Week 8, 2025

Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 61 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 68 yards from the CAR30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 17 yards to the NOS19. Tackled by Dixon Horner.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS19 (1Q: 14:40) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 45 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Max Marian. Newman gained 30 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR36 (1Q: 14:01) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Bobby Irwin. DT J.B. Timm blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR36 (1Q: 13:55) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Roddy.
New Orleans: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Burns is blitzing.
3-6-CAR32 (1Q: 13:11) Alan Poole sacked by S Jeffrey Burns for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mel Galiardo.
4-12-CAR38 (1Q: 12:30) Darnell Briggs punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 12:25) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. Key block delivered by Lincoln Frasier.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-CAR28 (1Q: 11:58) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Sammie Rutter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR34 (1Q: 11:31) Quentin Wilkinson ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton. Key block delivered by Tyrone Fialho.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CAR41 (1Q: 11:01) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Eddie Bloomer.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Barfield and Moulton are blitzing.
3-2-CAR42 (1Q: 10:23) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Colin Alexander for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR45 (1Q: 09:40) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Madison gained 8 yards after the catch. New Orleans's Duane Sterritt was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS24 (1Q: 08:57) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Dale Sherman for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS18 (1Q: 08:23) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Colin Alexander for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-NOS04 (1Q: 07:47) Winfred Niklos ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-NOS01 (1Q: 07:14) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Angelo Farmer. Carolina 6, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 07:14) Extra point by Rickey Rosebrock was good. Carolina 7, New Orleans 0
(1Q: 07:07) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 71 yards from the CAR30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 21 yards to the NOS20. Tackled by Lonnie Keaster.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 06:35) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 05:51) Rex Dunn ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Roddy, assisted by DT Justin Bradley.
New Orleans: 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. Prescott is blitzing.
2-11-NOS41 (1Q: 05:16) Dwight Wright ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Zach Burns. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. Finley ran over Adrian Ellis to set up the play.
New Orleans: 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-CAR48 (1Q: 04:42) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley. Newman gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR31 (1Q: 03:57) Dwight Wright ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler, assisted by DE Zach Burns.
New Orleans: 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.
2-8-CAR29 (1Q: 03:12) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CAR26 (1Q: 02:26) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman.
4-5-CAR26 (1Q: 02:22) Burt McCalla attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR33 (1Q: 02:14) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. ILB Earl Moulton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR33 (1Q: 02:08) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CAR33 (1Q: 02:01) Winfred Niklos ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Angelo Farmer. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-CAR23 (1Q: 01:54) Julio Frederick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-20-CAR23 (1Q: 01:47) Arnie Terry punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS36.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 01:38) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher, assisted by OLB Riddick Prescott. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS46 (1Q: 01:12) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott, assisted by CB Chris Riemersma. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: 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. Prescott is blitzing.
1-10-CAR40 (1Q: 00:32) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 00:21) Dwight Wright ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by S Jeffrey Burns. New Orleans's Mitchell Emmons was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR20 (2Q: 15:00) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Jeffrey Burns defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong 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. Prescott is blitzing.
3-10-CAR20 (2Q: 14:52) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-20-CAR30 (2Q: 14:41) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-25-CAR35 (2Q: 14:34) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 35 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Walters gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina 7, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 14:34) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. Carolina 7, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 14:17) Burt McCalla kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Colin Alexander returned the ball 40 yards to the CAR40. Tackled by Dwight Wright.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (2Q: 13:53) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Colin Alexander for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 13:09) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Winfred Niklos. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS45 (2Q: 13:02) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Dixon Horner for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NOS39 (2Q: 12:19) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Colin Alexander for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. Alexander gained 27 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-NOS06 (2Q: 11:37) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Lionel Banks. Carolina 13, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 11:37) Extra point by Rickey Rosebrock was good. Carolina 14, New Orleans 7
(2Q: 11:29) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 62 yards from the CAR30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Steven Hardy.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Marian is blitzing.
1-10-NOS28 (2Q: 10:54) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Frank Schueler defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Prescott is blitzing.
2-10-NOS28 (2Q: 10:45) Dwight Wright ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Roddy, assisted by OLB Riddick Prescott. OLB Riddick Prescott knocked down Curtis Olivarez to break up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott is blitzing.
3-12-NOS26 (2Q: 10:15) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 26 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley. Walters gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR48 (2Q: 09:34) Rex Dunn ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Justin Bradley. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
2-5-CAR43 (2Q: 09:02) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR37 (2Q: 08:25) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Robbie Lawless. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 07:55) Dwight Wright ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McBeal is blitzing.
2-5-CAR15 (2Q: 07:19) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Chris Riemersma. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-CAR01 (2Q: 06:37) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. DE Scottie Lofton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-CAR01 (2Q: 06:31) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Neil Delgado. Carolina 14, New Orleans 13
(2Q: 06:31) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. Carolina 14, New Orleans 14
(2Q: 06:21) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Colin Alexander returned the ball 37 yards to the CAR46. Tackled by Howie Lord.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR46 (2Q: 05:51) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey, assisted by S Jorge Cloude.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CAR49 (2Q: 05:16) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Lonnie Keaster for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS43 (2Q: 04:44) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS43 (2Q: 04:36) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 04:29) Julio Frederick pass was dropped by WR Dale Sherman.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS38 (2Q: 04:22) Winfred Niklos ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NOS35 (2Q: 03:42) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Dale Sherman for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS27 (2Q: 03:22) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lonnie Keaster. DE Brent Robbins drove right through Lincoln Frasier to hurry the quarterback. New Orleans's Sammie Rutter was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS27 (2Q: 03:12) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lonnie Keaster. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS27 (2Q: 03:02) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Horner. OLB Lamar Bailey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS27 (2Q: 02:58) Rickey Rosebrock attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 17, New Orleans 14
(2Q: 02:50) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 69 yards from the CAR30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 14 yards to the NOS15. Tackled by Chris Riemersma.
New Orleans: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. McBeal and Marian are blitzing.
1-10-NOS15 (2Q: 02:29) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Riemersma. Walters gained 3 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott, Marian and Hickey are blitzing.
1-10-NOS28 (2Q: 02:00) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT J.B. Timm. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: 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.
2-4-NOS34 (2Q: 01:27) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Bo Hickey, assisted by CB Robbie Lawless.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS33 (2Q: 01:05) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Dwight Wright for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott, assisted by S Earl Riley. Wright gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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. Prescott is blitzing.
1-10-CAR48 (2Q: 00:58) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR48 (2Q: 00:52) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott, Marian and Hatcher are blitzing.
3-10-CAR48 (2Q: 00:44) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Riemersma.
New Orleans called a time out.
4-7-CAR45 (2Q: 00:36) Darnell Briggs punted 34 yards. Dale Sherman returned the kick 1 yard to the CAR12. Tackled by Mel Galiardo.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR12 (2Q: 00:26) Julio Frederick dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CAR11 (2Q: 00:02) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-CAR06 (2Q: 00:02) Julio Frederick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Colin Alexander. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 66 yards from the NOS30. Dale Sherman returned the ball 29 yards to the CAR33. Tackled by Dwight Wright.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR33 (3Q: 14:25) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Harry Beauchamp.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-CAR41 (3Q: 13:44) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin is blitzing.
3-2-CAR41 (3Q: 13:37) Winfred Niklos ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. Key block delivered by Ty Farmer.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR44 (3Q: 12:58) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. Carolina's Dixon Horner was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CAR47 (3Q: 12:28) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lonnie Keaster. DE Cary Clinton simply tossed Lincoln Frasier aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CAR47 (3Q: 12:19) Julio Frederick pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS42 (3Q: 11:48) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-NOS33 (3Q: 11:04) Quentin Wilkinson ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by CB Howie Lord. Key block delivered by Pat Ellison.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS30 (3Q: 10:23) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. OLB Lamar Bailey drove right through Angelo Farmer to hurry the quarterback.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS30 (3Q: 10:14) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis, assisted by OLB Lamar Bailey.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS28 (3Q: 09:33) Julio Frederick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Colin Alexander. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-NOS28 (3Q: 09:23) Rickey Rosebrock attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 20, New Orleans 14
(3Q: 09:17) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 72 yards from the CAR30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS16. Tackled by Mario Lyle.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS16 (3Q: 08:53) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Earl Riley, assisted by ILB Max Marian.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott and Schueler are blitzing.
2-9-NOS17 (3Q: 08:18) Alan Poole sacked by DE J.J. Roddy for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-NOS11 (3Q: 07:31) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-15-NOS11 (3Q: 07:23) Darnell Briggs punted 49 yards. Dale Sherman returned the kick 8 yards to the CAR48. Tackled by Otis Wallis.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR48 (3Q: 07:13) Winfred Niklos ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. Key block delivered by Lincoln Frasier.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS46 (3Q: 06:34) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 06:29) Julio Frederick pass was dropped by WR Darren Madison. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS41 (3Q: 06:19) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Colin Alexander for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-CAR49 (3Q: 06:09) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Dale Sherman for 47 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sherman gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-NOS04 (3Q: 05:29) Pat Ellison ran inside the left guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Angelo Farmer. Carolina 26, New Orleans 14
(3Q: 05:29) Extra point by Rickey Rosebrock was good. Carolina 27, New Orleans 14
(3Q: 05:22) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 52 yards from the CAR30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 29 yards to the NOS47. Tackled by Pat Ellison.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10-NOS47 (3Q: 04:46) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: I 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-CAR29 (3Q: 04:03) Alan Poole scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR17 (3Q: 03:25) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Adrian Ellis, assisted by DT Justin Bradley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott is blitzing.
2-11-CAR18 (3Q: 02:52) Alan Poole scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-CAR10 (3Q: 02:18) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Walters gained 4 yards after the catch. Carolina's Harold McBeal was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Carolina 27, New Orleans 20
(3Q: 02:18) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. Carolina 27, New Orleans 21
(3Q: 02:08) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 02:08) Julio Frederick sacked by OLB Lamar Bailey and DE Eddie Bloomer for a loss of 8 yards. Bailey ran right past Desmond Sanders and knocked down the quarterback.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-CAR12 (3Q: 01:29) Julio Frederick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-CAR12 (3Q: 01:19) Julio Frederick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-18-CAR12 (3Q: 01:12) Arnie Terry punted 42 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 5 yards to the CAR49. Tackled by Pat Ellison.
New Orleans: Strong 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-CAR49 (3Q: 01:05) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by CB Kim Hatcher. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide 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.
2-4-CAR43 (3Q: 00:29) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by S Earl Riley.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McBeal is blitzing.
3-3-CAR42 (3Q: 00:04) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Chris Riemersma. Newman gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-CAR28 (4Q: 15:00) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Zach Burns, assisted by S Bo Hickey.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CAR27 (4Q: 14:30) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-CAR32 (4Q: 14:23) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Harold McBeal.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CAR25 (4Q: 13:42) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 8 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I 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-CAR17 (4Q: 13:06) Alan Poole scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott and assisted by S Frank Schueler.
New Orleans: I 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.
2-7-CAR14 (4Q: 12:28) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Roddy. ILB Max Marian knocked down Marlon Finley to break up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CAR12 (4Q: 11:53) Alan Poole scrambled for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 27, New Orleans 27
(4Q: 11:53) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 28, Carolina 27
(4Q: 11:40) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Dale Sherman returned the ball 31 yards to the CAR40. Tackled by Howie Lord.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (4Q: 11:06) Quentin Wilkinson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by OLB Otis Wallis.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CAR42 (4Q: 10:26) Quentin Wilkinson ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Barfield are blitzing.
3-1-CAR49 (4Q: 09:59) Colin Curtis ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by DE Eddie Bloomer. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (4Q: 09:52) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. DE Cary Clinton drove right through Lincoln Frasier to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS46 (4Q: 09:46) Winfred Niklos ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS41 (4Q: 09:24) Julio Frederick pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-NOS41 (4Q: 09:15) Arnie Terry punted 41 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 09:10) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Mario Lyle. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Shift.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-NOS15 (4Q: 09:00) Junior Blair ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by S Earl Riley. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NOS21 (4Q: 08:32) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerome Page. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Irwin gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: 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. McBeal is blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (4Q: 08:01) Dwight Wright ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Harold McBeal, assisted by S Earl Riley.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-NOS37 (4Q: 07:30) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: 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.
2-12-NOS32 (4Q: 07:23) Dwight Wright ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-NOS47 (4Q: 06:39) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-CAR45 (4Q: 05:53) Alan Poole pass was intended for WR Phillip Newman and was intercepted by S Frank Schueler at the CAR09. The interception was returned 91 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 33, New Orleans 28
(4Q: 05:53) Quentin Wilkinson ran for the two-point conversion and failed. He was tackled by Brent Robbins.
(4Q: 05:41) Rickey Rosebrock kicked off 75 yards from the CAR30. Howie Lord returned the ball 17 yards to the NOS12. Tackled by Lonnie Keaster.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS12 (4Q: 05:16) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Riemersma, assisted by ILB Jerome Page. Newman gained 11 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS29 (4Q: 04:35) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher, assisted by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-NOS34 (4Q: 04:07) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett.
New Orleans: 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.
3-3-NOS36 (4Q: 03:23) Junior Blair ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Adrian Ellis.
4-4-NOS35 (4Q: 02:56) Darnell Briggs punted 65 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 02:51) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude.
New Orleans called a time out.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CAR22 (4Q: 02:43) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
New Orleans called a time out.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Wallis are blitzing.
3-2-CAR28 (4Q: 02:31) Winfred Niklos ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. Key block delivered by Tyrone Fialho.
New Orleans called a time out.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR32 (4Q: 02:19) Colin Curtis ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. Key block delivered by Lincoln Frasier.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR44 (4Q: 02:00) Quentin Wilkinson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Barfield and Wallis are blitzing.
2-9-CAR45 (4Q: 01:16) Quentin Wilkinson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Barfield are blitzing.
3-3-NOS49 (4Q: 00:31) Julio Frederick dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Carolina Panthers 33, New Orleans Saints 28