Conference Semifinals, 2017

Played in Atlanta, GA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Alfred Herndon kicked off 64 yards from the ATL35. Percy Buckley returned the ball 16 yards to the CHI17. Tackled by Darrin Muerch.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI17 (1Q: 14:20) Percy Alexander pass completed to TE Dwight Benfer for 8 yards. Tackled by S Antoine Elliott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-CHI25 (1Q: 13:39) Percy Alexander scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Antoine Elliott and assisted by S Juan Wiggin.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI33 (1Q: 12:55) Earl Bauer ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Ed Nelson, assisted by ILB Blake Upshaw.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-CHI29 (1Q: 12:28) Percy Alexander pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dwight Benfer. DE Ted Farr drove right through Edwin Vance to hurry the quarterback.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Upshaw is blitzing.
3-14-CHI29 (1Q: 12:22) Percy Alexander pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lorenzo Narcisse. CB Chester Upshaw defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-CHI29 (1Q: 12:14) Wayne Determann punted 53 yards. Leon Alexander returned the kick 28 yards to the ATL46. Tackled by Jon Holmes.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL46 (1Q: 12:03) Caiden Compton ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ramirez. Key block delivered by Frank Griffith. Griffith flattened Matthew Hartman to ensure the play's success. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. McCadam is blitzing.
1-20-ATL36 (1Q: 11:53) Caiden Compton ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kelvin Inmon. Key block delivered by Leo Blackburn.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-ATL42 (1Q: 11:29) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Floyd Ali for 3 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Pelton.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-ATL45 (1Q: 11:02) Archie Centers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ian Blazewicz. DE Ethan Mullis blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-ATL45 (1Q: 10:52) Graham Emerson punted 45 yards. Buddy Worth called for a fair catch at the CHI10.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI10 (1Q: 10:43) Percy Alexander pass completed to TE Dwight Benfer for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Toby List, assisted by S Antoine Elliott.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-CHI16 (1Q: 09:58) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI21 (1Q: 09:51) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Lorenzo Narcisse for 0 yards. Tackled by S Juan Wiggin. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CHI21 (1Q: 09:12) Percy Alexander pass completed to FB Trent Kelly for 13 yards. Tackled by S Antoine Elliott, assisted by ILB Blake Upshaw. Kelly gained 8 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (1Q: 08:45) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Lorenzo Narcisse for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Blake Upshaw.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL40 (1Q: 08:02) Percy Alexander pass completed to RB Jon Holmes for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Austin Heitner. Holmes gained 20 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL20 (1Q: 07:27) Percy Alexander sacked by DE Clay Loverne for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Isaac Dillon.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-18-ATL28 (1Q: 07:06) Earl Bauer ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Devin Baugh.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-ATL24 (1Q: 06:29) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Lorenzo Narcisse for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Blake Upshaw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-ATL18 (1Q: 05:53) Claude Aschbacher attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 3, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 05:45) Claude Aschbacher kicked off 56 yards from the CHI35. Floyd Ali returned the ball 27 yards to the ATL36. Tackled by Jon Holmes.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. McCadam is blitzing.
1-10-ATL36 (1Q: 05:17) Joey Gipp ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ethan Mullis. Chicago's Clifton Pelton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. McCadam is blitzing.
2-7-ATL39 (1Q: 04:46) Caiden Compton ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Alan Armstrong, assisted by S Cole Wetnight.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McCadam and Pelton are blitzing.
3-9-ATL37 (1Q: 04:03) Archie Centers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Floyd Ali. S Cole Wetnight defended the pass.
4-9-ATL37 (1Q: 03:55) Graham Emerson punted 55 yards. Buddy Worth returned the kick 12 yards to the CHI20. Tackled by Marco Espinoza. Chicago's Buddy Worth was hurt on the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (1Q: 03:46) Percy Alexander pass completed to TE Dwight Benfer for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Barry Wylder, assisted by ILB Blake Upshaw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CHI24 (1Q: 03:18) Percy Alexander pass completed to FB Trent Kelly for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Chester Upshaw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI30 (1Q: 02:46) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Lorenzo Narcisse for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrin Muerch. Narcisse gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL48 (1Q: 02:04) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Jermaine Acuna for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Chester Upshaw. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL35 (1Q: 01:23) Jon Holmes ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Blake Upshaw, assisted by S Juan Wiggin.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-ATL32 (1Q: 00:54) Jon Holmes ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Devin Baugh, assisted by DT Derek Sharman. ILB Blake Upshaw knocked down Isaac Dillon to break up the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ATL35 (1Q: 00:25) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Lorenzo Narcisse for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Blake Upshaw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
4-1-ATL26 (2Q: 15:00) Claude Aschbacher attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 6, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 14:53) Claude Aschbacher kicked off 73 yards from the CHI35. Touchback.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 14:53) Archie Centers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ian Blazewicz. DT Sedrick Ramirez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. McCadam is blitzing.
2-10-ATL20 (2Q: 14:43) Archie Centers pass completed to TE Mario Preston for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Marvin Terry. Preston gained 3 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL36 (2Q: 14:01) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Ian Blazewicz for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Donnell, assisted by DE Bruce Shula.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-ATL44 (2Q: 13:33) Caiden Compton ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Herb Tenneson. Key block delivered by Scottie Edward. Edward flattened Wally Hutchins to ensure the play's success.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI49 (2Q: 12:48) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-ATL46 (2Q: 12:42) Archie Centers pass completed to TE Mario Preston for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Herb Tenneson. Preston gained 1 yard after the catch.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-CHI41 (2Q: 12:02) Archie Centers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ian Blazewicz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. McCadam is blitzing.
3-2-CHI41 (2Q: 11:58) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McCadam and Hartman are blitzing.
3-7-CHI46 (2Q: 11:51) Archie Centers scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Herb Tenneson and assisted by S Clifton Pelton.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI39 (2Q: 11:19) Caiden Compton ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Wally Hutchins. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI22 (2Q: 11:10) Caiden Compton ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Alan Armstrong. Key block delivered by Kaleb Boyd.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-CHI17 (2Q: 10:33) Joey Gipp ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Bruce Shula, assisted by OLB Wally Hutchins. Key block delivered by Kaleb Boyd.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-CHI09 (2Q: 09:57) Joey Gipp ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam, assisted by ILB Matthew Hartman. Key block delivered by Bennie Carlisle.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-CHI02 (2Q: 09:35) Joey Gipp ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam, assisted by DT Oliver Wardzala. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-CHI12 (2Q: 09:28) Archie Centers pass completed to FB Ben Garrett for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Garrett gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Atlanta 6, Chicago 6
(2Q: 09:28) Extra point by Alfred Herndon was good. Atlanta 7, Chicago 6
(2Q: 09:21) Alfred Herndon kicked off 73 yards from the ATL35. Touchback.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pellegrino is blitzing.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 09:21) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Jermaine Acuna for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Eugene Browning. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pellegrino is blitzing.
2-11-CHI19 (2Q: 08:58) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Jermaine Acuna for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Chester Upshaw. Acuna gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CHI23 (2Q: 08:22) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Jermaine Acuna for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrin Muerch. Acuna gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI33 (2Q: 07:37) Percy Alexander pass completed to RB Earl Bauer for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Blake Upshaw.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CHI37 (2Q: 07:12) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Jermaine Acuna for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrin Muerch. Acuna gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI46 (2Q: 06:31) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-CHI41 (2Q: 06:24) Percy Alexander scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Ted Farr.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-CHI45 (2Q: 05:37) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Jermaine Acuna for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan Pellegrino. Acuna gained 1 yard after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-ATL50 (2Q: 04:57) Percy Alexander pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jermaine Acuna. DT Devin Baugh simply tossed Ralph Perkins aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-ATL50 (2Q: 04:52) Wayne Determann punted 50 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 04:45) Joey Gipp ran around the left tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Matthew Hartman. Key block delivered by Frank Griffith.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL45 (2Q: 04:03) Caiden Compton ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam. Key block delivered by Frank Griffith.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CHI46 (2Q: 03:25) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Ian Blazewicz for 46 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Blazewicz gained 31 yards after the catch. Atlanta 13, Chicago 6
(2Q: 03:25) Extra point by Alfred Herndon was good. Atlanta 14, Chicago 6
(2Q: 02:54) Alfred Herndon kicked off 74 yards from the ATL35. Touchback.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 02:54) Percy Alexander pass completed to RB Earl Bauer for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Antoine Elliott, assisted by OLB Ethan Pellegrino.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI21 (2Q: 02:19) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Lorenzo Narcisse for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Toby List. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI32 (2Q: 02:00) Earl Bauer ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Thompson, assisted by OLB Ethan Pellegrino.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CHI31 (2Q: 01:38) Percy Alexander sacked by DE Clay Loverne for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Edwin Vance.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-CHI24 (2Q: 01:18) Percy Alexander pass completed to RB Earl Bauer for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Toby List, assisted by OLB Ethan Pellegrino. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta called a time out.
4-12-CHI30 (2Q: 01:11) Wayne Determann punted 53 yards. Leon Alexander returned the kick 10 yards to the ATL27. Tackled by Drew Rivers.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL27 (2Q: 01:01) Caiden Compton ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam, assisted by DT Sedrick Ramirez. Key block delivered by Frank Griffith.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tenneson is blitzing.
2-2-ATL35 (2Q: 00:37) Archie Centers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mario Preston. DT Sedrick Ramirez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-ATL35 (2Q: 00:30) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Floyd Ali for 9 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Pelton. Ali gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Durham and Donnell are blitzing.
1-10-ATL44 (2Q: 00:24) Archie Centers pass completed to TE Mario Preston for 15 yards. Tackled by S Cole Wetnight, assisted by S Clifton Pelton.
Atlanta called a time out.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McCadam and Tenneson are blitzing.
1-10-CHI41 (2Q: 00:12) Archie Centers pass completed to FB Ben Garrett for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ethan Mullis. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-ATL49 (2Q: 00:05) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Ian Blazewicz for 51 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 20, Chicago 6
(2Q: 00:05) Extra point by Alfred Herndon was good. Atlanta 21, Chicago 6
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Claude Aschbacher kicked off 58 yards from the CHI35. Floyd Ali returned the ball 32 yards to the ATL39. Tackled by Drew Rivers.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McCadam is blitzing.
1-10-ATL39 (3Q: 14:21) Caiden Compton ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Wally Hutchins. Key block delivered by Frank Griffith.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-ATL44 (3Q: 13:51) Archie Centers pass completed to TE Mario Preston for 22 yards. Tackled by S Kelvin Inmon. Preston gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (3Q: 13:05) Caiden Compton ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Matthew Hartman.
Atlanta: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHI31 (3Q: 12:29) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Ian Blazewicz for 31 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Blazewicz gained 13 yards after the catch. Atlanta 27, Chicago 6
(3Q: 12:29) Extra point by Alfred Herndon was good. Atlanta 28, Chicago 6
(3Q: 12:15) Alfred Herndon kicked off 62 yards from the ATL35. Mitchell McConnell returned the ball 11 yards to the CHI14. Tackled by Dave Aikman.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Upshaw and Wiggin are blitzing.
1-10-CHI14 (3Q: 11:52) Jon Holmes ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Juan Wiggin. Atlanta's Chester Upshaw was hurt on the play.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-CHI15 (3Q: 11:26) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Jermaine Acuna for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Deon Schneider. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI24 (3Q: 11:00) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Percy Buckley for 16 yards. Tackled by S Juan Wiggin. Buckley gained 12 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI40 (3Q: 10:15) Earl Bauer ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Juan Wiggin, assisted by ILB Blake Upshaw.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Elliott is blitzing.
2-14-CHI36 (3Q: 09:31) Percy Alexander pass completed to TE Eric Terry for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Juan Wiggin, assisted by OLB Ethan Pellegrino. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Upshaw is blitzing.
3-8-CHI42 (3Q: 08:55) Percy Alexander pass completed to RB Earl Bauer for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrin Muerch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-CHI42 (3Q: 08:15) Wayne Determann punted 31 yards. Leon Alexander called for a fair catch at the ATL27.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL27 (3Q: 08:04) Caiden Compton ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Pelton, assisted by ILB Matthew Hartman. Key block delivered by Scottie Edward. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wetnight is blitzing.
1-15-ATL22 (3Q: 07:56) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Ian Blazewicz for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Donnell.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-ATL25 (3Q: 07:11) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Ian Blazewicz for 10 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Pelton. Blazewicz gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-ATL35 (3Q: 06:43) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Ian Blazewicz for 32 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Matthew Hartman. Blazewicz gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI33 (3Q: 06:14) Archie Centers pass completed to TE Marco Espinoza for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Donnell. Espinoza gained 4 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-CHI24 (3Q: 05:28) Joey Gipp ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Herb Tenneson. Key block delivered by Grady Reynolds.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI18 (3Q: 04:49) Caiden Compton ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Pelton, assisted by ILB Marvin Terry.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHI15 (3Q: 04:06) Caiden Compton ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Matthew Hartman. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McCadam is blitzing.
2-17-CHI25 (3Q: 03:56) Caiden Compton ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Pelton, assisted by CB Lester Donnell.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-CHI20 (3Q: 03:12) Archie Centers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ian Blazewicz. CB Herb Tenneson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-12-CHI20 (3Q: 03:05) Alfred Herndon attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 31, Chicago 6
(3Q: 02:57) Alfred Herndon kicked off 60 yards from the ATL35. Mitchell McConnell returned the ball 18 yards to the CHI23. Tackled by Leo Blackburn.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI23 (3Q: 02:28) Percy Alexander pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lorenzo Narcisse. DT Ed Nelson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI23 (3Q: 02:21) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Jermaine Acuna for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Blake Upshaw, assisted by S Juan Wiggin. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Motion.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-CHI18 (3Q: 02:11) Earl Bauer ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Devin Baugh, assisted by OLB Darrin Muerch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI27 (3Q: 01:33) Percy Alexander pass completed to TE Eric Terry for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Thompson, assisted by CB Barry Wylder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI39 (3Q: 01:00) Jon Holmes ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Antoine Elliott, assisted by CB Barry Wylder.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-CHI40 (3Q: 00:37) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Percy Buckley for 47 yards. Tackled by S Antoine Elliott. Buckley gained 32 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL13 (4Q: 15:00) Percy Alexander pass completed to TE Dwight Benfer for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Blake Upshaw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-ATL07 (4Q: 14:17) Earl Bauer ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Juan Wiggin.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Muerch and Upshaw are blitzing.
3-5-ATL08 (4Q: 13:47) Percy Alexander pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jermaine Acuna. OLB Darrin Muerch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-5-ATL08 (4Q: 13:38) Claude Aschbacher attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 31, Chicago 9
(4Q: 13:32) Claude Aschbacher kicked off 54 yards from the CHI35. Dave Aikman returned the ball 35 yards to the ATL46. Tackled by Calvin Osborne. Chicago's Sean Gowan was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious hamstring injury.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL46 (4Q: 13:08) Caiden Compton ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Wally Hutchins. Key block delivered by Ben Garrett.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI49 (4Q: 12:35) Caiden Compton ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-CHI46 (4Q: 11:58) Caiden Compton ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam. Key block delivered by Scottie Edward.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI42 (4Q: 11:30) Archie Centers scrambled for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Herb Tenneson.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI16 (4Q: 10:44) Caiden Compton ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kelvin Inmon, assisted by S Cole Wetnight. Key block delivered by Bennie Carlisle.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-CHI08 (4Q: 10:18) Joey Gipp ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam, assisted by ILB Alan Armstrong.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-CHI08 (4Q: 09:56) Archie Centers pass completed to WR Ian Blazewicz for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Atlanta 37, Chicago 9
(4Q: 09:56) Extra point by Alfred Herndon was good. Atlanta 38, Chicago 9
(4Q: 09:48) Alfred Herndon kicked off 53 yards from the ATL35. Mitchell McConnell returned the ball 23 yards to the CHI35. Tackled by Leo Blackburn. Chicago's Blake Acuna was hurt on the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI35 (4Q: 09:23) Percy Alexander pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Drew Rivers. DE Clay Loverne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI35 (4Q: 09:19) Jon Holmes ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Blake Upshaw. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-CHI31 (4Q: 09:09) Percy Alexander pass was intended for WR Percy Buckley and was intercepted by S Juan Wiggin at the CHI39. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Percy Buckley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hartman is blitzing.
1-10-CHI29 (4Q: 09:00) Caiden Compton ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Oliver Wardzala.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CHI27 (4Q: 08:29) Caiden Compton ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Wally Hutchins.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI25 (4Q: 07:44) Ben Garrett ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam.
4-4-CHI23 (4Q: 06:58) Alfred Herndon attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Atlanta 41, Chicago 9
(4Q: 06:50) Alfred Herndon kicked off 72 yards from the ATL35. Touchback. Atlanta's Austin Heitner was hurt on the play.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Thompson is blitzing.
1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 06:50) Jon Holmes ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Antoine Elliott, assisted by ILB Blake Upshaw.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Muerch and Upshaw are blitzing.
2-12-CHI18 (4Q: 06:20) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Encroachment.
Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CHI23 (4Q: 06:14) Percy Alexander pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Percy Buckley. DT Devin Baugh hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CHI23 (4Q: 06:10) Percy Alexander pass completed to WR Percy Buckley for -1 yards. Tackled by S Juan Wiggin, assisted by DT Andy Asbury. Buckley gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-CHI22 (4Q: 05:44) Wayne Determann punted 52 yards. Leon Alexander returned the kick 19 yards to the ATL45. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides.
4-3-CHI27 (4Q: 05:35) Wayne Determann punted 59 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ATL14.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL14 (4Q: 05:25) Joey Gipp ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cole Wetnight, assisted by S Kelvin Inmon. OLB Robbie McCadam knocked down Kaleb Boyd to break up the play.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-ATL16 (4Q: 04:38) Caiden Compton ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Matthew Hartman. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-ATL16 (4Q: 03:51) Joey Gipp ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Wally Hutchins.
4-3-ATL21 (4Q: 03:07) Graham Emerson punted 53 yards. Percy Buckley returned the kick -2 yards to the CHI24. Tackled by Darrin Muerch.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Thompson, Upshaw and List are blitzing.
1-10-CHI24 (4Q: 02:56) Percy Alexander pass completed to FB Kelly Araujo for 3 yards. Tackled by S Deon Schneider. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CHI27 (4Q: 02:09) Percy Alexander pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Percy Buckley. DT Devin Baugh hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CHI27 (4Q: 02:02) Percy Alexander pass was dropped by WR Drew Rivers. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-7-CHI27 (4Q: 01:53) Wayne Determann punted 40 yards. Leon Alexander returned the kick 14 yards to the ATL47. Tackled by Kelvin Inmon.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL47 (4Q: 01:45) Caiden Compton ran around right end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Marvin Terry.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-ATL49 (4Q: 01:38) Caiden Compton ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Cole Wetnight, assisted by DT Oliver Wardzala.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-CHI46 (4Q: 00:55) Caiden Compton ran a trap outside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie McCadam. Key block delivered by Ben Garrett.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI35 (4Q: 00:10) Archie Centers dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Atlanta Falcons 41, Chicago Bears 9