Conference Finals, 2028

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 45 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 60 yards from the CHI30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 18 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Adrian Cotchery.
New Orleans: Weak 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-NOS28 (1Q: 14:41) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson. 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, expecting the pass. Page is blitzing.
2-2-NOS36 (1Q: 14:14) John Cortez ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Ethan Jones, assisted by S Artie Hopkins. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley. Finley ran over Tony Torphy to set up the play.
New Orleans: 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. Matthews is blitzing.
1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 13:51) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. CB Grady Pearson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS41 (1Q: 13:43) Rex Dunn ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins.
New Orleans: 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.
3-14-NOS37 (1Q: 13:13) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dana Wand. Newman gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI49 (1Q: 12:31) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by OLB Ben Battles. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI30 (1Q: 12:22) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DT Donny Starling hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI30 (1Q: 12:14) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler.
New Orleans: I 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.
3-3-CHI23 (1Q: 11:28) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Figures.
4-3-CHI23 (1Q: 10:53) Burt McCalla attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Chicago 0
(1Q: 10:47) Burt McCalla kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Vinny Jenkins returned the ball 28 yards to the CHI37. Tackled by Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI37 (1Q: 10:23) Gerald Yantis ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Max Tank.
Chicago: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CHI39 (1Q: 09:49) Glen Mock ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Clinton.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI43 (1Q: 09:18) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vinny Jenkins. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-CHI43 (1Q: 09:12) Ron Brown punted 48 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 1 yard to the NOS10. Tackled by Johnnie Beckley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS10 (1Q: 09:04) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for -2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Battles and Wheeler are blitzing.
2-12-NOS08 (1Q: 08:19) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NOS08 (1Q: 07:56) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Chicago's Mickey Bensen was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor quadriceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS29 (1Q: 07:24) Alan Poole pass completed to RB Bobby Irwin for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bill Stinemetz, assisted by OLB Ben Battles. Irwin gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NOS34 (1Q: 06:41) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS29 (1Q: 06:31) John Cortez ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Starling, assisted by DT Kenneth Wallace.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NOS32 (1Q: 05:47) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Sawchuk.
4-4-NOS35 (1Q: 05:05) Darnell Briggs punted 46 yards. Adrian Cotchery returned the kick 15 yards to the CHI34. Tackled by Hunter Woodson.
Chicago: 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-CHI34 (1Q: 04:55) Glen Mock ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen. Key block delivered by Emmitt Jenkins.
Chicago: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Wallis are blitzing.
2-1-CHI43 (1Q: 04:11) Gerald Yantis ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI45 (1Q: 03:37) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Vinny Jenkins for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Ty Covington, assisted by OLB Otis Wallis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 03:02) Michael Herndon pass was intended for FB Duane Moss and was intercepted by S Duane Sterritt at the NOS25. Tackled by Duane Moss.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Pearson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 02:54) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 10 yards. Tackled by S Devin Matthews, assisted by ILB Ricky Page. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
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.
1-20-NOS15 (1Q: 02:46) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page, assisted by OLB Ben Battles. Key block delivered by Roger Vaughn.
New Orleans: Pro 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.
2-6-NOS29 (1Q: 02:11) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Starling.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Page is blitzing.
3-3-NOS32 (1Q: 01:29) Alan Poole scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS40 (1Q: 00:45) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler.
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 run. Page is blitzing.
2-7-NOS43 (1Q: 00:14) Alan Poole sacked by ILB Ricky Page for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Roger Vaughn. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Ethan Jones for 2 yards to the NOS36.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 00:02) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Jet Jenkins for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jorge Cloude, assisted by CB Danny Cortez. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS31 (2Q: 15:00) Michael Herndon pass completed to FB Duane Moss for 8 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS23 (2Q: 14:21) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Vinny Jenkins for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jenkins gained 18 yards after the catch. Chicago 6, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 14:21) Extra point by Johnnie Bergstrom was good. Chicago 7, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 14:08) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 63 yards from the CHI30. Bobby Irwin returned the ball 21 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Adrian Cotchery.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS28 (2Q: 13:42) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS33 (2Q: 13:12) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 43 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page. Key block delivered by Joseph Sherman.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI24 (2Q: 12:34) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Phillip Newman. S Bill Stinemetz defended the pass.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI24 (2Q: 12:21) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Battles is blitzing.
3-4-CHI18 (2Q: 11:36) Bobby Irwin ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ben Battles, assisted by S Bill Stinemetz.
4-3-CHI17 (2Q: 10:57) Burt McCalla attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 7, New Orleans 6
(2Q: 10:49) Burt McCalla kicked off 67 yards from the NOS30. Vinny Jenkins returned the ball 34 yards to the CHI37. Tackled by Bobby Irwin. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Chicago: 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-CHI13 (2Q: 10:30) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matt Hayes. S Duane Sterritt defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: 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, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI13 (2Q: 10:23) Glen Mock ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. Key block delivered by Jake Wilkins. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: 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.
2-16-CHI07 (2Q: 10:16) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Adrian Cotchery for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Cotchery gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
3-5-CHI18 (2Q: 09:28) Glen Mock ran inside the right tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Lord. Key block delivered by Shawn Neumeyer.
Chicago: I 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-CHI39 (2Q: 08:45) Michael Herndon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Duane Moss. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI39 (2Q: 08:38) Gerald Yantis ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: 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.
3-3-CHI46 (2Q: 07:56) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Gerald Yantis for 2 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.
4-1-CHI48 (2Q: 07:19) Ron Brown punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS07.
New Orleans: 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-NOS07 (2Q: 07:09) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. DT Donny Starling hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS07 (2Q: 07:03) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DE Bart Fitzgerald blocked the pass.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread 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-NOS07 (2Q: 06:54) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 93 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Walters gained 88 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-13-NOS04 (2Q: 06:35) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 16 yards. Tackled by S Devin Matthews. Walters gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 05:56) Bobby Irwin ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ben Battles.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-NOS19 (2Q: 05:25) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Collins. DT Andrew Figures hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: 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.
3-11-NOS19 (2Q: 05:17) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page. Collins gained 3 yards after the catch.
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. Matthews is blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 04:29) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen. Collins gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 04:07) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for RB John Cortez. DE Howie Sawchuk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
2-10-NOS46 (2Q: 04:01) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 7 yards. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Burgraff is blitzing.
3-3-CHI47 (2Q: 03:19) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by S Devin Matthews. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI27 (2Q: 02:43) John Cortez ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Starling, assisted by S Bill Stinemetz.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Vasher is blitzing.
2-8-CHI25 (2Q: 02:06) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cedric Flournoy. New Orleans 12, Chicago 7
(2Q: 02:06) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. New Orleans 13, Chicago 7
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(2Q: 01:59) Burt McCalla kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Vinny Jenkins returned the ball 35 yards to the CHI36. Tackled by Rex Dunn. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Chicago: 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-CHI22 (2Q: 01:51) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Cotchery. DE Max Tank hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI22 (2Q: 01:46) Glen Mock ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves.
Chicago: 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.
3-14-CHI18 (2Q: 01:16) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Vinny Jenkins for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jenkins gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-CHI46 (2Q: 00:44) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Vinny Jenkins for 33 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Bennett. Jenkins gained 27 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
(2Q: 00:44) Chicago called a time out.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-NOS21 (2Q: 00:34) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Vinny Jenkins for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by S Duane Sterritt. Jenkins gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
(2Q: 00:34) Chicago called a time out.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-NOS12 (2Q: 00:25) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago 13, New Orleans 13
(2Q: 00:25) Extra point by Johnnie Bergstrom was good. Chicago 14, New Orleans 13
(2Q: 00:18) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 77 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 00:18) Alan Poole dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Burt McCalla kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. Vinny Jenkins returned the ball 92 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 20, New Orleans 13
(3Q: 15:00) Extra point by Johnnie Bergstrom was good. Chicago 21, New Orleans 13
(3Q: 14:45) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 53 yards from the CHI30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 38 yards to the CHI45. Tackled by Glen Mock. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Quinn Williams for 10 yards to the NOS45. Tackled by Otis Wallis.
Chicago: 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-NOS45 (3Q: 14:35) Gerald Yantis ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS41 (3Q: 13:55) Michael Herndon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Cotchery. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS41 (3Q: 13:46) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Chuck Mathis for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield. Mathis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS24 (3Q: 12:59) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Wallis, assisted by OLB Willie Rexin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: 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.
2-7-NOS21 (3Q: 12:24) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Vinny Jenkins for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. Jenkins gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS11 (3Q: 11:51) Gerald Yantis ran around the left tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Eliot. Eliot ran over Danny Cortez to set up the play. Chicago 27, New Orleans 13
(3Q: 11:51) Extra point by Johnnie Bergstrom was good. Chicago 28, New Orleans 13
(3Q: 11:43) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 55 yards from the CHI30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 35 yards to the CHI50. Tackled by Glen Mock.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI50 (3Q: 11:14) John Cortez ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Artie Hopkins. Key block delivered by Marlon Finley.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-CHI41 (3Q: 10:38) Alan Poole pass completed to FB Rex Dunn for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Figures, assisted by OLB Ben Battles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-CHI42 (3Q: 10:03) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Walters. DT Ethan Jones hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-2-CHI42 (3Q: 09:58) Darnell Briggs punted 42 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI20 (3Q: 09:52) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vinny Jenkins. OLB Byron Bennett defended the pass.
Chicago: Pro 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.
2-10-CHI20 (3Q: 09:39) Gerald Yantis ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Kelly Legge.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI30 (3Q: 09:14) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. New Orleans's Jorge Cloude was hurt on the play.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI33 (3Q: 08:38) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Vinny Jenkins for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: 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.
2-17-CHI23 (3Q: 08:32) Michael Herndon pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Adrian Cotchery. DE Max Tank blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: 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.
3-17-CHI23 (3Q: 08:26) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matt Hayes. DE Cary Clinton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-17-CHI23 (3Q: 08:16) Ron Brown punted 48 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Johnnie Beckley.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 08:06) Hunter Woodson ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler.
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 run.
2-7-NOS36 (3Q: 07:36) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Starling.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-NOS42 (3Q: 06:54) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 14 yards. Tackled by S Bill Stinemetz. 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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Battles is blitzing.
1-10-CHI44 (3Q: 06:11) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson. Walters gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-CHI38 (3Q: 05:25) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Phillip Newman. DT Ethan Jones blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CHI38 (3Q: 05:12) Bobby Irwin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Bill Stinemetz, assisted by S Devin Matthews.
4-5-CHI39 (3Q: 04:32) Darnell Briggs punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Chicago: Pro 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-CHI20 (3Q: 04:26) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hayes gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: 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-CHI40 (3Q: 03:54) Glen Mock ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by S Steve Ziel. Key block delivered by Kendrick Hage.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI45 (3Q: 03:11) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Leland Schuler for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jose Barfield, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett.
Chicago: 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.
3-5-CHI45 (3Q: 02:26) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 10 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 01:38) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vinny Jenkins. OLB Willie Rexin defended the pass. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS40 (3Q: 01:28) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Vinny Jenkins for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by S Steve Ziel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jenkins gained 1 yard after the catch.
Chicago: I 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-NOS29 (3Q: 00:57) Michael Herndon pass was intended for WR Vinny Jenkins and was intercepted by CB Danny Cortez at the NOS02. The interception was returned 25 yards. Tackled by Vinny Jenkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS27 (3Q: 00:47) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 49 yards. Tackled by S Devin Matthews. Newman gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Page is blitzing.
1-10-CHI24 (3Q: 00:17) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Nolan Walters for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-CHI08 (4Q: 15:00) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alex Priestley. Chicago 28, New Orleans 19
(4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Burt McCalla was good. Chicago 28, New Orleans 20
(4Q: 14:50) Burt McCalla kicked off 57 yards from the NOS30. Vinny Jenkins returned the ball 27 yards to the CHI40. Tackled by Tommie Grange.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 14:13) Gerald Yantis ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duane Sterritt.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI40 (4Q: 13:37) Gerald Yantis ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Rasmussen, assisted by DT Burt Tamaarkin. Key block delivered by Billy Eliot. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Chicago: 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.
2-5-CHI45 (4Q: 13:29) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vinny Jenkins. DT Johnny Rasmussen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI45 (4Q: 13:23) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Glen Mock for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-CHI49 (4Q: 12:47) Ron Brown punted 48 yards. Steve Ziel returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS07. Tackled by Artie Hopkins.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS07 (4Q: 12:37) Bobby Irwin ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Sawchuk. Key block delivered by Alex Priestley.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS12 (4Q: 11:56) John Cortez ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jack McCareins, assisted by ILB Ricky Page.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NOS14 (4Q: 11:30) Bobby Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page.
4-1-NOS16 (4Q: 10:51) Darnell Briggs punted 48 yards. Adrian Cotchery called for a fair catch at the CHI36.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI36 (4Q: 10:42) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Matt Hayes for 55 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel. Hayes gained 32 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-NOS09 (4Q: 10:03) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Johnnie Beckley for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin and Bennett are blitzing.
2-1-NOS01 (4Q: 09:25) Michael Herndon scrambled for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 34, New Orleans 20
(4Q: 09:25) Extra point by Johnnie Bergstrom was good. Chicago 35, New Orleans 20
(4Q: 09:17) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 75 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Burgraff is blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 09:17) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Lenny Shields for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson, assisted by OLB Ben Battles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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.
1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 08:44) Alan Poole pass completed to TE Mitchell Emmons for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Ricky Page.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Matthews is blitzing.
1-10-CHI49 (4Q: 08:04) Bobby Irwin ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CHI45 (4Q: 07:28) Alan Poole scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ben Battles.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI43 (4Q: 07:00) Bobby Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Figures. Key block delivered by Rex Dunn. Dunn ran over Ben Battles to set up the play.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI34 (4Q: 06:14) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DT Donny Starling drove right through Neil Delgado to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Battles is blitzing.
2-10-CHI34 (4Q: 06:06) Alan Poole pass was intended for WR Rick Collins and was intercepted by CB Grady Pearson at the CHI13. The interception was returned 16 yards. Tackled by Rick Collins.
Chicago: 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-CHI29 (4Q: 05:53) Gerald Yantis ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by OLB Byron Bennett.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI32 (4Q: 05:09) Gerald Yantis ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dale Landolt, assisted by DT Junior Reeves.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI34 (4Q: 04:22) Glen Mock ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by DE Cary Clinton.
4-3-CHI36 (4Q: 03:37) Ron Brown punted 54 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS10.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Matthews is blitzing.
1-10-NOS10 (4Q: 03:28) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DE Howie Sawchuk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS10 (4Q: 03:22) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Pat Brooks. DE Bart Fitzgerald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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, keying aggressively on the pass. Vasher is blitzing.
3-10-NOS10 (4Q: 03:17) Alan Poole sacked by OLB Earnest Vasher for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Neil Delgado.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-16-NOS04 (4Q: 02:56) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Rick Collins for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson, assisted by CB Mickey Bensen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Chicago: 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.
1-10-NOS18 (4Q: 02:46) Glen Mock ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Burt Tamaarkin.
New Orleans called a time out.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS17 (4Q: 02:38) Johnnie Beckley ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves, assisted by OLB Otis Wallis.
New Orleans called a time out.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-NOS15 (4Q: 02:28) Glen Mock ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Reeves. Key block delivered by Larry Phillips.
New Orleans called a time out.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Rexin, Landolt and Wallis are blitzing.
1-3-NOS03 (4Q: 02:17) Gerald Yantis ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Rexin, assisted by S Duane Sterritt.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-NOS04 (4Q: 02:00) Johnnie Beckley ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Steve Ziel, assisted by DE Max Tank.
Chicago: Weak 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, Landolt and Bennett are blitzing.
3-2-NOS02 (4Q: 01:14) Glen Mock ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kendrick Hage. Chicago 41, New Orleans 20
(4Q: 01:14) Extra point by Johnnie Bergstrom was good. Chicago 42, New Orleans 20
(4Q: 01:05) Johnnie Bergstrom kicked off 71 yards from the CHI30. Marc Stanton returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS18. Tackled by Artie Hopkins.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS18 (4Q: 00:57) Alan Poole pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mitchell Emmons. DE Bart Fitzgerald blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak 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.
2-10-NOS18 (4Q: 00:49) Alan Poole pass was dropped by TE Lenny Shields. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS18 (4Q: 00:42) Alan Poole pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Pat Brooks. CB Grady Pearson defended the pass.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-NOS18 (4Q: 00:37) Alan Poole pass completed to WR Phillip Newman for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Grady Pearson, assisted by OLB Ben Battles. Newman 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 prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 00:21) Alan Poole scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Wheeler.
Final Score: Chicago Bears 42, New Orleans Saints 20