Week 2, 2028

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 64 degrees, rain, 10 mph wind.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 66 yards from the ELP30. J.J. Dillon returned the ball 38 yards to the NOS42. Tackled by Tracy Fitzgerald.
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-NOS42 (1Q: 14:26) Jeff Wile ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Lee Welborn.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NOS45 (1Q: 13:59) Mitch Huffman pass completed to WR Barry Sullivan for 25 yards. Tackled by S Lee Welborn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sullivan gained 1 yard after the catch. New Orleans's Barry Sullivan was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ELP30 (1Q: 13:12) Mitch Huffman pass completed to TE Eric Sellers for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Lehmann, assisted by S Tracy Fitzgerald.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-ELP22 (1Q: 12:35) Jeff Wile ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Wesley Dotson.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-ELP26 (1Q: 11:55) Jeff Wile ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Matthew Grant, assisted by DT Sam Hernandez.
4-6-ELP26 (1Q: 11:20) Everett McConnell attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, El Paso 0
(1Q: 11:13) Everett McConnell kicked off 68 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Poston returned the ball 13 yards to the ELP15. Tackled by J.J. Dillon.
El Paso: 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.
1-10-ELP15 (1Q: 10:37) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Kendrick Becker for 37 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Becker gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
El Paso: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS48 (1Q: 09:52) PENALTY: El Paso was called for a False Start.
El Paso: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-ELP47 (1Q: 09:45) Old Man Mathews pass completed to TE Tony Abercrombie for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison. Abercrombie gained 1 yard after the catch.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NOS47 (1Q: 09:05) Wendell Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alex Jennings. DT Gilbert Wadley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
El Paso: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Terrell and Green are blitzing.
3-9-NOS47 (1Q: 08:58) Old Man Mathews scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison.
4-4-NOS42 (1Q: 08:32) Henry Magro punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NOS01.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS01 (1Q: 08:25) Don Foley ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Wesley Dotson.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Coons and Vartanian are blitzing.
2-10-NOS01 (1Q: 08:03) Jeff Wile ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lee Welborn.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-NOS01 (1Q: 07:22) Mitch Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Don Foley. DE Everett Pullen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS01 (1Q: 07:18) Dexter Hutton punted 51 yards. Kendrick Becker returned the kick 15 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Vernon Middleton.
El Paso: Pro 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.
1-10-NOS37 (1Q: 07:08) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Kendrick Becker for 8 yards. Tackled by S Brock Sicotte. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
El Paso: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-NOS29 (1Q: 06:30) Levon Stinemetz ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Vernon Middleton, assisted by S Chester Warren. Stinemetz slipped a little on the wet field.
El Paso: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS28 (1Q: 06:00) Levon Stinemetz ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Gilbert Wadley.
4-1-NOS28 (1Q: 05:17) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, El Paso 3
(1Q: 05:10) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 72 yards from the ELP30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 05:10) Jeff Wile ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Casey Heap.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-NOS18 (1Q: 04:39) Mitch Huffman pass completed to RB Jeff Wile for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Wesley Dotson. Wile gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro 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. Dunn is blitzing.
3-7-NOS23 (1Q: 04:14) Mitch Huffman pass was dropped by WR Randal Reischl.
4-7-NOS23 (1Q: 04:06) Dexter Hutton punted 58 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the ELP19.
El Paso: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ELP19 (1Q: 03:58) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Alex Jennings for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Bob Riemersma. Jennings gained 2 yards after the catch. New Orleans's Bob Riemersma was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
El Paso: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Morrison is blitzing.
1-10-ELP30 (1Q: 03:34) Bernie Gerber ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Randy Terrell.
El Paso: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-ELP33 (1Q: 02:56) Old Man Mathews sacked by DT Gilbert Wadley for a loss of 7 yards. Wadley ran right past Louie Martin and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ELP Monty Monroe on the ELP26.
El Paso: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-14-ELP26 (1Q: 02:18) Wendell Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Carlton Talley. DT Desmond Macri hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-14-ELP26 (1Q: 02:13) Henry Magro punted 40 yards. Wally Browning returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Levon Stinemetz.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Coons is blitzing.
1-10-NOS39 (1Q: 02:02) Mitch Huffman pass completed to RB Jeff Wile for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Russell. Wile gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. El Paso's Thurman Sampson was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ELP48 (1Q: 01:17) Jeff Wile ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lee Welborn.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-ELP46 (1Q: 00:31) J.J. Dillon ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Sam Hernandez.
Start of second quarter.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Heap is blitzing.
3-6-ELP44 (2Q: 15:00) Jeff Wile ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Wes Legins. Key block delivered by Bennie McCormick.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ELP37 (2Q: 14:33) Don Foley ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Derrick Fiala, assisted by DT Matthew Grant. Key block delivered by Grant Clemons.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-ELP28 (2Q: 14:03) Mitch Huffman pass completed to RB Jeff Wile for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Pullen. Wile gained 14 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ELP16 (2Q: 13:41) Mitch Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Blaine Meier.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ELP16 (2Q: 13:35) J.J. Dillon ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Casey Heap.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Heap, Vartanian and Lehmann are blitzing.
3-9-ELP15 (2Q: 12:56) Mitch Huffman pass completed to WR Barry Sullivan for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 9, El Paso 3
(2Q: 12:56) Extra point by Everett McConnell was good. New Orleans 10, El Paso 3
(2Q: 12:46) Everett McConnell kicked off 56 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Poston returned the ball 15 yards to the ELP29. Tackled by Blaine Meier.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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-ELP29 (2Q: 12:17) Wendell Mathews pass was intended for WR Alex Jennings and was intercepted by CB Thomas Cady at the ELP42. Tackled by Alex Jennings.
New Orleans: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ELP42 (2Q: 12:06) J.J. Dillon ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Sam Hernandez.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ELP40 (2Q: 11:29) Mitch Huffman pass completed to WR Barry Sullivan for 26 yards. Tackled by S Lee Welborn. Sullivan gained 8 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ELP14 (2Q: 10:50) J.J. Dillon ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Coons.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Heap and Coons are blitzing.
2-8-ELP12 (2Q: 10:13) J.J. Dillon ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Matthew Grant.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-ELP10 (2Q: 09:37) Mitch Huffman pass completed to TE Eric Sellers for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Sellers gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: El Paso was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. New Orleans 16, El Paso 3
(2Q: 09:37) Extra point by Everett McConnell was good. New Orleans 17, El Paso 3
(2Q: 09:29) Everett McConnell kicked off 70 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Poston returned the ball 13 yards to the ELP13. Tackled by Blaine Meier. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Tyrone Tusch on the ELP13.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Dotson is blitzing.
1-10-ELP13 (2Q: 09:24) Mitch Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Eric Sellers. New Orleans's Bennie McCormick was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ELP13 (2Q: 09:18) Mitch Huffman pass completed to WR Wally Browning for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Dunn, assisted by CB Buddy Thomson.
New Orleans: 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. Goodwin is blitzing.
3-7-ELP10 (2Q: 08:41) Mitch Huffman pass was dropped by WR Wally Browning.
4-7-ELP10 (2Q: 08:36) Everett McConnell attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 20, El Paso 3
(2Q: 08:31) Everett McConnell kicked off 60 yards from the NOS30. Omar Goodwin returned the ball 11 yards to the ELP21. Tackled by Tyrone Tusch.
El Paso: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ELP21 (2Q: 08:11) Old Man Mathews pass completed to FB Chris Beyer for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Anthony.
El Paso: 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 run. Terrell is blitzing.
2-11-ELP20 (2Q: 07:41) Levon Stinemetz ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chester Warren, assisted by DT Percy Collins.
El Paso: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-ELP22 (2Q: 07:00) Wendell Mathews pass was dropped by WR Alex Jennings. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-ELP22 (2Q: 06:50) Henry Magro punted 46 yards. Wally Browning called for a fair catch at the NOS32.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Dotson is blitzing.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 06:40) Mitch Huffman pass completed to TE Joey Montgomery for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Dunn. Montgomery gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 05:58) Don Foley ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Coons, assisted by OLB Wesley Dotson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-NOS43 (2Q: 05:41) J.J. Dillon ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Buddy Thomson.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NOS48 (2Q: 05:19) Jeff Wile ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Lee Welborn.
4-1-ELP46 (2Q: 04:56) Dexter Hutton punted 46 yards. Touchback. New Orleans's Nathan Williamson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
El Paso: Weak 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.
1-10-ELP20 (2Q: 04:49) Old Man Mathews scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Anthony.
El Paso: I 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. Warren is blitzing.
2-5-ELP25 (2Q: 04:11) Levon Stinemetz ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison, assisted by CB Ed Anthony. PENALTY: El Paso was called for Offensive Holding.
El Paso: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-15-ELP15 (2Q: 04:02) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Alex Jennings for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Derek Schulz. Jennings gained 12 yards after the catch.
El Paso: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ELP33 (2Q: 03:21) Old Man Mathews pass completed to TE Tony Abercrombie for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Carlos Franz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Abercrombie gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
El Paso: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ELP43 (2Q: 03:05) Wendell Mathews pass was intended for WR Alex Jennings and was intercepted by S Kenny Green at the NOS39. The interception was returned 14 yards. Tackled by Tony Abercrombie.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ELP47 (2Q: 02:57) Jeff Wile ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Al Batson.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ELP45 (2Q: 02:39) Jeff Wile ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Wes Legins, assisted by OLB Wesley Dotson. CB Todd Lehmann knocked down Roger Byerly to break up the play.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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. Coons is blitzing.
3-9-ELP46 (2Q: 02:21) Jeff Wile ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dustin Sullivan.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-10-ELP47 (2Q: 02:00) Dexter Hutton punted 36 yards. Kendrick Becker returned the kick 8 yards to the ELP19. Tackled by Vernon Middleton.
El Paso: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morrison is blitzing.
1-10-ELP19 (2Q: 01:51) Bernie Gerber ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Green. Key block delivered by Heath Anthony.
El Paso: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-ELP24 (2Q: 01:19) Levon Stinemetz ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Green.
El Paso: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-ELP27 (2Q: 00:58) PENALTY: El Paso was called for a False Start.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-ELP22 (2Q: 00:58) Old Man Mathews scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison.
4-2-ELP27 (2Q: 00:28) Henry Magro punted 43 yards. Wally Browning returned the kick 9 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Levon Stinemetz.
New Orleans: I 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. Dunn is blitzing.
1-10-NOS39 (2Q: 00:21) Jeff Wile ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Coons. Wile slipped a little on the wet field.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Strong 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.
2-8-NOS41 (2Q: 00:11) Jeff Wile ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Al Batson.
New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Dunn, Welborn and Fiala are blitzing.
3-1-NOS48 (2Q: 00:01) Mitch Huffman pass completed to TE Joey Montgomery for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Lehmann. Montgomery gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: El Paso was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
1-10-ELP36 (2Q: 00:01) Everett McConnell attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 23, El Paso 3
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Everett McConnell kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Poston returned the ball 20 yards to the ELP21. Tackled by Brock Sicotte. PENALTY: El Paso was called for Clipping on the Kick Return.
El Paso: I 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-ELP05 (3Q: 14:44) Bernie Gerber ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Anthony, assisted by DT Gilbert Wadley.
El Paso: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-ELP03 (3Q: 14:16) Old Man Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kendrick Becker. DE Carlos Franz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. El Paso's Glenn Lester was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
El Paso: Strong 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.
3-12-ELP03 (3Q: 14:10) Wendell Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kendrick Becker. DT Gilbert Wadley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-12-ELP03 (3Q: 14:05) Henry Magro punted 63 yards. Wally Browning returned the kick 10 yards to the NOS44. Tackled by R.J. Poston.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS44 (3Q: 13:54) J.J. Dillon ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Dunn, assisted by ILB Blaine Coons.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS48 (3Q: 13:32) Mitch Huffman pass completed to RB Jeff Wile for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tracy Fitzgerald. Wile gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ELP40 (3Q: 12:55) Don Foley ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Wesley Dotson, assisted by DT Matthew Grant.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-ELP39 (3Q: 12:20) Mitch Huffman pass completed to WR Barry Sullivan for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Casey Heap, assisted by S Tracy Fitzgerald.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Dunn is blitzing.
3-4-ELP34 (3Q: 11:33) Mitch Huffman scrambled for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Russell.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Welborn is blitzing.
1-10-ELP16 (3Q: 11:07) J.J. Dillon ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Pullen, assisted by CB Todd Lehmann.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-ELP17 (3Q: 10:21) J.J. Dillon ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Lee Welborn.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-ELP14 (3Q: 09:40) J.J. Dillon ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tracy Fitzgerald.
4-2-ELP08 (3Q: 08:55) Everett McConnell attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 26, El Paso 3
(3Q: 08:50) Everett McConnell kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Poston returned the ball 15 yards to the ELP14. Tackled by Vernon Middleton.
El Paso: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ELP14 (3Q: 08:31) Bernie Gerber ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison.
El Paso: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-ELP17 (3Q: 08:02) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Randall Burnett, assisted by S Chester Warren.
El Paso: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ELP19 (3Q: 07:14) Old Man Mathews pass completed to WR Kendrick Becker for 36 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison. Becker gained 31 yards after the catch.
El Paso: 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.
1-10-NOS45 (3Q: 06:32) Old Man Mathews pass completed to WR Josh Sullivan for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Green. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-NOS38 (3Q: 05:59) Wendell Mathews scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison.
El Paso: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS33 (3Q: 05:11) Wendell Mathews pass completed to TE Tony Abercrombie for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ed Anthony, assisted by OLB Bob Riemersma. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Abercrombie gained 22 yards after the catch.
El Paso: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-NOS09 (3Q: 04:31) Old Man Mathews scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Chester Warren and assisted by ILB Vernon Middleton. PENALTY: El Paso was called for Offensive Holding.
El Paso: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-19-NOS19 (3Q: 04:19) Wendell Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Levon Stinemetz. ILB Randy Terrell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-NOS19 (3Q: 04:14) Old Man Mathews pass completed to TE Tony Abercrombie for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Seth Fortney. Abercrombie gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
El Paso: 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.
3-8-NOS08 (3Q: 03:37) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Alex Jennings for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Randy Terrell.
4-4-NOS04 (3Q: 03:07) Rickey Welbourn attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 26, El Paso 6
(3Q: 03:00) Rickey Welbourn kicked off 71 yards from the ELP30. Chester Warren returned the ball 29 yards to the NOS28. Tackled by Carlton Talley.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS28 (3Q: 02:39) Mitch Huffman pass completed to WR Randal Reischl for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Russell.
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 run.
2-4-NOS34 (3Q: 01:59) J.J. Dillon ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Casey Heap, assisted by S Lee Welborn. OLB Casey Heap knocked down Roger Byerly to break up the play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NOS35 (3Q: 01:23) Mitch Huffman pass completed to RB J.J. Dillon for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Buddy Thomson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Illegal Shift.
New Orleans: I 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. Dunn is blitzing.
3-8-NOS30 (3Q: 01:12) Don Foley ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Matthew Grant.
4-8-NOS30 (3Q: 00:31) Dexter Hutton punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the ELP26.
El Paso: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ELP26 (3Q: 00:21) Wendell Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson. DT Gilbert Wadley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ELP26 (3Q: 00:12) Old Man Mathews pass completed to TE Big Fat Anthony Abercrombie for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ed Anthony. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of fourth quarter.
El Paso: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ELP40 (4Q: 15:00) Old Man Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR R.J. Poston. CB Ed Anthony defended the pass.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-ELP40 (4Q: 14:51) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Kendrick Becker for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Anthony. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
El Paso: 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. Morrison is blitzing.
3-4-ELP46 (4Q: 14:10) Wendell Mathews pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Chris Popson.
4-4-ELP46 (4Q: 14:04) Henry Magro punted 40 yards. Wally Browning returned the kick 8 yards to the NOS22. Tackled by Gus Mason.
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.
1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 13:55) Mitch Huffman pass completed to WR Tyrone Tusch for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Matthew Grant, assisted by S Derrick Fiala. Tusch gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS33 (4Q: 13:25) J.J. Dillon ran around the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Coons. Key block delivered by Grant Clemons.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS48 (4Q: 12:49) Don Foley ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Derrick Fiala. Key block delivered by Grant Clemons.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-ELP43 (4Q: 12:15) J.J. Dillon ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Casey Heap, assisted by S Tracy Fitzgerald. Key block delivered by Don Foley.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ELP41 (4Q: 11:53) Mitch Huffman pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Randal Reischl. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ELP41 (4Q: 11:46) Jeff Wile ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Coons.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-ELP36 (4Q: 11:14) Mitch Huffman pass completed to RB Jeff Wile for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Dunn.
4-6-ELP37 (4Q: 10:45) Dexter Hutton punted 37 yards. Touchback.
El Paso: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ELP20 (4Q: 10:39) Wendell Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alex Jennings. ILB Randy Terrell simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ELP20 (4Q: 10:30) Wendell Mathews pass was dropped by WR R.J. Poston.
El Paso: 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.
3-10-ELP20 (4Q: 10:24) Old Man Mathews pass completed to WR Kendrick Becker for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Cady. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Becker gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Ed Anthony on the ELP38.
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-ELP38 (4Q: 10:13) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I 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.
1-15-ELP43 (4Q: 10:04) J.J. Dillon ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Goodwin.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-16-ELP44 (4Q: 09:31) Mitch Huffman pass was dropped by WR Barry Sullivan.
New Orleans: Single-Back 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. Coons and Fitzgerald are blitzing.
3-16-ELP44 (4Q: 09:26) Mitch Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Browning. S Lee Welborn defended the pass.
4-16-ELP44 (4Q: 09:21) Dexter Hutton punted 44 yards. Touchback.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morrison is blitzing.
1-10-ELP20 (4Q: 09:15) Old Man Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bernie Gerber. CB Derek Schulz defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
El Paso: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ELP25 (4Q: 09:09) Old Man Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Sullivan. DT Quentin Foreman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
El Paso: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ELP25 (4Q: 09:00) Wendell Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alex Jennings. ILB J.C. Morrison defended the pass.
El Paso: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Terrell is blitzing.
3-10-ELP25 (4Q: 08:53) Old Man Mathews pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Josh Sullivan. ILB Randy Terrell blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
El Paso: Pro 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.
4-10-ELP25 (4Q: 08:46) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Alex Jennings for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Cady, assisted by CB Seth Fortney. The ball goes over on downs.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ELP32 (4Q: 08:38) J.J. Dillon ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Pullen.
New Orleans: Weak 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.
2-14-ELP36 (4Q: 08:06) Mitch Huffman pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Joey Montgomery. CB Omar Goodwin defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Dunn, Coons and Lehmann are blitzing.
3-14-ELP36 (4Q: 07:59) Jeff Wile ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Dunn, assisted by CB Buddy Thomson.
4-7-ELP29 (4Q: 07:11) Everett McConnell attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 29, El Paso 6
(4Q: 07:05) Everett McConnell kicked off 53 yards from the NOS30. R.J. Poston returned the ball 15 yards to the ELP32. Tackled by Brock Sicotte. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Seth Fortney for 9 yards to the ELP23. Tackled by Buddy Thomson.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Heap is blitzing.
1-10-ELP23 (4Q: 06:58) Jeff Wile ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Joe Russell.
New Orleans: Strong 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. Dunn is blitzing.
2-10-ELP23 (4Q: 06:13) Jeff Wile ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Al Batson, assisted by S Lee Welborn. New Orleans's Barry Sullivan was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Heap, Coons and Goodwin are blitzing.
3-10-ELP23 (4Q: 05:27) Jeff Wile ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Sam Hernandez.
4-6-ELP19 (4Q: 04:40) Everett McConnell attempted a 36 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
El Paso: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morrison is blitzing.
1-10-ELP26 (4Q: 04:32) Wendell Mathews pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kendrick Becker. ILB J.C. Morrison blocked the pass.
El Paso: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ELP26 (4Q: 04:19) Wendell Mathews pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Cady.
El Paso: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-ELP35 (4Q: 04:00) Old Man Mathews pass was dropped by WR Chris Popson. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
El Paso: 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. Morrison is blitzing.
4-1-ELP35 (4Q: 03:54) Old Man Mathews pass completed to TE Tony Abercrombie for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Quentin Foreman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ELP35 (4Q: 03:43) J.J. Dillon ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Clarence Vartanian.
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.
2-10-ELP35 (4Q: 02:55) J.J. Dillon ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Wesley Dotson, assisted by DT Sam Hernandez.
El Paso called a time out.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-ELP31 (4Q: 02:43) J.J. Dillon ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Casey Heap.
El Paso called a time out.
4-1-ELP26 (4Q: 02:33) Everett McConnell attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 32, El Paso 6
(4Q: 02:27) Everett McConnell kicked off 69 yards from the NOS30. Omar Goodwin returned the ball 12 yards to the ELP13. Tackled by Brock Sicotte.
El Paso: Pro 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.
1-10-ELP13 (4Q: 02:20) Old Man Mathews pass completed to RB Bernie Gerber for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB J.C. Morrison. Gerber gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
El Paso: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ELP23 (4Q: 02:00) Wendell Mathews pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Chris Beyer. ILB Randy Terrell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
El Paso: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ELP23 (4Q: 01:55) Bernie Gerber ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Green, assisted by DT Desmond Macri. El Paso's Monty Monroe was hurt on the play.
El Paso: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-ELP26 (4Q: 01:22) Wendell Mathews pass completed to TE Tony Abercrombie for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Anthony. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Abercrombie gained 9 yards after the catch.
El Paso: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS50 (4Q: 00:42) Greg Winslett pass completed to WR Chris Popson for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Anthony.
Final Score: New Orleans Raging Horde 32, El Paso Rockets 6