Regular Season Week 6: Rush at Steamers
October 10, 1999 70° B.M.W. Dome
Attendance: 64,772 (86%)
CLE has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 6-John Butler kicks 73 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-CLE 25 (14:16) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-6-CLE 29 (13:31) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 83-Herbert Morrow to N.O 37 for 33 yards. Tackle by 44-Thomas Wade .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-N.O 37 (12:47) 16-Timothy Nelson ran to N.O 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-N.O 37 (12:12) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass incomplete, intended for 86-Albert Mackenzie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-10-N.O 37 (12:09) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 35-Juan Alexander to N.O 11 for 26 yards. Pressure by 75-Donald Kirby .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
1-10-N.O 11 (11:17) 28-Michael Grayson ran to N.O 5 for 6 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-4-N.O 5 (10:32) 16-Timothy Nelson ran to N.O 5 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Jimmie Fisher .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-4-N.O 5 (9:53) 28-Michael Grayson ran to N.O 3 for 3 yards. Tackle by 87-Matthew Clodfelter .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
4-2-N.O 3 (9:18) 3-Don Lambert 20 yard field goal is GOOD. N.O 0 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:16) 3-Don Lambert kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to N.O -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (9:16) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Martin Nyquist .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-N.O 25 (8:42) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-6-N.O 29 (8:01) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 42-Kenny Wilson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
4-5-N.O 30 (7:19) 8-Jeffery Lewis punts 46 yards to CLE 23. Fair Catch by 28-Michael Grayson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 23 (7:12) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Thomas Wade .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
2-5-CLE 29 (6:28) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 86-Albert Mackenzie to CLE 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
3-2-CLE 31 (5:49) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss . N.O 66-James Hill 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 #3
1-10-CLE 35 (5:14) 16-Timothy Nelson ran to CLE 39 for 4 yards. 16-Timothy Nelson FUMBLES ( 55-Greg Powell ) recovered by N.O-13-David Herbe rt at CLE 43. Tackle by 16-Timothy Nelson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-CLE 43 (5:10) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 3 for 40 yards. Tackle by 22-Gary Eder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-3-CLE 3 (4:26) 30-Ernest Miller ran to CLE 0 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Martin Nyquist .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-1-CLE 0 (3:51) 30-Ernest Miller ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! N.O 6 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
(3:50) Extra point by 6-John Butler is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:50) 6-John Butler kicks 69 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (3:50) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass incomplete, intended for 86-Albert Mackenzie .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-10-CLE 25 (3:47) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 86-Albert Mackenzie to CLE 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-3-CLE 32 (3:07) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
4-1-CLE 34 (2:25) 13-Milton Ross punts 50 yards to N.O 16. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 26 for 10 yards. Tackle by 79-Tom Meurer .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 26 (2:17) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to N.O 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Alan Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-4-N.O 31 (1:34) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 73-Max Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-2-N.O 33 (0:54) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 47 for 13 yards. Tackle by 22-Gary Eder .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-N.O 47 (0:12) 30-Ernest Miller ran to CLE 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Kenny Wilson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
End of first quarter.
2-1-CLE 43 (15:00) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to CLE 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-CLE 41 (14:20) 9-Dennis Brown pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Michael Stidham . Pressure by 79-Tom Meurer .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-CLE 41 (14:17) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Alan Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-CLE 30 (13:37) 30-Ernest Miller ran to CLE 21 for 9 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-1-CLE 21 (12:56) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-CLE 18 (12:14) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-11-CLE 19 (11:27) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 36-Mark Giron . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Stidham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
3-11-CLE 19 (11:24) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 42-Kenny Wilson . incomplete, intended for 31-James Trantham .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-11-CLE 19 (11:21) 6-John Butler 37 yard field goal is GOOD. N.O 9 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:18) 6-John Butler kicks 74 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (11:18) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 86-Albert Mackenzie to CLE 33 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
2-2-CLE 33 (10:34) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 87-Matthew Clodfelter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-1-CLE 35 (9:54) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-2-CLE 33 (9:12) 13-Milton Ross punts 47 yards to N.O 20. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 28 for 8 yards. Tackle by 96-Mitchell Paul .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 28 (9:03) PENALTY - False Start (N.O 7-Kenneth Houston)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-15-N.O 23 (9:03) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to N.O 41 for 18 yards. Tackle by 36-Mark Giron .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-N.O 41 (8:19) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 38 for -2 yards. Tackle by 29-Alan Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-12-N.O 38 (7:38) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 36-Mark Giron . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Stidham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
3-12-N.O 38 (7:34) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to N.O 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 94-Martin Nyquist .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-5-N.O 46 (6:54) 8-Jeffery Lewis punts 63 yards to CLE -9.4-5-N.O 46 (6:54) 8-Jeffery Lewis punts 63 yards to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 20 (6:46) (Hot Read) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 28-Michael Grayson to CLE 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent . Pressure by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-7-CLE 23 (6:01) 14-Anthony Pontiff sacked at CLE 14 for -9 yards ( 75-Donald Kirby ). Sack allowed by 66-Marcus Manchester .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-16-CLE 14 (5:26) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 86-Albert Mackenzie to CLE 25 for 11 yards. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-5-CLE 25 (4:47) 13-Milton Ross punts 46 yards to N.O 29. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 22-Gary Eder . PENALTY - Offsides (N.O 11-Larry Brock) PENALTY - Holding (CLE 96-Mitchell Paul) - Penalties offset, replay down.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-5-CLE 25 (4:40) 13-Milton Ross punts 46 yards to N.O 29. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 96-Mitchell Paul .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 38 (4:31) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Alan Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
2-4-N.O 44 (3:46) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 73-Max Martin .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
3-2-N.O 46 (3:11) 9-Dennis Brown pass incomplete, intended for 31-James Trantham . PENALTY - Offsides (CLE 62-David Johnson) (Declined) PENALTY - Pass Interference (CLE 29-Alan Short)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-CLE 46 (3:08) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 42-Kevin Schindler to CLE 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Alan Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-8-CLE 44 (2:28) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 48-Ivan Cofield . incomplete, intended for 42-Kevin Schindler . 29-Alan Short got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
3-8-CLE 44 (2:25) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 36-Mark Giron . incomplete, intended for 81-Michael Stidham .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
4-8-CLE 44 (2:22) 8-Jeffery Lewis punts 38 yards to CLE 6. Fair Catch by 28-Michael Grayson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 6 (2:15) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 10 for 4 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz . CLE 72-Jackie Weiss 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 #3
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-6-CLE 10 (2:00) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 18-Donald Parrett to CLE 25 for 16 yards. Tackle by 44-Thomas Wade . N.O 11-Larry Brock was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-CLE 25 (1:18) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-CLE 25 (0:40) 35-Juan Alexander ran to CLE 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Lester Manuel .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
3-11-CLE 25 (0:02) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 23 for -1 yards. Tackle by 87-Matthew Clodfelter .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 3-Don Lambert kicks 72 yards from CLE 35 to N.O -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (15:00) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to N.O 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Martin Nyquist .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-9-N.O 26 (14:26) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to N.O 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
1-10-N.O 36 (13:45) 9-Dennis Brown pass INTERCEPTED by 51-Willie Clayton at N.O 49. 51-Willie Clayton to N.O 49 for -0 yards. Tackle by 7-Kenneth Houston .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
1-10-N.O 49 (13:42) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass Pass knocked down by 1-Dennis Bayliss . incomplete, intended for 83-Herbert Morrow .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-10-N.O 49 (13:39) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass Pass knocked down by 55-Greg Powell . incomplete, intended for 28-Michael Grayson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-10-N.O 49 (13:37) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 83-Herbert Morrow to N.O 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-N.O 39 (12:54) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 81-Sidney Pless to N.O 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Greg Powell .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-1-N.O 29 (12:17) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 16-Timothy Nelson to N.O 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Greg Powell . Pressure by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-N.O 24 (11:33) 28-Michael Grayson ran to N.O 16 for 8 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-2-N.O 16 (10:52) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 16-Timothy Nelson to N.O 11 for 5 yards. Tackle by 78-James Campbell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-N.O 11 (10:12) 28-Michael Grayson ran to N.O 10 for a short gain. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-N.O 10 (9:33) 28-Michael Grayson ran to N.O 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-8-N.O 9 (8:56) 28-Michael Grayson ran to N.O 8 for 1 yards. Tackle by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
4-8-N.O 8 (8:22) 3-Don Lambert 25 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right) PENALTY - Offsides (N.O 75-Donald Kirby)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
4-4-N.O 4 (8:19) 3-Don Lambert 21 yard field goal is GOOD. N.O 9 CLE 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:17) 3-Don Lambert kicks 72 yards from CLE 35 to N.O -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 25 (8:17) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Martin Nyquist .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-N.O 25 (7:40) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Gary Eder .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-2-N.O 33 (7:03) 30-Ernest Miller ran to N.O 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Kenny Wilson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-N.O 43 (6:28) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 22-Gary Eder .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-1-CLE 48 (5:43) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 89-Christopher Unruh to CLE 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 71-James Willis . 89-Christopher Unruh did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-CLE 40 (5:04) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 81-Michael Stidham to CLE 27 for 13 yards. Tackle by 93-John Barnett .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-CLE 27 (4:18) 30-Ernest Miller ran to CLE 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 73-Max Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-8-CLE 26 (3:46) PENALTY - False Start (N.O 70-Alfonso Romero)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-13-CLE 31 (3:46) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 18 for 13 yards. Tackle by 42-Kenny Wilson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-1-CLE 18 (3:01) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 51-Willie Clayton . incomplete, intended for 30-Ernest Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-1-CLE 18 (2:56) 6-John Butler 36 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CLE 25 (2:53) 35-Juan Alexander ran to CLE 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
2-6-CLE 28 (2:18) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Greg Powell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-4-CLE 31 (1:39) 16-Timothy Nelson ran to CLE 29 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
4-5-CLE 29 (1:05) 13-Milton Ross punts 47 yards to N.O 23. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 33 for 10 yards. Tackle by 68-James Leppert .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 33 (0:56) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to N.O 47 for 15 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-N.O 47 (0:22) 30-Ernest Miller ran to CLE 46 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Gary Eder .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-3-CLE 46 (15:00) 9-Dennis Brown pass complete to 7-Kenneth Houston to CLE 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Mark Giron . Pressure by 79-Tom Meurer . N.O 7-Kenneth Houston was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-CLE 40 (14:20) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 71-James Willis . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-10-CLE 40 (14:17) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 29-Alan Short . incomplete, intended for 42-Kevin Schindler .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 40 (14:14) PENALTY - False Start (N.O 89-Christopher Unruh)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-15-CLE 45 (14:14) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 33 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Gary Eder .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
4-3-CLE 33 (13:30) 6-John Butler 51 yard field goal is GOOD. N.O 12 CLE 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:27) 6-John Butler kicks 75 yards from N.O 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (13:27) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Greg Powell .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-11-CLE 24 (12:45) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 28-Michael Grayson to CLE 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-9-CLE 26 (12:01) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 81-Sidney Pless to CLE 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz . CLE 81-Sidney Pless was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-CLE 38 (11:20) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 37 for a short loss. Tackle by 11-Larry Brock .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-10-CLE 37 (10:36) 28-Michael Grayson ran to CLE 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Greg Powell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-6-CLE 42 (10:00) 16-Timothy Nelson ran to CLE 39 for -3 yards. Tackle by 1-Dennis Bayliss .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
4-9-CLE 39 (9:23) 13-Milton Ross punts 39 yards to N.O 23.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-N.O 23 (9:14) 9-Dennis Brown pass Pass knocked down by 94-Martin Nyquist . incomplete, intended for 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-N.O 23 (9:11) 9-Dennis Brown pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Christopher Unruh .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-10-N.O 23 (9:08) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 34 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-Alan Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-N.O 34 (8:26) 30-Ernest Miller ran to N.O 41 for 7 yards. 30-Ernest Miller FUMBLES ( 48-Ivan Cofield ) recovered by CLE-94-Martin Nyqui st at N.O 41. Tackle by 31-James Trantham . The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-N.O 41 (8:22) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 81-Sidney Pless to N.O 29 for 13 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-10-N.O 29 (7:41) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 28-Michael Grayson to N.O 24 for 5 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
2-5-N.O 24 (7:01) (Hot Read) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 16-Timothy Nelson to N.O 24 for a short loss. Tackle by 55-Greg Powell . Pressure by 66-James Hill .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-5-N.O 24 (6:24) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 16-Timothy Nelson to N.O 20 for 5 yards. Tackle by 13-David Herbert .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-1-N.O 20 (5:49) 3-Don Lambert 37 yard field goal is GOOD. N.O 12 CLE 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:46) 3-Don Lambert kicks 70 yards from CLE 35 to N.O -5. 42-Kevin Schindler to N.O 32 for 37 yards. Tackle by 42-Kenny Wilson .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-N.O 32 (5:39) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-Ivan Cofield .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-1-N.O 41 (5:01) 30-Ernest Miller ran to N.O 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-N.O 47 (4:26) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to N.O 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Jerry Brown .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-9-N.O 48 (3:52) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Alan Short . CLE 62-David Johnson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-CLE 42 (3:05) 30-Ernest Miller ran to CLE 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton . N.O 30-Ernest Miller was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
Run Key
2-6-CLE 38 (2:30) PENALTY - False Start (N.O 81-Michael Stidham)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
2-11-CLE 43 (2:30) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-6-CLE 38 (2:00) 35-Darin Miller ran to CLE 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Alan Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
Timeout CLE
1-10-CLE 30 (1:56) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 26 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Willie Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
Timeout CLE
2-6-CLE 26 (1:52) 7-Kenneth Houston ran to CLE 31 for -5 yards. Tackle by 79-Tom Meurer . 74-Phillip Kearns completely missed his blocking assignment. The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout CLE
3-11-CLE 31 (1:48) 35-Darin Miller ran to CLE 32 for -1 yards. Tackle by 79-Tom Meurer . The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
4-13-CLE 32 (1:04) 6-John Butler 50 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CLE 39 (1:00) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 18-Donald Parrett to CLE 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Gary Dent .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-1-CLE 48 (0:35) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 16-Timothy Nelson to N.O 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 66-James Hill . 16-Timothy Nelson did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-N.O 46 (0:11) 14-Anthony Pontiff pass complete to 83-Herbert Morrow to N.O 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 10-Jose Schuetz . Pressure by 55-Greg Powell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.