Week 4, 2028

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
St. Louis won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Richard Newman returned the ball 14 yards to the STL16. Tackled by Bobby Irwin. New Orleans's Rick Collins was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL16 (1Q: 14:40) Colin Whiting ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
St. Louis: Strong 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.
2-13-STL13 (1Q: 14:19) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 39 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: 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-NOS48 (1Q: 13:41) Billy Andrews sacked by DT Johnny Rasmussen and DT Burt Tamaarkin for a loss of 6 yards. Rasmussen ran right past Steven Humphries and knocked down the quarterback.
St. Louis: 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.
2-16-STL46 (1Q: 13:01) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
St. Louis: 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.
2-11-NOS49 (1Q: 12:55) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Colin Whiting. CB Howie Lord defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-NOS49 (1Q: 12:51) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-STL46 (1Q: 12:45) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. Garner gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. St. Louis's Bernie Garner was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-6-NOS44 (1Q: 12:05) Darrell Shepherd punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS03.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS03 (1Q: 11:58) Phillip Newman ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane, assisted by DT Malcolm Beustring.
New Orleans: 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.
2-9-NOS04 (1Q: 11:35) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS07 (1Q: 10:56) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by CB Ross Bensen. Emmons gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into 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. Money is blitzing.
1-10-NOS17 (1Q: 10:08) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS18 (1Q: 09:28) John Cortez ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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.
3-11-NOS16 (1Q: 08:52) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DE Christian Stuart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-11-NOS16 (1Q: 08:42) Darnell Briggs punted 42 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 2 yards to the STL44. Tackled by Pat Brooks.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL44 (1Q: 08:31) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Kerry Birchall. DE Max Tank drove right through Teddy Buchanan to hurry the quarterback.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL44 (1Q: 08:24) Billy Andrews sacked by DT Burt Tamaarkin for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Amos Brock.
St. Louis: 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.
3-18-STL36 (1Q: 07:39) Billy Andrews pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ty Jonas. DE Tony Nixon blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-18-STL36 (1Q: 07:32) Darrell Shepherd punted 45 yards. Steve Ziel called for a fair catch at the NOS19.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS19 (1Q: 07:25) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: 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-NOS29 (1Q: 06:44) Phillip Newman ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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.
2-8-NOS31 (1Q: 06:07) John Cortez ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. Key block delivered by Mitchell Maloney. Maloney flattened Terrance Devaney to ensure the play's success.
New Orleans: Strong 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-NOS39 (1Q: 05:30) Hunter Woodson ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. Key block delivered by Cris Scott.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-NOS45 (1Q: 05:06) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Richard Newman, assisted by OLB Emmitt Rickman.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS48 (1Q: 04:20) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB John Cortez. DE Alvin Roseman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-1-NOS48 (1Q: 04:11) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 1 yard to the STL09. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
St. Louis: Strong 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-STL09 (1Q: 04:02) Walt Levi ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. Key block delivered by Steven Humphries.
St. Louis: 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.
2-1-STL18 (1Q: 03:19) Colin Whiting ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Buddy Georges.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL32 (1Q: 02:46) Billy Andrews sacked by DT Junior Reeves and DE Max Tank for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrell Breneman.
St. Louis: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-STL25 (1Q: 02:17) Colin Whiting ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-STL28 (1Q: 01:48) Billy Andrews pass was dropped by WR Ty Jonas. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-STL28 (1Q: 01:42) Darrell Shepherd punted 50 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 0 yards to the NOS22. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Money is blitzing.
1-10-NOS11 (1Q: 01:33) John Cortez ran around right end for 46 yards. Tackled by S Richard Newman. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Money is blitzing.
1-10-STL43 (1Q: 00:51) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Roman Long.
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-STL33 (1Q: 00:24) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 32 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. Newman gained 19 yards after the catch. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-1-STL01 (1Q: 00:08) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Clay Van Pelt defended the pass.
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.
2-1-STL01 (1Q: 00:03) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons. New Orleans 6, St. Louis 0
(1Q: 00:03) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 7, St. Louis 0
Start of second quarter.
(2Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. Colin Whiting returned the ball 10 yards to the STL12. Tackled by Tommie Grange.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL12 (2Q: 14:34) Billy Andrews scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez and assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-STL16 (2Q: 14:04) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jason Granberry. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: 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-STL16 (2Q: 13:59) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. Kiddoo gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-STL20 (2Q: 13:14) Darrell Shepherd punted 42 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 11 yards to the NOS49. Tackled by Terrance Devaney. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Bobby Irwin at the NOS49.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS49 (2Q: 13:03) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 5 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing.
2-5-STL46 (2Q: 12:39) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. McQuilken is blitzing.
3-2-STL43 (2Q: 12:16) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL34 (2Q: 11:47) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. CB Ross Bensen defended the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL34 (2Q: 11:40) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Junior Blair for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane, assisted by ILB Jorge Maxey.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-STL30 (2Q: 11:04) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-STL40 (2Q: 10:57) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for -4 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-20-STL44 (2Q: 10:19) Darnell Briggs punted 44 yards. Touchback.
St. Louis: Single-Back 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-STL20 (2Q: 10:12) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank, assisted by S Jorge Cloude. Jonas gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-STL23 (2Q: 09:25) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Cedric Rodriguez for 15 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL38 (2Q: 08:46) Walt Levi ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton, assisted by S Marc Stanton.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-STL41 (2Q: 08:03) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DT Eddie Bloomer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Garner gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: 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-NOS39 (2Q: 07:17) Walt Levi ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Key block delivered by Amos Brock.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS34 (2Q: 06:50) Colin Whiting ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Bloomer, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Bennett are blitzing.
3-1-NOS30 (2Q: 06:17) Colin Whiting ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-1-NOS30 (2Q: 05:37) Jeff Bullock attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
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, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 05:31) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 54 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt. Newman gained 48 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-9-STL09 (2Q: 04:44) Alan Poole pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters.
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. Cochrane is blitzing.
2-9-STL09 (2Q: 04:38) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Junior Blair for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Blair gained 6 yards after the catch. New Orleans 13, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 04:38) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 14, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 04:28) Burt McCalla kicked off 77 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL20 (2Q: 04:28) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Colin Whiting. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL20 (2Q: 04:21) Billy Andrews pass completed to RB Colin Whiting for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-STL19 (2Q: 03:48) Colin Whiting ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank.
4-6-STL24 (2Q: 03:07) Darrell Shepherd punted 31 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS48. Tackled by Walt Levi.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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-NOS48 (2Q: 03:00) Alan Poole pass completed to RB John Cortez for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Terrance Devaney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Defensive Holding.
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, expecting the run. Maxey is blitzing.
1-10-STL47 (2Q: 02:49) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. ILB Jorge Maxey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL47 (2Q: 02:42) Hunter Woodson ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt.
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.
3-10-STL47 (2Q: 02:24) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 25 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken. Newman gained 7 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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.
1-10-STL22 (2Q: 02:00) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. CB Roman Long defended the pass.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money is blitzing.
2-10-STL22 (2Q: 01:54) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-STL27 (2Q: 01:54) John Cortez ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt, assisted by OLB Randall Money.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Money is blitzing.
3-13-STL25 (2Q: 01:32) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 15 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
1-10-STL10 (2Q: 01:04) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 20, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 01:04) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 21, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 00:53) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Colin Whiting returned the ball 22 yards to the STL31. Tackled by Steve Ziel.
St. Louis: Strong 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-STL31 (2Q: 00:47) Colin Whiting ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins. Key block delivered by Amos Brock. St. Louis's Buddy Georges was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
St. Louis: 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-STL43 (2Q: 00:29) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis called a time out.
St. Louis: Strong 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-NOS46 (2Q: 00:19) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cedric Rodriguez. DT Eddie Bloomer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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-NOS46 (2Q: 00:12) Billy Andrews sacked by DE Max Tank for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Steven Humphries. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Cary Clinton for 9 yards to the STL40.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Jeff Bullock kicked off 68 yards from the STL30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 34 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Walt Levi.
New Orleans: Weak 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. Money is blitzing.
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 14:39) Hunter Woodson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink. Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy.
New Orleans: I 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-NOS46 (3Q: 13:59) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lenny Shields. DE Alvin Roseman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing.
2-10-NOS46 (3Q: 13:46) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Phillip Newman.
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.
3-10-NOS46 (3Q: 13:40) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Nolan Walters.
4-10-NOS46 (3Q: 13:28) Darnell Briggs punted 54 yards. Touchback.
St. Louis: Pro 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-STL20 (3Q: 13:22) Colin Whiting ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Brent Robbins, assisted by ILB Dale Landolt. Key block delivered by Jason Granberry.
St. Louis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-STL29 (3Q: 12:41) Colin Whiting ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout 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.
3-4-STL26 (3Q: 12:10) Billy Andrews pass was dropped by WR Ty Jonas. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-STL26 (3Q: 12:04) Darrell Shepherd punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS24.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS24 (3Q: 11:53) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by OLB Emmitt Rickman. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 11:16) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. ILB Van Cochrane defended the pass.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Money is blitzing.
2-10-NOS38 (3Q: 11:09) John Cortez ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Heath McQuilken. The ball was fumbled and recovered by STL DE Alvin Roseman for 19 yards to the NOS20. Tackled by Nolan Walters.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 11:01) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricky Kiddoo. DE Max Tank simply tossed Buddy Georges aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS20 (3Q: 10:52) Billy Andrews pass was dropped by WR Ty Jonas.
St. Louis: 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.
3-10-NOS20 (3Q: 10:46) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Cedric Rodriguez for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-NOS14 (3Q: 10:09) Jeff Bullock attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 21, St. Louis 3
(3Q: 10:04) Jeff Bullock kicked off 69 yards from the STL30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 38 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Terrance Devaney.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS39 (3Q: 09:40) John Cortez ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-NOS38 (3Q: 08:57) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money.
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.
3-8-NOS41 (3Q: 08:22) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Stephen Granberry for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Granberry gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-STL30 (3Q: 07:39) Alan Poole scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Glen Polamalu. The ball was fumbled and recovered by STL Stephen Guenther on the STL25.
St. Louis: 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 pass.
1-10-STL25 (3Q: 07:26) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL30 (3Q: 07:20) Walt Levi ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin.
St. Louis: 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.
2-13-STL27 (3Q: 06:44) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-STL22 (3Q: 06:38) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Garner. DE Cary Clinton drove right through Amos Brock to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: 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.
3-18-STL22 (3Q: 06:31) Billy Andrews sacked by DE Brent Robbins for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Steven Humphries.
4-23-STL17 (3Q: 05:57) Darrell Shepherd punted 46 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 1 yard to the NOS38. Tackled by Kerry Birchall.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 05:47) Alan Poole scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock and assisted by OLB Randall Money.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
2-6-NOS42 (3Q: 05:18) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane, assisted by OLB Emmitt Rickman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Walters gained 2 yards after the catch.
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.
3-4-NOS44 (3Q: 04:37) John Cortez ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
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.
1-10-STL46 (3Q: 04:12) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cochrane is blitzing.
2-11-STL47 (3Q: 03:34) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 10 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL21 (3Q: 03:03) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jorge Maxey.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-STL13 (3Q: 02:28) Bobby Irwin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane, assisted by DT Max Coles.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
3-1-STL12 (3Q: 01:57) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Emmons gained 6 yards after the catch. New Orleans 27, St. Louis 3
(3Q: 01:57) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 28, St. Louis 3
(3Q: 01:46) Burt McCalla kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Colin Whiting returned the ball 17 yards to the STL16. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL16 (3Q: 01:20) Colin Whiting ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
St. Louis: 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.
2-12-STL14 (3Q: 01:10) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Cedric Rodriguez for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: 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.
3-7-STL19 (3Q: 00:40) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Cedric Rodriguez for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-STL21 (3Q: 00:04) Darrell Shepherd punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS43.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: 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-NOS43 (4Q: 15:00) Alan Poole sacked by DE Jose Prescott for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Roger Vaughn.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-17-NOS36 (4Q: 14:23) Alan Poole pass was dropped by WR Stephen Granberry.
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.
3-17-NOS36 (4Q: 14:18) Hunter Woodson ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt, assisted by DT Earl Kormelink.
4-19-NOS34 (4Q: 13:41) Darnell Briggs punted 50 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 0 yards to the STL16. Tackled by Pat Brooks.
St. Louis: 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 pass.
1-10-STL16 (4Q: 13:31) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 10 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Garner gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: 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-STL26 (4Q: 12:45) Walt Levi ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
St. Louis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-STL28 (4Q: 12:15) Billy Andrews sacked by DT Johnny Rasmussen for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Amos Brock.
St. Louis: 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.
3-14-STL22 (4Q: 11:40) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ty Jonas. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-STL22 (4Q: 11:33) Darrell Shepherd punted 39 yards. Steve Ziel called for a fair catch at the NOS39.
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-NOS39 (4Q: 11:25) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-NOS40 (4Q: 10:59) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Van Cochrane. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-9-NOS40 (4Q: 10:14) Alan Poole sacked by DT Earl Kormelink and DE Jose Prescott for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Roger Vaughn.
4-18-NOS31 (4Q: 09:42) Darnell Briggs punted 49 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 3 yards to the STL23. Tackled by Tommie Grange.
St. Louis: 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.
1-10-STL23 (4Q: 09:31) Colin Whiting ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL23 (4Q: 08:47) Billy Andrews pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 27 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. Kiddoo gained 1 yard after the catch.
St. Louis: 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 pass.
1-10-NOS50 (4Q: 08:00) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cedric Rodriguez. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Strong 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.
2-10-NOS50 (4Q: 07:55) Colin Whiting ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Tyrus Lyden.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NOS42 (4Q: 07:16) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Colin Whiting. DE Max Tank drove right through Steven Humphries to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-2-NOS42 (4Q: 07:11) Billy Andrews pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jason Granberry. DE Brent Robbins drove right through Tyrell Breneman to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS42 (4Q: 07:04) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Granberry. DE Alvin Roseman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS42 (4Q: 06:51) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Shawn McElroy. Key block delivered by Mitchell Maloney.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL48 (4Q: 06:07) John Cortez ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by CB Lewis Bledsoe. Key block delivered by Mitchell Emmons. Emmons ran over Stephen Guenther to set up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-STL42 (4Q: 05:21) Hunter Woodson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-STL40 (4Q: 04:36) Alan Poole scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money.
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. Polamalu is blitzing.
1-10-STL34 (4Q: 03:48) John Cortez ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Long. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-STL29 (4Q: 03:00) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by DT Stephen Guenther. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL21 (4Q: 02:15) Bobby Irwin ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Roman Long, assisted by OLB Randall Money.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-STL20 (4Q: 02:00) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink, assisted by S Glen Polamalu. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: 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.
2-4-STL15 (4Q: 02:00) John Cortez ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-STL19 (4Q: 01:14) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 34, St. Louis 3
(4Q: 01:14) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 35, St. Louis 3
(4Q: 01:05) Burt McCalla kicked off 75 yards from the NOS30. Richard Newman returned the ball 18 yards to the STL13. Tackled by Bobby Irwin.
St. Louis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rexin is blitzing.
1-10-STL13 (4Q: 00:56) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Brian Bullock for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tommie Grange, assisted by CB Howie Lord. Bullock gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rexin is blitzing.
2-5-STL18 (4Q: 00:20) Billy Andrews pass completed to TE Brian Bullock for 21 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. Bullock gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 35, St. Louis Rams 3