Played in Jackson (MS), MS, weather: 41 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
Start of first quarter. |
(1Q: 15:00) Broderick Ours kicked off 58 yards from the NOS35. Burt Ikuma returned the ball 15 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Ben Givgore. |
1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 14:33) Rod Caro ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Blackburn.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | SLOT S.Miller |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | LCB C.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| --- | NB B.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU20 (1Q: 14:07) Rod Caro ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Francisco Schulz.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | SLOT S.Miller |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | --- | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-HOU26 (1Q: 13:28) Alek Torgersen pass completed to TE AK-47 Kaplan for 13 yards. Tackled by S Siran Neal. Kaplan gained 14 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE E.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Blitz Passer | --- | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB N.Tierney | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Deep Zone | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 12:56) PENALTY: DT Nicolas Hill of New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-HOU44 (1Q: 12:46) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Brent Vaughn. Caro gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 12:07) Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Brent Vaughn.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-HOU46 (1Q: 11:27) Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Rich Campbell, assisted by OLB Brent Vaughn. Caro gained 7 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | FB N.Lockett | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NOS43 (1Q: 11:02) Tom Rose ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Brenden Weinmeister. Key block delivered by Jeffery Willis.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB T.Rose | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | TE R.Pitts |
| +++ | WILB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB N.Tierney | In Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NOS36 (1Q: 10:26) Rod Caro ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Brenden Weinmeister.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | In Box | +++ | FB N.Lockett |
| +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-NOS36 (1Q: 09:53) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Scott Miller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | FB N.Lockett | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Double X(SE) | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NOS36 (1Q: 09:49) PENALTY: T Jeffery Willis of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-15-NOS41 (1Q: 09:40) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 41 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miller gained 19 yards after the catch. Houston 6, New Orleans 0
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | FB N.Lockett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(1Q: 09:40) Extra point by Cristian Mahoney was good. Houston 7, New Orleans 0 |
(1Q: 09:21) Cristian Mahoney kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 09:21) Alec Cassatt ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Deion Schroeder. Key block delivered by Brett Berrino.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | In Box | --- | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Wilson |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Spy | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | --- | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB I.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-NOS32 (1Q: 08:39) Alec Cassatt ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by DT Bryson McNeil.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| --- | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| --- | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-NOS33 (1Q: 08:13) Alec Cassatt ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Deion Schroeder. Key block delivered by Phillip Buchanan.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Keke | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Turay | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB N.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS J.Flannery | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 07:43) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Maurice Mueller for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Terry Baum, assisted by OLB Kaleb Middleton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | --- | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | --- | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| --- | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NOS45 (1Q: 07:17) Alec Cassatt ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Brody Perini, assisted by OLB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Hardy McQuistan.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 06:51) Elijah Holyfield ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kaleb Middleton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Sam Darnold to the HOU39.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | --- | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 06:16) Alec Cassatt ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore, assisted by OLB Kaleb Middleton.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | In Box | --- | SLOT L.Wilson |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Spy | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB I.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU35 (1Q: 05:35) Alec Cassatt ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Quentin Moorehead.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU34 (1Q: 05:05) Sam Darnold pass was dropped by WR O.J. Jacobs.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Short Zone | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS T.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| --- | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-HOU34 (1Q: 05:00) Broderick Ours attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 04:55) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass fell incomplete, intended for TE AK-47 Kaplan. DE Francisco Schulz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Houston's Michael Fiske was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU41 (1Q: 04:46) Alek Torgersen pass was intended for WR Harry Elliott and was intercepted by OLB Eugene Clark at the HOU46. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Harry Elliott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE E.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB E.Mounts | Double X(SE) | +++ | SLOT H.Elliott | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | DB J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 04:35) Elijah Holyfield ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kaleb Middleton.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | --- | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU29 (1Q: 03:51) Sam Darnold scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brody Perini.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | FB S.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Short Zone | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 03:22) Elijah Holyfield ran around right end for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Brett Berrino. Houston 7, New Orleans 6
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | --- | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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(1Q: 03:22) Extra point by Broderick Ours was good. Houston 7, New Orleans 7 |
(1Q: 03:06) Broderick Ours kicked off 57 yards from the NOS35. Rod Caro returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Ben Givgore. |
1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 02:37) Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Norbert Tierney, assisted by OLB Brent Vaughn. Caro gained 5 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | --- | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | --- | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 02:07) Rod Caro ran inside the right guard for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Eugene Clark, assisted by S Siran Neal. Key block delivered by Sedrick Agbabian.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | SLOT S.Miller |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS39 (1Q: 01:36) Rod Caro ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Blessuan Austin, assisted by OLB Brent Vaughn.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | SLOT S.Miller |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| --- | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NOS43 (1Q: 00:53) Alek Torgersen pass was intended for RB Rod Caro and was intercepted by CB Chester Borders at the NOS28. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Rod Caro.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 00:45) Sam Darnold pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Maurice Mueller. DE Ruben Frederick blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Double Z(FL) | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS41 (1Q: 00:41) Alec Cassatt ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Brody Perini. Key block delivered by Tyler Lake.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-NOS49 (1Q: 00:17) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the left guard for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Iman Lewis-Marshall. Key block delivered by Brett Berrino.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Keke | In Box | --- | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Turay | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB T.Baum | In Box | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB Q.Moorehead | Out of Box | --- | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Out of Box | --- | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS J.Flannery | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ |
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Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 15:00) Sam Darnold scrambled for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Isaiah Johnson.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT L.Wilson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Spy on QB | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB C.Davis | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB I.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 14:17) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Marcell Ateman for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Floyd Gilmore, assisted by S Tavarius Moore. Ateman gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | --- | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | --- | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-HOU06 (2Q: 13:35) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Branden Hacker for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Newsome. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) B.Hacker | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Double Z(FL) | --- | RB A.Cassatt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Man-to-Man | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-1-HOU01 (2Q: 13:03) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Brody Perini.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | --- | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | RDE A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | SILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WILB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| --- | WLB C.Davis | In Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | LCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | RCB T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | In Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU01 (2Q: 12:40) Elijah Holyfield ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Deion Roberts. New Orleans 13, Houston 7
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | --- | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | RDE A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | SILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WILB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | WLB C.Davis | In Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | LCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | RCB T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | In Box | +++ |
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(2Q: 12:40) Extra point by Broderick Ours was good. New Orleans 14, Houston 7 |
(2Q: 12:29) Broderick Ours kicked off 72 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 12:29) Rod Caro ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Brenden Weinmeister. PENALTY: T Desmond Harrison of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | SLOT S.Miller |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| --- | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-HOU15 (2Q: 12:19) Alek Torgersen pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Tom Rose. DE Eli Cox simply tossed Don Warren aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | TE R.Pitts | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| --- | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-HOU15 (2Q: 12:12) PENALTY: T Desmond Harrison of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-25-HOU10 (2Q: 12:01) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Brent Vaughn. Miller gained 27 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB N.Lockett | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | --- | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 11:16) Rod Caro ran around left end for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Brent Vaughn. Key block delivered by Jeffery Willis.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | --- | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | --- | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE E.Cox | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | SLOT N.Gunn |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | --- | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 10:47) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Scott Miller for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Eugene Clark, assisted by CB Blessuan Austin.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | --- | RB R.Caro | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NOS26 (2Q: 10:06) Tom Rose ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Malik Shelton, assisted by OLB Rich Campbell.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| --- | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB T.Rose | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Campbell | In Box | +++ | TE R.Pitts |
| +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| --- | LCB M.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| --- | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| --- | FS A.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-NOS29 (2Q: 09:34) Alek Torgersen sacked by DE Francisco Schulz for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Sedrick Agbabian. PENALTY: T Jeffery Willis of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | FB N.Lockett | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| --- | LCB M.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| --- | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-21-NOS42 (2Q: 09:19) Burt Ikuma punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 09:14) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Uchenna Nwosu, assisted by ILB Brody Perini. Key block delivered by Tyler Lake.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | --- | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | --- | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NOS26 (2Q: 08:39) Sam Darnold sacked by DT Bryson McNeil for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Brett Berrino.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| --- | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| --- | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-NOS18 (2Q: 08:11) Sam Darnold pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Maurice Mueller. DE Dustin Whiting hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) B.Hacker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| --- | NB N.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS J.Flannery | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-12-NOS18 (2Q: 08:01) Lester Caban punted 37 yards. Rod Caro called for a fair catch at the HOU45. |
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 07:50) Scott Miller ran a reverse around right end for 44 yards. Tackled by CB Malik Shelton. Key block delivered by Don Warren.
OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | TE L.Mooring |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | --- | TE R.Pitts |
| +++ | RDE E.Cox | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) S.Miller | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB T.Rose |
| +++ | SILB R.Campbell | In Box | +++ | TE N.Lockett |
| +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | --- | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS11 (2Q: 07:10) Rod Caro ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Nicolas Hill, assisted by DE J.C. Kaplan.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | SLOT S.Miller |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | FB N.Lockett |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NOS15 (2Q: 06:31) Alek Torgersen pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rod Caro. DE Eli Cox drove right through Don Warren to hurry the quarterback.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-NOS15 (2Q: 06:22) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Elijah Hitchcock. OLB Brenden Weinmeister hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Sedrick Agbabian of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Double X(SE) | +++ | TE R.Pitts | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-14-NOS15 (2Q: 06:16) Cristian Mahoney attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 14, Houston 10 |
(2Q: 06:08) Cristian Mahoney kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Rex McAllister returned the ball 31 yards to the NOS34. Tackled by Rod Caro. |
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 05:36) Play-Action. Sam Darnold pass completed to TE Phillip Buchanan for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Brody Perini, assisted by DE Deion Schroeder.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) B.Hacker | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| --- | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | --- | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-3-NOS41 (2Q: 04:54) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Terry Baum. Key block delivered by Brett Berrino.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Spy | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 04:30) Elijah Holyfield ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Bryson McNeil.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE P.Weinstein | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| --- | WLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| --- | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU47 (2Q: 04:06) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Liam Wilson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | Rush Passer | --- | SLOT L.Wilson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Spy on QB | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB C.Davis | Blitz Passer | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU42 (2Q: 03:39) Alec Cassatt ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Newsome. Key block delivered by Tyler Lake.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | --- | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) M.Mueller |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 03:18) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Oliver Jacobs for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Carlton Davis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | --- | TE P.Buchanan | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Weinstein | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | --- | FB S.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Bump and Run | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 02:58) Sam Darnold pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Maurice Mueller. DE Deion Schroeder blocked the pass.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Spy on QB | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU29 (2Q: 02:48) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Maurice Mueller for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Uchenna Nwosu. Mueller gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Weinstein | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | FB S.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Bump and Run | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 02:31) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Oliver Jacobs for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kaleb Middleton, assisted by CB Floyd Gilmore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | --- | TE P.Buchanan | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Wilson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Short Zone | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Blitz Passer | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-HOU04 (2Q: 02:11) Sam Darnold pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR O.J. Jacobs.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT B.Hacker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| --- | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-HOU04 (2Q: 02:04) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Branden Hacker for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 20, Houston 10
OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | --- | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Ateman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT B.Hacker | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Short Zone | --- | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(2Q: 02:04) Extra point by Broderick Ours was good. New Orleans 21, Houston 10 |
Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
(2Q: 01:57) Broderick Ours kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:57) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Nickolas Gunn for 31 yards. Tackled by DE Ethan Mounts. Gunn gained 23 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Norbert Tierney of New Orleans was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE E.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | SLOT H.Elliott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) S.Miller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Deep Zone | +++ | SLOT N.Gunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | --- | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | NB T.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | DB J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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1-10-NOS29 (2Q: 01:45) Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Tierney. Caro gained 5 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS16 (2Q: 01:22) Alek Torgersen pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Tom Rose. OLB Brent Vaughn defended the pass.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | TE R.Pitts | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | FB R.Caro | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Blitz Passer | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS16 (2Q: 01:16) Alek Torgersen pass completed to TE AK-47 Kaplan for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Eugene Clark, assisted by OLB Rich Campbell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | TE R.Pitts | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-NOS11 (2Q: 00:54) Alek Torgersen pass completed to TE Albert Kaplan for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Malik Shelton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | TE R.Pitts | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-NOS08 (2Q: 00:49) Cristian Mahoney attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 21, Houston 13 |
(2Q: 00:41) Cristian Mahoney kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 00:41) Alec Cassatt ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Carlton Davis, assisted by DE Deion Schroeder. Key block delivered by Shaun Tyler.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | --- | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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Start of third quarter. |
(3Q: 15:00) Cristian Mahoney kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (3Q: 15:00) Alec Cassatt ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| --- | RDE P.Weinstein | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| --- | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NOS21 (3Q: 14:20) Sam Darnold pass completed to TE Ben Givgore for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Floyd Gilmore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | --- | TE B.Givgore | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Double Z(FL) | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | --- | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS42 (3Q: 13:44) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Oliver Jacobs for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Floyd Gilmore.
OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Wilson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Blitz Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-HOU49 (3Q: 13:11) Alec Cassatt ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Terry Baum, assisted by OLB Alan Newsome. Key block delivered by Hardy McQuistan.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | --- | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | --- | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 12:35) PENALTY: G Brett Berrino of New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS47 (3Q: 12:26) Elijah Holyfield ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore, assisted by ILB Brody Perini.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE P.Weinstein | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | --- | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU49 (3Q: 11:55) Alec Cassatt ran around the left tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Floyd Gilmore, assisted by DT Bryson McNeil.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-HOU42 (3Q: 11:20) Sam Darnold pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Maurice Mueller. DT Bryson McNeil drove right through Tyler Lake to hurry the quarterback.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| --- | FS J.Flannery | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-4-HOU42 (3Q: 11:14) Lester Caban punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 11:09) Alek Torgersen sacked by DE J.C. Kaplan for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Sedrick Agbabian.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | TE R.Pitts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| --- | LCB M.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-HOU14 (3Q: 10:25) Alek Torgersen sacked by DE J.C. Kaplan for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Don Warren.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Blitz Passer | +++ | TE R.Pitts | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-24-HOU06 (3Q: 09:57) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Elijah Hitchcock for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Brenden Weinmeister, assisted by S Siran Neal. Hitchcock gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Blitz Passer | --- | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-HOU25 (3Q: 09:20) Burt Ikuma punted 39 yards. Rex McAllister called for a fair catch at the NOS36. |
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 09:09) Liam Wilson ran a reverse around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kaleb Middleton, assisted by S Sammy Hopkins.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Wilson | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Spy | +++ | RB E.Holyfield |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB I.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NOS37 (3Q: 08:40) Elijah Holyfield ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Perry Weinstein. Key block delivered by Deion Roberts.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE P.Weinstein | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Spy | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | --- | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | --- |
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3-1-NOS45 (3Q: 07:55) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Terry Baum, assisted by OLB Uchenna Nwosu. Key block delivered by Ben Givgore.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | In Box | +++ | X(SE) B.Hacker |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Keke | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB Q.Moorehead | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Out of Box | --- | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS J.Flannery | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 07:23) Play-Action. Sam Darnold pass completed to WR O.J. Jacobs for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Brody Perini. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | FB S.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Bump and Run | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU40 (3Q: 06:54) Play-Action. Sam Darnold scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Brody Perini.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) B.Hacker | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | FB S.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Bump and Run | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 06:20) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR O.J. Jacobs for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Nicolas Austin. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| --- | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-HOU24 (3Q: 05:44) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Maurice Mueller for 6 yards. Tackled by S Sammy Hopkins, assisted by CB Floyd Gilmore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) M.Ateman | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Short Zone | --- | SLOT M.Mueller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | --- | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Bump and Run | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU18 (3Q: 05:22) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Liam Wilson for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Wilson gained 5 yards after the catch. New Orleans 27, Houston 13
OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) M.Mueller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Ateman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT L.Wilson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | --- | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB I.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(3Q: 05:22) Extra point by Broderick Ours was good. New Orleans 28, Houston 13 |
(3Q: 05:13) Broderick Ours kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 05:13) Rod Caro ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rich Campbell.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | In Box | +++ | FB N.Lockett |
| +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU23 (3Q: 04:28) Alek Torgersen pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE AK-47 Kaplan. DE J.C. Kaplan blocked the pass.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| --- | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-HOU23 (3Q: 04:24) Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for 10 yards. Tackled by S Siran Neal.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Deep Zone | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-HOU33 (3Q: 03:59) Burt Ikuma punted 45 yards. Rex McAllister called for a fair catch at the NOS22. |
1-10-NOS22 (3Q: 03:50) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore. DT Bryson McNeil knocked down Tyler Lake to break up the play.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | --- | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | --- | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| --- | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NOS23 (3Q: 03:26) Sam Darnold pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Liam Wilson. DE Ruben Frederick hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | --- | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| --- | RCB F.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Double Z(FL) | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-NOS23 (3Q: 03:19) Sam Darnold scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Terry Baum.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Short Zone | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS32 (3Q: 02:40) Elijah Holyfield ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Terry Baum, assisted by DT Bryson McNeil.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | --- | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-NOS34 (3Q: 02:05) Elijah Holyfield ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kaleb Middleton, assisted by DE Ruben Frederick.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Spy | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NOS36 (3Q: 01:26) Sam Darnold scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Carlton Davis and assisted by OLB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Weinstein | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 00:40) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Maurice Mueller for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Terry Baum.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Baum | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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Start of fourth quarter. |
2-2-HOU47 (4Q: 15:00) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | --- | LG L.Ellard |
| --- | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| --- | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-HOU47 (4Q: 14:36) Alec Cassatt ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore. Key block delivered by Deion Roberts. PENALTY: OLB Alan Newsome of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Keke | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) M.Mueller |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | --- | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Turay | In Box | --- | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB T.Baum | Spy | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB N.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS J.Flannery | In Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 14:30) Alec Cassatt ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Floyd Gilmore.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | In Box | --- | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | In Box | +++ | SLOT L.Wilson |
| +++ | RDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB Q.Moorehead | Spy | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB I.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU25 (4Q: 14:10) Sam Darnold pass completed to TE Phillip Buchanan for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Floyd Gilmore. Buchanan gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | --- | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | --- | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | --- | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Double Z(FL) | --- | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-HOU08 (4Q: 13:32) Alec Cassatt ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore, assisted by ILB Brody Perini.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU08 (4Q: 13:04) Sam Darnold pass completed to TE Phillip Buchanan for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Carlton Davis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE P.Buchanan | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB U.Nwosu | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB S.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WILB B.Perini | Short Zone | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| --- | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU08 (4Q: 12:35) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Marcell Ateman for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 34, Houston 13
OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Ateman | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Short Zone | --- | SLOT L.Wilson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB C.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB I.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS S.Hopkins | Deep Zone | --- | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(4Q: 12:35) Extra point by Broderick Ours was good. New Orleans 35, Houston 13 |
(4Q: 12:24) Broderick Ours kicked off 63 yards from the NOS35. Rod Caro returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Ben Givgore. |
1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 11:51) Rod Caro ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Brenden Weinmeister. DE J.C. Kaplan knocked down Jeffery Willis to break up the play. New Orleans's Eugene Clark was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | --- | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | SLOT S.Miller |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | LCB C.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU22 (4Q: 11:21) Rod Caro ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Brenden Weinmeister, assisted by S Jacob Blackburn.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | In Box | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller |
| +++ | NT N.Hill | In Box | +++ | TE A.Kaplan |
| +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock |
| +++ | SLB E.Clark | In Box | +++ | RB R.Caro | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Campbell | In Box | +++ | FB N.Lockett |
| +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | In Box | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | In Box | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Out of Box | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| --- | FS A.Greer | Out of Box | --- |
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3-10-HOU23 (4Q: 10:48) Alek Torgersen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Scott Miller.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | LCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| --- | RCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| --- | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-HOU23 (4Q: 10:41) Burt Ikuma punted 48 yards. Rex McAllister returned the kick 6 yards to the NOS35. Tackled by Tom Rose. |
1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 10:33) Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Liam Wilson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Nicolas Austin.
OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) B.Hacker | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT L.Wilson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Weinstein | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Spy on QB | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Man-to-Man | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | DB I.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS C.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| --- | FS T.Moore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NOS40 (4Q: 09:59) Elijah Holyfield ran around the left tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Terry Baum, assisted by DE Deion Schroeder.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| --- | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-NOS40 (4Q: 09:31) Play-Action. Sam Darnold pass completed to WR Maurice Mueller for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Uchenna Nwosu.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | Rush Passer | +++ | TE B.Givgore | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Middleton | Short Zone | --- | RB A.Cassatt | Protect | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Deep Zone | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS J.Flannery | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-NOS44 (4Q: 08:58) Lester Caban punted 46 yards. Rod Caro called for a fair catch at the HOU10. |
1-10-HOU10 (4Q: 08:47) PENALTY: DE Francisco Schulz of New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-HOU15 (4Q: 08:41) Alek Torgersen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Elijah Hitchcock. DE Francisco Schulz drove right through Don Warren to hurry the quarterback.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-HOU15 (4Q: 08:36) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass completed to TE AK-47 Kaplan for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Eugene Clark, assisted by CB Blessuan Austin. Kaplan gained 3 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT N.Gunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 08:17) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass completed to TE Albert Kaplan for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Eugene Clark, assisted by S Jacob Blackburn. Kaplan gained 2 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | --- | RB R.Caro | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | --- | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | --- | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Bump and Run | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Blitz Passer | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Bump and Run | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 07:55) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Blessuan Austin, assisted by CB Norbert Tierney. Miller gained 1 yard after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 07:30) PENALTY: C Michael Fiske of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NOS45 (4Q: 07:24) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 13 yards. Tackled by S Siran Neal. Miller gained 3 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | --- | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NOS32 (4Q: 07:03) Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Caro gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | --- | RB R.Caro | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | FB N.Lockett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Double X(SE) | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | --- | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Bump and Run | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Bump and Run | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NOS17 (4Q: 06:39) Alek Torgersen pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rod Caro. DE Francisco Schulz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT N.Gunn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| --- | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS17 (4Q: 06:29) PENALTY: T Jeffery Willis of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-NOS22 (4Q: 06:23) Alek Torgersen pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Scott Miller.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-NOS22 (4Q: 06:17) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass completed to TE Albert Kaplan for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Eugene Clark, assisted by CB Chester Borders.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | --- | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | --- | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Blitz Passer | --- | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | --- | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-6-NOS06 (4Q: 05:54) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen sacked by DE Francisco Schulz for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Jeffery Willis.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| --- | LCB M.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| --- | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NOS10 (4Q: 05:32) Alek Torgersen pass was dropped by WR Scott Miller.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NOS10 (4Q: 05:23) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Scott Miller for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Greer. Miller gained 3 yards after the catch.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Holliday | Rush Passer | --- | SLOT S.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | FB T.Rose | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Blitz Passer | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Deep Zone | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-NOS05 (4Q: 05:03) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Anthony Miller for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 35, Houston 19
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Weinmeister | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | --- | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Deep Zone | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(4Q: 05:03) Extra point by Cristian Mahoney was good. New Orleans 35, Houston 20 |
(4Q: 04:55) Cristian Mahoney kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 04:55) Elijah Holyfield ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Sammy Hopkins, assisted by OLB Alan Newsome.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE P.Weinstein | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NOS29 (4Q: 04:08) Elijah Holyfield ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kaleb Middleton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU OLB Alan Newsome for 11 yards to the NOS23. Tackled by Tyler Lake.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | --- | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | --- | RG B.Berrino |
| --- | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NOS23 (4Q: 03:58) Alek Torgersen pass was dropped by RB Rod Caro.
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT N.Gunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB B.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | FB N.Lockett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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2-10-NOS23 (4Q: 03:50) Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Blessuan Austin.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Vaughn | Deep Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | --- | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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1-9-NOS09 (4Q: 03:31) PENALTY: DT Nicolas Hill of New Orleans was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-NOS05 (4Q: 03:25) Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Tom Rose for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Brent Vaughn.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | TE R.Pitts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | --- | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NOS02 (4Q: 03:17) Alek Torgersen pass completed to WR Elijah Hitchcock for -1 yards. Tackled by DE J.C. Kaplan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE N.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB F.Schulz | Short Zone | --- | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT H.Elliott | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | WLB R.Campbell | Blitz Passer | --- | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB B.Weinmeister | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-3-NOS03 (4Q: 02:58) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass completed to RB Rod Caro for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 35, Houston 26
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Campbell | Short Zone | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Vaughn | Short Zone | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | WLB B.Weinmeister | Blitz Passer | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | LCB M.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | --- | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS A.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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(4Q: 02:58) Extra point by Cristian Mahoney was good. New Orleans 35, Houston 27 |
(4Q: 02:47) Cristian Mahoney kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NOS25 (4Q: 02:47) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brody Perini.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| --- | RDE P.Weinstein | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| --- | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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Houston called a time out. |
2-7-NOS28 (4Q: 02:36) Elijah Holyfield ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Sammy Hopkins.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) B.Hacker |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | --- | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Baum | In Box | --- | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | --- | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
Houston called a time out. |
3-1-NOS34 (4Q: 02:28) Elijah Holyfield ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dustin Whiting. Key block delivered by Hardy McQuistan. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | In Box | +++ | X(SE) L.Wilson |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | --- | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Turay | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | WILB T.Baum | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | Spy | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB I.Lewis-Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB N.Austin | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS J.Flannery | In Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ |
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Houston called a time out. |
1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 02:16) Alec Cassatt ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore, assisted by DE Deion Schroeder.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | +++ | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-8-NOS37 (4Q: 02:00) Elijah Holyfield ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore, assisted by ILB Brody Perini.
OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Mueller |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.McNeil | In Box | --- | TE P.Buchanan |
| +++ | RDE D.Schroeder | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | RB E.Holyfield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | FB S.Tyler |
| +++ | WILB B.Perini | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB Q.Moorehead | In Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS S.Hopkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-NOS41 (4Q: 01:17) Alec Cassatt ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tavarius Moore.
OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | QB S.Darnold |
| *** | LDE D.Whiting | In Box | +++ | X(SE) M.Ateman |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Allen | In Box | +++ | TE B.Givgore |
| +++ | RDE R.Frederick | In Box | +++ | Z(FL) O.Jacobs |
| +++ | SLB K.Middleton | In Box | +++ | RB A.Cassatt | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB U.Nwosu | In Box | +++ | SLOT M.Mueller |
| +++ | WLB A.Newsome | In Box | +++ | LT D.Roberts |
| +++ | LCB C.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | LG L.Ellard |
| +++ | RCB F.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | C H.McQuistan |
| +++ | NB N.Austin | Out of Box | --- | RG B.Berrino |
| +++ | SS T.Moore | Out of Box | +++ | RT T.Lake |
| +++ | FS J.Flannery | Out of Box | +++ |
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4-1-NOS44 (4Q: 00:30) Lester Caban punted 48 yards. Rod Caro returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by Alec Cassatt. |
1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 00:19) Alek Torgersen pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nickolas Gunn. CB Andy Greer defended the pass. PENALTY: T Jeffery Willis of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | TE A.Kaplan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB T.Rose | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Mounts | Deep Zone | +++ | SLOT N.Gunn | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| --- | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | DB J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS S.Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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1-19-HOU09 (4Q: 00:13) Play-Action. Alek Torgersen pass was intended for WR Scott Miller and was intercepted by CB Andy Greer at the HOU17. The interception was returned 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 41, Houston 27
OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | QB A.Torgersen |
| *** | LDE F.Schulz | Rush Passer | +++ | X(SE) A.Miller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | SLOT S.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Kaplan | Rush Passer | +++ | Z(FL) E.Hitchcock | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB E.Clark | Short Zone | +++ | RB R.Caro | Protect | --- | WLB E.Mounts | Deep Zone | +++ | FB T.Rose | Protect | +++ | LCB C.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | LT J.Willis |
| +++ | RCB N.Tierney | Man-to-Man | +++ | LG S.Agbabian |
| +++ | NB B.Austin | Man-to-Man | +++ | C M.Fiske |
| +++ | DB J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | RG D.Warren |
| +++ | SS A.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | RT D.Harrison |
| +++ | FS T.Brooks | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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(4Q: 00:13) Extra point by Broderick Ours was good. New Orleans 42, Houston 27 |
(4Q: 00:01) Broderick Ours kicked off 59 yards from the NOS35. Rod Caro returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Alec Cassatt. |
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 42, Houston Texans 27 |