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Preseason Week 2: Houston at New Orleans

August 19, 2051
70°
New Orleans Stadium (New Orleans, LA) Attendance: 56,068 (73%)
NOS has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 11-David Fortney kicks 73 yards from HOU 35 to NOS -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 25 (15:00) (Hot Read) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 22-Kenneth Perry to NOS 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 24-Roger Shaner. Pressure by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
2-10-NOS 25 (14:13) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 22-Kenneth Perry to NOS 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz - Run Key
3-3-NOS 32 (13:30) 16-Leland Dayton pass Pass knocked down by 90-Timothy Gardener. incomplete, intended for 84-Michael Hart. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 99-Taylor Cook)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
1-10-NOS 37 (13:27) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 14-Mario Alvarez to NOS 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 25-Kenneth Kirkland.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-5-NOS 42 (12:47) 16-Leland Dayton ran to HOU 48 for 9 yards. 16-Leland Dayton slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (12:08) 30-Philip Guerra ran to HOU 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Juan Ford.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Run Key
2-6-HOU 44 (11:28) 26-John Bjorklund ran to HOU 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Kenneth Wicker. NOS 53-Arthur Moreno was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 34 (10:42) 26-John Bjorklund ran to HOU 24 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan. HOU 53-Hector Broadwater was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 24 (9:56) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to HOU 25 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Taylor Cook.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
2-11-HOU 25 (9:14) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 30-Philip Guerra to HOU 10 for 15 yards. Tackle by 48-Kenneth Wicker.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
1-10-HOU 10 (8:32) 42-Paul Dorsey ran to HOU 12 for -2 yards. Tackle by 73-Buddy Jones. 50-Wm Diaz completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
2-12-HOU 12 (7:55) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to HOU 8 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-8-HOU 8 (7:20) 26-John Bjorklund ran to HOU 3 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-Edward Brewer.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
4-3-HOU 3 (6:41) 3-Abel Helsel 21 yard field goal is GOOD. NOS 3 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:39) 3-Abel Helsel kicks 72 yards from NOS 35 to HOU -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (6:39) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Jerry Burke. HOU 81-Charles Downs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-6-HOU 29 (5:58) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 33-Wilbur Thompson to HOU 43 for 14 yards. Tackle by 54-William Young. Pressure by 94-Willis Busby.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 43 (5:13) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 40 for -3 yards. Tackle by 75-Melvin Nutt.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-13-HOU 40 (4:29) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 35-Bryant Goodman. incomplete, intended for 81-Charles Downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-13-HOU 40 (4:25) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm sacked at HOU 31 for -9 yards (94-Willis Busby). Sack allowed by 67-Richard Brown.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-22-HOU 31 (3:41) 7-Andrew Burton punts 46 yards to NOS 23. 12-David Alston to NOS 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Travis. 38-James Fox completely missed his blocking assignment. NOS 12-David Alston was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. NOS 38-James Fox was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 31 (3:32) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 26-John Bjorklund to NOS 43 for 12 yards. Tackle by 96-Edward Brewer.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-NOS 43 (2:44) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 26-John Bjorklund to NOS 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
2-7-NOS 47 (1:59) 30-Philip Guerra ran to HOU 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Travis.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 42 (1:25) 30-Philip Guerra ran to HOU 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Run Key
2-1-HOU 33 (0:49) 16-Leland Dayton sacked at HOU 40 for -6 yards (95-George Derouen). Sack allowed by 64-Charles Martinez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
3-8-HOU 40 (0:11) 16-Leland Dayton pass Pass knocked down by 29-Ryan Callahan. incomplete, intended for 84-Michael Hart.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-8-HOU 40 (0:08) 10-Ed Maxwell punts 32 yards to HOU 8. Fair Catch by 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 8 (0:02) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 35-Bryant Goodman. incomplete, intended for 81-Charles Downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
End of first quarter.
2-10-HOU 8 (15:00) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 54-William Young. incomplete, intended for 81-Charles Downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-10-HOU 8 (14:58) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass Pass knocked down by 35-Bryant Goodman. incomplete, intended for 80-Cory Mitchell.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-10-HOU 8 (14:54) 7-Andrew Burton punts 46 yards to NOS 47. Fair Catch by 12-David Alston. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 55-Robert Johnson) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 47 (14:48) 16-Leland Dayton pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 73-Buddy Jones.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-10-NOS 47 (14:42) 26-John Bjorklund ran to NOS 47 for a short gain. Tackle by 53-Hector Broadwater.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
3-10-NOS 47 (13:59) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 22-Kenneth Perry to NOS 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 24-Roger Shaner.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-11-NOS 46 (13:17) 10-Ed Maxwell punts 52 yards to HOU 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 2 (13:06) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass incomplete, dropped by 22-Jonathan Pitts.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 2 (13:03) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm sacked at HOU -5 for -7 yards (48-Vernon Mack). Sack allowed by 62-Jerold Williams. SAFETY! (48-Vernon Mack) NOS 5 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
(12:59) 11-David Fortney kicks 78 yards from HOU 20 to NOS 2. 26-John Bjorklund to NOS 43 for 41 yards. Tackle by 11-David Fortney.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 43 (12:53) 16-Leland Dayton pass Pass knocked down by 90-Timothy Gardener. incomplete, intended for 82-Mike Samuels.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 43 (12:50) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 14-Mario Alvarez to HOU 45 for 11 yards. Tackle by 96-Edward Brewer.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 45 (12:16) 26-John Bjorklund ran to HOU 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 73-Buddy Jones. PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (HOU 73-Buddy Jones)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 29 (12:14) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to HOU 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
2-7-HOU 26 (11:35) 26-John Bjorklund ran to HOU 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz - Run Key
3-6-HOU 25 (10:55) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to HOU 20 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-Roger Shaner.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
4-1-HOU 20 (10:11) 3-Abel Helsel 38 yard field goal is GOOD. NOS 8 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:08) 3-Abel Helsel kicks 74 yards from NOS 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (10:08) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 22-Jonathan Pitts to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Jeffrey Page.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-7-HOU 28 (9:22) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 81-Charles Downs to HOU 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 75-Melvin Nutt.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-1-HOU 34 (8:45) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to HOU 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Willie Sellner.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
4-1-HOU 34 (8:07) 7-Andrew Burton punts 48 yards to NOS 18. 12-David Alston to NOS 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 98-William Johnson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 27 (7:58) 26-John Bjorklund ran to NOS 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 65-Frederick Leonard.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
2-9-NOS 27 (7:25) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to NOS 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
3-8-NOS 28 (6:43) 26-John Bjorklund ran to NOS 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-Douglas Siegel.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz - Run Key
4-4-NOS 33 (6:04) 10-Ed Maxwell punts 48 yards to HOU 19. Fair Catch by 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 19 (5:57) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm pass complete to 81-Charles Downs to HOU 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 35-Bryant Goodman.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-3-HOU 26 (5:13) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to HOU 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Richard Holmes.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Run Key
3-1-HOU 28 (4:29) 3-Anthony Rosenbalm sacked at HOU 18 for -10 yards (98-Willie Sellner). Sack allowed by 63-Mark White.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-10-HOU 18 (3:51) 7-Andrew Burton punts 44 yards to NOS 38. 12-David Alston to NOS 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 2-Keith Dean. HOU 74-Andrew Felder was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 46 (3:43) PENALTY - False Start (NOS 64-Charles Martinez)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Run Key
1-15-NOS 41 (3:43) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 26-John Bjorklund to HOU 44 for 15 yards. Tackle by 24-Roger Shaner.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
1-10-HOU 44 (3:03) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to HOU 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 24-Roger Shaner. HOU 53-Hector Broadwater was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-4-HOU 38 (2:22) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to HOU 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Edward Brewer.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-4-HOU 37 (2:00) 26-John Bjorklund ran to HOU 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
Timeout NOS
1-10-HOU 34 (1:56) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 12-David Alston to HOU 20 for 14 yards. Tackle by 43-Douglas Siegel. Pressure by 75-Paul Gillham.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 20 (1:30) 16-Leland Dayton sacked at HOU 23 for -3 yards (99-Taylor Cook). Sack allowed by 64-Charles Martinez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
Timeout NOS
2-13-HOU 23 (1:24) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 82-Mike Samuels to HOU 20 for 3 yards. Tackle by 20-Juan Ford.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-10-HOU 20 (1:01) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 12-David Alston to HOU 11 for 9 yards. Tackle by 90-Timothy Gardener.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
4-1-HOU 11 (0:22) 3-Abel Helsel 30 yard field goal is GOOD. NOS 11 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:20) 3-Abel Helsel kicks 75 yards from NOS 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (0:20) 33-Wilbur Thompson ran to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 75-Melvin Nutt. NOS 98-Willie Sellner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 3-Abel Helsel kicks 69 yards from NOS 35 to HOU -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 29-Jerry Burke. incomplete, intended for 87-Harry Hall. PENALTY - Pass Interference (NOS 29-Jerry Burke)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-HOU 31 (14:57) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 87-Harry Hall to HOU 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Jerry Burke.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-2-HOU 40 (14:23) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 35-Bryant Goodman. incomplete, intended for 87-Harry Hall.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-2-HOU 40 (14:19) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 38 for -2 yards. Tackle by 75-Melvin Nutt.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
4-3-HOU 38 (13:46) 7-Andrew Burton punts 47 yards to NOS 15. Fair Catch by 12-David Alston.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 15 (13:40) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 22-Kenneth Perry to NOS 20 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan. Pressure by 75-Paul Gillham. NOS 60-Robert Eggers was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-5-NOS 20 (12:59) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 82-Mike Samuels to NOS 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 75-Paul Gillham.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
3-1-NOS 24 (12:23) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 22-Kenneth Perry to NOS 24 for a short loss. Tackle by 20-Juan Ford.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
4-1-NOS 24 (11:40) 10-Ed Maxwell punts 50 yards to HOU 26. Fair Catch by 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 26 (11:34) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Melvin Nutt.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-9-HOU 27 (10:48) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 29-Jerry Burke. incomplete, intended for 89-Loren Burman.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-9-HOU 27 (10:44) 14-Rick Russell sacked at HOU 25 for -2 yards (94-Willis Busby). Sack allowed by 59-John Verdin.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
4-11-HOU 25 (10:09) 7-Andrew Burton punts 52 yards to NOS 23. 12-David Alston to NOS 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Juan Ford.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 34 (10:00) 16-Leland Dayton pass Pass knocked down by 29-Ryan Callahan. incomplete, intended for 12-David Alston.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
2-10-NOS 34 (9:57) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to NOS 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Kenneth Paul.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
3-4-NOS 40 (9:21) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 82-Mike Samuels to NOS 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Juan Ford.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 48 (8:35) 16-Leland Dayton pass Pass knocked down by 78-Mark Barbour. incomplete, intended for 22-Kenneth Perry.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 48 (8:33) 26-John Bjorklund ran to NOS 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 53-Hector Broadwater. 50-Wm Diaz completely missed his blocking assignment. I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
3-11-NOS 46 (7:53) 16-Leland Dayton pass Pass knocked down by 48-Kenneth Wicker. incomplete, intended for 22-Kenneth Perry.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-11-NOS 46 (7:49) 10-Ed Maxwell punts 54 yards to HOU -1.4-11-NOS 46 (7:49) 10-Ed Maxwell punts 54 yards to HOU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (7:41) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 87-Harry Hall to HOU 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 54-William Young.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 26 (7:00) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Willis Busby.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
3-3-HOU 27 (6:24) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 25 for -2 yards. Tackle by 48-Vernon Mack. NOS 48-Vernon Mack was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
4-5-HOU 25 (5:39) 7-Andrew Burton punts 46 yards to NOS 30. 12-David Alston to NOS 41 for 12 yards. Tackle by 34-Patrick Mayfield.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 41 (5:30) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 82-Mike Samuels to HOU 45 for 14 yards. Tackle by 93-Kenneth Paul. PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 93-Kenneth Paul)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 30 (5:26) 16-Leland Dayton pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Mike Samuels.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 30 (5:23) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to HOU 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-George Derouen.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
3-7-HOU 26 (4:49) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Paul Gillham. NOS 73-Jack Bruton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
4-6-HOU 26 (4:13) 3-Abel Helsel 44 yard field goal is GOOD. NOS 14 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:10) 3-Abel Helsel kicks 75 yards from NOS 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:10) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 35-Howard Wheeler to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Herbert Ewell.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 28 (3:36) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, dropped by 18-Patrick Linsley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
3-7-HOU 28 (3:32) 14-Rick Russell ran to HOU 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 38-James Fox.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
4-2-HOU 33 (2:57) 7-Andrew Burton punts 47 yards to NOS 21. Fair Catch by 12-David Alston.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 21 (2:51) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to NOS 22 for 1 yards. 22-Kenneth Perry FUMBLES (92-David Kendall) recovered by NOS-64-Charles Martinez at NOS 22. Tackle by 92-David Kendall.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
2-9-NOS 22 (2:11) 22-Kenneth Perry ran to NOS 33 for 12 yards. Tackle by 20-Juan Ford.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
1-10-NOS 33 (1:34) 16-Leland Dayton pass Pass knocked down by 92-David Kendall. incomplete, intended for 26-John Bjorklund.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 33 (1:31) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 12-David Alston to NOS 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 28-Robert Morgan.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 46 (0:53) 16-Leland Dayton pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Tony Galvan. Pressure by 78-Mark Barbour.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 46 (0:49) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 17-Victor Perryman to HOU 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 28-Robert Morgan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 43 (0:14) 26-John Bjorklund ran to HOU 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-Kenneth Paul.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-6-HOU 39 (15:00) 5-Steven Rodriguez ran to HOU 26 for 13 yards. Tackle by 28-Robert Morgan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
1-10-HOU 26 (14:17) 16-Leland Dayton pass complete to 12-David Alston for 26 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Nice job by 12-David Alston on that route to lose his coverage. NOS 20 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
(14:13) Extra point GOOD by 11-Leland Stratton. NOS 21 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:13) 11-Leland Stratton kicks 75 yards from NOS 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (14:13) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 18-Patrick Linsley to HOU 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-Jeffrey Page.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-1-HOU 35 (13:28) 34-Patrick Mayfield ran to HOU 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Earl Wilson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 38 (12:48) 14-Rick Russell pass Pass knocked down by 27-Jeffrey Page. incomplete, intended for 36-William Patricio.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-HOU 38 (12:45) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 89-Loren Burman to HOU 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 25-Jeff Ray. 89-Loren Burman did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-1-HOU 48 (12:01) 14-Rick Russell sacked at HOU 38 for -10 yards (90-Earl Wilson)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
4-10-HOU 38 (11:22) 7-Andrew Burton punts 46 yards to NOS 16. 85-Tony Galvan to NOS 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 25 (11:13) 5-Steven Rodriguez ran to NOS 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 75-Paul Gillham.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
2-7-NOS 28 (10:38) 6-Wilmer Hein pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Michael Hart. Pressure by 95-George Derouen.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-7-NOS 28 (10:35) 5-Steven Rodriguez ran to NOS 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Paul Gillham.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
4-6-NOS 29 (9:53) 10-Ed Maxwell punts 52 yards to HOU 19. 89-Loren Burman to HOU 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 24-Leonard Pulliam.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 23 (9:44) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 35-Howard Wheeler to NOS 44 for 34 yards. Great move by 35-Howard Wheeler to get free of his coverage. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 44 (8:57) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 87-Harry Hall to NOS 31 for 13 yards. Tackle by 23-Joseph Keen. Great move by 87-Harry Hall to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 31 (8:36) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, intended for 36-William Patricio. HOU 63-Mark White was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 31 (8:34) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 36-William Patricio to NOS 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-Jeffrey Page.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
3-4-NOS 26 (8:13) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 36-William Patricio to NOS 8 for 17 yards. Tackle by 38-James Fox. Pressure by 59-Douglas Scott. 48-Vernon Mack got away with a hold on that play. The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-8-NOS 8 (7:51) 14-Rick Russell sacked at NOS 13 for -5 yards (76-Elmer Tuller). Sack allowed by 6-Walter Tubbs. HOU 35-Howard Wheeler was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-13-NOS 13 (7:32) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, dropped by 34-Patrick Mayfield.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-13-NOS 13 (7:30) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, intended for 87-Harry Hall. Pressure by 76-Elmer Tuller.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
4-13-NOS 13 (7:27) 11-David Fortney 31 yard field goal is GOOD. NOS 21 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:24) 11-David Fortney kicks 67 yards from HOU 35 to NOS -2. 85-Tony Galvan to NOS 23 for 26 yards. Tackle by 95-George Derouen.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 23 (7:20) 5-Steven Rodriguez ran to HOU 38 for 39 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 38 (6:31) 18-Edward McCombs ran to HOU 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-Mark Barbour.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
2-8-HOU 36 (5:48) 18-Edward McCombs ran to HOU 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-Mark Barbour.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
3-7-HOU 35 (5:15) 18-Edward McCombs ran to HOU 21 for 14 yards. Tackle by 47-Joseph Rittenhouse.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
1-10-HOU 21 (4:33) 42-Paul Dorsey ran to HOU 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
2-6-HOU 17 (3:54) 6-Wilmer Hein pass incomplete, dropped by 5-Steven Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
3-6-HOU 17 (3:50) 18-Edward McCombs ran to HOU 11 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
4-1-HOU 11 (3:13) 11-Leland Stratton 29 yard field goal is GOOD. NOS 24 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:10) 11-Leland Stratton kicks 72 yards from NOS 35 to HOU -7. 34-Patrick Mayfield to HOU 25 for 33 yards. Tackle by 24-Leonard Pulliam.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:05) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 34-Patrick Mayfield to NOS 45 for 30 yards. Tackle by 24-Leonard Pulliam.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 45 (2:40) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 89-Loren Burman to NOS 33 for 12 yards. Tackle by 38-James Fox. 89-Loren Burman did some fancy footwork there. 25-Jeff Ray got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 33 (2:14) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 87-Harry Hall to NOS 23 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-Leonard Pulliam. 87-Harry Hall did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-1-NOS 23 (2:00) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 34-Patrick Mayfield to NOS 20 for 3 yards. Pressure by 38-James Fox.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 20 (1:56) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 87-Harry Hall to NOS 11 for 9 yards. Tackle by 24-Leonard Pulliam. 87-Harry Hall made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-1-NOS 11 (1:34) 14-Rick Russell sacked at NOS 18 for -7 yards (90-Earl Wilson). Sack allowed by 36-William Patricio. 36-William Patricio missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
3-8-NOS 18 (1:16) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 17-Charles Stevenson for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 98-Willie Sellner. PENALTY - Pass Interference (NOS 27-Jeffrey Page) (Declined) PENALTY - Pass Interference (NOS 38-James Fox) (Declined) NOS 24 HOU 9
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
(1:11) Extra point GOOD by 11-David Fortney. NOS 24 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:11) Onside kick by 11-David Fortney from HOU 35 recovered by HOU-18-Patrick Linsley to NOS 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 17-Victor Perryman.
Offensive Play: Onsides Kick Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onsides Kick Return Onside Kick Return
1-10-NOS 49 (1:11) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 18-Patrick Linsley for 49 yards. TOUCHDOWN! You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play. NOS 24 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
(1:02) Extra point GOOD by 11-David Fortney. NOS 25-Jeff Ray was injured on the play. NOS 24 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:02) Onside kick by 11-David Fortney from HOU 35 recovered by NOS-17-Victor Perryman at HOU 41.
Offensive Play: Onsides Kick Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onsides Kick Return Onside Kick Return
1-10-HOU 41 (1:02) 5-Steven Rodriguez ran for 41 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NOS 30 HOU 17
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
(0:55) Extra point GOOD by 11-Leland Stratton. NOS 31 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:55) 11-Leland Stratton kicks 74 yards from NOS 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (0:55) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 18-Patrick Linsley to HOU 41 for 16 yards. Tackle by 90-Earl Wilson. 18-Patrick Linsley breaks down the CB. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 59-John Verdin)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-20-HOU 15 (0:50) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Harry Hall. The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-20-HOU 15 (0:47) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 18-Patrick Linsley to HOU 18 for 3 yards. Tackle by 25-Jeff Ray. HOU 50-Tim Cooper was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
3-17-HOU 18 (0:42) 14-Rick Russell pass complete to 87-Harry Hall to HOU 25 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Joseph Keen.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
4-10-HOU 25 (0:38) 14-Rick Russell pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Loren Burman. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 25 (0:35) 5-Steven Rodriguez ran to HOU 16 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Ryan Callahan.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
Timeout HOU
2-1-HOU 16 (0:29) 6-Wilmer Hein kneeled down to HOU 16 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: New Orleans 31, Houston 17