Week 8, 2026

Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 53 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind.
Carolina won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 15:00) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-CAR24 (1Q: 14:35) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CAR26 (1Q: 14:10) Daniel Billodeaux 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.
4-4-CAR26 (1Q: 14:04) Lincoln Alexander punted 47 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS31. Tackled by Byron Brummitt.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 13:55) Rex Dunn ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Robbie Lawless, assisted by DT Justin Bradley.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sanders is blitzing.
2-9-NOS32 (1Q: 13:14) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Lester Kappers.
New Orleans: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS35 (1Q: 12:40) Alan Poole kept the ball, running around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerome Page.
4-4-NOS37 (1Q: 12:13) Darnell Briggs punted 63 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: Pro 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-CAR20 (1Q: 12:08) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CAR22 (1Q: 11:39) Daniel Billodeaux scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves and assisted by S Rickey Bridges.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-CAR27 (1Q: 11:14) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-CAR27 (1Q: 11:04) Lincoln Alexander punted 45 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 12 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Jeffrey Burns.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prescott and Burns are blitzing.
1-10-NOS40 (1Q: 10:55) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Adrian Ellis. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-4-NOS46 (1Q: 10:33) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Luke Bickford. 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 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR44 (1Q: 09:49) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Lester Kappers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR44 (1Q: 09:38) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley. Key block delivered by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR30 (1Q: 08:55) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dwayne Middleton. ILB Max Marian knocked down Neil Delgado to break up the play.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Riley is blitzing.
2-7-CAR27 (1Q: 08:29) Mack Mathews ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley, assisted by ILB Jerome Page.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
3-5-CAR25 (1Q: 08:02) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell, assisted by DE Rex Bartley.
4-1-CAR21 (1Q: 07:17) Burt McCalla attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Carolina 0
(1Q: 07:10) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 07:10) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. ILB Jose Barfield defended the pass.
Carolina: 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.
2-10-CAR20 (1Q: 07:03) Daniel Billodeaux 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: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CAR20 (1Q: 06:59) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Orlando Brown for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-CAR28 (1Q: 06:18) Lincoln Alexander punted 35 yards. Timothy Hiller called for a fair catch at the NOS37.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Richardson and Bickford are blitzing.
1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 06:08) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I 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. Prescott and Page are blitzing.
1-15-NOS32 (1Q: 06:01) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell, assisted by ILB Jerome Page.
New Orleans: Pro 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. Prescott is blitzing.
2-12-NOS35 (1Q: 05:16) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Lyle, assisted by S Rondell Gitlin.
New Orleans: 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.
3-6-NOS41 (1Q: 04:41) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Luke Bickford. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn. Dunn flattened Adrian Ellis to ensure the play's success.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10-CAR43 (1Q: 03:59) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Lyle, assisted by CB Hunter Russell.
New Orleans: 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.
2-6-CAR39 (1Q: 03:14) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I 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. Prescott is blitzing.
2-11-CAR44 (1Q: 03:01) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lenny Shields. S Rondell Gitlin defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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.
3-11-CAR44 (1Q: 02:53) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 19 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Gitlin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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.
1-10-CAR25 (1Q: 02:16) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 9, Carolina 0
(1Q: 02:16) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 10, Carolina 0
(1Q: 02:03) Burt McCalla kicked off 64 yards from the NOS30. Orlando Brown returned the ball 18 yards to the CAR24. Tackled by Leo Sweeney.
Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR24 (1Q: 01:44) Daniel Billodeaux scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey and assisted by CB Ty Covington.
Carolina: 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, expecting the pass.
2-4-CAR30 (1Q: 00:56) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 16 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR46 (1Q: 00:30) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. CB Bob Heath defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR46 (1Q: 00:26) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
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.
3-7-CAR49 (2Q: 15:00) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-CAR49 (2Q: 14:20) Lincoln Alexander punted 28 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 6 yards to the NOS29. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gitlin is blitzing.
1-10-NOS15 (2Q: 14:13) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lionel Richardson. Walters gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS19 (2Q: 13:38) Alan Poole kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS26 (2Q: 13:12) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerome Page.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NOS31 (2Q: 12:45) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by S Jeffrey Burns. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-NOS21 (2Q: 12:35) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Gitlin, assisted by ILB Max Marian. Newman gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Richardson and Russell are blitzing.
3-4-NOS32 (2Q: 11:53) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Tito Harkness, assisted by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS41 (2Q: 11:10) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Sanders is blitzing.
1-5-NOS46 (2Q: 11:02) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR48 (2Q: 10:14) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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.
1-15-NOS47 (2Q: 10:04) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Luke Bickford.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CAR47 (2Q: 09:24) Junior Blair ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Gitlin, assisted by DE Justin Roger. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-NOS43 (2Q: 09:17) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DT Tito Harkness blocked the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Richardson is blitzing.
3-19-NOS43 (2Q: 09:07) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Gitlin, assisted by CB Luke Bickford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 1 yard after the catch.
4-8-CAR46 (2Q: 08:27) Darnell Briggs punted 38 yards. Orlando Brown called for a fair catch at the CAR08.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR08 (2Q: 08:19) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Billy Joe Wardzala for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-14-CAR04 (2Q: 08:09) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 19 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges, assisted by OLB Lamar Bailey. Madison gained 4 yards after the catch.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR23 (2Q: 07:34) Daniel Billodeaux pass was dropped by WR Orlando Brown.
Carolina: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR23 (2Q: 07:27) Winfred Niklos ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
Carolina: 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.
3-9-CAR24 (2Q: 06:53) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. CB Bob Heath defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-CAR24 (2Q: 06:45) Lincoln Alexander punted 48 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Dixon Horner.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS33 (2Q: 06:34) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck England, assisted by DT Justin Bradley. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: 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.
2-5-NOS38 (2Q: 06:05) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NOS38 (2Q: 05:24) Rex Dunn ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley, assisted by ILB Max Marian.
4-1-NOS42 (2Q: 04:46) Darnell Briggs punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR02.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR02 (2Q: 04:39) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Orlando Brown for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. Brown gained 6 yards after the catch.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR17 (2Q: 03:51) Winfred Niklos ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CAR21 (2Q: 03:14) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. DT Junior Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
3-6-CAR21 (2Q: 03:06) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Winfred Niklos for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Heath. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-CAR21 (2Q: 02:43) Lincoln Alexander punted 46 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS41. Tackled by Byron Brummitt.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS41 (2Q: 02:34) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 29 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Gitlin. Irwin gained 27 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR30 (2Q: 02:13) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. OLB Riddick Prescott defended the pass.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR30 (2Q: 02:06) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. OLB Cris Sanders defended the pass.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-CAR30 (2Q: 01:57) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. DE Rex Bartley blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-CAR30 (2Q: 01:48) Burt McCalla attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 13, Carolina 0
(2Q: 01:41) Burt McCalla kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Orlando Brown returned the ball 15 yards to the CAR16. Tackled by Rex Dunn.
Carolina: Single-Back 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-CAR16 (2Q: 01:35) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton. Madison gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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-CAR29 (2Q: 00:54) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Winfred Niklos for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
2-7-CAR32 (2Q: 00:38) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DE Warren Lynn. Key block delivered by Lionel Banks.
Carolina: I 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-CAR42 (2Q: 00:16) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Byron Brummitt. ILB Jose Barfield knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
2-10-CAR42 (2Q: 00:11) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Winfred Niklos for 14 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Niklos gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:11) Carolina called a time out.
Carolina: 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-NOS44 (2Q: 00:03) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Orlando Brown for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Terry Glenn kicked off 68 yards from the CAR30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 24 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS26 (3Q: 14:42) Bobby Irwin ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Luke Bickford. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR38 (3Q: 14:06) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerome Page.
New Orleans: 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. Prescott and Russell are blitzing.
2-8-CAR36 (3Q: 13:29) Phillip Newman ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott, assisted by DT Adrian Ellis. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR14 (3Q: 13:21) Rex Dunn ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Adrian Ellis.
New Orleans: I 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.
2-14-CAR18 (3Q: 12:53) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Shane Ciurciu, assisted by ILB Max Marian.
New Orleans: Weak 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.
3-2-CAR06 (3Q: 12:08) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Rex Bartley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-2-CAR06 (3Q: 12:04) Burt McCalla attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 16, Carolina 0
(3Q: 11:56) Burt McCalla kicked off 77 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Carolina: Weak 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-CAR20 (3Q: 11:56) Billy Joe Wardzala ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Lynn.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CAR22 (3Q: 11:16) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Pat Ellison. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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.
3-8-CAR22 (3Q: 11:12) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-CAR22 (3Q: 11:05) Lincoln Alexander punted 30 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 7 yards to the CAR45. Tackled by Byron Brummitt.
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-CAR45 (3Q: 10:57) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Adrian Ellis, assisted by ILB Max Marian.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-CAR45 (3Q: 10:21) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 35 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Gitlin. Walters gained 26 yards after the catch.
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-CAR10 (3Q: 09:48) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Terrell Hicks for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell, assisted by DT Tito Harkness.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CAR07 (3Q: 09:04) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Neil Delgado. New Orleans's Rex Dunn was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game. New Orleans 22, Carolina 0
(3Q: 09:04) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 23, Carolina 0
(3Q: 08:58) Burt McCalla kicked off 79 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 08:58) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Orlando Brown for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
2-6-CAR24 (3Q: 08:14) Billy Joe Wardzala ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Carolina: 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.
3-4-CAR26 (3Q: 07:43) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. 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 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR30 (3Q: 07:05) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Dixon Horner for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. Horner gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CAR36 (3Q: 06:38) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CAR31 (3Q: 06:31) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Billy Joe Wardzala for 14 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by CB Timothy Hiller. Wardzala gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR45 (3Q: 06:08) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR45 (3Q: 06:01) Daniel Billodeaux pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Winfred Niklos.
Carolina: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CAR45 (3Q: 05:56) Daniel Billodeaux scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-5-CAR50 (3Q: 05:43) Lincoln Alexander punted 32 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 11 yards to the NOS29. Tackled by Byron Brummitt.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS29 (3Q: 05:32) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Abrams and assisted by DT Tito Harkness.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS34 (3Q: 04:46) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Gitlin.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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. Prescott is blitzing.
3-1-NOS38 (3Q: 04:06) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Junior Blair for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Tito Harkness. Blair gained 15 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR49 (3Q: 03:20) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Luke Bickford. Irwin gained 10 yards after the catch.
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. Prescott and Marian are blitzing.
1-10-CAR38 (3Q: 02:51) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by DT Justin Bradley. OLB Riddick Prescott crushed Alex Priestley to wreck the play.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR37 (3Q: 02:22) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley.
New Orleans: 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. Prescott, Marian and Gitlin are blitzing.
3-10-CAR38 (3Q: 01:44) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell, assisted by CB Luke Bickford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-3-CAR31 (3Q: 01:00) Burt McCalla attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 26, Carolina 0
(3Q: 00:55) Burt McCalla kicked off 60 yards from the NOS30. Orlando Brown returned the ball 17 yards to the CAR27. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR27 (3Q: 00:30) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Billy Joe Wardzala for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DT Burt Tamaarkin. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Ty Covington for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 32, Carolina 0
(3Q: 00:30) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 33, Carolina 0
(3Q: 00:24) Burt McCalla kicked off 66 yards from the NOS30. Orlando Brown returned the ball 16 yards to the CAR20. Tackled by Sammie Rutter.
Start of fourth quarter.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 15:00) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Lynn. Key block delivered by Steven Hardy. Hardy ran over Duane Sterritt to set up the play.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-CAR28 (4Q: 14:18) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to FB Pat Ellison for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-CAR28 (4Q: 13:34) Winfred Niklos ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. S Duane Sterritt knocked down Leon Green to break up the play.
4-1-CAR29 (4Q: 13:05) Lincoln Alexander punted 36 yards. Timothy Hiller returned the kick 6 yards to the NOS41. Tackled by Winfred Niklos.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prescott, Marian and Sanders are blitzing.
1-10-NOS41 (4Q: 12:57) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley, assisted by DE Lester Kappers.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-12-NOS39 (4Q: 12:21) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. Tackled by S Shane Ciurciu. Newman gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR47 (4Q: 11:35) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CAR45 (4Q: 10:58) Alan Poole scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell.
New Orleans: I 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. Prescott is blitzing.
1-10-CAR33 (4Q: 10:15) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Junior Blair. ILB Jerome Page defended the pass.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR33 (4Q: 10:08) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Adrian Ellis, assisted by ILB Jerome Page.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-CAR31 (4Q: 09:25) Alan Poole pass was intended for TE Leo Sweeney and was intercepted by CB Luke Bickford at the CAR13. Tackled by Leo Sweeney.
Carolina: 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-CAR13 (4Q: 09:14) Daniel Billodeaux pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Darren Madison. DE Warren Lynn blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I 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.
2-10-CAR13 (4Q: 09:10) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Dexter Sobien for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rickey Bridges. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
3-4-CAR19 (4Q: 08:38) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina's Leon Green was hurt on the play.
4-4-CAR19 (4Q: 08:32) Lincoln Alexander punted 39 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS42.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 08:23) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerome Page.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS42 (4Q: 07:53) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Abrams.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-10-NOS42 (4Q: 07:08) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Earl Riley.
4-10-NOS42 (4Q: 06:22) Darnell Briggs punted 58 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: 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-CAR20 (4Q: 06:17) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Key block delivered by Ty Farmer.
Carolina: 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-CAR31 (4Q: 05:39) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Pat Ellison. S Jorge Cloude defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
2-10-CAR31 (4Q: 05:33) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to FB Pat Ellison for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Lynn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CAR31 (4Q: 05:01) Daniel Billodeaux 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.
4-10-CAR31 (4Q: 04:53) Lincoln Alexander punted 31 yards. Darnell Carr called for a fair catch at the NOS38.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS38 (4Q: 04:45) Mack Mathews ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Riddick Prescott.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Lawless is blitzing.
2-12-NOS36 (4Q: 03:57) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Adrian Ellis.
New Orleans: Weak 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. Prescott is blitzing.
3-11-NOS37 (4Q: 03:12) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Prescott is blitzing.
3-16-NOS32 (4Q: 03:04) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Luke Bickford.
4-11-NOS37 (4Q: 02:19) Darnell Briggs punted 51 yards. Dale Sherman returned the kick 3 yards to the CAR15. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Carolina: Single-Back 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-CAR06 (4Q: 02:08) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Moulton.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CAR09 (4Q: 02:00) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CAR05 (4Q: 02:00) Daniel Billodeaux pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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. Cloude is blitzing.
3-11-CAR05 (4Q: 01:56) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 26 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 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cloude is blitzing.
1-10-CAR31 (4Q: 01:18) Billy Joe Wardzala ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bailey, assisted by CB Sammie Rutter.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bailey is blitzing.
2-7-CAR34 (4Q: 00:52) Julio Frederick pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Orlando Brown. OLB Lamar Bailey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cloude is blitzing.
3-7-CAR34 (4Q: 00:46) Julio Frederick pass completed to WR Orlando Brown for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Hiller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 33, Carolina Panthers 0