Wild Card: Steamers at Rush
December 29, 1996 27° Cleveland Stadium
Attendance: 70,761 (94%)
N.O has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 1-Harold Pease kicks 71 yards from CLE 35 to N.O -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (15:00) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 41 for 34 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase . CLE 56-Clyde Goins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
1-10-CLE 41 (14:12) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-Robert Novello . N.O 7-Kenneth Houston 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 Double WR3
2-8-CLE 40 (13:36) 35-Darin Miller ran to CLE 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-8-CLE 39 (12:52) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Martin Nyquist .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-5-CLE 36 (12:16) 8-Boris Tschida 53 yard field goal is GOOD. PENALTY - Offsides (CLE 91-Shane Doherty)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CLE 31 (12:12) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-5-CLE 26 (11:37) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to CLE 7 for 19 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton . Great move by 31-James Trantham to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-7-CLE 7 (10:50) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 0 N.O 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
(10:47) Extra point GOOD by 8-Boris Tschida . CLE 0 N.O 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:47) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 72 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (10:47) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to CLE 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith . PENALTY - Holding (CLE 72-Jackie Weiss)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-20-CLE 15 (10:44) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 27-Harry Spears . incomplete, intended for 85-Leon Ornelas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
2-20-CLE 15 (10:40) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 22 for 7 yards. 34-Xavier Gayle FUMBLES ( 17-Steven Smith ) recovered by N.O-17-Steven Smi th at CLE 19. Tackle by 34-Xavier Gayle .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-CLE 19 (10:35) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-8-CLE 18 (9:53) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 1 for 17 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-1-CLE 1 (9:10) 20-John Culbertson ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 0 N.O 13
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
(9:08) Extra point GOOD by 8-Boris Tschida . CLE 0 N.O 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:08) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 67 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (9:08) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-6-CLE 29 (8:24) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 96-Ronald Trevino . incomplete, intended for 85-Leon Ornelas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
3-6-CLE 29 (8:19) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 29 for a short loss. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-6-CLE 29 (7:45) 10-William Adams punts 48 yards to N.O 23. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 31 (7:36) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-N.O 42 (6:58) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
2-6-N.O 46 (6:23) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to CLE 40 for 14 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-CLE 40 (5:36) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 56-Clyde Goins . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Stidham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-CLE 40 (5:34) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-3-CLE 34 (4:57) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to CLE 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-John Barnett .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-CLE 30 (4:17) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to CLE 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 98-Chester Rupp .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-3-CLE 23 (3:35) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to CLE 16 for 7 yards. Tackle by 93-John Barnett . Pressure by 91-Shane Doherty .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-CLE 16 (3:00) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 14 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Anthony Keller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-7-CLE 14 (2:21) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 8 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-2-CLE 8 (1:41) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 7 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Anthony Keller .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-1-CLE 7 (0:59) 8-Boris Tschida 24 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 0 N.O 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:57) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 67 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -2. 21-Todd Benoit to CLE 30 for 32 yards. Tackle by 77-Frank Watkins .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 30 (0:51) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to CLE 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
2-6-CLE 34 (0:14) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 34 for a short gain. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
End of first quarter.
3-6-CLE 34 (15:00) 37-James Steel ran to CLE 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
4-3-CLE 38 (14:16) 10-William Adams punts 49 yards to N.O 13. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 24 for 11 yards. Tackle by 57-Joshua Oliver .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 24 (14:07) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to CLE 41 for 35 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott . Great move by 81-Michael Stidham to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-CLE 41 (13:24) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 31-Richard Ott . incomplete, intended for 31-James Trantham .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-10-CLE 41 (13:20) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to CLE 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
3-8-CLE 39 (12:34) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-7-CLE 38 (11:49) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 40 yards to CLE -2.4-7-CLE 38 (11:49) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 40 yards to CLE -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 20 (11:41) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 11-Larry Brock . CLE 84-Douglas Lahr was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-9-CLE 21 (11:06) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 20 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
3-10-CLE 20 (10:25) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino . CLE 75-Jack Pelletier 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 #2
4-3-CLE 27 (9:39) 10-William Adams punts 43 yards to N.O 30. Fair Catch by 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 30 (9:33) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Jim Westman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-N.O 34 (8:51) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-4-N.O 36 (8:09) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 35 for a short loss. Tackle by 91-Shane Doherty .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-4-N.O 35 (7:36) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 44 yards to CLE 21. Fair Catch by 34-Xavier Gayle .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 21 (7:29) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
2-11-CLE 19 (6:47) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 32-Billy McKenzie . incomplete, intended for 34-Xavier Gayle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-11-CLE 19 (6:44) 6-Howard Gann pass incomplete, intended for 85-Leon Ornelas .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
4-11-CLE 19 (6:42) 10-William Adams punts 50 yards to N.O 31. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 56-Charles Baumgarten .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 40 (6:33) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-1-N.O 49 (5:46) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-CLE 49 (5:11) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton . N.O 68-Cameron Lopez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-7-CLE 46 (4:31) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 31 for 14 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-CLE 31 (3:50) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to CLE 25 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-CLE 25 (3:07) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to CLE 20 for 4 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
1-10-CLE 20 (2:30) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 22 for -2 yards. Tackle by 57-Joshua Oliver . The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-12-CLE 22 (2:00) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-8-CLE 19 (1:29) 18-Johnny Ringo pass INTERCEPTED by 59-Pedro Roy at CLE 17. 59-Pedro Roy to N.O 50 for 33 yards. Tackle by 18-Johnny Ringo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 50 (1:21) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 34-Xavier Gayle)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-15-CLE 45 (1:21) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to CLE 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-15-CLE 45 (1:00) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to N.O 41 for 14 yards. Tackle by 45-James Donovan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout CLE
3-1-N.O 41 (0:53) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to N.O 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Timeout CLE
1-10-N.O 38 (0:48) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to N.O 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 45-James Donovan . 34-Xavier Gayle made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Timeout CLE
2-9-N.O 37 (0:44) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 34-Xavier Gayle to N.O 16 for 20 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie . Pressure by 77-Frank Watkins .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-10-N.O 16 (0:05) 1-Harold Pease 35 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 3 N.O 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:02) 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 (0:02) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 8-Boris Tschida kicks 74 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to CLE 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 77-Frank Watkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
2-6-CLE 29 (14:26) 37-James Steel ran to CLE 29 for a short gain. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
3-6-CLE 29 (13:42) 6-Howard Gann sacked at CLE 23 for -5 yards ( 87-Thomas Davis ). Sack allowed by 67-Walter Vaughn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-12-CLE 23 (13:07) 10-William Adams punts 47 yards to N.O 29. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 91-Shane Doherty .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 39 (12:59) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 46 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Ott .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-3-N.O 46 (12:19) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 49 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
3-1-N.O 49 (11:38) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 41 for 10 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
1-10-CLE 41 (10:57) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-8-CLE 40 (10:14) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to CLE 28 for 11 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
1-10-CLE 28 (9:38) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 23 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-5-CLE 23 (9:01) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 23 for a short loss. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-5-CLE 23 (8:28) 18-Johnny Ringo pass INTERCEPTED by 51-Willie Clayton at CLE 15. 51-Willie Clayton to CLE 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 19 (8:25) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 25 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Harry Spears .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-CLE 25 (7:47) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . N.O 77-Frank Watkins 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 SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-CLE 34 (7:06) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 21-Todd Benoit to N.O 49 for 17 yards. Tackle by 27-Harry Spears .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-N.O 49 (6:26) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to N.O 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-7-N.O 46 (5:49) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to N.O 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Eric Denning .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout CLE
3-6-N.O 45 (5:11) 21-Todd Benoit ran to CLE 49 for -6 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . CLE 72-Jackie Weiss was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. N.O 11-Larry Brock was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Timeout CLE
4-12-CLE 49 (4:29) 10-William Adams punts 39 yards to N.O 12. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 14 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Shane Doherty .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 14 (4:21) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 12 for -2 yards. Tackle by 59-Pedro Roy . The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Run Key
2-12-N.O 12 (3:47) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to N.O 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-8-N.O 16 (3:10) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to N.O 33 for 17 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-N.O 33 (2:28) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to N.O 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-6-N.O 37 (1:47) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Anthony Keller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-4-N.O 39 (1:05) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to N.O 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Clyde Goins .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Cover 2
1-10-N.O 45 (0:21) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham for 55 yards. TOUCHDOWN! N.O 74-Phillip Kearns was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. CLE 3 N.O 23
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
(0:14) Extra point GOOD by 8-Boris Tschida . CLE 3 N.O 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:14) 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 (0:14) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to CLE 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
End of third quarter.
2-3-CLE 32 (15:00) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 33 for a short gain. Tackle by 87-Thomas Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
3-2-CLE 33 (14:19) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 16-Roger Schuster to CLE 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-CLE 37 (13:34) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-James Donovan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-7-CLE 40 (12:53) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-7-CLE 40 (12:14) 37-James Steel ran to CLE 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
4-5-CLE 43 (11:33) 10-William Adams punts 45 yards to N.O 12. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Joshua Oliver .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 15 (11:25) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-8-N.O 16 (10:48) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 14 for -3 yards. Tackle by 91-Shane Doherty . 74-Phillip Kearns was caught flat-footed on this play. This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-11-N.O 14 (10:05) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 23 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-1-N.O 23 (9:25) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 48 yards to CLE 29. Fair Catch by 34-Xavier Gayle .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 29 (9:18) 34-Xavier Gayle ran to CLE 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-9-CLE 30 (8:34) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to CLE 38 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-James Donovan . N.O 11-Larry Brock was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-1-CLE 38 (8:15) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 85-Leon Ornelas to N.O 46 for 15 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-N.O 46 (7:50) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 21-Todd Benoit to N.O 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-N.O 47 (7:31) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 18-Paul Slater for 47 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 9 N.O 24
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
(7:25) Extra point GOOD by 1-Harold Pease . CLE 10 N.O 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:25) 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 (7:25) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-N.O 39 (6:48) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Martin Nyquist .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-6-N.O 43 (6:12) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 28-Johnny Henry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-CLE 46 (5:29) 20-John Culbertson ran to CLE 30 for 16 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 30 (4:54) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 32 for -3 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle . 54-Eric Johnson was completely beat on that play. I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
2-13-CLE 32 (4:15) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Shane Doherty .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-12-CLE 32 (3:37) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-1-CLE 20 (3:02) 8-Boris Tschida 37 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CLE 27 (2:59) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 18-Paul Slater to CLE 32 for 4 yards. 18-Paul Slater FUMBLES ( 17-Steven Smith ) recovered by CLE-18-Paul Slat er to CLE 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 77-Frank Watkins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-1-CLE 36 (2:37) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 67-Walter Vaughn)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-6-CLE 31 (2:37) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 37-James Steel to CLE 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 42 (2:17) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Donovan . incomplete, intended for 85-Leon Ornelas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 42 (2:13) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 18-Paul Slater to CLE 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 39-Harry Martinez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-3-CLE 49 (2:00) 6-Howard Gann pass incomplete, intended for 84-David Hansen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-3-CLE 49 (1:58) (Hot Read) 6-Howard Gann pass Pass knocked down by 77-Frank Watkins . incomplete, intended for 34-Xavier Gayle . Pressure by 96-Ronald Trevino . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 49 (1:55) 20-John Culbertson FUMBLES recovered by N.O-18-Johnny Rin go at N.O 47. Tackle by 27-Mark Chase .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
Timeout CLE
2-15-N.O 47 (1:51) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Mathew Riddle . 54-Eric Johnson completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-14-N.O 48 (1:08) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Shane Doherty . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
4-15-N.O 47 (0:31) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 43 yards to CLE 11. Fair Catch by 34-Xavier Gayle .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 11 (0:24) 6-Howard Gann pass complete to 86-Carl Hoppe to CLE 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-8-CLE 13 (0:02) 6-Howard Gann sacked at CLE 5 for -8 yards ( 11-Larry Brock ). Sack allowed by 63-Leroy Hargis . 63-Leroy Hargis was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.