| Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 73 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Cody Parkey kicked off 59 yards from the MIN35. Calvin Fields returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Ameer Abdullah. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 14:16) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Key block delivered by Eric Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Harvey |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-NOS34 (1Q: 13:37) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Edison gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: ILB Arthur Brown of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NOS44 (1Q: 13:28) Matt Leinart pass was dropped by TE Gerald Everett.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS44 (1Q: 13:21) Matt Leinart sacked by OLB Marquel Lee for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-NOS38 (1Q: 12:47) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. ILB Arthur Brown hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: QB Matt Leinart of New Orleans was called for Intentional Grounding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-29-NOS25 (1Q: 12:40) Nicholas Sabo punted 56 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 16 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Joe Haeg. |
1-10-MIN35 (1Q: 12:32) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 23 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Cunningham. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB A.Bouye | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 11:51) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-NOS37 (1Q: 11:29) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 10:59) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NOS25 (1Q: 10:29) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB James Laurinaitis for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Braden Smith. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Andy Dalton on the NOS29.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-NOS29 (1Q: 09:49) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DE Joey Bosa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-NOS29 (1Q: 09:42) Cody Parkey attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 3, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 09:34) Cody Parkey kicked off 74 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 09:34) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Braden Harvey for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS25 (1Q: 09:10) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Greg Lloyd, assisted by S Landon Collins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Protect | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-NOS28 (1Q: 08:35) Matt Leinart kept the ball, running around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Lang |
| --- | WILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-9-NOS26 (1Q: 08:12) Nicholas Sabo punted 50 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 17 yards to the MIN41. Tackled by Ike Bennett. |
1-10-MIN41 (1Q: 08:04) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose, assisted by CB A. J. Bouye.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | MLB J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-MIN45 (1Q: 07:34) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Cunningham, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Joe Looney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | --- | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS49 (1Q: 07:10) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy, assisted by DE Joey Bosa. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-3-NOS42 (1Q: 06:43) PENALTY: G Braden Smith of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
2-8-NOS47 (1Q: 06:35) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 06:00) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy, assisted by DE Jermaine Cunningham. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic. Minnesota's Jordan Matthews was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-NOS24 (1Q: 05:24) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Schultz.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cook | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Buford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB J.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | MLB K.Misi | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | WLB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | LCB A.Bouye | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | RCB R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-NOS25 (1Q: 04:56) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE K.Misi | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Takitaki | In Box | --- | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NOS23 (1Q: 04:16) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. CB A. J. Bouye defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS23 (1Q: 04:06) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS21 (1Q: 03:35) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Quincy Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS10 (1Q: 02:58) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for -3 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-NOS13 (1Q: 02:17) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Malachi Schultz, assisted by DE Joey Bosa.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS12 (1Q: 01:51) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S T.J. Ward. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NOS02 (1Q: 01:09) Cody Parkey attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 6, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 01:03) Cody Parkey kicked off 72 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 01:03) Wendell Smallwood ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche. PENALTY: ILB Arthur Brown of Minnesota was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-NOS30 (1Q: 00:54) Matt Leinart scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson and assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB D.Long | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 00:24) PENALTY: G Mike Iupati of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS33 (1Q: 00:18) Wendell Smallwood ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson. Key block delivered by Taylor Lewan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 15:00) Matt Leinart kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN40 (2Q: 14:38) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR DeVier Posey for 3 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN37 (2Q: 13:59) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Gerald Everett for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN19 (2Q: 13:13) Wendell Smallwood ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-MIN20 (2Q: 12:34) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. PENALTY: OLB Ray Jones of Minnesota was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-MIN15 (2Q: 12:27) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeVier Posey. OLB Ray Jones drove right through Taylor Lewan to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN15 (2Q: 12:23) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 6, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 12:23) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. New Orleans 7, Minnesota 6 |
| (2Q: 12:17) Randy Bullock kicked off 61 yards from the NOS35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 21 yards to the MIN25. Tackled by Rich Greer. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 11:48) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by DT Rasheem Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-MIN23 (2Q: 11:04) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Bosa.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-12-MIN23 (2Q: 10:19) PENALTY: T King Dunlap of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
3-17-MIN18 (2Q: 10:15) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Johnson. S T.J. Ward defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Misi | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB J.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | DB A.Bouye | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 4-17-MIN18 (2Q: 10:03) Bryan Anger punted 58 yards. Dominique Edison returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS27. Tackled by Ameer Abdullah. |
1-10-NOS27 (2Q: 09:54) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian James. ILB Arthur Brown defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS27 (2Q: 09:48) Play-Action. Matt Leinart scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 09:18) Wendell Smallwood ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by ILB Arthur Brown. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 08:44) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR A. J. Brown for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brown | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-7-NOS50 (2Q: 08:08) Wendell Smallwood ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (2Q: 07:45) Wendell Smallwood ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Harvey |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN35 (2Q: 07:23) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by OLB Marquel Lee. Pritchett gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: CB David Long of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN28 (2Q: 07:17) Wendell Smallwood ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN26 (2Q: 06:34) Wendell Smallwood ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Minnesota's David Long was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-MIN24 (2Q: 06:08) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Braden Harvey for -2 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-MIN26 (2Q: 05:32) Randy Bullock attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, Minnesota 6 |
| (2Q: 05:26) Randy Bullock kicked off 68 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 05:26) Ameer Abdullah ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Cunningham, assisted by S Ryan Mundy. Key block delivered by Brandon Shell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-MIN31 (2Q: 04:50) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward. S Ryan Mundy knocked down Ethan Pocic to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Spy | +++ |
|
3-2-MIN33 (2Q: 04:06) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 43 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis. Key block delivered by Braden Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Takitaki | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Laurinaitis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB W.McFadden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Spy | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS24 (2Q: 03:27) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ameer Abdullah. ILB Uchenna Nwosu defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS24 (2Q: 03:17) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose. PENALTY: C Ethan Pocic of Minnesota was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-26-NOS40 (2Q: 03:08) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for TE Corbin Pang and was intercepted by CB Walter McFadden at the NOS13. The interception was returned 18 yards. Tackled by Corbin Pang.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | LCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 02:55) Matt Leinart pass was dropped by TE Mason Pritchett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS31 (2Q: 02:48) Wendell Smallwood ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-NOS27 (2Q: 02:31) Matt Leinart scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | NB D.Long | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-2-NOS39 (2Q: 02:00) Nicholas Sabo punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN06. |
1-10-MIN06 (2Q: 01:50) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Cunningham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-MIN09 (2Q: 01:12) Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Anthony Miller and was intercepted by CB A. J. Bouye at the MIN15. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Anthony Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-MIN07 (2Q: 01:01) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Brian James for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! James gained 7 yards after the catch. New Orleans 16, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:01) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. New Orleans 17, Minnesota 6 |
| (2Q: 00:55) Randy Bullock kicked off 72 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (2Q: 00:55) Andy Dalton sacked by DE Joey Bosa for a loss of 11 yards. Bosa ran right past Brandon Shell and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-21-MIN14 (2Q: 00:36) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Troy Roose. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
3-5-MIN30 (2Q: 00:25) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB James Laurinaitis and DE Malachi Schultz for a loss of 6 yards. Laurinaitis ran right past Joe Looney and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Laurinaitis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| --- | RCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 4-11-MIN24 (2Q: 00:13) Bryan Anger punted 48 yards. Dominique Edison returned the kick -1 yards to the NOS27. Tackled by Eddie Jackson. |
1-10-NOS27 (2Q: 00:02) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian James. DT Eddie Vanderdoes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Randy Bullock kicked off 47 yards from the NOS35. Dennis Humphrey returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN42. Tackled by Gerald Everett. Ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Stevie Johnson on the MIN42. |
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 14:37) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 10 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 14:01) Gabriel Fox ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Humphrey |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Singletary |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | RCB R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | DB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS49 (3Q: 13:40) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green, assisted by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS45 (3Q: 13:05) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Misi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NOS46 (3Q: 12:33) Bryan Anger punted 46 yards. Touchback. New Orleans's Sione Takitaki was hurt on the play. |
| 1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 12:27) PENALTY: TE Johnnie Lang of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS15 (3Q: 12:20) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS33 (3Q: 10:55) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Wendell Smallwood for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Smallwood | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-6-NOS37 (3Q: 10:20) Matt Leinart pass was dropped by WR DeVier Posey. PENALTY: T Eric Fisher of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | RCB L.Collins | Short Zone | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NOS37 (3Q: 10:10) Nicholas Sabo punted 54 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 18 yards to the MIN27. PENALTY: FB Jared Leisle of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN16 (3Q: 10:01) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Rasheem Green. Key block delivered by Corbin Pang.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN21 (3Q: 09:26) Gabriel Fox ran a trap outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | --- | | TE J.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Matthews |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Fox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cook |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 08:41) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 10 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye, assisted by OLB James Laurinaitis. Matthews gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN42 (3Q: 08:06) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-MIN43 (3Q: 07:23) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Carlton Powell. Key block delivered by Ethan Pocic.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | --- | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NOS44 (3Q: 06:56) PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS49 (3Q: 06:51) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Schultz, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NOS46 (3Q: 06:25) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DE Malachi Schultz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS46 (3Q: 06:21) Andy Dalton scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Misi | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NOS38 (3Q: 05:56) Cody Parkey attempted a 55 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 05:50) Wendell Smallwood ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford. Key block delivered by Weston Richburg. Richburg ran over Donald Foster to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-MIN43 (3Q: 05:08) Wendell Smallwood ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes, assisted by CB David Long. Key block delivered by Eric Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | TE J.Lang |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Harvey |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN32 (3Q: 04:39) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass was dropped by WR Dominique Edison.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Hill | Protect | --- | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN32 (3Q: 04:32) Wendell Smallwood ran outside the right tackle for 32 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Weston Richburg. New Orleans 23, Minnesota 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:32) Extra point by Randy Bullock was good. New Orleans 24, Minnesota 6 |
| (3Q: 04:19) Randy Bullock kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-MIN25 (3Q: 04:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Jordan Matthews for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Juston Burris. Matthews gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN37 (3Q: 03:52) Ameer Abdullah ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis, assisted by CB A. J. Bouye.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-MIN39 (3Q: 03:23) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Uchenna Nwosu.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Matthews |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-MIN46 (3Q: 02:45) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Carlton Powell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE T.Charlton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Misi | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson |
| +++ | WLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB J.Laurinaitis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-MIN42 (3Q: 02:17) Bryan Anger punted 50 yards. Dominique Edison returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS12. Tackled by Jared Leisle. |
1-10-NOS12 (3Q: 02:09) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Harvey |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS14 (3Q: 01:35) Matt Leinart pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR DeVier Posey. DT Eddie Vanderdoes blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NOS14 (3Q: 01:31) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 4 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by OLB Marquel Lee. Bell gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NOS18 (3Q: 00:53) Nicholas Sabo punted 38 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 26 yards to the NOS30. PENALTY: WR Stevie Johnson of Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-MIN48 (3Q: 00:43) Play-Action. Andy Dalton sacked by ILB Koa Misi for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Jonnu Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | --- | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-MIN40 (3Q: 00:01) Ameer Abdullah ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | WLB K.Misi | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | RCB A.Bouye | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-16-MIN42 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DE Jermaine Cunningham hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB W.McFadden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB T.Roose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-MIN42 (4Q: 14:53) Bryan Anger punted 49 yards. Dominique Edison returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS14. Tackled by Jared Leisle. |
1-10-NOS14 (4Q: 14:42) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Johnnie Lang for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Jackson, assisted by CB Carter Meister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS19 (4Q: 14:13) Matt Leinart scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS24 (4Q: 13:47) Dominique Edison ran a reverse around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood |
| +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS23 (4Q: 13:17) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Wendell Smallwood for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Arthur Brown, assisted by DE Tyrone Crawford. Smallwood gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 12:43) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Johnnie Lang for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquel Lee, assisted by CB Carter Meister.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| --- | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS49 (4Q: 12:06) Matt Leinart pass was dropped by WR DeVier Posey.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Brown | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NOS49 (4Q: 11:59) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Edison gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 11:31) Wendell Smallwood ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Vanderdoes, assisted by CB David Long. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | --- | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-MIN33 (4Q: 10:53) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Brian James for 4 yards. Tackled by CB David Long. PENALTY: CB Carter Meister of Minnesota was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-MIN28 (4Q: 10:42) Matt Leinart pass was dropped by TE Gerald Everett. Minnesota's Arthur Brown was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Hill | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN28 (4Q: 10:36) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mason Pritchett. S Landon Collins knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Protect | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Harvey | Protect | --- | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-MIN28 (4Q: 10:32) Matt Leinart sacked by DE Robert Nkemdiche and DT Donald Foster for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Taylor Lewan.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE D.Foster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB G.Lloyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE G.Everett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | WLB C.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| --- | RCB D.Long | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-21-MIN39 (4Q: 09:57) Nicholas Sabo punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 09:51) PENALTY: QB Andy Dalton of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-MIN15 (4Q: 09:44) PENALTY: C Ethan Pocic of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-20-MIN10 (4Q: 09:34) Ameer Abdullah ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Pang |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Laurinaitis | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Smith |
| +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Spy | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-MIN10 (4Q: 09:11) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Malachi Mickelson for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-MIN26 (4Q: 08:46) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Anthony Miller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB W.McFadden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-MIN26 (4Q: 08:38) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 52 yards. Tackled by S Rich Greer. Pang gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | SLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB Q.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS R.Greer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 08:10) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DT Rasheem Green blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS22 (4Q: 08:01) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miller gained 14 yards after the catch. New Orleans 24, Minnesota 12
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB J.Burris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 08:01) Andy Dalton passed to Jordan Matthews for the successful two-point conversion. New Orleans 24, Minnesota 14 |
| (4Q: 07:51) Cody Parkey kicked off 70 yards from the MIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 07:51) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Kellogg | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Harvey |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NOS30 (4Q: 07:07) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Donald Foster.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| --- | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NOS28 (4Q: 06:24) Matt Leinart kept the ball, running around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Nkemdiche, assisted by ILB Greg Lloyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell |
| +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Lang |
| +++ | WILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB C.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG I.Bennett |
| --- | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NOS31 (4Q: 05:40) Nicholas Sabo punted 55 yards. Dennis Humphrey returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN27. Tackled by Broderick Prior. |
1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 05:30) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jordan Matthews. DT Carlton Powell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB J.Burris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-MIN27 (4Q: 05:26) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Ameer Abdullah for 73 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Abdullah gained 72 yards after the catch. New Orleans 24, Minnesota 20
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Laurinaitis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | WLB K.Misi | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (4Q: 05:26) Extra point by Cody Parkey was good. New Orleans 24, Minnesota 21 |
| (4Q: 04:54) Cody Parkey kicked off 65 yards from the MIN35. Calvin Fields returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS18. Tackled by Jared Leisle. |
1-10-NOS18 (4Q: 04:45) Matt Leinart scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquel Lee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE T.Crawford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT E.Vanderdoes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE R.Nkemdiche | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Kellogg | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Lang | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-NOS22 (4Q: 04:02) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Meister. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NOS34 (4Q: 03:18) Wendell Smallwood ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Tyrone Crawford. Key block delivered by Mike Iupati. Iupati ran over Donald Foster to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-MIN49 (4Q: 02:31) Matt Leinart kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT E.Vanderdoes | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE R.Nkemdiche | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Smallwood |
| +++ | SILB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
2-9-MIN48 (4Q: 02:24) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Foster | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.James |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE T.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB G.Lloyd | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | RCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | NB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | DB I.Kassulke | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
3-2-MIN41 (4Q: 02:17) Wendell Smallwood ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquel Lee, assisted by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Lang |
| +++ | NT G.Gaines | In Box | --- | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE D.Foster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Posey |
| +++ | SLB T.Crawford | In Box | --- | | RB W.Smallwood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Harvey |
| +++ | WILB G.Lloyd | In Box | --- | | LT E.Fisher |
| +++ | WLB M.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB L.Collins | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Richburg |
| +++ | RCB D.Long | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Iupati |
| +++ | SS E.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS C.Meister | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Minnesota called a time out. |
| 4-2-MIN41 (4Q: 02:06) Nicholas Sabo punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:58) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Stevie Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Humphrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-MIN20 (4Q: 01:48) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Anthony Miller. DE Joey Bosa blocked the pass. PENALTY: DT Carlton Powell of New Orleans was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Smith | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-MIN25 (4Q: 01:48) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Corbin Pang for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB James Laurinaitis, assisted by ILB Uchenna Nwosu. Pang gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Mickelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-MIN41 (4Q: 01:23) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 15 yards. Tackled by CB A. J. Bouye. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Pang | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| +++ | LCB T.Roose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Looney |
| +++ | NB Q.Wilson | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG E.Pocic |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 01:05) PENALTY: TE Corbin Pang of Minnesota was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS49 (4Q: 01:05) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Anthony Miller and was intercepted by CB A. J. Bouye at the NOS46. The interception was returned 27 yards. Tackled by Anthony Miller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE J.Bosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Matthews | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Pang | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Green | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Cunningham | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Abdullah | Protect | +++ | MLB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Laurinaitis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Shell |
| --- | LCB T.Roose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Bouye | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Looney |
| --- | NB Q.Wilson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Pocic |
| --- | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Dunlap |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-MIN27 (4Q: 00:55) Matt Leinart dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 2-11-MIN28 (4Q: 00:08) Matt Leinart dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New Orleans Saints 24, Minnesota Vikings 21 |