| Played in Detroit, MI, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Detroit won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Donald Logan kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Kevin Jones returned the ball 6 yards to the DET15. Tackled by Amos Marroso. |
| Detroit: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET15 (1Q: 14:41) Cris Davison pass was intended for TE Stanley Forrest and was intercepted by CB Irving Ballard at the DET26. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Stanley Forrest. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET23 (1Q: 14:33) Deuce McAllister ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin, assisted by S Daniel Bullocks. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-DET20 (1Q: 14:03) Deuce McAllister ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Wendell Hruby. |
| New Orleans: 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. 3-6-DET19 (1Q: 13:25) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 5 yards. Tackled by S Daniel Bullocks. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-1-DET14 (1Q: 12:59) Donald Logan attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Detroit 0 |
| (1Q: 12:54) Donald Logan kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Kevin Jones returned the ball 10 yards to the DET17. Tackled by Amos Marroso. |
| Detroit: 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-DET17 (1Q: 12:31) Cris Davison pass completed to WR Roy Williams for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Irving Ballard. Williams gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET35 (1Q: 11:57) Brian Calhoun ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by DE Lawrence Jackson. Key block delivered by Warren Ross. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-DET44 (1Q: 11:29) Brian Calhoun ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB George Heatherly. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-DET44 (1Q: 11:08) Kevin Jones ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Pete Garrison. |
| 4-1-DET44 (1Q: 10:32) J.B. Mitkov punted 35 yards. Dennis Northcutt called for a fair catch at the NOS21. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sims is blitzing. 1-10-NOS21 (1Q: 10:22) Amos Marroso ran a draw inside the right guard for 45 yards. Tackled by S Daniel Bullocks. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET34 (1Q: 09:42) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 20 yards. Tackled by S Daniel Bullocks. Colston gained 14 yards after the catch. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sims is blitzing. 1-10-DET14 (1Q: 09:00) Deuce McAllister ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-DET14 (1Q: 08:33) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Deuce McAllister for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McAllister gained 1 yard after the catch. New Orleans 9, Detroit 0 |
| (1Q: 08:33) Extra point by Donald Logan was good. New Orleans 10, Detroit 0 |
| (1Q: 08:25) Donald Logan kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. Lester Joyner returned the ball 12 yards to the DET20. Tackled by Dennis Northcutt. |
| Detroit: 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-DET20 (1Q: 07:51) Kevin Jones ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. |
| Detroit: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Bulluck and Davis are blitzing. 2-7-DET23 (1Q: 07:21) Brian Calhoun ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis, assisted by OLB Keith Bulluck. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-DET26 (1Q: 06:46) Kevin Jones ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB George Heatherly, assisted by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Jeff Backus. |
| Detroit: 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-DET30 (1Q: 06:17) Brian Calhoun ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Leland Bullock. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-DET34 (1Q: 05:41) Cris Davison pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Hamlin. CB Dexter Bushon defended the pass. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-DET34 (1Q: 05:34) Cris Davison pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Hamlin. CB Irving Ballard defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-DET34 (1Q: 05:27) J.B. Mitkov punted 48 yards. Dennis Northcutt returned the kick 5 yards to the NOS23. Tackled by Lonnie Proehl. |
| 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-NOS23 (1Q: 05:19) Amos Marroso ran inside the right guard for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Sims, assisted by S Lester Joyner. Key block delivered by Tito Atkins. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS41 (1Q: 04:41) Amos Marroso ran around left end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Shaun Cody. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-11-NOS40 (1Q: 04:12) Deuce McAllister ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Sims, assisted by S Daniel Bullocks. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-21-NOS30 (1Q: 04:02) Deuce McAllister ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE James Hall, assisted by S Ken Hamlin. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-NOS39 (1Q: 03:27) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Johnnie Lee Higgins for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-NOS44 (1Q: 02:57) Mitch Berger punted 49 yards. Justin Ramthun returned the kick 3 yards to the DET10. Tackled by Amos Marroso. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET10 (1Q: 02:48) Brian Calhoun ran around the left tackle for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Jeremy Newberry. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET25 (1Q: 02:12) Brian Calhoun ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Rodney Leisle. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-DET23 (1Q: 01:41) Cris Davison pass completed to WR Andre Caldwell for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis, assisted by CB Irving Ballard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: 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. 3-7-DET28 (1Q: 00:57) Cris Davison pass completed to RB Kevin Jones for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Ballard. Jones gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Detroit's Dan Mozes was hurt on the play. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Scott is blitzing. 1-10-DET35 (1Q: 00:16) Brian Calhoun ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Ballard. Key block delivered by Willie Colon. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Detroit: 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 run. Bulluck and Davis are blitzing. 2-1-DET44 (2Q: 15:00) Kevin Jones ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Rodney Leisle, assisted by ILB Andra Davis. Key block delivered by Willie Colon. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DET47 (2Q: 14:17) Cris Davison pass completed to WR Craig Hamlin for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Bulluck. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-NOS46 (2Q: 13:38) Cris Davison pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roy Williams. CB Irving Ballard defended the pass. |
| Detroit: 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, expecting the pass. 3-3-NOS46 (2Q: 13:30) Cris Davison pass completed to TE Edward Benson for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bryan Scott. Benson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS40 (2Q: 13:03) Brian Calhoun ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bulluck is blitzing. 2-11-NOS41 (2Q: 12:17) Cris Davison pass completed to WR Craig Hamlin for 16 yards. Tackled by S Bryan Scott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS25 (2Q: 11:33) Cris Davison pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Craig Hamlin. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Intentional Grounding. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bulluck is blitzing. 2-20-NOS35 (2Q: 11:25) Cris Davison pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Warren Ross. OLB Keith Bulluck blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bulluck is blitzing. 3-20-NOS35 (2Q: 11:20) Kevin Jones ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis, assisted by OLB Keith Bulluck. |
| 4-15-NOS30 (2Q: 10:35) Ed Sigrest attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, Detroit 3 |
| (2Q: 10:30) Ed Sigrest kicked off 54 yards from the DET30. Johnnie Lee Higgins returned the ball 21 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Lonnie Proehl. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 09:55) Deuce McAllister ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ernie Sims, assisted by DE James Hall. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Huggins is blitzing. 2-9-NOS38 (2Q: 09:27) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 19 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin. 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 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET43 (2Q: 08:42) Deuce McAllister ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kalimba Edwards. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-DET43 (2Q: 08:09) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Deuce McAllister for 12 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET31 (2Q: 08:03) Deuce McAllister ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Wendell Hruby, assisted by ILB Reggie Gust. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-DET27 (2Q: 07:33) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Nolan Huggins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-DET18 (2Q: 06:51) Deuce McAllister ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by ILB Reggie Gust. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-DET18 (2Q: 06:22) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Dennis Northcutt for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 16, Detroit 3 |
| (2Q: 06:22) Extra point by Donald Logan was good. New Orleans 17, Detroit 3 |
| (2Q: 06:16) Donald Logan kicked off 58 yards from the NOS30. Lester Joyner returned the ball 16 yards to the DET28. Tackled by Wade McGregor. |
| Detroit: I formation, 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. 1-10-DET28 (2Q: 05:43) Kevin Jones ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Bushon. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-DET31 (2Q: 05:16) Brian Calhoun ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Bushon, assisted by DT Rodney Leisle. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-12-DET26 (2Q: 04:55) Cris Davison pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roy Williams. CB Irving Ballard defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Detroit's Cris Davison was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious ankle injury. |
| 4-12-DET26 (2Q: 04:48) J.B. Mitkov punted 47 yards. Dennis Northcutt returned the kick 7 yards to the NOS34. Tackled by Kevin Jones. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 04:38) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Jeff Samardzija for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Justin Ramthun. Samardzija gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New Orleans: 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. Mathews is blitzing. 1-10-DET49 (2Q: 04:00) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. |
| 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. 2-10-DET49 (2Q: 03:47) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Nolan Huggins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET38 (2Q: 03:26) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Deuce McAllister for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Sims, assisted by OLB Wendell Hruby. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-DET29 (2Q: 03:07) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. CB Justin Ramthun defended the pass. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-DET29 (2Q: 02:56) Amos Marroso ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Anthony Weaver. |
| 4-1-DET29 (2Q: 02:14) Donald Logan attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 20, Detroit 3 |
| (2Q: 02:07) Donald Logan kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. Lester Joyner returned the ball 16 yards to the DET21. Tackled by Dennis Northcutt. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Detroit: 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. 1-10-DET21 (2Q: 01:59) Troy Smith pass completed to TE Fred Cote for 6 yards. Tackled by CB George Heatherly, assisted by S Rob Sutton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: 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. 2-4-DET27 (2Q: 01:34) Brian Calhoun ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis. |
| Detroit: Single-Back 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. 3-4-DET27 (2Q: 01:14) Troy Smith pass was intended for WR Tyrus Ihler and was intercepted by CB Dexter Bushon at the DET40. Tackled by Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sims is blitzing. 1-10-DET40 (2Q: 01:02) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. 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 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-DET40 (2Q: 00:54) Deuce McAllister ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lonnie Proehl, assisted by DE James Hall. Detroit's Lonnie Proehl was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| New Orleans called a time out. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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. 3-6-DET36 (2Q: 00:45) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. ILB Reggie Gust defended the pass. |
| 4-6-DET36 (2Q: 00:40) Donald Logan attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 23, Detroit 3 |
| (2Q: 00:33) Donald Logan kicked off 76 yards from the NOS30. Touchback. |
| Detroit: I 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. 1-10-DET20 (2Q: 00:33) Troy Smith dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ed Sigrest kicked off 53 yards from the DET30. Johnnie Lee Higgins returned the ball 29 yards to the NOS46. Tackled by Lonnie Proehl. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS46 (3Q: 14:37) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Deuce McAllister. S Daniel Bullocks defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-NOS46 (3Q: 14:30) Deuce McAllister ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Sims, assisted by DE Kalimba Edwards. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-NOS45 (3Q: 13:43) Deuce McAllister ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kalimba Edwards. |
| 4-9-NOS47 (3Q: 13:05) Mitch Berger punted 53 yards. Touchback. |
| Detroit: Single-Back 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. 1-10-DET20 (3Q: 12:58) Troy Smith pass completed to RB Brian Calhoun for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bryan Scott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. |
| Detroit: Strong 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. 1-5-DET25 (3Q: 12:49) Troy Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Roy Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Detroit: 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. Ballard is blitzing. 2-5-DET25 (3Q: 12:43) Brian Calhoun ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Lawrence Jackson. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Bulluck and Scott are blitzing. 3-3-DET27 (3Q: 12:04) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Tyrus Ihler for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Bushon. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET30 (3Q: 11:18) Troy Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Caldwell. CB Dexter Bushon defended the pass. |
| Detroit: 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. 2-10-DET30 (3Q: 11:09) Troy Smith pass completed to RB Kevin Jones for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Bulluck. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET41 (3Q: 10:44) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Tyrus Ihler for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Bushon. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NOS40 (3Q: 10:03) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Tyrus Ihler for 31 yards. Tackled by CB George Heatherly. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-9-NOS09 (3Q: 09:17) Troy Smith pass completed to RB Brian Calhoun for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 23, Detroit 9 |
| (3Q: 09:17) Extra point by Ed Sigrest was good. New Orleans 23, Detroit 10 |
| (3Q: 09:08) Ed Sigrest kicked off 55 yards from the DET30. Johnnie Lee Higgins returned the ball 25 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Lonnie Proehl. |
| New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS40 (3Q: 08:44) Deuce McAllister ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Gust. Key block delivered by Tito Atkins. |
| 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. 2-1-NOS49 (3Q: 08:00) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Deuce McAllister for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Sims, assisted by CB Justin Ramthun. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-2-NOS48 (3Q: 07:26) Amos Marroso ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Cody. |
| 4-1-NOS49 (3Q: 06:39) Mitch Berger punted 39 yards. Justin Ramthun called for a fair catch at the DET12. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Hopper is blitzing. 1-10-DET12 (3Q: 06:31) Troy Smith pass completed to RB Kevin Jones for 9 yards. Tackled by S Bryan Scott. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-DET21 (3Q: 06:02) Brian Calhoun ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Lawrence Jackson. Key block delivered by Jeremy Newberry. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-DET26 (3Q: 05:33) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Roy Williams for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis, assisted by CB Irving Ballard. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-DET34 (3Q: 04:48) Troy Smith scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Bulluck. |
| Detroit: Weak 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-DET37 (3Q: 04:13) Troy Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roy Williams. CB Dexter Bushon defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-DET37 (3Q: 04:07) Kevin Jones ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Bulluck. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-DET41 (3Q: 03:42) Troy Smith pass completed to TE Edward Benson for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB George Heatherly. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Pro 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. 1-10-DET47 (3Q: 02:56) PENALTY: Detroit was called for a False Start. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-DET42 (3Q: 02:50) PENALTY: Detroit was called for a False Start. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bulluck is blitzing. 1-20-DET37 (3Q: 02:44) Troy Smith pass completed to FB Warren Ross for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-DET42 (3Q: 02:38) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Roy Williams for 19 yards. Tackled by S Bryan Scott, assisted by ILB Andra Davis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS39 (3Q: 02:06) Kevin Jones ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Lawrence Jackson. |
| Detroit: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-NOS35 (3Q: 01:23) Troy Smith scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Bulluck and assisted by CB Irving Ballard. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bulluck is blitzing. 3-3-NOS32 (3Q: 00:44) Kevin Jones ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonathan Vilma, assisted by CB Dexter Bushon. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread 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. 4-4-NOS33 (4Q: 15:00) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Roy Williams for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Bulluck. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Williams gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS22 (4Q: 14:19) Troy Smith sacked by DE Lawrence Jackson for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Backus. |
| Detroit: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-18-NOS30 (4Q: 13:33) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Roy Williams for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Irving Ballard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-12-NOS24 (4Q: 12:46) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Andre Caldwell for 17 yards. Tackled by CB George Heatherly. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Detroit: 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. 1-7-NOS07 (4Q: 12:36) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Roy Williams for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 23, Detroit 16 |
| (4Q: 12:36) Extra point by Ed Sigrest was good. New Orleans 23, Detroit 17 |
| (4Q: 12:27) Ed Sigrest kicked off 60 yards from the DET30. Johnnie Lee Higgins returned the ball 30 yards to the NOS40. Tackled by Lonnie Proehl. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 11:55) Deuce McAllister ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Sims, assisted by DT Shaun Cody. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-11-NOS39 (4Q: 11:24) Amos Marroso ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Hruby. Key block delivered by Montrae Holland. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-NOS48 (4Q: 10:49) Deuce McAllister ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Daniel Bullocks, assisted by OLB Ernie Sims. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-2-NOS48 (4Q: 10:27) Mitch Berger punted 52 yards. Touchback. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET20 (4Q: 10:22) Brian Calhoun ran a trap outside the left tackle for 64 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Bushon. Key block delivered by Jeremy Newberry. |
| Detroit: 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. 1-10-NOS16 (4Q: 09:38) Troy Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Fred Cote. S Bryan Scott defended the pass. |
| Detroit: Pro 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. Bulluck, Davis and Scott are blitzing. 2-10-NOS16 (4Q: 09:33) Brian Calhoun ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Lawrence Jackson, assisted by DT Leo Moen. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-NOS11 (4Q: 08:50) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Roy Williams for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Bulluck. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DET Kevin Jones on the NOS03. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with two tight ends, 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. 1-3-NOS03 (4Q: 08:21) Troy Smith pass completed to FB Warren Ross for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Detroit 23, New Orleans 23 |
| (4Q: 08:21) Extra point by Ed Sigrest was good. Detroit 24, New Orleans 23 |
| (4Q: 08:11) Ed Sigrest kicked off 60 yards from the DET30. Johnnie Lee Higgins returned the ball 28 yards to the NOS38. Tackled by Monty Mathews. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NOS38 (4Q: 07:48) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Jeff Samardzija for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Sims, assisted by CB Lonnie Proehl. Samardzija gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NOS49 (4Q: 07:05) Amos Marroso ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. Key block delivered by Lamar Tatum. |
| New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-DET44 (4Q: 06:33) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DE James Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-DET44 (4Q: 06:29) Deuce McAllister ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Cody. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-2-DET43 (4Q: 05:58) Mitch Berger punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET20 (4Q: 05:51) Troy Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Hamlin. DT Rodney Leisle drove right through Willie Colon to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DET20 (4Q: 05:41) Troy Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig Hamlin. CB Dexter Bushon defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: 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. 3-10-DET20 (4Q: 05:31) Troy Smith pass was intended for WR Roy Williams and was intercepted by CB Dexter Bushon at the DET45. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Roy Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 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, expecting the pass. Sims is blitzing. 1-10-DET44 (4Q: 05:21) Drew Brees sacked by OLB Ernie Sims for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Jammal Brown. |
| New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-21-NOS45 (4Q: 04:48) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 55 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Colston gained 46 yards after the catch. New Orleans 29, Detroit 24 |
| (4Q: 04:48) Deuce McAllister ran for the two-point conversion and succeeded. New Orleans 31, Detroit 24 |
| (4Q: 04:31) Donald Logan kicked off 61 yards from the NOS30. Lester Joyner returned the ball 22 yards to the DET31. Tackled by Rob Sutton. PENALTY: Detroit was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-DET15 (4Q: 04:26) Troy Smith pass completed to TE Stanley Forrest for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis, assisted by OLB Keith Bulluck. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bulluck is blitzing. 1-10-DET26 (4Q: 03:45) Troy Smith sacked by DE Lawrence Jackson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Cory Doyle. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Detroit: Pro 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. Bulluck is blitzing. 2-16-DET20 (4Q: 03:03) Troy Smith pass completed to RB Brian Calhoun for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Andra Davis. Calhoun gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-DET24 (4Q: 02:47) Troy Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Ihler. DT Rodney Leisle simply tossed Cory Doyle aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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. 4-12-DET24 (4Q: 02:40) Troy Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roy Williams. DE Pete Garrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET24 (4Q: 02:34) Deuce McAllister ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Daniel Bullocks. Key block delivered by Montrae Holland. |
| (4Q: 02:34) Detroit called a time out. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-DET19 (4Q: 02:22) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start. |
| New Orleans: I 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. 2-10-DET24 (4Q: 02:22) Deuce McAllister ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Ken Hamlin, assisted by DE James Hall. |
| (4Q: 02:22) Detroit called a time out. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-DET18 (4Q: 02:10) Deuce McAllister ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Daniel Bullocks. Key block delivered by Montrae Holland. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. |
| 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. 3-14-DET28 (4Q: 02:02) Amos Marroso ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Cody. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-16-DET30 (4Q: 01:56) Donald Logan attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 34, Detroit 24 |
| (4Q: 01:48) Donald Logan kicked off 63 yards from the NOS30. Kevin Jones returned the ball 10 yards to the DET17. Tackled by Dennis Northcutt. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET17 (4Q: 01:43) PENALTY: Detroit was called for a False Start. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-DET12 (4Q: 01:43) Troy Smith pass completed to WR Craig Hamlin for 15 yards. Tackled by S Bryan Scott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET27 (4Q: 01:24) Troy Smith pass was intended for WR Craig Hamlin and was intercepted by CB George Heatherly at the DET44. The interception was returned 9 yards. Tackled by Craig Hamlin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-DET35 (4Q: 01:13) Deuce McAllister ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown. |
| (4Q: 01:13) Detroit called a time out. |
| New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-DET27 (4Q: 01:05) Deuce McAllister ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Nolan Huggins, assisted by DE James Hall. Key block delivered by Thomas Tapeh. |
| New Orleans: Strong 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-DET25 (4Q: 00:20) Drew Brees dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New Orleans Saints 34, Detroit Lions 24 |