Pre-Season Week 2: Steamers at Blues
August 22, 1998 81° State Farm Stadium
Attendance: 47,727 (64%)
MEM has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 6-John Butler kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (15:00) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 82-Arthur Logston to MEM 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Timeout MEM
1-10-MEM 37 (14:24) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 14-James Rhoads to MEM 49 for 12 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz . 14-James Rhoads breaks down the CB. PENALTY - Pass Interference (N.O 10-Jose Schuetz) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
1-10-MEM 49 (14:20) PENALTY - False Start (MEM 52-Robert Hunter)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-15-MEM 44 (14:20) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to N.O 41 for 15 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
2-1-N.O 41 (13:36) 31-James Ramirez ran to N.O 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-N.O 40 (12:54) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 28-Stephen Ortiz to N.O 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-9-N.O 39 (12:12) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, intended for 84-Leo Glenn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-9-N.O 39 (12:10) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 84-Leo Glenn to N.O 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-2-N.O 32 (11:31) 6-Ernest Davis 49 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 3 N.O 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:28) 6-Ernest Davis kicks 69 yards from MEM 35 to N.O -4. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 22 for 26 yards. Tackle by 20-Todd Saldivar .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 22 (11:23) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 49-Ken Quinn . incomplete, intended for 20-John Culbertson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-10-N.O 22 (11:19) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-Christopher Leigh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-8-N.O 24 (10:33) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Louis Spruill .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-1-N.O 31 (9:48) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 44 yards to MEM 25. Fair Catch by 80-Randy Lang .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 25 (9:42) 31-James Ramirez ran to MEM 26 for a short gain. Tackle by 97-Michael Jefferson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-MEM 26 (9:03) 31-James Ramirez ran to MEM 28 for 3 yards. 31-James Ramirez FUMBLES ( 44-Thomas Wade ) recovered by MEM-31-James Ramir ez at MEM 30. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-5-MEM 30 (8:26) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 28-Stephen Ortiz to MEM 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 65-Robert Bateman) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-2-MEM 34 (8:23) 9-Tony Jackson punts 49 yards to N.O 17. Fair Catch by 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 17 (8:16) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 23 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Gary Obrien .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-4-N.O 23 (7:38) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 36 for 13 yards. Tackle by 92-Gary Obrien .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 36 (6:52) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to MEM 50 for 14 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-MEM 50 (6:07) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 30-Christopher Leigh . incomplete, intended for 42-Kevin Schindler . 30-Christopher Leigh got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-MEM 50 (6:04) 18-Johnny Ringo pass incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-10-MEM 50 (6:01) 18-Johnny Ringo pass incomplete, intended for 42-Kevin Schindler . Pressure by 73-Alfredo Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
4-10-MEM 50 (5:58) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 42 yards to MEM 8. Fair Catch by 80-Randy Lang .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 8 (5:51) 31-James Ramirez ran to MEM 21 for 13 yards. Tackle by 44-Thomas Wade .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-MEM 21 (5:09) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 66-James Hill . incomplete, intended for 45-David Bagby .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-MEM 21 (5:05) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 82-Arthur Logston to MEM 32 for 11 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-MEM 32 (4:29) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to MEM 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
2-7-MEM 35 (3:52) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 32-Billy McKenzie . incomplete, intended for 88-Stephen Sturgis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
3-7-MEM 35 (3:49) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 80-Larry Hubbard to MEM 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 36-Jason Mohr .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
4-6-MEM 36 (3:13) 9-Tony Jackson punts 58 yards to N.O 6.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 6 (3:04) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 10 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Gary Obrien .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-6-N.O 10 (2:28) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 13 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Daniel Clements . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MEM 49-Ken Quinn)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-N.O 15 (2:25) 18-Johnny Ringo pass INTERCEPTED by 49-Ken Quinn at N.O 20. 49-Ken Quinn to N.O 20 for -0 yards. Tackle by 20-John Culbertson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 20 (2:20) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 96-Ronald Trevino . incomplete, intended for 31-James Ramirez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-N.O 20 (2:17) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 84-Leo Glenn to N.O 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
3-9-N.O 20 (1:35) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 31-James Ramirez to N.O 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Thomas Wade .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
4-5-N.O 16 (0:56) 6-Ernest Davis 33 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 6 N.O 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:53) 6-Ernest Davis kicks 73 yards from MEM 35 to N.O -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (0:53) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-2-N.O 33 (0:20) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Daniel Clements .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-N.O 44 (15:00) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 56-David Gentile . incomplete, intended for 31-James Trantham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Run Key
2-10-N.O 44 (14:57) 18-Johnny Ringo pass incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-10-N.O 44 (14:55) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 86-Jose Sweeney to N.O 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 34-Jeffery Leblanc . PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 69-Carl Cothern)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-5-N.O 49 (14:52) 20-John Culbertson ran to MEM 32 for 19 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-MEM 32 (14:07) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to MEM 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-8-MEM 30 (13:29) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 49-Ken Quinn . incomplete, intended for 31-James Trantham .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-8-MEM 30 (13:25) 20-John Culbertson ran to MEM 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 20-Todd Saldivar .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-MEM 20 (12:44) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to MEM 12 for 8 yards. Tackle by 92-Gary Obrien .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-2-MEM 12 (12:08) 20-John Culbertson ran to MEM 3 for 9 yards. Tackle by 30-Christopher Leigh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-3-MEM 3 (11:24) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 36-Daniel Clements . incomplete, intended for 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
2-3-MEM 3 (11:21) 7-Kenneth Houston ran for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 6 N.O 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
(11:18) Extra point GOOD by 6-John Butler . MEM 6 N.O 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:18) 6-John Butler kicks 72 yards from N.O 35 to MEM -7. 80-Randy Lang to MEM 13 for 21 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 13 (11:15) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to MEM 20 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Jason Mohr .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
2-3-MEM 20 (10:34) 10-Morris Gipson pass incomplete, intended for 84-Leo Glenn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-MEM 20 (10:31) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 28-Stephen Ortiz to MEM 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-2-MEM 21 (9:57) 9-Tony Jackson punts 50 yards to N.O 29. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Jose Goodman .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 30 (9:49) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 56-David Gentile .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-N.O 41 (9:07) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-8-N.O 43 (8:29) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to MEM 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 99-Franklin Jones . PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 73-Alfredo Russell)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-3-N.O 48 (8:26) 18-Johnny Ringo pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to MEM 40 for 12 yards. Tackle by 30-Christopher Leigh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 40 (7:40) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to MEM 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-7-MEM 36 (7:00) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 43-Louis Spruill . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-7-MEM 36 (6:57) 18-Johnny Ringo pass Pass knocked down by 49-Ken Quinn . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-7-MEM 36 (6:53) 6-John Butler 54 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 6 N.O 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:49) 6-John Butler kicks 71 yards from N.O 35 to MEM -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (6:49) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 14-James Rhoads to MEM 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 37 (6:13) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 14-James Rhoads to MEM 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-Ronald Trevino . PENALTY - Pass Interference (N.O 10-Jose Schuetz)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-MEM 44 (6:10) 45-David Bagby ran to MEM 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Jimmie Fisher .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-11-MEM 43 (5:27) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 32-Billy McKenzie . incomplete, intended for 86-Micheal Bentz .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-11-MEM 43 (5:25) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 45-David Bagby to N.O 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 44-Thomas Wade .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 45 (4:46) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 31-James Ramirez to N.O 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
2-6-N.O 42 (4:01) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 82-Arthur Logston to N.O 29 for 12 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . 82-Arthur Logston did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-N.O 29 (3:24) 31-James Ramirez ran to N.O 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-2-N.O 21 (2:49) 10-Morris Gipson pass Pass knocked down by 13-David Herbert . incomplete, intended for 80-Randy Lang .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
Pass Key
3-2-N.O 21 (2:46) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 88-Stephen Sturgis to N.O 8 for 13 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
Pass Key
1-8-N.O 8 (2:03) 10-Morris Gipson pass complete to 31-James Ramirez for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 12 N.O 10
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
(1:59) Extra point GOOD by 6-Ernest Davis . MEM 13 N.O 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:59) 6-Ernest Davis kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to N.O -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (1:59) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Jack Anderson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-8-N.O 27 (1:19) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-6-N.O 29 (0:37) 20-John Culbertson ran to N.O 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 6-Ernest Davis kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to N.O -9. 7-Kenneth Houston to N.O 29 for 39 yards. Tackle by 6-Ernest Davis .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 29 (14:55) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 33-Paul Williams . incomplete, intended for 22-David Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-10-N.O 29 (14:52) 9-Dennis Brown pass INTERCEPTED by 56-David Gentile at N.O 34. 56-David Gentile to N.O 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 69-Benjamin Pedersen . 34-Jeffery Leblanc missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-N.O 30 (14:49) 45-David Bagby ran to N.O 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-4-N.O 24 (14:12) 16-Andres Ortiz pass INTERCEPTED by 52-Joseph Gonzales at N.O 21. 52-Joseph Gonzales to N.O 21 for -0 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 37-Raymond Ross .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 21 (14:07) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Johnathan Richards .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-7-N.O 24 (13:24) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams . The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 33 (12:48) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to MEM 43 for 24 yards. Tackle by 36-Daniel Clements .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-MEM 43 (12:04) 30-Ernest Miller ran to MEM 15 for 28 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-MEM 15 (11:22) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 41-Richard Bowers to MEM 9 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-4-MEM 9 (10:44) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 56-David Gentile . incomplete, intended for 22-David Brown . Pressure by 70-Walter Casey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-4-MEM 9 (10:41) 41-Richard Bowers ran to MEM 8 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
4-3-MEM 8 (10:09) 6-John Butler 26 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 13 N.O 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:06) 6-John Butler kicks 62 yards from N.O 35 to MEM 3. 37-Raymond Ross to MEM 28 for 26 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 28 (10:02) 45-David Bagby ran to MEM 28 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Dennis Royce .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-11-MEM 28 (9:20) 16-Andres Ortiz sacked at MEM 19 for -9 yards ( 98-Paul Cherry ). Sack allowed by 78-Mike Pedersen . PENALTY - Defensive Holding (N.O 32-Billy McKenzie)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 33 (9:18) 16-Andres Ortiz pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Stephen Sturgis .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 33 (9:15) 16-Andres Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 27-Harry Spears . incomplete, intended for 86-Micheal Bentz . PENALTY - Pass Interference (N.O 27-Harry Spears)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 39 (9:12) 16-Andres Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 36-Jason Mohr . incomplete, intended for 88-Stephen Sturgis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 39 (9:09) 16-Andres Ortiz pass incomplete, intended for 88-Stephen Sturgis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 39 (9:04) 16-Andres Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 40-Gary Dent . incomplete, intended for 84-Leo Glenn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-MEM 39 (8:59) 9-Tony Jackson punts 46 yards to N.O 15. Fair Catch by 22-David Brown .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 15 (8:53) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 31-James Trantham to N.O 18 for 3 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-7-N.O 18 (8:10) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Daniel Clements . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-N.O 27 (7:28) 9-Dennis Brown pass incomplete, intended for 7-Kenneth Houston . Pressure by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-N.O 27 (7:24) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 56-David Gentile . incomplete, intended for 83-Ronald Soto . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MEM 56-David Gentile)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-N.O 35 (7:21) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
Timeout N.O
2-9-N.O 36 (6:39) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 41-Richard Bowers to N.O 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Daniel Clements .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-4-N.O 41 (6:03) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to N.O 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 94-Johnathan Richards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-4-N.O 41 (5:22) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 53 yards to MEM 6. Fair Catch by 27-Ryan Silva .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 6 (5:16) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 80-Larry Hubbard to MEM 25 for 19 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 25 (4:37) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 45-David Bagby to MEM 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Jimmie Fisher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-9-MEM 26 (4:00) PENALTY - False Start (MEM 78-Mike Pedersen)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-14-MEM 21 (4:00) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to MEM 33 for 12 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-2-MEM 33 (3:18) 37-Raymond Ross ran to MEM 33 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Jimmie Fisher .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-3-MEM 33 (2:40) 9-Tony Jackson punts 42 yards to N.O 25. Fair Catch by 22-David Brown .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 25 (2:33) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-9-N.O 27 (1:56) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 22-David Brown to N.O 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Johnathan Richards .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-7-N.O 28 (1:22) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 27 for -1 yards. Tackle by 70-Walter Casey . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
4-8-N.O 27 (0:47) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 51 yards to MEM 21. 27-Ryan Silva to MEM 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 25 (0:39) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 45-David Bagby to MEM 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Gonzales .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-4-MEM 32 (0:05) 37-Raymond Ross ran to MEM 32 for a short gain. Tackle by 52-Joseph Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
End of third quarter.
3-4-MEM 32 (15:00) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 80-Larry Hubbard to MEM 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 58-Jimmie Fisher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 37 (14:17) 16-Andres Ortiz pass INTERCEPTED by 27-Harry Spears at MEM 46. 27-Harry Spears to MEM 46 for 0 yards. Tackle by 80-Larry Hubbard . 36-Jason Mohr totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 46 (14:15) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 31-James Trantham to MEM 37 for 8 yards. Tackle by 49-Ken Quinn . 31-James Trantham did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-2-MEM 37 (13:35) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to MEM 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Johnathan Richards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-1-MEM 37 (12:57) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to MEM 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
4-1-MEM 36 (12:23) 6-John Butler 54 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MEM 43 (12:20) 45-David Bagby ran to MEM 48 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-Harry Spears . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 72-Sylvester Cook)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-17-MEM 36 (12:16) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to MEM 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 27-Harry Spears .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-5-MEM 48 (11:38) 16-Andres Ortiz pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Stephen Sturgis . Pressure by 90-Lester Manuel .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-MEM 48 (11:35) 37-Raymond Ross ran to N.O 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Harry Spears .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-N.O 45 (10:51) 16-Andres Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 58-Jimmie Fisher . incomplete, intended for 88-Stephen Sturgis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
2-10-N.O 45 (10:48) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 86-Micheal Bentz to N.O 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
3-10-N.O 45 (10:07) 16-Andres Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 40-Gary Dent . incomplete, intended for 44-John Carr . Pressure by 97-Michael Jefferson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-N.O 45 (10:03) 9-Tony Jackson punts 32 yards to N.O 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 13 (9:53) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 34-Jeffery Leblanc . 22-David Brown missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-6-N.O 18 (9:10) 9-Dennis Brown pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Ronald Soto .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-6-N.O 18 (9:07) 9-Dennis Brown pass incomplete, intended for 86-Jose Sweeney . Pressure by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
4-6-N.O 18 (9:03) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 43 yards to MEM 39. Fair Catch by 27-Ryan Silva .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 39 (8:57) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 88-Stephen Sturgis to MEM 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout MEM
2-9-MEM 40 (8:23) 16-Andres Ortiz pass incomplete, intended for 88-Stephen Sturgis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-9-MEM 40 (8:21) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 88-Stephen Sturgis to N.O 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 48 (7:38) 16-Andres Ortiz pass incomplete, dropped by 44-John Carr .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-N.O 48 (7:35) PENALTY - False Start (MEM 55-Sheldon Hume)
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-15-MEM 47 (7:35) 16-Andres Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 58-Jimmie Fisher . incomplete, intended for 80-Larry Hubbard .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-15-MEM 47 (7:32) 16-Andres Ortiz pass incomplete, dropped by 45-David Bagby . Pressure by 98-Paul Cherry .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-15-MEM 47 (7:29) 9-Tony Jackson punts 40 yards to N.O 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 13 (7:19) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to N.O 26 for 13 yards. Tackle by 46-Herman Adair .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 26 (6:33) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 86-Jose Sweeney to N.O 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Johnathan Richards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-3-N.O 33 (5:58) 30-Ernest Miller ran to N.O 34 for 2 yards. 30-Ernest Miller FUMBLES ( 95-Jason McNew ) recovered by N.O-41-Richard Bowe rs at N.O 36. Tackle by 94-Johnathan Richards .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-N.O 36 (5:13) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 70-Walter Casey . 74-Phillip Kearns completely missed his blocking assignment. This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-11-N.O 35 (4:39) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Jason McNew .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-10-N.O 36 (4:03) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to N.O 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Johnathan Richards . 7-Kenneth Houston made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
4-4-N.O 42 (3:19) 86-Jeffery Lewis punts 45 yards to MEM 13. Fair Catch by 27-Ryan Silva .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 13 (3:13) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 80-Larry Hubbard to MEM 30 for 17 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 30 (2:26) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 88-Stephen Sturgis to MEM 45 for 15 yards. Tackle by 32-Billy McKenzie . 88-Stephen Sturgis breaks down the CB. 91-Ivan Watters got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MEM 45 (2:00) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 80-Larry Hubbard to N.O 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout MEM
2-1-N.O 46 (1:54) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 45-David Bagby to N.O 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Harry Spears . Great move by 45-David Bagby to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 78-James Campbell .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 39 (1:07) 16-Andres Ortiz ran to N.O 21 for 18 yards. 16-Andres Orti z slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
Timeout N.O
1-10-N.O 21 (0:59) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 80-Larry Hubbard to N.O 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 17-Steven Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout N.O
2-5-N.O 17 (0:54) 16-Andres Ortiz pass Pass knocked down by 52-Joseph Gonzales . incomplete, intended for 88-Stephen Sturgis . I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-5-N.O 17 (0:51) 16-Andres Ortiz pass complete to 45-David Bagby to N.O 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Jason Mohr . Nice job by 45-David Bagby on that route to lose his coverage. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 78-Mike Pedersen) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-1-N.O 12 (0:46) 6-Ernest Davis 31 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 16 N.O 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:44) 6-Ernest Davis kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to N.O -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (0:44) 9-Dennis Brown sacked at N.O 17 for -8 yards ( 74-Joseph Bell ). Sack allowed by 64-John Westrick . 9-Dennis Brown FUMBLES ( 74-Joseph Bell ) recovered by N.O-9-Dennis Bro wn at N.O 18. 9-Dennis Brown sacked at N.O 18 for -7 yards ( 95-Jason McNew ). Sack allowed by 74-Phillip Kearns . 64-John Westrick totally missed that block. PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 95-Jason McNew)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-5-N.O 30 (0:40) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 31-James Trantham to N.O 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-David Gentile . Pressure by 49-Ken Quinn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-1-N.O 34 (0:17) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 46-Herman Adair . incomplete, intended for 31-James Trantham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-1-N.O 34 (0:14) 9-Dennis Brown sacked at N.O 28 for -7 yards ( 95-Jason McNew ). Sack allowed by 41-Richard Bowers .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.