| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 77 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Noah de Young kicked off 53 yards from the NOS35. Vincent Starks returned the ball 33 yards to the HOU45. Tackled by Sherman McDougall. |
1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 14:37) Ed Whitfield ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dominique Longhenry. Key block delivered by Robbie Cote.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | --- | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | --- | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU50 (1Q: 13:52) Ed Whitfield ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Kennedy Schultz, assisted by S Shawn VandenBelt. Key block delivered by Grant Trufant.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | --- | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 13:27) Ed Whitfield ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Murray, assisted by S Jose Alcott. Key block delivered by Robbie Cote.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Branch |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | --- | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-NOS37 (1Q: 12:53) Ed Whitfield ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Murray, assisted by S Jose Alcott.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-NOS37 (1Q: 12:10) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass was intended for WR J.C. Harden and was intercepted by S Jose Alcott at the NOS31. Tackled by J.C. Harden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS31 (1Q: 11:58) Jonah Moore ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Horn.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT W.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Leska | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Hall |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| --- | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-NOS29 (1Q: 11:24) Casey Nixon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Simmons.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-NOS29 (1Q: 11:15) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Robinson. ILB Jimmy Sawyers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| --- | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-NOS29 (1Q: 11:09) Darrell Van Pelt punted 62 yards. Vincent Starks returned the kick 16 yards to the HOU25. PENALTY: TE Brian Richardson of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU14 (1Q: 10:59) Ed Whitfield ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jose Alcott. Key block delivered by Robbie Cote.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU19 (1Q: 10:35) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass was dropped by WR J.C. Harden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU19 (1Q: 10:24) Doug Nardi pass completed to RB Ed Whitfield for 3 yards. Tackled by S Shawn VandenBelt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Richardson | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | --- | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU22 (1Q: 09:51) Raymond Clancy punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS27. |
1-10-NOS27 (1Q: 09:44) Jonah Moore ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Horn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Spy | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NOS23 (1Q: 09:00) Jonah Moore ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alejandro Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-14-NOS23 (1Q: 08:27) PENALTY: FB Butch Hall of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
3-19-NOS18 (1Q: 08:20) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Trevor Simmons for 50 yards. Tackled by S Liam Sawyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Simmons gained 42 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Shannon Dawkins on the HOU32.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Cash | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 08:04) Doug Nardi pass completed to WR Vincent Starks for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dominique Longhenry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | --- | | TE C.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Spy on QB | --- | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-HOU37 (1Q: 07:36) Doug Nardi pass completed to WR J.C. Harden for 6 yards. Tackled by CB B.J. Costello.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 06:56) Ed Whitfield ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Shawn VandenBelt. Key block delivered by Grant Trufant.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU49 (1Q: 06:26) Ed Whitfield ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Jose Alcott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| --- | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU46 (1Q: 05:56) Doug Nardi pass completed to WR J.C. Harden for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Dominique Longhenry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Harden gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 05:11) Doug Nardi pass completed to TE Brian Richardson for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Mascorella. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS30 (1Q: 04:43) Doug Nardi pass completed to TE Brian Richardson for 20 yards. Tackled by S Shawn VandenBelt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NOS10 (1Q: 04:06) Ed Whitfield ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Josiah Lee.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS09 (1Q: 03:23) Ed Whitfield ran around left end for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Timothy Castillo. Houston 6, New Orleans 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | --- | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | --- | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:23) Extra point by Alejandro Bradley was good. Houston 7, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 03:15) Alejandro Bradley kicked off 69 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 03:15) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Jumbo Theriot for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Leska, assisted by CB Freddie Mincey.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-NOS23 (1Q: 02:38) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jumbo Theriot. OLB Roosevelt Garrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Cash | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS23 (1Q: 02:32) Casey Nixon pass was intended for TE Jaylen Palumbo and was intercepted by CB Ezekiel Simpkins at the HOU41. The interception was returned 33 yards. Tackled by Jaylen Palumbo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| --- | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS26 (1Q: 02:21) Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Harden. OLB Dominique Longhenry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | MLB P.Murray | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS26 (1Q: 02:15) Ed Whitfield ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Shawn VandenBelt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| --- | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NOS22 (1Q: 01:39) Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brian Richardson. DE Jamie White hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| --- | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NOS22 (1Q: 01:32) Alejandro Bradley attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, New Orleans 0 |
| (1Q: 01:25) Alejandro Bradley kicked off 54 yards from the HOU35. Sherman McDougall returned the ball 31 yards to the NOS42. Tackled by Blaine Ballinger. |
1-10-NOS42 (1Q: 00:55) Jonah Moore ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Pegram. Key block delivered by Mike Dusek.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT W.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Leska | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 00:30) Jonah Moore ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Roddy, assisted by S Shannon Dawkins. Key block delivered by Levi Kemoeatu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Spy | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 00:01) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Simmons. ILB Pat Leska hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| --- | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-10-HOU33 (2Q: 15:00) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Simmons. ILB Pat Leska defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU33 (2Q: 14:54) Casey Nixon pass completed to RB Jonah Moore for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Roddy.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.James | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Palumbo | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Roddy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-7-HOU30 (2Q: 14:14) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Robinson. DE Clifton Boller hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.McDougall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Robinson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| --- | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 14:09) Doug Nardi pass completed to TE Brian Richardson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Shawn VandenBelt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU37 (2Q: 13:43) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass completed to WR J.C. Harden for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dominique Longhenry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Harden gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Reid | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Kayer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Lofton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 13:05) Ed Whitfield ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dominique Longhenry. Key block delivered by Robbie Cote.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU48 (2Q: 12:25) Ed Whitfield ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Mitchell Horn. Key block delivered by Ron Clark. Clark ran over B.J. Costello to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.White | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 11:50) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vincent Starks. DT Mitchell Horn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Murray | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT C.Reid | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS38 (2Q: 11:44) Doug Nardi pass was intended for WR J.C. Harden and was intercepted by S Jose Alcott at the NOS34. Tackled by J.C. Harden.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Protect | --- | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 11:36) Jonah Moore ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alejandro Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | --- | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NOS35 (2Q: 11:10) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jaylen Palumbo. OLB Christian Benson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-9-NOS35 (2Q: 11:01) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Jumbo Theriot for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Buckley, assisted by S Liam Sawyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Theriot gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.James | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Roddy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 10:25) Jonah Moore ran around right end for 20 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Shannon Dawkins. Key block delivered by Mike Dusek.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | --- | | FB B.Hall |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 09:50) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Simmons. OLB Derrick Horn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU29 (2Q: 09:46) Jonah Moore ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Shannon Dawkins, assisted by CB Freddie Mincey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Leska | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB D.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-HOU27 (2Q: 09:05) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Trevor Simmons for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ezekiel Simpkins, assisted by DE Clifton Boller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Palumbo | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU21 (2Q: 08:38) Noah de Young attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, New Orleans 3 |
| (2Q: 08:33) Noah de Young kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 08:33) Ed Whitfield ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Murray. Key block delivered by Henry Lofton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | --- | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 08:03) Antonio Kayer ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Trevor Scott, assisted by ILB Kelvin Mascorella.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Baldwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Kayer | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU38 (2Q: 07:30) Ed Whitfield ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Mitchell Horn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| --- | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | --- | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-HOU42 (2Q: 06:56) Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Harden. S Shawn VandenBelt knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: T Ron Clark of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Baldwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU42 (2Q: 06:50) Raymond Clancy punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS22. |
1-10-NOS22 (2Q: 06:41) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Sherman McDougall for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tre Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT S.McDougall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NOS25 (2Q: 06:10) Jumbo Theriot ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tre Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | --- | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Moore |
| +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-NOS31 (2Q: 05:36) Jonah Moore ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Roddy, assisted by DE Clifton Boller. Key block delivered by Ellis Feugill.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE D.Gartland | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Spy | +++ | | FB B.Hall |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB B.Roper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS33 (2Q: 05:06) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jumbo Theriot. DT Alejandro Buckley simply tossed Lawrence Owens aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Pat Leska of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| --- | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 04:59) Harvey McDonald ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Roddy. Key block delivered by Abraham Emmons. Emmons ran over Geoff Escamilla to set up the play. PENALTY: T Abraham Emmons of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB H.McDonald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Benson |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-NOS38 (2Q: 04:53) Casey Nixon kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Christian Benson, assisted by DT Alejandro Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.McDougall |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore |
| +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-19-NOS39 (2Q: 04:15) Jonah Moore ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Horn, assisted by DE Gene Pegram. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.McDougall |
| +++ | NT W.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Robinson |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Spy | +++ | | FB B.Hall |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| --- | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-23-NOS35 (2Q: 03:50) Casey Nixon pass completed to RB Jonah Moore for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Dakota Nixon. Moore gained 10 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Bryant Roper on the HOU41.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.McDougall | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Sawyers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 03:39) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chuck Branch. DT Mitchell Horn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | --- | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Lofton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| --- | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU41 (2Q: 03:32) Doug Nardi pass completed to TE Brian Richardson for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Trevor Scott, assisted by OLB Dominique Longhenry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU47 (2Q: 03:13) Doug Nardi sacked by OLB Trevor Scott for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Timothy Castillo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| --- | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| --- | LCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| --- | RCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU42 (2Q: 02:38) Raymond Clancy punted 57 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS01. |
1-10-NOS01 (2Q: 02:29) Jonah Moore ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Sawyers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NOS02 (2Q: 02:04) Jonah Moore ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Freddie Mincey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Leska | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| --- | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-6-NOS05 (2Q: 01:57) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jumbo Theriot. DE Geoff Escamilla hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.McDougall | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Robinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NOS05 (2Q: 01:51) Darrell Van Pelt punted 55 yards. Vincent Starks returned the kick 12 yards to the NOS48. Tackled by Abraham Emmons. |
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 01:40) Doug Nardi pass completed to TE Brian Richardson for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Mason Monahan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS48 (2Q: 01:18) Doug Nardi pass completed to TE Brian Richardson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Sergio Brinkley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Kayer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Double SLOT | --- |
|
3-2-NOS40 (2Q: 00:59) Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Harden. CB Les Stargell knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE L.Baldwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB D.Longhenry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB L.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Riley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NOS40 (2Q: 00:53) Raymond Clancy punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 00:46) Casey Nixon pass completed to TE Jaylen Palumbo for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Ezekiel Simpkins. Palumbo gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 00:39) Casey Nixon pass was dropped by WR Trevor Simmons.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU46 (2Q: 00:32) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jumbo Theriot. OLB Derrick Horn simply tossed Lawrence Owens aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | --- | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| --- | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU46 (2Q: 00:28) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Sherman McDougall for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Roper, assisted by ILB Jimmy Sawyers.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 4-4-HOU40 (2Q: 00:19) Darrell Van Pelt punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 00:12) Doug Nardi dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Alejandro Bradley kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Sherman McDougall returned the ball 16 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Derrick Horn. |
1-10-NOS28 (3Q: 14:26) Jonah Moore ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitchell Roddy, assisted by OLB Derrick Horn. Key block delivered by Ellis Feugill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | --- | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | --- | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 14:03) Jonah Moore ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Freddie Mincey, assisted by OLB Christian Benson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Hall |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NOS43 (3Q: 13:22) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Jumbo Theriot for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Roper.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT F.Cash | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NOS47 (3Q: 12:40) Casey Nixon sacked by OLB Derrick Horn for a loss of 5 yards. Horn ran right past Abraham Emmons and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: DT Alejandro Buckley of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Palumbo | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| --- | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 12:24) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Robinson. CB Ezekiel Simpkins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| --- | NB T.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU48 (3Q: 12:18) Casey Nixon kept the ball, running around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Shannon Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | RDE C.Boller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore |
| +++ | WLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Cash |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| --- | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU42 (3Q: 11:42) Jonah Moore ran outside the right tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Roper. Key block delivered by Ellis Feugill. PENALTY: TE Jaylen Palumbo of New Orleans was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| --- | RDE D.Gartland | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB D.Nixon | In Box | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU47 (3Q: 11:23) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Jumbo Theriot for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Sawyers. Theriot gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 10:44) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jaylen Palumbo. DE Gene Pegram drove right through Mike Dusek to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Levi Kemoeatu of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.James | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB M.Roddy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| --- | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU38 (3Q: 10:36) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Trevor Simmons for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Freddie Mincey. Simmons gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Zapata | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU16 (3Q: 10:04) Jonah Moore ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Pat Leska, assisted by S Shannon Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | --- | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB P.Leska | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU15 (3Q: 09:28) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Sherman McDougall for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Leska. McDougall gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-HOU06 (3Q: 08:43) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Johnnie Robinson for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 10, New Orleans 9
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Roddy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 08:43) Extra point by Noah de Young was good. Houston 10, New Orleans 10 |
| (3Q: 08:32) Noah de Young kicked off 63 yards from the NOS35. Rob Henderson returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by Jaylen Palumbo. |
1-10-HOU18 (3Q: 08:09) Antonio Kayer ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Sergio Brinkley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Baldwin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Kayer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU21 (3Q: 07:36) Ed Whitfield ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Shawn VandenBelt, assisted by ILB Peter Murray.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| --- | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU25 (3Q: 07:01) Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Blaine Ballinger. ILB Peter Murray defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Baldwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU25 (3Q: 06:55) Raymond Clancy punted 41 yards. Trevor Simmons returned the kick 2 yards to the NOS36. Tackled by Brian Richardson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Dakota Nixon at the NOS36. |
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 06:44) Doug Nardi pass completed to WR J.C. Harden for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sergio Brinkley. Harden gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-NOS32 (3Q: 05:57) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass completed to WR J.C. Harden for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Mascorella, assisted by S Jose Alcott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT C.Reid | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-3-NOS29 (3Q: 05:14) Doug Nardi pass completed to RB Ed Whitfield for 3 yards. Tackled by CB B.J. Costello.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Baldwin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS26 (3Q: 04:32) Doug Nardi pass completed to WR J.C. Harden for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Dominique Longhenry, assisted by OLB Trevor Scott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| --- | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-NOS27 (3Q: 04:05) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass completed to WR J.C. Harden for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kennedy Schultz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT C.Reid | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-NOS25 (3Q: 03:27) Doug Nardi pass completed to TE Brian Richardson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Les Stargell, assisted by CB B.J. Costello.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB L.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| --- | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NOS21 (3Q: 03:04) Alejandro Bradley attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, New Orleans 10 |
| (3Q: 02:58) Alejandro Bradley kicked off 68 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (3Q: 02:58) Casey Nixon pass completed to RB Jonah Moore for 11 yards. Tackled by S Shannon Dawkins. Moore gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Benson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Roddy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 02:34) Play-Action. Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jumbo Theriot. DE Geoff Escamilla hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Mike Dusek of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| --- | NB T.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-NOS26 (3Q: 02:28) Jonah Moore ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Alejandro Buckley. Key block delivered by Levi Kemoeatu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | --- | | TE K.James |
| --- | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Spy | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-NOS31 (3Q: 02:06) Casey Nixon kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Pegram.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore |
| +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | TE K.James |
| +++ | WILB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Spy | +++ |
|
3-12-NOS34 (3Q: 01:22) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Sherman McDougall for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Roper, assisted by ILB Jimmy Sawyers. McDougall gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.McDougall | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 00:50) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Johnnie Robinson for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Horn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB B.Roper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU49 (3Q: 00:28) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Simmons. DE Geoff Escamilla hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU49 (3Q: 00:22) Casey Nixon sacked by DE David Gartland and DE Geoff Escamilla for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Ellis Feugill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| --- | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-15-NOS46 (4Q: 15:00) Darrell Van Pelt punted 45 yards. Vincent Starks called for a fair catch at the HOU09. |
1-10-HOU09 (4Q: 14:51) Ed Whitfield ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Kennedy Schultz. Key block delivered by Ross Horner.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | --- | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU16 (4Q: 14:15) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass completed to WR Vincent Starks for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Sergio Brinkley. Starks gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU45 (4Q: 13:28) Doug Nardi pass completed to RB Ed Whitfield for 55 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Whitfield gained 50 yards after the catch. Houston 19, New Orleans 10
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 13:28) Extra point by Alejandro Bradley was good. Houston 20, New Orleans 10 |
| (4Q: 13:11) Alejandro Bradley kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Sherman McDougall returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Brian Richardson. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 12:42) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Robinson. CB Freddie Mincey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS25 (4Q: 12:38) Casey Nixon pass was dropped by WR Trevor Simmons.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS25 (4Q: 12:26) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jonah Moore. DT Alejandro Buckley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.James | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB M.Roddy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NOS25 (4Q: 12:20) Darrell Van Pelt punted 65 yards. Vincent Starks returned the kick 23 yards to the HOU33. Tackled by Raul Joslyn. |
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 12:12) Ed Whitfield ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kelvin Mascorella, assisted by DE Raul Joslyn. Key block delivered by Ross Horner. Horner ran over Sergio Brinkley to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Spy | +++ |
|
| 2-5-HOU38 (4Q: 11:27) PENALTY: QB Doug Nardi of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-10-HOU33 (4Q: 11:18) Doug Nardi pass completed to WR Vincent Starks for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Murray. Starks gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | --- | MLB P.Murray | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT C.Reid | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Riley | Bump and Run | --- | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU41 (4Q: 10:44) Doug Nardi pass completed to RB Ed Whitfield for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Mason Monahan. Whitfield gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE D.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE H.Lofton | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB L.Stargell | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Riley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS31 (4Q: 10:14) Ed Whitfield ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Josiah Lee.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Branch |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS31 (4Q: 09:49) Ed Whitfield ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Trevor Scott.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS31 (4Q: 09:23) Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Harden. OLB Dominique Longhenry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| --- | RCB M.Monahan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NOS31 (4Q: 09:13) Alejandro Bradley attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-NOS38 (4Q: 09:06) Play-Action. Casey Nixon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Jonah Moore.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS38 (4Q: 09:01) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Floyd Cash for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Roper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Cash | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 08:16) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jumbo Theriot. CB Freddie Mincey knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | --- | SILB J.Sawyers | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE K.James | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Roddy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU44 (4Q: 08:08) Casey Nixon pass was dropped by WR Sherman McDougall.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU44 (4Q: 08:00) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jumbo Theriot. DE Clifton Boller hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hall | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| --- | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU44 (4Q: 07:55) Darrell Van Pelt punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 07:50) Ed Whitfield ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jose Alcott, assisted by DT Stan Reynolds. PENALTY: OLB Dominique Longhenry of New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | --- | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | --- | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 07:42) Ed Whitfield ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jose Alcott, assisted by CB Mason Monahan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU24 (4Q: 06:57) Ed Whitfield ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Kennedy Schultz, assisted by ILB Peter Murray.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.White | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| --- | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU25 (4Q: 06:10) Ed Whitfield ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jose Alcott, assisted by OLB Trevor Scott.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| --- | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | --- | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| --- | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU32 (4Q: 05:27) Raymond Clancy punted 34 yards. Trevor Simmons returned the kick 3 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Clifton Boller. |
1-10-NOS37 (4Q: 05:16) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Johnnie Robinson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Shannon Dawkins. Robinson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 04:57) Casey Nixon pass was dropped by WR Jumbo Theriot.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Cash | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| --- | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NOS47 (4Q: 04:50) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Robinson. S Brian Burmester defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NOS47 (4Q: 04:44) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Sherman McDougall for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Liam Sawyer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.McDougall | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 04:36) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Johnnie Robinson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Tre Buckley. Robinson gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Cash | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 04:13) Casey Nixon pass completed to TE Jaylen Palumbo for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Sawyers. Palumbo gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | --- | | TE K.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Roddy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Bump and Run | --- | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 1-10-HOU10 (4Q: 03:45) PENALTY: WR Johnnie Robinson of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU15 (4Q: 03:37) Jonah Moore ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Sawyers, assisted by DT Warren Lowe. Key block delivered by Levi Kemoeatu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT W.Lowe | In Box | --- | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE D.Gartland | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB B.Roper | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-HOU05 (4Q: 03:30) Casey Nixon kept the ball, running around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE David Gartland.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Nixon | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Pegram | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT W.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall |
| +++ | RDE D.Gartland | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Horn | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore |
| +++ | SILB P.Leska | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Cash |
| +++ | WLB C.Benson | In Box | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU02 (4Q: 03:07) Jonah Moore ran around right end for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mike Dusek. Houston 20, New Orleans 16
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE C.Boller | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson |
| +++ | NT W.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo |
| +++ | RDE A.Buckley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot |
| +++ | SLB D.Gartland | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Benson | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Hall |
| +++ | WILB J.Sawyers | In Box | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | WLB M.Roddy | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | LCB D.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | RCB T.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS B.Roper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS S.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 03:07) Extra point by Noah de Young was good. Houston 20, New Orleans 17 |
| (4Q: 03:00) Noah de Young kicked off 60 yards from the NOS35. Vincent Starks returned the ball 37 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Sherman McDougall. PENALTY: WR Blaine Ballinger of Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-HOU17 (4Q: 02:54) Ed Whitfield ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dominique Longhenry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | --- | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| --- | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
2-8-HOU19 (4Q: 02:46) Ed Whitfield ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Murray, assisted by DT Kennedy Schultz.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Lofton |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
3-7-HOU20 (4Q: 02:35) Ed Whitfield ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB B.J. Costello.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| --- | 3tcDT S.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Branch |
| +++ | MLB P.Murray | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| --- | WLB D.Longhenry | In Box | --- | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| 4-3-HOU24 (4Q: 02:23) Raymond Clancy punted 38 yards. Trevor Simmons called for a fair catch at the NOS38. |
1-10-NOS38 (4Q: 02:16) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Simmons. DE Gene Pegram simply tossed Abraham Emmons aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. PENALTY: CB Bryant Roper of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Boller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Cash | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| --- | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 02:12) Casey Nixon pass completed to RB Jonah Moore for 4 yards. Tackled by S Shannon Dawkins. PENALTY: CB Ezekiel Simpkins of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB B.Roper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | --- | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 02:02) Casey Nixon pass was dropped by WR Johnnie Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-HOU42 (4Q: 01:55) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Johnnie Robinson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Freddie Mincey. Robinson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT S.McDougall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT F.Cash | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | DB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 01:31) Casey Nixon pass completed to TE Jaylen Palumbo for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Christian Benson. PENALTY: T Mike Dusek of New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Dusek |
| --- | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-20-HOU40 (4Q: 01:24) Casey Nixon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Simmons. CB Ezekiel Simpkins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB P.Leska | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU40 (4Q: 01:18) Casey Nixon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Simmons. PENALTY: DE Gene Pegram of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB P.Leska | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-HOU35 (4Q: 01:18) Casey Nixon pass completed to WR Trevor Simmons for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Sawyers, assisted by OLB Derrick Horn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE G.Pegram | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.McDougall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT W.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Benson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB T.Buckley | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS B.Burmester | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU29 (4Q: 00:58) Casey Nixon pass was dropped by WR Johnnie Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Nixon |
| *** | LDE D.Gartland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Robinson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT A.Buckley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Palumbo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Escamilla | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Theriot | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Horn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Moore | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Sawyers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Emmons |
| +++ | LCB F.Mincey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Owens |
| +++ | RCB E.Simpkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Feugill |
| +++ | NB B.Roper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kemoeatu |
| +++ | SS S.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Dusek |
| +++ | FS L.Sawyer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU29 (4Q: 00:52) Noah de Young attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, New Orleans 20 |
| (4Q: 00:45) Noah de Young kicked off 72 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 00:45) Play-Action. Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Harden. S Shawn VandenBelt knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| --- | RCB B.Costello | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 00:33) Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Harden. CB Sergio Brinkley defended the pass. PENALTY: S Jose Alcott of New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Bump and Run | --- | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 00:25) Doug Nardi pass completed to RB Ed Whitfield for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mason Monahan, assisted by S Jose Alcott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Harden | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Reid | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-4-HOU36 (4Q: 00:13) Doug Nardi pass completed to TE Brian Richardson for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Les Stargell, assisted by S Shawn VandenBelt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 00:05) Doug Nardi pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Harden. CB Sergio Brinkley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 3tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB P.Murray | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Reid | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | DB L.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 10:00) Noah de Young kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (OT: 10:00) Doug Nardi sacked by DT Mitchell Horn for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Timothy Castillo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | --- | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| --- | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU18 (OT: 09:35) Ed Whitfield ran around right end for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Sergio Brinkley. Key block delivered by Ross Horner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | --- | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU45 (OT: 08:58) Doug Nardi pass completed to WR J.C. Harden for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Sergio Brinkley, assisted by CB B.J. Costello.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-NOS49 (OT: 08:18) Ed Whitfield ran around right end for 32 yards. Tackled by OLB Trevor Scott. Key block delivered by Grant Trufant.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NOS17 (OT: 07:41) Play-Action. Doug Nardi scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jose Alcott and assisted by OLB Trevor Scott. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Robbie Cote on the NOS08.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Schultz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Richardson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Whitfield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB K.Mascorella | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NOS08 (OT: 06:58) Ed Whitfield ran around left end for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Grant Trufant. Houston 26, New Orleans 20
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nardi |
| *** | LDE R.Joslyn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Harden |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Schultz | In Box | --- | | TE B.Richardson |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Horn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) V.Starks |
| +++ | RDE J.Lee | In Box | --- | | RB E.Whitfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Mascorella | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Ballinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Scott | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Castillo |
| +++ | LCB B.Costello | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Horner |
| +++ | RCB M.Monahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Trufant |
| +++ | NB S.Brinkley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Cote |
| +++ | SS J.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clark |
| +++ | FS S.VandenBelt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Final Score: Houston Texans 26, New Orleans Saints 20 |