NOS08 (4Q: 02:14) Brian Griese pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Gates | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Jackson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Edds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.McCants | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS08 (4Q: 02:05) Brian Griese sacked by DE Kindal Moorehead for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Wilford Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Moorehead | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Fields | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cooley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE M.Anderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Beyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Sharpton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | WLB J.Beason | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| --- | LCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-14-NOS14 (4Q: 01:58) Brian Griese pass completed to RB Willie Dawkins for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dwight Smith. Dawkins gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cooley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Gates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-11-NOS11 (4Q: 01:35) Brian Griese pass completed to WR Darnerien McCants for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Landon Johnson, assisted by S Dwight Smith. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Griese |
| *** | LDE K.Iwebema | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Mebane | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Labelle | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Langford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.McCants | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Beason | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Dawkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Kehl | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Stanton | Protect | +++ | WLB L.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Pennington |
| +++ | LCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Harewood |
| +++ | RCB A.Cromartie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Steinbach |
| +++ | NB J.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS D.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS02 (4Q: 01:24) LeSean McCoy ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| --- | 1tcDT Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE T.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | RCB G.Blue | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | NB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-6-NOS06 (4Q: 01:16) Shady McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rufus Alexander, assisted by ILB Jalen Tatum. PENALTY: G Jason Peters of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| --- | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB L.McCoy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | MLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS07 (4Q: 01:06) Law Firm Green-Ellis ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Clark. PENALTY: DE Stephen Tulloch of Minnesota was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Williamson |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Allison |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pace | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Golston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Washington |
| +++ | RDE Q.Groves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Green-Ellis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Graham |
| +++ | MLB C.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Greene | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Raiola |
| +++ | RCB A.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Brown |
| +++ | FS K.Baker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS12 (4Q: 00:58) Lamont Williamson dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 2-11-NOS11 (4Q: 00:51) Lamont Williamson dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| 3-13-NOS09 (4Q: 00:04) Lamont Williamson dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New Orleans Saints 31, Minnesota Vikings 26 |