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Regular Season Week 9: Steamers at Rush
November 03, 1996 63° Cleveland Stadium
Attendance: 54,377 (73%)
CLE has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to CLE 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-CLE 28 (14:22) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 18-Paul Slater)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
2-12-CLE 23 (14:22) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Donovan . incomplete, intended for 18-Paul Slater .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-12-CLE 23 (14:19) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 1-Dennis Bayliss . incomplete, intended for 34-Xavier Gayle . 1-Dennis Bayliss got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-12-CLE 23 (14:15) 10-William Adams punts 53 yards to N.O 24. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 35 for 11 yards. Tackle by 72-Jackie Weiss .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 35 (14:06) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry . CLE 79-Tom Meurer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-6-N.O 38 (13:31) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 50 for 11 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-N.O 50 (12:49) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-7-CLE 47 (12:05) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 35 for 12 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-CLE 35 (11:28) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-CLE 31 (10:44) PENALTY - False Start (N.O 14-Jeff McKnight)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-11-CLE 36 (10:44) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-5-CLE 30 (10:03) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-4-CLE 29 (9:17) 8-Boris Tschida 46 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 0 N.O 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:14) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 65 yards from N.O 35 to CLE 0. 21-Todd Benoit for 100yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 6 N.O 3
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
(9:00) Extra point GOOD by 1-Harold Pease . CLE 7 N.O 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:00) 1-Harold Pease kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to N.O -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (9:00) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to N.O 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle . Great move by 20-John Culbertson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-N.O 39 (8:13) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 43 for 18 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton . Pressure by 55-Anthony Keller .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-CLE 43 (7:30) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to CLE 22 for 21 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 22 (6:46) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 15 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-3-CLE 15 (6:09) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to CLE 6 for 9 yards. Tackle by 93-John Barnett .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
1-6-CLE 6 (5:26) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 1 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-1-CLE 1 (4:49) 20-John Culbertson ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 7 N.O 9
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
(4:48) Extra point GOOD by 8-Boris Tschida . CLE 7 N.O 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:48) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (4:48) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-1-CLE 35 (4:02) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to CLE 32 for -3 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-3-CLE 32 (3:23) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 32 for a short loss. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-3-CLE 32 (2:48) 10-William Adams punts 46 yards to N.O 22. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 56-Charles Baumgarten .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 31 (2:39) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to N.O 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-5-N.O 36 (1:56) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-N.O 45 (1:22) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to N.O 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton . 20-John Culbertson made a great move on the CB. N.O 62-Clarence Kennell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-8-N.O 47 (0:47) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 25 for 27 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy . Pressure by 92-Edward Quintana .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-CLE 25 (0:07) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 21 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
End of first quarter.
2-5-CLE 21 (15:00) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 9 for 11 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-9-CLE 9 (14:19) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to CLE 7 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
2-7-CLE 7 (13:42) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-Edward Quintana . CLE 56-Clyde Goins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-6-CLE 6 (13:05) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 8 for -3 yards. Tackle by 79-Tom Meurer . 68-Cameron Lopez missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
4-8-CLE 8 (12:24) 8-Boris Tschida 25 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 7 N.O 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:21) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 70 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -5. 21-Todd Benoit to CLE 21 for 26 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 21 (12:18) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to CLE 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-CLE 28 (11:38) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 28 for a short gain. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-2-CLE 28 (10:56) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-CLE 33 (10:20) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-4-CLE 40 (9:44) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to CLE 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-10-CLE 45 (8:58) 21-Todd Benoit ran to CLE 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-CLE 46 (8:16) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to N.O 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-James Donovan . CLE 37-James Steel was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
3-1-N.O 46 (7:41) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to N.O 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-N.O 38 (7:06) 21-Todd Benoit ran to N.O 38 for a short gain. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-N.O 38 (6:24) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 18-Paul Slater to N.O 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-James Donovan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-6-N.O 35 (5:38) 6-Howard Gann sacked at N.O 44 for -9 yards ( 11-Larry Brock ). Sack allowed by 63-Leroy Hargis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-16-N.O 44 (5:00) 10-William Adams punts 45 yards to N.O -1.4-16-N.O 44 (5:00) 10-William Adams punts 45 yards to N.O -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 20 (4:52) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to N.O 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-N.O 32 (4:10) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Anthony Keller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
2-9-N.O 33 (3:35) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to N.O 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-6-N.O 35 (2:50) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-N.O 47 (2:05) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 48-Bruce Robinson . incomplete, intended for 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-10-N.O 47 (2:02) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 48 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-5-CLE 48 (1:57) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Timeout N.O
1-10-CLE 42 (1:50) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle . PENALTY - Pass Interference (CLE 74-Mathew Riddle)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-CLE 35 (1:46) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to CLE 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Timeout N.O
2-5-CLE 30 (1:41) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
1-10-CLE 23 (1:17) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 59-Pedro Roy . incomplete, intended for 20-John Culbertson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-10-CLE 23 (1:14) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to CLE 8 for 14 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-8-CLE 8 (0:54) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 5 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-CLE 5 (0:35) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 7 N.O 19
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
(0:31) Extra point GOOD by 8-Boris Tschida . CLE 7 N.O 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:31) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 73 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (0:31) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Harold Pease kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to N.O -10. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 18 for 28 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 18 (14:56) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-4-N.O 24 (14:17) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 31 (13:37) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 14-Jeff McKnight to N.O 49 for 18 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 49 (13:00) 18-Johnny Ringo pass incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-10-N.O 49 (12:58) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-8-CLE 49 (12:13) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 33 for 16 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 33 (11:31) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to CLE 19 for 14 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman . 31-James Trantham breaks down the CB. PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (CLE 39-Jim Westman)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-9-CLE 9 (11:27) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 79-Tom Meurer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. CLE 7 N.O 26
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
(11:23) Extra point GOOD by 8-Boris Tschida . CLE 7 N.O 27
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:23) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (11:23) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-CLE 25 (10:41) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to CLE 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-7-CLE 28 (9:55) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to CLE 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-1-CLE 35 (9:19) 10-William Adams punts 57 yards to N.O 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 9 (9:10) 18-Johnny Ringo pass incomplete, intended for 14-Jeff McKnight .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-N.O 9 (9:08) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 14 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-5-N.O 14 (8:30) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Edward Quintana .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
4-4-N.O 15 (7:52) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 45 yards to CLE 40. Fair Catch by 34-Xavier Gayle .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 40 (7:46) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 17-Steven Smith . incomplete, intended for 85-Leon Ornelas . PENALTY - Pass Interference (N.O 17-Steven Smith)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-10-CLE 49 (7:43) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to N.O 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . 34-Xavier Gayle breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-6-N.O 46 (6:58) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to N.O 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . Great move by 34-Xavier Gayle to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-4-N.O 45 (6:20) 21-Todd Benoit ran to N.O 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Eric Denning .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-3-N.O 44 (5:36) 10-William Adams punts 50 yards to N.O -6.4-3-N.O 44 (5:36) 10-William Adams punts 50 yards to N.O -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 20 (5:28) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to N.O 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 32 (4:43) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-6-N.O 36 (4:02) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 51-Willie Clayton . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-6-N.O 36 (3:59) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
4-4-N.O 38 (3:15) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 36 yards to CLE 26.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 26 (3:07) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to CLE 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-4-CLE 32 (2:28) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to CLE 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-10-CLE 40 (1:53) (Hot Read) 6-Howard Gann sacked at CLE 32 for -8 yards ( 66-James Hill ) 6-Howard Gann FUMBLES ( 66-James Hill ) recovered by N.O-1-Dennis Bayli ss to CLE 26 for 2 yards.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-CLE 26 (1:48) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 21 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott . Pressure by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-5-CLE 21 (1:11) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 51-Willie Clayton . incomplete, intended for 20-John Culbertson . N.O 68-Cameron Lopez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-5-CLE 21 (1:08) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 7 for 14 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-7-CLE 7 (0:26) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to CLE 3 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Bruce Robinson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-3-CLE 3 (15:00) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to CLE 1 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-1-CLE 1 (14:23) 18-Johnny Ringo pass INTERCEPTED by 31-Richard Ott at CLE -7. 31-Richard Ott for 3 yards. Tackle by 81-Michael Stidham . Touchback.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 20 (14:18) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-James Donovan . N.O 96-Ronald Trevino was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-6-CLE 24 (13:36) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 66-James Hill . incomplete, intended for 34-Xavier Gayle . PENALTY - Holding (CLE 37-James Steel)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-16-CLE 14 (13:31) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to CLE 23 for 9 yards. Tackle by 77-Frank Watkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
3-7-CLE 23 (12:48) 6-Howard Gann pass incomplete, intended for 16-Roger Schuster .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
4-7-CLE 23 (12:46) 10-William Adams punts 50 yards to N.O 27. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 92-Edward Quintana .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 37 (12:37) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-N.O 47 (12:00) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-CLE 41 (11:14) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-1-CLE 32 (10:37) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 21 for 11 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-CLE 21 (9:55) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 8 for 13 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-8-CLE 8 (9:20) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 7 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Edward Quintana .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-7-CLE 7 (8:43) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 1 for 6 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
3-1-CLE 1 (7:58) 7-Kenneth Houston ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 7 N.O 33
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
(7:56) Extra point GOOD by 8-Boris Tschida . CLE 7 N.O 34
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:56) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (7:56) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to CLE 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie . PENALTY - Defensive Holding (N.O 10-Jose Schuetz)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-CLE 30 (7:52) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 96-Ronald Trevino . incomplete, intended for 21-Todd Benoit .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 30 (7:48) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to CLE 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 77-Frank Watkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
3-6-CLE 34 (7:28) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to CLE 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-James Donovan . Great move by 34-Xavier Gayle to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 41 (7:02) 21-Todd Benoit ran to CLE 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss . CLE 75-Jack Pelletier was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-8-CLE 43 (6:39) (Hot Read) 6-Howard Gann pass incomplete, intended for 21-Todd Benoit . Pressure by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-8-CLE 43 (6:37) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 21-Todd Benoit to CLE 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith . CLE 67-Walter Vaughn was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
4-1-CLE 50 (6:12) 10-William Adams punts 52 yards to N.O -1.4-1-CLE 50 (6:12) 10-William Adams punts 52 yards to N.O -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 20 (6:04) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Anthony Keller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-9-N.O 21 (5:19) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-1-N.O 29 (4:36) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-N.O 32 (3:58) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Anthony Keller .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
2-8-N.O 34 (3:18) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-7-N.O 35 (2:36) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-N.O 46 (2:00) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-1-CLE 45 (1:17) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 37 for 8 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman . N.O 81-Michael Stidham was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-CLE 37 (0:41) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 23 for 15 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-CLE 23 (0:04) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 14 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.