Week 7, 2028

Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Carolina won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 69 yards from the ATL30. Dale Sherman returned the ball 19 yards to the CAR20. Tackled by Martin Lofton.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 14:44) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Lionel Banks.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-CAR26 (1Q: 14:15) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis. Key block delivered by Lionel Banks.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR30 (1Q: 13:49) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CAR31 (1Q: 13:23) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Ellis Lyle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Zach Strickland, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hanson is blitzing.
1-10-CAR36 (1Q: 13:14) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley. ILB Charlie Sims knocked down Mitch Tucker to break up the play.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Sims, Holmes and Morton are blitzing.
2-7-CAR39 (1Q: 12:51) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by DT Mickey Parker.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CAR45 (1Q: 12:29) Ellis Lyle ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by DE Juan Norried.
4-3-CAR43 (1Q: 11:45) Tyrone Gillespie punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL09.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL09 (1Q: 11:37) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. S Rondell Heath defended the pass. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ATL09 (1Q: 11:28) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Hardy McDonald defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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.
3-10-ATL09 (1Q: 11:21) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL21 (1Q: 10:33) Andy Alston ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-ATL25 (1Q: 09:59) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Rubio, assisted by S Corey Van der Haak.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-ATL27 (1Q: 09:18) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Timothy Meadows hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-ATL27 (1Q: 09:14) Marc Joyner punted 52 yards. Kevin Arevalo returned the kick 10 yards to the CAR31. Tackled by Tito Justice.
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 pass.
1-10-CAR31 (1Q: 09:07) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Dixon Horner for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett, assisted by S Grant Morton. Horner gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR46 (1Q: 08:36) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by S Grant Morton. Key block delivered by Jamie Stanberry.
Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-ATL48 (1Q: 07:59) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. CB Max Midget defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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. Gardner and Justice are blitzing.
3-4-ATL48 (1Q: 07:47) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. Clancy gained 1 yard after the catch.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL42 (1Q: 07:12) Daniel Billodeaux pass was dropped by WR Dixon Horner.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL42 (1Q: 07:01) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims.
Carolina: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-ATL38 (1Q: 06:25) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Billy Joe Wardzala for 7 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. Wardzala gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: I 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-ATL31 (1Q: 05:52) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. CB Arnie Cooley defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL31 (1Q: 05:42) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pat Pritchett. CB Max Midget defended the pass.
Carolina: Single-Back 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.
3-10-ATL31 (1Q: 05:29) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-ATL22 (1Q: 04:58) Terry Glenn attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 3, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 04:51) Terry Glenn kicked off 56 yards from the CAR30. Martin Lofton returned the ball 18 yards to the ATL32. Tackled by Dixon Horner.
Atlanta: 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-ATL32 (1Q: 04:26) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. S Jeffrey Burns defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL32 (1Q: 04:17) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. CB Andrew Marzano defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL32 (1Q: 04:12) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL46 (1Q: 03:29) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck England, assisted by S Rondell Heath.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Page is blitzing.
2-8-ATL48 (1Q: 02:55) Toby Livesay ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath. Key block delivered by Jonathan George.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR44 (1Q: 02:23) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Kevin Arevalo, assisted by ILB James Diaz.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-CAR46 (1Q: 01:38) Toby Livesay ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Burns, assisted by ILB Max Marian.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hernandez is blitzing.
3-8-CAR42 (1Q: 01:11) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton.
4-8-CAR42 (1Q: 01:02) Marc Joyner punted 42 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 00:57) Daniel Billodeaux pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: 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, expecting the pass.
1-20-CAR10 (1Q: 00:48) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Dixon Horner for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson, assisted by DT Dusty Kim. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
2-15-CAR15 (1Q: 00:16) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by ILB Chris Torrez. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gardner is blitzing.
2-22-CAR08 (1Q: 00:09) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Dale Sherman for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by S Tito Justice. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sherman gained 1 yard after the catch. Carolina's Tommie Sanford was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Start of second quarter.
Carolina: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CAR19 (2Q: 15:00) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. DE Juan Norried hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-CAR19 (2Q: 14:50) Tyrone Gillespie punted 63 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 12 yards to the ATL30. Tackled by Kim Hatcher.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL30 (2Q: 14:41) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Burns.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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.
2-6-ATL34 (2Q: 14:00) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-ATL34 (2Q: 13:27) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Buchanan gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, 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-CAR37 (2Q: 12:42) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CAR42 (2Q: 12:35) Andy Alston ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath.
Atlanta: 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.
2-12-CAR39 (2Q: 11:57) Shane Huffman pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DT Justin Bradley blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-CAR39 (2Q: 11:50) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-12-CAR39 (2Q: 11:42) Marc Joyner punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 11:37) Ellis Lyle ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Zach Strickland.
Carolina: I 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.
2-8-CAR22 (2Q: 11:06) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kelly Clancy. ILB Charlie Sims defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back 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. Gardner is blitzing.
3-8-CAR22 (2Q: 10:57) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. CB Gus Barrett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina's Dale Sherman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-8-CAR22 (2Q: 10:48) Tyrone Gillespie punted 55 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 12 yards to the ATL35. Tackled by Dixon Horner.
Atlanta: Weak 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-ATL35 (2Q: 10:37) Shane Huffman scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath and assisted by ILB Max Marian.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-ATL38 (2Q: 09:59) Andy Alston ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerome Page, assisted by DE Justin Roger.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ATL40 (2Q: 09:17) Shane Huffman sacked by DT Justin Bradley and DE Hardy McDonald for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Danny McClendon.
4-10-ATL35 (2Q: 08:39) Marc Joyner punted 61 yards. Kevin Arevalo returned the kick 14 yards to the CAR18. Tackled by Kirk Gardner.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR18 (2Q: 08:30) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Dixon Horner for 40 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Grant Morton. 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL42 (2Q: 07:51) Ellis Lyle ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Mathis.
Carolina: 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. Hanson is blitzing.
2-10-ATL42 (2Q: 07:12) Ellis Lyle ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. ILB Charlie Sims knocked down Lionel Banks to break up the play.
Carolina: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-ATL41 (2Q: 06:50) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dixon Horner. DT Dusty Kim drove right through Curtis Olivarez to hurry the quarterback.
4-9-ATL41 (2Q: 06:42) Tyrone Gillespie punted 32 yards. Grant Morton called for a fair catch at the ATL09.
Atlanta: Weak 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. Page is blitzing.
1-10-ATL09 (2Q: 06:35) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Atlanta: Weak 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.
1-10-ATL14 (2Q: 06:27) Toby Livesay ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rondell Heath.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ATL15 (2Q: 06:01) PENALTY: Carolina was called for Encroachment.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-ATL20 (2Q: 05:54) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. DT Justin Bradley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout 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.
3-4-ATL20 (2Q: 05:48) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 14 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath. Dennis gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL34 (2Q: 05:01) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerome Page. Buchanan gained 6 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL50 (2Q: 04:27) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. S Corey Van der Haak defended the pass.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL50 (2Q: 04:16) Shane Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hatcher is blitzing.
3-10-ATL50 (2Q: 04:07) Shane Huffman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Diaz and assisted by S Rondell Heath.
4-6-CAR46 (2Q: 03:22) Marc Joyner punted 46 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: 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-CAR20 (2Q: 03:17) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CAR22 (2Q: 02:38) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to FB Pat Ellison for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Ellison gained 7 yards after the catch.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR31 (2Q: 02:06) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner. ILB Charlie Sims knocked down Curtis Olivarez to break up the play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Carolina: I 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. Hanson and Sims are blitzing.
2-13-CAR28 (2Q: 02:00) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pat Pritchett. CB Gus Barrett knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Defensive Holding.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR33 (2Q: 01:50) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 14 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way, assisted by S Tito Justice. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
1-10-CAR47 (2Q: 01:03) Daniel Billodeaux pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dixon Horner. DE Kris Mathis blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CAR47 (2Q: 00:54) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Darren Madison for 7 yards. Tackled by CB "The Acrobatic" Midget, assisted by CB Arnie Cooley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina called a time out.
Carolina: Strong 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.
3-3-ATL46 (2Q: 00:47) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Madison. DE Marcell Dareus Strickland hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-ATL46 (2Q: 00:38) Tyrone Gillespie punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL05.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL05 (2Q: 00:30) Shane Huffman dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Atlanta: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-ATL04 (2Q: 00:06) Shane Huffman scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano and assisted by CB Kim Hatcher.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Terry Glenn kicked off 62 yards from the CAR30. Grant Morton returned the ball 28 yards to the ATL36. Tackled by Dale Sherman.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL36 (3Q: 14:39) Shane Huffman pass completed to TE Johnnie Haus for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher. Haus gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-ATL42 (3Q: 13:59) Shane Huffman sacked by DE Hardy McDonald and DE Rex Rubio for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Joseph Wooden.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-ATL34 (3Q: 13:21) Shane Huffman scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Burns.
4-7-ATL39 (3Q: 12:36) Marc Joyner punted 54 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR07.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Holmes and Morton are blitzing.
1-10-CAR07 (3Q: 12:25) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim. DE "el toro" Norried knocked down Clay Cranwell to break up the play.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR07 (3Q: 11:52) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Gene Tong. Clancy gained 3 yards after the catch.
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.
3-2-CAR15 (3Q: 11:09) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Oliver Hanson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR25 (3Q: 10:24) Billy Joe Wardzala ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Norm Fulcher, assisted by OLB Oliver Hanson. Key block delivered by Cooper II Tucker.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hanson is blitzing.
2-5-CAR30 (3Q: 09:48) Billy Joe Wardzala ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett, assisted by S Spencer Way.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cooley is blitzing.
3-2-CAR33 (3Q: 09:11) Ellis Lyle ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims. Key block delivered by Cooper II Tucker.
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-CAR38 (3Q: 08:38) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CAR33 (3Q: 08:30) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Holmes. Clancy gained 5 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL Arnie Cooley for 19 yards to the CAR25.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR25 (3Q: 08:19) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Martin Lofton for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 6, Carolina 3
(3Q: 08:19) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 7, Carolina 3
(3Q: 08:08) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 59 yards from the ATL30. Dale Sherman returned the ball 21 yards to the CAR32. Tackled by Warren Finch. Carolina's Larry Roden was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR32 (3Q: 07:49) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. DE Kris Mathis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR32 (3Q: 07:39) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to RB Billy Joe Wardzala for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Mo Gardner.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-CAR33 (3Q: 06:59) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. DE Kris Mathis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-CAR33 (3Q: 06:51) Tyrone Gillespie punted and it was blocked by Kirk Gardner. ATL Oliver Hanson recovered the ball at the CAR18.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Marian is blitzing.
1-10-CAR18 (3Q: 06:44) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Bryan Dennis for 9 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CAR09 (3Q: 06:00) Toby Livesay ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Hardy McDonald, assisted by ILB Max Marian. Key block delivered by Tyrus Tate.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-6-CAR06 (3Q: 05:30) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano, assisted by S Corey Van der Haak. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-CAR01 (3Q: 04:47) Andy Alston ran around right end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Vandermause. Atlanta 13, Carolina 3
(3Q: 04:47) Extra point by Charlie Mattingly was good. Atlanta 14, Carolina 3
(3Q: 04:39) Charlie Mattingly kicked off 74 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 04:39) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tito Justice. Key block delivered by Lionel Banks.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-CAR25 (3Q: 04:00) Daniel Billodeaux pass was dropped by WR Kelly Clancy. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-CAR25 (3Q: 03:48) Daniel Billodeaux pass was dropped by WR Dale Sherman.
4-5-CAR25 (3Q: 03:40) Tyrone Gillespie punted 55 yards. Grant Morton returned the kick 8 yards to the ATL28. Tackled by Ellis Lyle.
Atlanta: I 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-ATL28 (3Q: 03:30) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck England, assisted by CB Kim Hatcher. Key block delivered by Preston Peters.
Atlanta: 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.
2-5-ATL33 (3Q: 02:44) Shane Huffman scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerome Page and assisted by S Rondell Heath.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL39 (3Q: 02:18) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Dennis. DE Hardy McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ATL39 (3Q: 02:05) Andy Alston ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak, assisted by DT Chuck England.
Atlanta: 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. Page is blitzing.
3-6-ATL43 (3Q: 01:27) Shane Huffman scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Corey Van der Haak and assisted by CB Kim Hatcher.
4-4-ATL45 (3Q: 00:45) Marc Joyner punted 55 yards. Touchback.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hanson, Sims and Justice are blitzing.
1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 00:40) Ellis Lyle ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Cooley. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-CAR28 (3Q: 00:12) Ellis Lyle ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by OLB Oliver Hanson. Key block delivered by Lincoln Frasier.
Start of fourth quarter.
Carolina: I 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.
1-10-CAR30 (4Q: 15:00) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Norm Fulcher, assisted by DE Kris Mathis.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Sims and Justice are blitzing.
2-7-CAR33 (4Q: 14:30) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-CAR37 (4Q: 14:03) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR43 (4Q: 13:25) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CAR38 (4Q: 13:17) Ellis Lyle ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by S Grant Morton.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-CAR41 (4Q: 12:51) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morton is blitzing.
3-9-CAR44 (4Q: 12:28) Daniel Billodeaux pass was dropped by TE Steven Hardy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-CAR44 (4Q: 12:20) Tyrone Gillespie punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL05.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL05 (4Q: 12:09) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Lofton. DT Chuck England hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL05 (4Q: 12:03) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DT Justin Bradley defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Page is blitzing.
3-10-ATL05 (4Q: 11:56) Shane Huffman pass completed to WR Gerald Buchanan for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Marzano. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hernandez and Marian are blitzing.
1-10-ATL19 (4Q: 11:22) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: 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. Marzano is blitzing.
1-15-ATL14 (4Q: 11:16) Andy Alston ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Max Marian.
Atlanta: 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.
2-14-ATL15 (4Q: 10:41) Shane Huffman pass was dropped by WR Martin Lofton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-ATL15 (4Q: 10:36) Shane Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gerald Buchanan. DT Julio Watson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-ATL15 (4Q: 10:24) Marc Joyner punted 49 yards. Dale Sherman returned the kick 2 yards to the CAR38. Tackled by Myron Sutter.
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-CAR38 (4Q: 10:17) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty Kim, assisted by ILB Charlie Sims.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR39 (4Q: 09:32) Billy Joe Wardzala ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Grant Morton, assisted by OLB Mo Gardner.
Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CAR41 (4Q: 09:05) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims. Hardy gained 4 yards after the catch. 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL50 (4Q: 08:21) Ellis Lyle ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Charlie Sims, assisted by DT Mickey Parker.
Carolina: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
2-12-CAR48 (4Q: 07:47) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to WR Kelly Clancy for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Max Midget. Clancy 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL39 (4Q: 07:07) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Marcell Dareus Strickland. Key block delivered by Neil Hawley.
Carolina: 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, expecting the pass.
2-4-ATL33 (4Q: 06:35) Billy Joe Wardzala ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Grant Morton.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-ATL32 (4Q: 05:59) Ellis Lyle ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Barrett. Key block delivered by Mitch Tucker.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL25 (4Q: 05:23) Billy Joe Wardzala ran a trap outside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Way. Key block delivered by Curtis Olivarez.
Carolina: 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-ATL11 (4Q: 04:38) Daniel Billodeaux pass completed to TE Steven Hardy for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-ATL21 (4Q: 04:28) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gardner and Morton are blitzing.
1-25-ATL26 (4Q: 04:20) Daniel Billodeaux pass was dropped by WR Kelly Clancy.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-25-ATL26 (4Q: 04:15) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steven Hardy. CB Max Midget defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: 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.
3-25-ATL26 (4Q: 04:05) Daniel Billodeaux pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back 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.
4-25-ATL26 (4Q: 03:56) Daniel Billodeaux pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Sherman. S Spencer Way defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL26 (4Q: 03:48) Andy Alston ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck England, assisted by DE Rex Rubio.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-ATL29 (4Q: 03:03) Toby Livesay ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck England.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Page and Van der Haak are blitzing.
3-3-ATL33 (4Q: 02:15) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Hardy McDonald. Alston made a great move on Rex Rubio. Key block delivered by Myron Sutter.
Carolina called a time out.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL43 (4Q: 02:04) Andy Alston ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kim Hatcher, assisted by DT Chuck England. Key block delivered by Myron Sutter.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-ATL49 (4Q: 01:56) Andy Alston ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Heath, assisted by DT Chuck England. Key block delivered by Billy Vandermause.
Carolina called a time out.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR45 (4Q: 01:48) Andy Alston ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Max Marian, assisted by S Rondell Heath.
Carolina called a time out.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-CAR44 (4Q: 01:36) Andy Alston ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck England. Key block delivered by Tyrus Tate.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR35 (4Q: 00:52) Shane Huffman dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-CAR36 (4Q: 00:04) Shane Huffman dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 14, Carolina Panthers 3