Exhibition Week 3, 2021

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 96 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Lincoln Gillespie kicked off 51 yards from the DEN30. Victor Miknich returned the ball 30 yards to the NOS49. Tackled by Bob Loud. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS21 (1Q: 14:24) J.J. Kaeding pass completed to RB Victor Miknich for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Geisen. Miknich gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS25 (1Q: 13:43) J.J. Kaeding pass completed to WR Russell Barajas for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin, assisted by S Dennis Valdez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 13:16) Victor Miknich ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Cornelius Malone.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS37 (1Q: 12:29) J.J. Kaeding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Britt Hargett. CB Scottie Hellestrae defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS37 (1Q: 12:23) J.J. Kaeding pass completed to WR Wade Box for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin, assisted by CB Scottie Hellestrae. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-NOS42 (1Q: 11:37) Kevin Harmon punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN02.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN02 (1Q: 11:27) Kurt Armstrong ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Strain.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DEN04 (1Q: 10:46) Kurt Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Bo Dwight. ILB Skip Baldridge knocked down Jorge Biamila to break up the play.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-DEN03 (1Q: 10:05) Archie Paullin pass completed to WR Blake Wallace for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Richard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-DEN10 (1Q: 09:24) Ricardo Mills punted 50 yards. Johnnie Banks returned the kick 0 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Marlon Greene.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS40 (1Q: 09:13) Victor Miknich ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-NOS39 (1Q: 08:51) J.J. Kaeding pass completed to WR Russell Barajas for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Rickey Rivera. Barajas gained 20 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN33 (1Q: 08:06) Victor Miknich ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornelius Hutchins, assisted by S Dennis Valdez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN33 (1Q: 07:41) Victor Miknich ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Phil Scurlock, assisted by CB Austin Preston.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-DEN36 (1Q: 07:13) J.J. Kaeding pass completed to WR Britt Hargett for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN17 (1Q: 06:31) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-DEN22 (1Q: 06:22) Mickey Carley ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Austin Preston, assisted by DT Otis Arnold.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-DEN20 (1Q: 05:47) J.J. Kaeding pass completed to RB Victor Miknich for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB C.J. Reese. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver's Otis Arnold was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-DEN14 (1Q: 05:00) J.J. Kaeding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR The Target Hargett.
4-7-DEN14 (1Q: 04:54) Zach Clancy attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Denver 0
(1Q: 04:47) Zach Clancy kicked off 77 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 04:47) Deon Bridges ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Josh Jarvis, assisted by S Donnell Hodges. Key block delivered by Kelly Brock.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-DEN29 (1Q: 04:26) Kurt Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Blake Blackwell. Key block delivered by Jorge Biamila.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN32 (1Q: 03:49) Archie Paullin pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Devin Lynn. DE Blake Faulk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Baldridge is blitzing.
2-10-DEN32 (1Q: 03:38) Archie Paullin pass completed to WR Blake Wallace for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Jimmy Finister, assisted by S Roger Silva. Wallace gained 5 yards after the catch.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS50 (1Q: 03:10) Archie Paullin pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Murray.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS50 (1Q: 03:02) Kurt Armstrong ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jimmy Finister, assisted by DT Blake Blackwell.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NOS49 (1Q: 02:34) Archie Paullin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darrell Fulton. DE Blake Faulk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-NOS49 (1Q: 02:27) Ricardo Mills punted 31 yards. Johnnie Banks called for a fair catch at the NOS18.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS18 (1Q: 02:20) J.J. Kaeding pass completed to RB Victor Miknich for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin, assisted by OLB Ross Fox. Miknich gained 16 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS38 (1Q: 01:52) Victor Miknich ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin, assisted by S Dennis Valdez. Key block delivered by Frank Siavii.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS43 (1Q: 01:23) J.J. Kaeding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scott O'Neal. DE Cornelius Malone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NOS43 (1Q: 01:20) J.J. Kaeding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Barajas. DE Alan Geisen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-5-NOS43 (1Q: 01:17) Kevin Harmon punted 47 yards. Kurt Armstrong called for a fair catch at the DEN10.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Finister and Dwight are blitzing.
1-10-DEN10 (1Q: 01:10) Kurt Armstrong ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ronnie Cole, assisted by CB Daniel Richard.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nichols and Strain are blitzing.
2-6-DEN14 (1Q: 00:37) Archie Paullin pass completed to WR Blake Wallace for 14 yards. Tackled by S Donnell Hodges. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wallace gained 5 yards after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Nichols is blitzing.
1-10-DEN28 (2Q: 15:00) Deon Bridges ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Victor Nichols.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN32 (2Q: 14:21) Archie Paullin sacked by DE Blake Faulk for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Jason Montgomery.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN30 (2Q: 13:46) Archie Paullin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Blake Wallace. DE Cole Dunn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-DEN30 (2Q: 13:43) Ricardo Mills punted 33 yards. Tony Crenshaw called for a fair catch at the NOS37.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 13:35) Mickey Carley ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross Fox. Key block delivered by Calvin Bullock.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 12:52) Mickey Carley ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB C.J. Reese.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mattson is blitzing.
2-11-NOS46 (2Q: 12:23) Julio Zappa pass was intended for TE Wayne Crawford and was intercepted by CB Scottie Hellestrae at the DEN44. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Wayne Crawford.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS48 (2Q: 12:13) Deon Bridges ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ralph Butterworth. DT Travis Sikes knocked down Marlon Greene to break up the play.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NOS46 (2Q: 11:36) Kurt Armstrong ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Victor Nichols.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Nichols is blitzing.
3-3-NOS41 (2Q: 10:58) Archie Paullin pass completed to WR Stephen Murray for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Strain, assisted by DT Josh Jarvis.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Strain and Escamilla are blitzing.
1-10-NOS38 (2Q: 10:14) Archie Paullin pass completed to TE Devin Lynn for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ronnie Cole, assisted by CB Daniel Richard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nichols is blitzing.
2-5-NOS33 (2Q: 09:31) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nichols is blitzing.
2-10-NOS38 (2Q: 09:22) Archie Paullin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Blake Wallace. OLB Victor Nichols hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS38 (2Q: 09:16) Archie Paullin pass completed to WR Darrell Fulton for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Josh Jarvis, assisted by S J.C. Escamilla.
4-7-NOS35 (2Q: 08:42) Ricardo Mills punted 24 yards. Tony Crenshaw called for a fair catch at the NOS11.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Griffin is blitzing.
1-10-NOS11 (2Q: 08:32) Julio Zappa pass completed to RB Mickey Carley for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Austin Preston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Reese and Griffin are blitzing.
2-4-NOS17 (2Q: 07:57) Victor Miknich ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Joe West, assisted by OLB Vernon Griffin. Key block delivered by Zach Nussbaum. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Formation.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS12 (2Q: 07:48) Mickey Carley ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Valdez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Griffin is blitzing.
3-12-NOS09 (2Q: 07:03) Mickey Carley ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Otis Arnold.
4-5-NOS16 (2Q: 06:23) Kevin Harmon punted 45 yards. Kurt Armstrong called for a fair catch at the DEN39.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Baldridge is blitzing.
1-10-DEN39 (2Q: 06:16) Deon Bridges ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S J.C. Escamilla, assisted by S Donnell Hodges. Key block delivered by Ron Paredes.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-DEN45 (2Q: 05:50) Deon Bridges ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S J.C. Escamilla. ILB Shawn Strain knocked down Walter Quayle to break up the play.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-DEN48 (2Q: 05:20) Deon Bridges ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Josh Jarvis, assisted by S Donnell Hodges. Key block delivered by Marlon Greene.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 04:56) Deon Bridges ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Strain, assisted by S Ken Gray. ILB Shawn Strain knocked down Kelly Brock to break up the play.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN49 (2Q: 04:12) Kurt Armstrong ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bo Dwight, assisted by S Ronnie Cole.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS47 (2Q: 03:37) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Darrell Fulton for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bo Dwight. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-NOS44 (2Q: 03:16) Ricardo Mills punted 44 yards. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 03:09) Julio Zappa pass completed to FB Ty Cushing for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Mattson. Cushing gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-NOS29 (2Q: 02:27) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Russell Barajas for 23 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Sawyer, assisted by CB Scottie Hellestrae.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN48 (2Q: 02:00) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Tony Crenshaw for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Scottie Hellestrae.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mattson is blitzing.
2-3-DEN41 (2Q: 01:43) Julio Zappa pass was dropped by WR Britt Hargett.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-DEN41 (2Q: 01:35) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Scott O'Neal for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Austin Preston. O'Neal gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN34 (2Q: 01:19) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Russell Barajas for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Scottie Hellestrae.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-DEN28 (2Q: 01:02) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Britt Hargett for 6 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Hinds, assisted by S Dennis Valdez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN22 (2Q: 00:44) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Scott O'Neal for 9 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Hinds. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Reese, Griffin and Fox are blitzing.
2-1-DEN13 (2Q: 00:35) Victor Miknich ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Joe West. Key block delivered by Herb Rauch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN12 (2Q: 00:26) Mickey Carley ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN08 (2Q: 00:15) Victor Miknich ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Quinn Punzel. New Orleans 9, Denver 0
(2Q: 00:15) Extra point by Zach Clancy was good. New Orleans 10, Denver 0
(2Q: 00:08) Zach Clancy kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. Horace Luthye returned the ball 13 yards to the DEN13. Tackled by Mickey Carley. PENALTY: Denver was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Zach Clancy kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Scottie Hellestrae returned the ball 20 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by The Target Hargett.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN29 (3Q: 14:40) Deon Bridges ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Donnell Hodges.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister is blitzing.
2-10-DEN29 (3Q: 13:59) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Walter Bakker for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bo Dwight. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nichols and Hodges are blitzing.
3-7-DEN32 (3Q: 13:28) Floyd Gruber pass completed to TE Devin Lynn for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Richard, assisted by S J.C. Escamilla. Lynn gained 6 yards after the catch.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nichols is blitzing.
1-10-DEN47 (3Q: 12:52) Floyd Gruber pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Devin Lynn. DE Blake Faulk drove right through Jorge Biamila to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN47 (3Q: 12:49) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Stephen Murray for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Victor Nichols. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Silva is blitzing.
2-20-DEN37 (3Q: 12:44) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Stephen Murray for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ronnie Cole. Murray gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister is blitzing.
3-13-DEN44 (3Q: 12:21) Floyd Gruber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darrell Fulton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-13-DEN44 (3Q: 12:15) Ricardo Mills punted 46 yards. Tony Crenshaw returned the kick 15 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Marlon Greene.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hutchins is blitzing.
1-10-NOS25 (3Q: 12:08) Julio Zappa pass was intended for WR Wade Box and was intercepted by CB Austin Preston at the NOS37. Tackled by Wade Box.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Baldridge is blitzing.
1-10-NOS37 (3Q: 11:58) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Blake Wallace for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ken Gray. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-NOS29 (3Q: 11:34) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Finister is blitzing.
1-10-NOS24 (3Q: 11:27) Kurt Armstrong ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Stephen Rhodes, assisted by DE Seth Smith. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS S Donnell Hodges to the NOS21.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS21 (3Q: 11:19) Julio Zappa pass completed to FB Ty Cushing for 12 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Hinds. Cushing gained 12 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Shift.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Griffin is blitzing.
1-15-NOS16 (3Q: 11:09) Julio Zappa kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Valdez, assisted by DE Alan Geisen. Key block delivered by Gary Lord.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Mattson is blitzing.
2-9-NOS22 (3Q: 10:30) Julio Zappa pass completed to RB Mickey Carley for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Scottie Hellestrae, assisted by CB Austin Preston.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NOS27 (3Q: 10:01) Julio Zappa pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Target Hargett. DT Phil Scurlock hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-4-NOS27 (3Q: 09:51) Kevin Harmon punted 63 yards. Kurt Armstrong returned the kick 9 yards to the DEN19. Tackled by Quinn Punzel.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN19 (3Q: 09:41) Kurt Armstrong ran inside the right guard for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Roger Silva. Key block delivered by Lionel Stotts.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DEN28 (3Q: 09:13) Kurt Armstrong ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Blake Blackwell, assisted by OLB Jimmy Finister. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN33 (3Q: 09:06) Kurt Armstrong ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Ronnie Cole, assisted by ILB Shawn Strain. DE Blake Faulk crushed Unknown to wreck the play.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nichols, Strain and Escamilla are blitzing.
2-11-DEN32 (3Q: 08:40) Deon Bridges ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Richard, assisted by DE Blake Faulk.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-DEN36 (3Q: 08:00) Floyd Gruber sacked by DE Blake Faulk for a loss of 6 yards. Faulk ran right past Jorge Biamila and knocked down the quarterback.
4-13-DEN30 (3Q: 07:19) Ricardo Mills punted 35 yards. Johnnie Banks returned the kick 11 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Unknown.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS46 (3Q: 07:08) Victor Miknich ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin. Key block delivered by Quinn Punzel. Punzel ran over Ross Fox to set up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN40 (3Q: 06:39) Mickey Carley ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Otis Arnold.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-DEN36 (3Q: 06:03) Mickey Carley ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Valdez, assisted by OLB C.J. Reese.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Griffin, Fox and Hinds are blitzing.
3-2-DEN32 (3Q: 05:26) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Wade Box for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Scottie Hellestrae. Box gained 4 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN27 (3Q: 04:58) Victor Miknich ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-DEN26 (3Q: 04:14) Julio Zappa pass completed to RB Mickey Carley for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Daryl Sawyer.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-DEN05 (3Q: 03:32) Victor Miknich ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Geisen, assisted by OLB Lance Mattson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-DEN01 (3Q: 02:58) Mickey Carley ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Joe Lareche. Lareche ran over Bob Loud to set up the play. New Orleans 16, Denver 0
(3Q: 02:58) Extra point by Zach Clancy was good. New Orleans 17, Denver 0
(3Q: 02:50) Zach Clancy kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Scottie Hellestrae returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN26. Tackled by Wayne Crawford.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 02:22) Floyd Gruber pass was intended for WR Nolan Maxwell and was intercepted by S J.C. Escamilla at the DEN36. The interception was returned 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 23, Denver 0
(3Q: 02:22) Extra point by Zach Clancy was good. New Orleans 24, Denver 0
(3Q: 02:12) Zach Clancy kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (3Q: 02:12) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Stephen Murray for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ronnie Cole, assisted by CB Daniel Richard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-DEN28 (3Q: 01:38) Floyd Gruber pass was dropped by TE Devin Lynn. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nichols, Strain and Silva are blitzing.
1-10-NOS41 (3Q: 01:28) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Nolan Maxwell for 36 yards. Tackled by S J.C. Escamilla. Maxwell gained 2 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-NOS05 (3Q: 00:47) Deon Bridges ran inside the right guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marlon Greene. New Orleans 24, Denver 6
(3Q: 00:47) Kurt Armstrong ran for the two-point conversion and failed. He was tackled by Blake Faulk.
(3Q: 00:41) Lincoln Gillespie kicked off 67 yards from the DEN30. Johnnie Banks returned the ball 27 yards to the NOS30. Tackled by Devin Lynn.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS30 (3Q: 00:08) Victor Miknich ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB C.J. Reese.
Start of fourth quarter.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS30 (4Q: 15:00) Julio Zappa pass completed to RB Mickey Carley for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Mattson. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-NOS30 (4Q: 14:55) Julio Zappa pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Britt Hargett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS30 (4Q: 14:47) Kevin Harmon punted 51 yards. Kurt Armstrong returned the kick 3 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Tony Crenshaw. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt.
4-15-NOS25 (4Q: 14:37) Kevin Harmon punted 66 yards. Kurt Armstrong returned the kick -3 yards to the DEN06. Tackled by Tony Crenshaw. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Tony Crenshaw at the DEN06.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-DEN06 (4Q: 14:27) Victor Miknich ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Cornelius Malone.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN08 (4Q: 13:53) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Russell Barajas for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. New Orleans 30, Denver 6
(4Q: 13:53) Extra point by Zach Clancy was good. New Orleans 31, Denver 6
(4Q: 13:46) Zach Clancy kicked off 50 yards from the NOS30. Scottie Hellestrae returned the ball 27 yards to the DEN47. Tackled by Ralph Butterworth.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 13:24) Floyd Gruber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jermaine Slezak. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-DEN37 (4Q: 13:17) Floyd Gruber pass was intended for TE Devin Lynn and was intercepted by S Ronnie Cole at the DEN47. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Devin Lynn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN27 (4Q: 13:04) Julio Zappa pass was dropped by RB Victor Miknich.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN27 (4Q: 12:59) Julio Zappa pass completed to RB Victor Miknich for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Mattson, assisted by S Dennis Valdez.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-DEN23 (4Q: 12:23) Julio Zappa pass completed to WR Scott O'Neal for 8 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Hinds, assisted by OLB Vernon Griffin. O'Neal gained 9 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN15 (4Q: 11:59) Julio Zappa kept the ball, running around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Hinds.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hutchins is blitzing.
2-6-DEN11 (4Q: 11:36) Victor Miknich ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Daryl Sawyer, assisted by S Reggie Hinds.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-DEN07 (4Q: 11:15) Mickey Carley ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin.
4-5-DEN10 (4Q: 10:39) Zach Clancy attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 34, Denver 6
(4Q: 10:34) Zach Clancy kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Scottie Hellestrae returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN20. Tackled by Ralph Butterworth.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 10:15) Floyd Gruber pass was dropped by WR Nolan Maxwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister, Silva and Dwight are blitzing.
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 10:06) Floyd Gruber sacked by DE Cole Dunn for a loss of 5 yards. Dunn ran right past Kelly Brock and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Cole Dunn for 11 yards to the DEN04.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-4-DEN04 (4Q: 09:55) Mickey Carley ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bob Loud, assisted by DE Alan Geisen.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-DEN04 (4Q: 09:22) Victor Miknich ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Valdez.
New Orleans: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mattson, Griffin and Valdez are blitzing.
3-1-DEN01 (4Q: 08:51) Victor Miknich ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Hinds, assisted by OLB Ross Fox.
4-1-DEN01 (4Q: 08:12) Zach Clancy attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 37, Denver 6
(4Q: 08:04) Zach Clancy kicked off 54 yards from the NOS30. Horace Luthye returned the ball 3 yards to the DEN19. Tackled by Mrs Butterworth.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister and Cole are blitzing.
1-10-DEN19 (4Q: 07:43) Floyd Gruber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darrell Fulton. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Contact.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN24 (4Q: 07:33) Floyd Gruber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Maxwell. DE Blake Faulk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN24 (4Q: 07:27) Floyd Gruber sacked by DE Blake Faulk for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Unknown. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-DEN19 (4Q: 07:16) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Stephen Murray for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Shawn Strain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-DEN29 (4Q: 06:42) Ricardo Mills punted 53 yards. Tony Crenshaw returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS26. Tackled by Walter Quayle.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS26 (4Q: 06:33) Mickey Carley ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Hinds. Key block delivered by Herb Rauch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS31 (4Q: 05:48) Mickey Carley ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Otis Arnold, assisted by OLB C.J. Reese.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-NOS34 (4Q: 05:03) Richie Munoz kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Vernon Griffin.
4-1-NOS35 (4Q: 04:19) Kevin Harmon punted 45 yards. Kurt Armstrong returned the kick -3 yards to the DEN17. Tackled by Tony Crenshaw.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Finister and Cole are blitzing.
1-10-DEN17 (4Q: 04:11) Floyd Gruber sacked by S Ronnie Cole for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Walter Quayle.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-DEN14 (4Q: 03:51) Deon Bridges ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S J.C. Escamilla.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-DEN20 (4Q: 03:08) Floyd Gruber pass completed to WR Stephen Murray for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ronnie Cole, assisted by S J.C. Escamilla.
4-3-DEN24 (4Q: 02:59) Ricardo Mills punted 36 yards. Johnnie Banks called for a fair catch at the NOS40.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 02:51) Mickey Carley ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lance Mattson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS41 (4Q: 02:08) Mickey Carley ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cornelius Malone.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NOS46 (4Q: 02:00) Victor Miknich ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Cornelius Hutchins, assisted by DT Otis Arnold. Key block delivered by Billy Joe Lareche.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Reese, Griffin and Valdez are blitzing.
1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 01:14) Victor Miknich ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Scottie Hellestrae.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mattson, Griffin and Loud are blitzing.
2-7-DEN44 (4Q: 00:28) Victor Miknich ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Phil Scurlock, assisted by OLB Vernon Griffin.
Final Score: New Orleans Raging Horde 37, Denver Dynomite 6