Regular Season Week 1: Steamers at Stallions
September 07, 1997 80° Anheuser-Busch Stadium
Attendance: 60,735 (81%)
N.O has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 17-Daniel Mangino kicks 75 yards from STL 35 to N.O -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (15:00) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Mark Henry .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-3-N.O 32 (14:22) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 91-Mark Henry .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
1-10-N.O 40 (13:46) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Wayne Kline .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
2-4-N.O 47 (13:11) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to STL 21 for 33 yards. Tackle by 38-Peter Moore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-STL 21 (12:32) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to STL 19 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Walter Kirk .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-8-STL 19 (11:54) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to STL 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Rusty Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-5-STL 16 (11:12) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to STL 7 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Peter Moore .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-7-STL 7 (10:37) 7-Kenneth Houston ran for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! STL 0 N.O 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
(10:34) Extra point GOOD by 6-John Butler . STL 0 N.O 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:34) 6-John Butler kicks 67 yards from N.O 35 to STL -2. 37-Ben Almeida to STL 31 for 34 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-STL 31 (10:28) 22-John Ford ran to STL 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-6-STL 35 (9:50) 10-Matthew Bell sacked at STL 25 for -10 yards ( 77-Frank Watkins ). Sack allowed by 55-Chester Vincent . 10-Matthew Bell FUMBLES ( 77-Frank Watkins ) recovered by N.O-77-Frank Watki ns to STL 8 for 15 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-8-STL 8 (9:43) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to STL 0 for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! STL 0 N.O 13
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
(9:39) Extra point GOOD by 6-John Butler . STL 0 N.O 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:39) 6-John Butler kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to STL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-STL 25 (9:39) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, intended for 14-Jeff McKnight .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-STL 25 (9:35) 10-Matthew Bell pass Pass knocked down by 10-Jose Schuetz . incomplete, intended for 12-Jeremy Clarke . Pressure by 75-Donald Kirby .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-10-STL 25 (9:30) 10-Matthew Bell sacked at STL 17 for -8 yards ( 75-Donald Kirby ). Sack allowed by 78-Samuel Rambert .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
4-18-STL 17 (8:45) 7-Garrett Conley punts 50 yards to N.O 33. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 61-Lloyd Little . PENALTY - Holding (STL 64-James Williams) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 45 (8:36) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 39 for 15 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Clark .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-STL 39 (7:51) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to STL 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Mark Henry .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-8-STL 38 (7:13) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 73-Clifton Meadows .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
3-6-STL 35 (6:38) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to STL 26 for 10 yards. Tackle by 50-Rusty Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-STL 26 (6:01) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to STL 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 95-Austin Anderson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
2-3-STL 19 (5:24) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to STL 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-Walter Kirk .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-STL 15 (4:42) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to STL 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Daniel Lilly .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-8-STL 14 (3:58) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to STL 12 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-6-STL 12 (3:14) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham for 12 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Great move by 31-James Trantham to get free of his coverage. STL 0 N.O 20
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
(3:10) Extra point GOOD by 6-John Butler . STL 0 N.O 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:10) 6-John Butler kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to STL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-STL 25 (3:10) 37-Ben Almeida ran to STL 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-7-STL 28 (2:25) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, intended for 37-Ben Almeida . 1-Dennis Bayliss got away with a hold on that play. 32-Billy McKenzie 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
3-7-STL 28 (2:21) 10-Matthew Bell pass Pass knocked down by 32-Billy McKenzie . incomplete, intended for 14-Jeff McKnight .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-7-STL 28 (2:17) 7-Garrett Conley punts 48 yards to N.O 23. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 90-Jose Crooks .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 33 (2:08) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to N.O 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
2-6-N.O 37 (1:28) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-N.O 41 (0:48) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Rusty Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-N.O 45 (0:10) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB3 Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-9-N.O 46 (15:00) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-3-STL 48 (14:19) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-1-STL 46 (13:34) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 39 yards to STL 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-STL 7 (13:25) 10-Matthew Bell sacked at STL -3 for -10 yards ( 11-Larry Brock ). Sack allowed by 22-John Ford . SAFETY! ( 11-Larry Brock ) STL 0 N.O 23
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
(13:22) 17-Daniel Mangino kicks 64 yards from STL 20 to N.O 16. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 49 for 33 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan . 11-Larry Brock missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 49 (13:17) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 50-Rusty Williams . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh . PENALTY - Holding (N.O 68-Cameron Lopez)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-20-N.O 39 (13:15) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Wayne Kline .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-10-N.O 48 (12:28) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Walter Kirk .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-3-STL 44 (11:45) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to STL 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-STL 39 (11:02) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to STL 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-5-STL 33 (10:21) PENALTY - False Start (N.O 35-Darin Miller)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-10-STL 38 (10:21) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham for 38 yards. TOUCHDOWN! STL 0 N.O 29
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
(10:17) Extra point GOOD by 6-John Butler . STL 0 N.O 30
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:17) 6-John Butler kicks 72 yards from N.O 35 to STL -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-STL 25 (10:17) 37-Ben Almeida ran to STL 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-8-STL 27 (9:41) (Hot Read) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-8-STL 27 (9:37) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, intended for 14-Jeff McKnight .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-8-STL 27 (9:33) 7-Garrett Conley punts 52 yards to N.O 21. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 31 for 11 yards. Tackle by 90-Jose Crooks .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 31 (9:25) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-5-N.O 36 (8:51) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Wayne Kline .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-N.O 45 (8:07) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to STL 45 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Wayne Kline .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-1-STL 45 (7:21) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to STL 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 46-William Saavedra .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
1-10-STL 44 (6:47) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to STL 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Walter Kirk .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
2-1-STL 34 (6:03) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to STL 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-STL 30 (5:19) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to STL 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Clark .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-3-STL 23 (4:45) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 42-Louis Rivera . incomplete, intended for 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
3-3-STL 23 (4:42) 18-Johnny Ringo sacked at STL 35 for -12 yards ( 53-Charles Duggan )
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
4-15-STL 35 (4:00) 6-John Butler 53 yard field goal is GOOD. STL 0 N.O 33
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:56) 6-John Butler kicks 74 yards from N.O 35 to STL -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-STL 25 (3:56) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 12-Jeremy Clarke to STL 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-STL 39 (3:11) 10-Matthew Bell pass Pass knocked down by 32-Billy McKenzie . incomplete, intended for 14-Jeff McKnight .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-10-STL 39 (3:08) 37-Ben Almeida ran to STL 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-5-STL 43 (2:23) 37-Ben Almeida ran to N.O 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-N.O 48 (2:00) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 37-Ben Almeida to N.O 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . 37-Ben Almeida made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout STL
2-5-N.O 43 (1:55) 10-Matthew Bell sacked at STL 48 for -9 yards ( 75-Donald Kirby ). Sack allowed by 78-Samuel Rambert .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-13-STL 48 (1:34) 10-Matthew Bell pass INTERCEPTED by 32-Billy McKenzie at STL 49. 32-Billy McKenzie to STL 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 39-John Esposito .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-STL 47 (1:32) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to STL 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Rusty Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout N.O
2-3-STL 40 (1:26) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to STL 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-Peter Moore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Timeout N.O
1-10-STL 30 (1:21) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 38-Peter Moore . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Stidham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-STL 30 (1:17) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 29-Robert Clark . incomplete, intended for 31-James Trantham .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-10-STL 30 (1:14) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to STL 21 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Wayne Kline .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-1-STL 21 (0:39) 6-John Butler 39 yard field goal is GOOD. STL 0 N.O 36
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:36) 6-John Butler kicks 68 yards from N.O 35 to STL -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-STL 25 (0:36) 37-Ben Almeida ran to STL 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
End of half.
(15:00) 6-John Butler kicks 71 yards from N.O 35 to STL -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-STL 25 (15:00) 37-Ben Almeida ran to STL 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-James Campbell .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-9-STL 26 (14:24) 37-Ben Almeida ran to STL 25 for -1 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-10-STL 25 (13:44) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, intended for 37-Ben Almeida .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-10-STL 25 (13:40) 7-Garrett Conley punts 50 yards to N.O 25. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 61-Lloyd Little .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 36 (13:31) 18-Johnny Ringo pass incomplete, intended for 20-John Culbertson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-N.O 36 (13:29) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Daniel Lilly .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-8-N.O 38 (12:45) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 20-John Culbertson to N.O 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Clark .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 48 (12:10) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Wayne Kline .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-STL 42 (11:26) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to STL 30 for 13 yards. Tackle by 31-Walter Kirk .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Zone Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-STL 30 (10:40) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 16 for 13 yards. Tackle by 31-Walter Kirk .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-STL 16 (9:57) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to STL 12 for 4 yards. Tackle by 31-Walter Kirk .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-6-STL 12 (9:16) 18-Johnny Ringo pass incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-6-STL 12 (9:13) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 31-Walter Kirk . incomplete, intended for 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-6-STL 12 (9:10) 6-John Butler 30 yard field goal is GOOD. STL 0 N.O 39
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:08) 6-John Butler kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to STL -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-STL 25 (9:08) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 22-John Ford to STL 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-4-STL 31 (8:25) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 87-Erwin Karam to STL 39 for 8 yards. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-STL 39 (7:50) 37-Ben Almeida ran to STL 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-Vernon Milano .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-4-STL 45 (7:11) 22-John Ford ran to STL 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-STL 49 (6:34) 37-Ben Almeida ran to N.O 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-8-N.O 49 (5:59) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, intended for 14-Jeff McKnight .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-8-N.O 49 (5:55) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 14-Jeff McKnight to N.O 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 40 (5:18) PENALTY - False Start (STL 10-Matthew Bell)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-15-N.O 45 (5:18) 37-Ben Almeida ran to N.O 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-13-N.O 44 (4:35) 37-Ben Almeida ran to N.O 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-11-N.O 41 (3:50) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, intended for 87-Erwin Karam .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-11-N.O 41 (3:46) 7-Garrett Conley punts 32 yards to N.O 9. Fair Catch by 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 9 (3:39) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 31-James Trantham to N.O 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Rusty Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-6-N.O 13 (3:05) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-N.O 24 (2:27) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-Clifton Meadows . 54-Eric Johnson missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
2-9-N.O 25 (1:47) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-Clifton Meadows .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-8-N.O 26 (1:12) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to N.O 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 38-Peter Moore .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 37 (0:37) 18-Johnny Ringo pass incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-N.O 37 (0:34) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Clark .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-3-N.O 44 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (N.O 61-Victor Rosado)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-8-N.O 39 (15:00) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-Clifton Meadows .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
4-7-N.O 40 (14:24) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 56 yards to STL 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-STL 5 (14:15) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 89-William Chinn to STL 11 for 7 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . 89-William Chinn made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-STL 11 (13:47) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 87-Erwin Karam to STL 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-STL 15 (13:25) (Hot Read) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 37-Ben Almeida to STL 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie . Pressure by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-8-STL 16 (13:04) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 12-Jeremy Clarke to STL 24 for 8 yards. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-STL 24 (12:46) PENALTY - False Start (STL 39-John Esposito)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-5-STL 19 (12:46) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 22-John Ford to STL 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . 22-John Ford breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-2-STL 23 (12:23) 7-Garrett Conley punts 51 yards to N.O 26. Fair Catch by 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 26 (12:17) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Rusty Williams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
2-7-N.O 29 (11:35) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-2-N.O 34 (10:51) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Wayne Kline . PENALTY - Holding (N.O 54-Eric Johnson)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-12-N.O 24 (10:48) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-Clifton Meadows .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
4-11-N.O 25 (10:15) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 45 yards to STL 31. Fair Catch by 37-Ben Almeida .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-STL 31 (10:08) 10-Matthew Bell pass INTERCEPTED by 10-Jose Schuetz at STL 41. 10-Jose Schuetz to STL 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 12-Jeremy Clarke .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-STL 37 (10:03) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 39 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Jose Crooks . The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-12-STL 39 (9:28) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Daniel Lilly .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Run Key
3-9-STL 37 (8:51) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 38 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Jose Crooks . 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
4-11-STL 38 (8:10) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 29 yards to STL 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-STL 9 (8:02) 10-Matthew Bell pass Pass knocked down by 1-Dennis Bayliss . incomplete, intended for 39-John Esposito . Pressure by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-STL 9 (7:58) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Erwin Karam . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 77-Frank Watkins .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-10-STL 9 (7:55) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 37-Ben Almeida to STL 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-6-STL 13 (7:30) 7-Garrett Conley punts 52 yards to N.O 35. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 48 for 13 yards. 42-Kevin Schindler FUMBLES ( 72-Terry Montemayor ) recovered by STL-61-Lloyd Litt le at N.O 46. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 46 (7:19) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 22-John Ford to N.O 38 for 8 yards. Tackle by 91-Ivan Watters .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-2-N.O 38 (6:58) 10-Matthew Bell ran to N.O 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 28 (6:34) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 89-William Chinn to N.O 19 for 9 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Pass Key
2-1-N.O 19 (6:07) (Hot Read) 10-Matthew Bell pass Pass knocked down by 77-Frank Watkins . incomplete, intended for 37-Ben Almeida . Pressure by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-1-N.O 19 (6:05) 10-Matthew Bell pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Erwin Karam . That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-1-N.O 19 (6:01) 17-Daniel Mangino 38 yard field goal is GOOD. STL 3 N.O 39
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:59) 17-Daniel Mangino kicks 73 yards from STL 35 to N.O -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (5:59) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Daniel Lilly .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
Run Key
2-9-N.O 26 (5:26) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Daniel Lilly .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-8-N.O 27 (4:45) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 38-Peter Moore . 81-Michael Stidham completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-4-N.O 31 (4:01) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 48 yards to STL 21.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-STL 21 (3:52) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 80-Russell Betz to STL 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith . 80-Russell Betz did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-1-STL 30 (3:31) (Hot Read) 10-Matthew Bell pass complete to 37-Ben Almeida to STL 26 for -4 yards. Tackle by 77-Frank Watkins . Pressure by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-5-STL 26 (3:07) 10-Matthew Bell sacked at STL 16 for -10 yards ( 77-Frank Watkins ). Sack allowed by 76-Joseph Latham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-15-STL 16 (2:43) 7-Garrett Conley punts 52 yards to N.O 32. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 45 for 13 yards. Tackle by 90-Jose Crooks .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 45 (2:33) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-Clifton Meadows .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-9-N.O 46 (2:00) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Charles Duggan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
3-5-N.O 49 (1:15) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to STL 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Walter Kirk .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-STL 42 (0:34) 20-John Culbertson ran to STL 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 73-Clifton Meadows .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.