Week 15, 2017

Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Andy Schultz kicked off 57 yards from the CAR30. Matt Carhart returned the ball 15 yards to the ATL28. Tackled by Jorge McKnight.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL28 (1Q: 14:31) Johnny Sanford pass completed to TE Daniel Baker for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Raymond Vance. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Barber and Woodard are blitzing.
1-10-ATL40 (1Q: 14:11) Skip Oukac ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Zach Burns, assisted by DT Donovan Samsel.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Barnhardt is blitzing.
2-7-ATL43 (1Q: 13:35) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randall Humphrey. CB Donald Jones defended the pass.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-ATL43 (1Q: 13:29) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randall Humphrey. DT Zach Burns hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
4-7-ATL43 (1Q: 13:21) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 37 yards. William Lundberg called for a fair catch at the CAR20.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers is blitzing.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 13:13) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dr. Death Levine. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR William Lundberg to the CAR23.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CAR23 (1Q: 12:46) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair, assisted by DE Herman Long.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers, Levine and Clayton are blitzing.
3-5-CAR25 (1Q: 12:17) Terry Sawyer sacked by ILB Seth Levine for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Curtis Nichols.
4-12-CAR18 (1Q: 11:51) Bruce Hopper punted 43 yards. Bob McNally returned the kick 0 yards to the ATL39. Tackled by Mercury Schneider.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL39 (1Q: 11:42) Johnny Sanford pass was intended for WR Randall Humphrey and was intercepted by ILB Billy Joe Woodard at the CAR21. The interception was returned 16 yards. Tackled by Randall Humphrey.
Carolina: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR37 (1Q: 11:31) Lenny McKnight ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair, assisted by CB Damon Nash. Key block delivered by Ernie Summerfield.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-CAR44 (1Q: 10:50) Frankie Copeland ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dusty Bronson, assisted by DT Korey Sinclair.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ackerman is blitzing.
3-2-CAR45 (1Q: 10:15) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dusty Bronson, assisted by OLB Vernon Douglas.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL50 (1Q: 09:35) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kendall Hape. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-CAR40 (1Q: 09:29) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 35 yards. Tackled by S Preston Ackerman. McKnight gained 33 yards after the catch.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL25 (1Q: 08:50) Lenny McKnight ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair. Key block delivered by Patrick Petrolis.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL14 (1Q: 08:07) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-ATL10 (1Q: 07:33) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McKnight gained 8 yards after the catch. Carolina 6, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 07:33) Extra point by Andy Schultz was good. Carolina 7, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 07:25) Andy Schultz kicked off 79 yards from the CAR30. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 07:25) Skip Oukac ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Samsel. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Daniel Baker to the ATL23.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Toney is blitzing.
2-7-ATL23 (1Q: 06:59) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brant Shaw. OLB Maurice Barber defended the pass. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-ATL13 (1Q: 06:50) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marco Bensen. CB Raymond Vance defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-ATL13 (1Q: 06:42) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Marco Bensen for 21 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard, assisted by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. McBeal is blitzing.
1-10-ATL34 (1Q: 06:02) Jackie Malone ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard. Key block delivered by Junior Roush.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL47 (1Q: 05:15) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Randall Humphrey for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Raymond Vance, assisted by S Tyrus Barnhardt.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Barnhardt is blitzing.
1-10-CAR31 (1Q: 04:48) Skip Oukac ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ricardo Tokeshi.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR30 (1Q: 04:13) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leland Norman. DE Colin Bush hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-9-CAR30 (1Q: 04:02) Jackie Malone ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Maddux.
4-6-CAR27 (1Q: 03:17) Irv Terry attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 7, Atlanta 3
(1Q: 03:10) Irv Terry kicked off 58 yards from the ATL30. William Lundberg returned the ball 29 yards to the CAR41. Tackled by Damon Nash.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR41 (1Q: 02:34) Lenny McKnight ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Dusty Bronson.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-CAR39 (1Q: 02:03) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton, assisted by ILB Seth Levine. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ackerman is blitzing.
3-8-CAR43 (1Q: 01:34) Terry Sawyer sacked by S Preston Ackerman for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Hughes.
4-13-CAR38 (1Q: 00:57) Bruce Hopper punted 43 yards. Bob McNally returned the kick 0 yards to the ATL19. Tackled by Frankie Copeland.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL19 (1Q: 00:48) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Leland Norman for 19 yards. Tackled by S Carl Menoskey.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL38 (1Q: 00:03) Skip Oukac ran inside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard, assisted by CB Dennis Toney. Key block delivered by Amos Webster.
Start of second quarter.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR45 (2Q: 15:00) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leland Norman. DT Zach Burns hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-CAR45 (2Q: 14:51) Skip Oukac ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Samsel, assisted by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jones is blitzing.
3-6-CAR41 (2Q: 14:18) Johnny Sanford sacked by CB Donald Jones for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Clay Wallenbrock.
4-12-CAR47 (2Q: 13:35) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 37 yards. William Lundberg returned the kick -1 yards to the CAR09. Tackled by Brick Wallenbrock.
Carolina: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR09 (2Q: 13:24) Lenny McKnight ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Nash, assisted by S Quinn Crum.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Levine is blitzing.
2-7-CAR12 (2Q: 12:49) Frankie Copeland ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CAR13 (2Q: 12:02) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair. McKnight gained 3 yards after the catch.
4-4-CAR15 (2Q: 11:22) Bruce Hopper punted 53 yards. Bob McNally returned the kick 2 yards to the ATL34. Tackled by Jorge McKnight.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 11:14) Skip Oukac ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Carl Menoskey, assisted by S Tyrus Barnhardt.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-ATL37 (2Q: 10:28) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Samsel, assisted by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Barber is blitzing.
3-5-ATL39 (2Q: 09:52) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Brant Shaw for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard, assisted by CB Raymond Vance. Shaw gained 1 yard after the catch.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL46 (2Q: 09:21) Johnny Sanford pass completed to TE Mike Wheeler for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Barnhardt.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR44 (2Q: 08:47) Skip Oukac ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Toney. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR26 (2Q: 08:37) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brant Shaw. DT Zach Burns hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR26 (2Q: 08:29) Johnny Sanford pass completed to TE Mike Wheeler for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Maurice Barber.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Shepard is blitzing.
1-5-CAR05 (2Q: 07:53) Skip Oukac ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Zach Burns.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-CAR03 (2Q: 07:20) Skip Oukac ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Brick Wallenbrock. Atlanta 9, Carolina 7
(2Q: 07:20) Extra point by Irv Terry was good. Atlanta 10, Carolina 7
(2Q: 07:10) Irv Terry kicked off 56 yards from the ATL30. William Lundberg returned the ball 34 yards to the CAR48. Tackled by Marco Bensen.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR48 (2Q: 06:49) Frankie Copeland ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers, assisted by ILB Dr. Death Levine. Key block delivered by Mitch Hughes. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-ATL47 (2Q: 06:40) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Frankie Copeland for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair. Copeland gained 5 yards after the catch.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Nash is blitzing.
2-2-ATL44 (2Q: 06:04) Frankie Copeland ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Levine is blitzing.
3-1-ATL43 (2Q: 05:41) Lenny McKnight ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton.
4-3-ATL45 (2Q: 05:11) Bruce Hopper punted 45 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 05:04) Johnny Sanford pass completed to TE Daniel Baker for 11 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Barnhardt. Baker gained 1 yard after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Vance is blitzing.
1-10-ATL31 (2Q: 04:29) Jackie Malone ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Maddux, assisted by S Tyrus Barnhardt. Key block delivered by Junior Roush.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL44 (2Q: 03:55) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Maddux, assisted by DT Zach Burns. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Barber and Vance are blitzing.
2-4-ATL50 (2Q: 03:15) Skip Oukac ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard, assisted by DT Ricardo Tokeshi. Key block delivered by Junior Roush.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR41 (2Q: 02:46) Johnny Sanford pass completed to TE Mike Wheeler for 8 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Barnhardt.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-CAR33 (2Q: 02:14) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Daniel Baker. DE Terry Maddux hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-CAR33 (2Q: 02:06) Jackie Malone ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Ricardo Tokeshi, assisted by OLB Mercury Rodriguez.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-2-CAR33 (2Q: 01:57) Irv Terry attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (2Q: 01:52) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Crum, assisted by DE Kendall Hape. Key block delivered by George Coffey.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-CAR45 (2Q: 01:19) Terry Sawyer pass was intended for WR Joey Webb and was intercepted by CB Damon Nash at the ATL36. The interception was returned 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 16, Carolina 7
(2Q: 01:19) Extra point by Irv Terry was good. Atlanta 17, Carolina 7
(2Q: 01:06) Irv Terry kicked off 73 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
Carolina: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 01:06) Frankie Copeland ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CAR24 (2Q: 00:34) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Frankie Copeland for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Carhart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Copeland gained 13 yards after the catch.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR45 (2Q: 00:15) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. CB Matt Carhart defended the pass.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Douglas, Ramthun and Ackerman are blitzing.
2-10-CAR45 (2Q: 00:05) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. OLB Vernon Douglas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Irv Terry kicked off 69 yards from the ATL30. William Lundberg returned the ball 39 yards to the CAR40. Tackled by Bob McNally.
Carolina: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (3Q: 14:42) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty West, assisted by DT Korey Sinclair. Key block delivered by Wendell Rubenstein. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers is blitzing.
1-25-CAR25 (3Q: 14:36) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Joey Webb for 14 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-CAR39 (3Q: 13:56) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brandon Westbrook. DE Kendall Hape hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CAR39 (3Q: 13:49) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CAR44 (3Q: 13:45) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton, assisted by CB Matt Carhart.
4-3-CAR47 (3Q: 13:07) Bruce Hopper punted 53 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 13:01) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Randall Humphrey for 34 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard. Humphrey gained 6 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR46 (3Q: 12:30) Jackie Malone ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Colin Bush, assisted by CB Luther Cote.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. McBeal is blitzing.
2-7-CAR43 (3Q: 11:47) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by TE Mike Wheeler.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McBeal and Shepard are blitzing.
3-7-CAR43 (3Q: 11:40) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Leland Norman for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Toney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR34 (3Q: 11:01) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by WR Brant Shaw.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR34 (3Q: 10:48) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Donovan Samsel, assisted by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-CAR33 (3Q: 10:12) Jackie Malone ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Maddux. Key block delivered by Daniel Baker. Baker flattened Harold McBeal to ensure the play's success.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR24 (3Q: 09:46) Jackie Malone ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Maurice Barber. Key block delivered by Eddie Newsome.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR11 (3Q: 09:15) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Leland Norman for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 23, Carolina 7
(3Q: 09:15) Extra point by Irv Terry was good. Atlanta 24, Carolina 7
(3Q: 09:07) Irv Terry kicked off 71 yards from the ATL30. William Lundberg returned the ball 64 yards to the ATL37. Tackled by Dusty Sampson.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL37 (3Q: 08:34) Lenny McKnight ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Nash. Key block delivered by Cole Jordan.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-ATL28 (3Q: 07:56) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Levine is blitzing.
2-6-ATL33 (3Q: 07:50) Terry Sawyer sacked by ILB Seth Levine for a loss of 6 yards. Levine ran right past Carl Katzenmoyer and knocked down the quarterback.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-ATL39 (3Q: 07:21) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 8 yards. Tackled by S Preston Ackerman.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-4-ATL31 (3Q: 06:57) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Joey Webb for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Carhart.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL27 (3Q: 06:32) Frankie Copeland ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Carhart. Key block delivered by Patrick Petrolis.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-ATL19 (3Q: 06:07) Lenny McKnight ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Key block delivered by Mitch Hughes.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Levine and Douglas are blitzing.
1-10-ATL17 (3Q: 05:34) Lenny McKnight ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Vernon Douglas.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL16 (3Q: 04:49) Terry Sawyer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Joey Webb.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers is blitzing.
3-9-ATL16 (3Q: 04:43) Terry Sawyer sacked by DE Dusty Bronson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Hughes.
4-15-ATL22 (3Q: 03:56) Andy Schultz attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 24, Carolina 10
(3Q: 03:51) Andy Schultz kicked off 79 yards from the CAR30. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 03:51) Skip Oukac ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-ATL24 (3Q: 03:24) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Marco Bensen for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Donald Jones. Bensen gained 1 yard after the catch. Atlanta's Marco Bensen was hurt on the play.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL38 (3Q: 02:44) Jackie Malone ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Carl Menoskey, assisted by OLB Harold McBeal. Carolina's Carl Menoskey was hurt on the play.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-ATL41 (3Q: 02:17) Jackie Malone ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Samsel.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-ATL44 (3Q: 01:35) Johnny Sanford pass completed to RB Bob McNally for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR44 (3Q: 01:14) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by WR Randall Humphrey.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-CAR44 (3Q: 01:09) Skip Oukac ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CAR42 (3Q: 00:45) Johnny Sanford pass completed to WR Randall Humphrey for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard.
4-5-CAR39 (3Q: 00:01) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Start of fourth quarter.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 15:00) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dusty Bronson, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CAR23 (4Q: 14:36) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers. McKnight gained 14 yards after the catch.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR39 (4Q: 14:00) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kendall Hape.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Myers and Ramthun are blitzing.
2-9-CAR40 (4Q: 13:22) Lenny McKnight ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers, assisted by DE Kendall Hape.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CAR43 (4Q: 12:38) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Frankie Copeland. S Leslie Ramthun defended the pass.
4-6-CAR43 (4Q: 12:33) Bruce Hopper punted 45 yards. Bob McNally called for a fair catch at the ATL12.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL12 (4Q: 12:25) Skip Oukac ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Maddux, assisted by DT Donovan Samsel.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ATL12 (4Q: 11:47) Skip Oukac ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Cote.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jones is blitzing.
3-6-ATL16 (4Q: 11:04) Johnny Sanford pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Brant Shaw. CB Donald Jones blocked the pass.
4-6-ATL16 (4Q: 10:54) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 42 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CAR42.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Levine is blitzing.
1-10-CAR42 (4Q: 10:44) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR42 (4Q: 10:19) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Frankie Copeland. S Preston Ackerman knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers and Ackerman are blitzing.
3-10-CAR42 (4Q: 10:15) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 26 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Marshall gained 1 yard after the catch.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (4Q: 09:38) Lenny McKnight ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-ATL28 (4Q: 09:01) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Frankie Copeland for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Carhart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Levine and Carhart are blitzing.
2-1-ATL23 (4Q: 08:54) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton, assisted by CB Damon Nash.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 08:10) Lenny McKnight ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Sinclair, assisted by ILB Seth Levine. Key block delivered by Patrick Petrolis.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-ATL15 (4Q: 07:26) Frankie Copeland ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Preston Ackerman, assisted by CB Matt Carhart.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-ATL11 (4Q: 06:50) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Emmanuel McCarthy for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine.
Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-ATL08 (4Q: 06:17) Terry Sawyer pass completed to TE Brandon Westbrook for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jumbo Clayton, assisted by S Preston Ackerman.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Levine is blitzing.
2-4-ATL04 (4Q: 06:00) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 24, Carolina 16
(4Q: 06:00) Extra point by Andy Schultz was good. Atlanta 24, Carolina 17
(4Q: 05:53) Andy Schultz kicked off 53 yards from the CAR30. Matt Carhart returned the ball 19 yards to the ATL36. Tackled by Frankie Copeland. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL14 (4Q: 05:34) Skip Oukac ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Samsel.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Barber and Cote are blitzing.
2-6-ATL18 (4Q: 04:50) Johnny Sanford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brant Shaw. DE Colin Bush hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-ATL18 (4Q: 04:40) Johnny Sanford pass was dropped by WR Leland Norman.
4-6-ATL18 (4Q: 04:34) Nicky Bodenhemer punted 37 yards. William Lundberg called for a fair catch at the CAR45.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Douglas is blitzing.
1-10-CAR45 (4Q: 04:26) Frankie Copeland ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Douglas.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CAR44 (4Q: 03:41) Lenny McKnight ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Seth Levine.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ATL50 (4Q: 03:01) Terry Sawyer pass was dropped by WR Jesse Marshall.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Myers is blitzing.
4-5-ATL50 (4Q: 02:51) PENALTY: Carolina was called for Delay of Game.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-CAR45 (4Q: 02:51) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Lenny McKnight. DT Korey Sinclair hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR45 (4Q: 02:43) Skip Oukac ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Harold McBeal, assisted by DE Bert Messenger.
Carolina called a time out.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CAR46 (4Q: 02:36) Jackie Malone ran inside the left tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by S Cris Shepard. Key block delivered by Harvey Soltis.
Carolina called a time out.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR24 (4Q: 02:26) Johnny Sanford sacked by DE Terry Maddux for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Isaac Whalen. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Isaac Whalen on the CAR33.
Carolina called a time out.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-CAR33 (4Q: 02:19) Johnny Sanford pass completed to RB Jackie Malone for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Maurice Barber.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Vance is blitzing.
3-18-CAR32 (4Q: 02:00) Tyrus Riviere ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
4-10-CAR24 (4Q: 01:16) Irv Terry attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 27, Carolina 17
(4Q: 01:11) Irv Terry kicked off 69 yards from the ATL30. William Lundberg returned the ball 41 yards to the CAR42. Tackled by Damon Nash. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR16 (4Q: 01:01) Lenny McKnight ran inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB R.J. Myers, assisted by S Preston Ackerman. Key block delivered by Curtis Nichols.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clayton is blitzing.
1-10-CAR31 (4Q: 00:40) Terry Sawyer spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR31 (4Q: 00:37) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-CAR26 (4Q: 00:37) Terry Sawyer pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 19 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Crum. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Marshall gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR45 (4Q: 00:37) Terry Sawyer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Lenny McKnight. S Quinn Crum defended the pass.
Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR45 (4Q: 00:30) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Carhart. McKnight gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ATL48 (4Q: 00:14) Terry Sawyer spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-3-ATL48 (4Q: 00:09) Terry Sawyer pass completed to RB Lenny McKnight for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Carhart. McKnight gained 3 yards after the catch.
Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 27, Carolina Panthers 17