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Week 5: New Orleans at Minnesota

October 05, 2042
70°
Minnesota Stadium (Minneapolis, MN) Attendance: 51,709 (81%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 13-Thomas Turner kicks 75 yards from NOS 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum. Pressure by 58-Richard Cade. Pass knocked down by 50-Joe Hargrove.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 25 (14:57) 10-James Bracey ran to MIN 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 76-Wiley Romero.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
3-11-MIN 24 (14:15) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 16-John Smith. Pressure by 58-Richard Cade. Pass knocked down by 20-Joseph Reynolds.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
4-11-MIN 24 (14:12) 2-James McCain punts 47 yards to NOS 28. Fair Catch by 27-Joseph Doyon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 28 (14:05) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 24-Melvin Ferreira to NOS 48 for 19 yards.
1-10-NOS 48 (13:22) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 88-David Odoms. Pass knocked down by 41-Jose Evans.
2-10-NOS 48 (13:17) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 89-John Gaines.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-10-NOS 48 (13:14) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 82-Brian Furness to MIN 26 for 26 yards.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 26 (12:32) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 89-John Gaines to MIN 18 for 8 yards. Tackle by 91-Ernest Brantley. 89-John Gaines made a great move on the CB.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-2-MIN 18 (11:54) 27-Joseph Doyon ran to MIN 7 for 11 yards. 27-Joseph Doyon FUMBLES (41-Jose Evans) recovered by MIN-91-Ernest Brantley at MIN 7. Tackle by 84-John Flock.
1-10-MIN 7 (11:49) 88-Keith Johnson ran to MIN 15 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Joe Hargrove.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
2-2-MIN 15 (11:07) 22-James Trejo ran to MIN 18 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Richard Cade.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
1-10-MIN 18 (10:24) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, dropped by 17-Charley Hancock. Pressure by 58-Richard Cade.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 18 (10:20) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 22-James Trejo to MIN 34 for 17 yards. Tackle by 32-Theo Kruse. PENALTY - Pass Interference (NOS 32-Theo Kruse) (Declined)
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
1-10-MIN 34 (10:17) 8-Alex Avelar sacked at MIN 23 for -11 yards (58-Richard Cade). Sack allowed by 62-John Grant. PENALTY - Offsides (NOS 91-John Renz)
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-5-MIN 39 (10:13) 82-Micheal Weatherwax ran to MIN 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada. NOS 50-Joe Hargrove was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 49 (9:30) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to NOS 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Theo Kruse.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2 - Run Key
2-8-NOS 49 (8:51) 28-John Bridger ran to NOS 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Run Key
1-10-NOS 40 (8:15) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 82-Micheal Weatherwax to NOS 28 for 12 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line - Run Key
1-10-NOS 28 (7:30) 30-Louis Jackson ran to NOS 20 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Freeman Tomita.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-3-NOS 20 (6:44) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 22-James Trejo.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
3-3-NOS 20 (6:41) 28-John Bridger ran to NOS 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-John Renz.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
4-3-NOS 21 (6:08) 1-Richard Clark 38 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 3 NOS 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:05) 1-Richard Clark kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to NOS -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 25 (6:05) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 24-Melvin Ferreira. Pass knocked down by 44-Levi Martin.
2-10-NOS 25 (6:00) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 88-David Odoms to NOS 48 for 23 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk.
1-10-NOS 48 (5:16) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Gary Frese. Pressure by 93-Norman Price.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 48 (5:12) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 82-Brian Furness. Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards.
3-10-NOS 48 (5:09) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 82-Brian Furness. Pass knocked down by 48-Carl Perez.
4-10-NOS 48 (5:04) PENALTY - False Start (NOS 56-Thomas Wolf)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-15-NOS 43 (5:04) 8-Ernest Maier punts 46 yards to MIN 10. Fair Catch by 19-Danny King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 10 (4:58) 28-John Bridger ran to MIN 22 for 11 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 22 (4:23) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 82-Micheal Weatherwax to MIN 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
Timeout MIN
2-3-MIN 28 (3:48) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 10-James Bracey to MIN 46 for 18 yards. Tackle by 47-Douglas Burditt. PENALTY - Holding (MIN 70-John Adams)
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
2-13-MIN 18 (3:45) 88-Keith Johnson ran to MIN 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 28-Freeman Tomita.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Run Key
3-9-MIN 23 (3:10) 28-John Bridger ran to MIN 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-Douglas Burditt.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
4-1-MIN 32 (2:34) 2-James McCain punts 48 yards to NOS 20. Fair Catch by 27-Joseph Doyon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 20 (2:26) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 86-Patrick Ransome to NOS 43 for 23 yards. Tackle by 43-Lee Reilly.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 43 (1:50) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to MIN 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 30-Louis Jackson.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-3-MIN 50 (1:12) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to MIN 29 for 20 yards. Tackle by 43-Lee Reilly.
1-10-MIN 29 (0:24) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 14-Gary Frese for 29 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 93-Norman Price. MIN 3 NOS 6
(0:19) Extra point GOOD by 13-Thomas Turner. MIN 3 NOS 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:19) 13-Thomas Turner kicks 75 yards from NOS 35 to MIN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (0:19) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum. Pass knocked down by 50-Joe Hargrove.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Run Key
2-10-MIN 25 (0:15) 10-James Bracey ran to MIN 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Run Key
End of first quarter.
3-6-MIN 29 (15:00) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 82-Micheal Weatherwax to MIN 44 for 15 yards. Tackle by 32-Theo Kruse.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 44 (14:15) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 22-James Trejo. Pass knocked down by 47-Douglas Burditt.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4 - Run Key
2-10-MIN 44 (14:11) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 11-Joseph Otto to NOS 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Joe Hargrove.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-2-NOS 48 (13:30) 41-Jose Evans ran to NOS 29 for 19 yards. Tackle by 57-Carlos Cuadra. NOS 28-Freeman Tomita was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
1-10-NOS 29 (12:45) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 26-Clayton McGuire to NOS 13 for 16 yards. Tackle by 32-Theo Kruse. PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (NOS 32-Theo Kruse)
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2 - Run Key
1-7-NOS 7 (12:40) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Micheal Weatherwax.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-7-NOS 7 (12:38) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 19-Danny King. Pass knocked down by 20-Joseph Reynolds.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Pass Key
3-7-NOS 7 (12:35) 30-Louis Jackson ran to NOS 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Richard Cade.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
4-7-NOS 7 (11:57) 1-Richard Clark 24 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 6 NOS 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:55) 1-Richard Clark kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to NOS -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 25 (11:55) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to NOS 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Casella. 68-Paul Pullman was completely beat on that play.
2-5-NOS 30 (11:18) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pass knocked down by 46-Jorge Edwards.
3-5-NOS 30 (11:15) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pass knocked down by 43-Lee Reilly.
4-5-NOS 30 (11:11) Punt BLOCKED by 17-Charley Hancock! recovered by MIN-17-Charley Hancock for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 12 NOS 7
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
(11:06) Extra point GOOD by 1-Richard Clark. MIN 13 NOS 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:06) 1-Richard Clark kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to NOS -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 25 (11:06) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 86-Patrick Ransome to NOS 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock. Nice job by 86-Patrick Ransome on that route to lose his coverage.
1-10-NOS 37 (10:29) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pass knocked down by 49-Maurice Newkirk.
2-10-NOS 37 (10:25) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 84-John Flock. Pass knocked down by 44-Levi Martin. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 44-Levi Martin)
1-10-NOS 45 (10:21) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 14-Gary Frese to MIN 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
2-1-MIN 46 (9:36) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to MIN 24 for 22 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez.
1-10-MIN 24 (9:00) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 27-Joseph Doyon for 24 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 13 NOS 13
(8:54) Extra point GOOD by 13-Thomas Turner. MIN 13 NOS 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:54) 13-Thomas Turner kicks 70 yards from NOS 35 to MIN -5. 22-James Trejo to MIN 26 for 32 yards. Tackle by 82-Brian Furness.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 26 (8:48) 34-Donald Yokum ran to MIN 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-1-MIN 34 (8:03) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 95-Wayne Berglund.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-MIN 41 (7:25) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 17-Charley Hancock for 59 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 32-Theo Kruse kept his man from getting away from him. NOS 76-Wiley Romero was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Pass Interference (NOS 32-Theo Kruse) (Declined) MIN 19 NOS 14
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1 - Run Key
(7:16) Extra point GOOD by 1-Richard Clark. MIN 20 NOS 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:16) 1-Richard Clark kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to NOS -9. 24-Melvin Ferreira to NOS 14 for 24 yards. Tackle by 41-Jose Evans.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 14 (7:13) 27-Joseph Doyon ran to NOS 32 for 18 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez. PENALTY - Holding (NOS 68-Paul Pullman)
1-17-NOS 7 (7:08) PENALTY - False Start (NOS 68-Paul Pullman)
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-21-NOS 4 (7:08) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pass knocked down by 49-Maurice Newkirk.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
2-21-NOS 4 (7:04) 4-Justin Gaines sacked at NOS -6 for -10 yards (91-Ernest Brantley). Sack allowed by 68-Paul Pullman. SAFETY! (91-Ernest Brantley) 68-Paul Pullman was caught flat-footed on this play. MIN 22 NOS 14
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Cover 2 - Pass Key
(7:01) 13-Thomas Turner kicks 76 yards from NOS 20 to MIN 4. 22-James Trejo to MIN 37 for 33 yards. Tackle by 36-Van Moody. NOS 40-Tommy Rondeau was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 37 (6:57) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 28-John Bridger. Pass knocked down by 43-Michael Barber.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 37 (6:53) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 10-James Bracey to MIN 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Joseph Reynolds. 10-James Bracey breaks down the CB.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
3-4-MIN 43 (6:19) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to MIN 48 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Theo Kruse. MIN 70-John Adams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
1-10-MIN 48 (5:32) 26-Clayton McGuire ran to NOS 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
2-6-NOS 48 (4:53) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson. Pass knocked down by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
3-6-NOS 48 (4:51) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 82-Micheal Weatherwax. Pass knocked down by 50-Joe Hargrove.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Run Key
4-6-NOS 48 (4:49) 2-James McCain punts 52 yards to NOS -3.4-6-NOS 48 (4:49) 2-James McCain punts 52 yards to NOS -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 20 (4:41) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to NOS 18 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-William Olson.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
2-12-NOS 18 (4:01) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to NOS 22 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Charles Olesen.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-8-NOS 22 (3:22) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to NOS 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
4-7-NOS 23 (2:47) 8-Ernest Maier punts 47 yards to MIN 30. Fair Catch by 19-Danny King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 30 (2:40) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 11-Joseph Otto. Pass knocked down by 36-Van Moody.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Run Key
2-10-MIN 30 (2:37) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 19-Danny King to MIN 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-4-MIN 37 (2:00) 34-Donald Yokum ran to MIN 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line - Run Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-MIN 44 (1:56) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 28-John Bridger to MIN 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Theo Kruse.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-5-MIN 50 (1:33) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 82-Micheal Weatherwax. Pass knocked down by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-5-MIN 50 (1:30) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 26-Clayton McGuire to NOS 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 30-Walter Gomez.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 38 (1:08) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 19-Danny King to NOS 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 26 (0:44) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 16-John Smith to NOS 12 for 15 yards. Tackle by 44-Kevin Applewhite. 16-John Smith did some fancy footwork there.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
Timeout MIN
1-10-NOS 12 (0:38) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 26-Clayton McGuire to NOS 0 for 12 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 28 NOS 14
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
(0:35) Extra point GOOD by 1-Richard Clark. MIN 29 NOS 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:35) 1-Richard Clark kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to NOS -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 25 (0:35) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to NOS 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Charles Olesen. PENALTY - Holding (NOS 73-Dwayne Claxton)
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
1-18-NOS 17 (0:32) 27-Joseph Doyon ran to NOS 17 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Ernest Brantley.
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Richard Clark kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to NOS -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 25 (15:00) 27-Joseph Doyon ran to NOS 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Michael Marenco.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
2-11-NOS 24 (14:28) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 88-David Odoms. Pass knocked down by 54-Michael Casella.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-11-NOS 24 (14:26) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pass knocked down by 49-Maurice Newkirk.
4-11-NOS 24 (14:23) 8-Ernest Maier punts 46 yards to MIN 30. Fair Catch by 19-Danny King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 30 (14:16) 41-Jose Evans ran to MIN 39 for 9 yards. 41-Jose Evans FUMBLES (28-Freeman Tomita) recovered by NOS-28-Freeman Tomita at MIN 37. Tackle by 64-Robert Samuel.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-10-MIN 37 (14:11) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 88-David Odoms. Pressure by 91-Ernest Brantley. Pass knocked down by 44-Levi Martin.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 37 (14:07) 27-Joseph Doyon ran to MIN 27 for 10 yards. Tackle by 41-Jose Evans. NOS 73-Dwayne Claxton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (NOS 68-Paul Pullman)
2-20-MIN 47 (14:04) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pass knocked down by 53-Jim Stevenson.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-20-MIN 47 (14:00) 27-Joseph Doyon ran to MIN 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-William Daves.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
4-13-MIN 40 (13:20) 8-Ernest Maier punts 32 yards to MIN 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 8 (13:12) 28-John Bridger ran to MIN 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
2-1-MIN 18 (12:38) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 82-Micheal Weatherwax to MIN 26 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Joe Hargrove.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 26 (11:55) 91-Ernest Brantley ran to MIN 26 for a short gain. Tackle by 91-John Renz.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Run Key
2-10-MIN 26 (11:23) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 17-Charley Hancock. Pass knocked down by 47-Douglas Burditt. MIN 70-John Adams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-10-MIN 26 (11:19) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 18-Richard Dawkins to MIN 44 for 18 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 44 (10:36) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 34-Donald Yokum.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 44 (10:33) 91-Ernest Brantley ran to MIN 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Joe Hargrove.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
3-6-MIN 48 (9:55) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Johnson.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
4-6-MIN 48 (9:52) 2-James McCain punts 44 yards to NOS 8. Fair Catch by 27-Joseph Doyon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 8 (9:45) 4-Justin Gaines pass INTERCEPTED by 43-Lee Reilly at NOS 16. 43-Lee Reilly to NOS 16 for -0 yards. Tackle by 86-Patrick Ransome.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 16 (9:41) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 22-James Trejo to NOS 1 for 16 yards. Tackle by 28-Freeman Tomita.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-1-NOS 1 (9:05) 30-Louis Jackson ran to NOS 1 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Richard Cade.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
2-1-NOS 1 (8:28) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 11-Joseph Otto. Pass knocked down by 49-Terence Hamada.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-1-NOS 1 (8:24) 88-Keith Johnson ran to NOS 2 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Robby Bennett. 64-Robert Samuel completely missed his blocking assignment.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
4-2-NOS 2 (7:44) 1-Richard Clark 19 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 32 NOS 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:42) 1-Richard Clark kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to NOS -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOS 25 (7:42) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 82-Brian Furness to NOS 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Michael Casella.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
2-8-NOS 27 (7:20) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 86-Patrick Ransome to NOS 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 38 (7:01) 4-Justin Gaines pass INTERCEPTED by 30-Louis Jackson at MIN 47. 30-Louis Jackson to MIN 47 for -0 yards. Tackle by 84-John Flock.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 47 (6:56) 22-James Trejo ran to NOS 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 28-Freeman Tomita. MIN 70-John Adams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 77-Ellis McGahey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Run Key
2-1-NOS 44 (6:17) 8-Alex Avelar sacked at MIN 45 for -11 yards (55-Carl Ethridge)
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-12-MIN 45 (5:35) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 28-John Bridger to NOS 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
4-4-NOS 47 (5:00) 2-James McCain punts 53 yards to NOS -6.4-4-NOS 47 (5:00) 2-James McCain punts 53 yards to NOS -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 20 (4:52) 4-Justin Gaines sacked at NOS 11 for -9 yards (99-James Warner). Sack allowed by 68-Paul Pullman. 68-Paul Pullman missed that block completely.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-19-NOS 11 (4:30) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, dropped by 84-John Flock.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-19-NOS 11 (4:26) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 88-David Odoms to NOS 41 for 30 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 41 (3:58) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 11-George Phillips to NOS 49 for 7 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 58-John Simmons. 11-George Phillips made a great move on the CB.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
2-3-NOS 49 (3:31) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 85-Enrique Ervin. Pass knocked down by 54-Michael Casella. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 48-Carl Perez)
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 46 (3:27) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 82-Brian Furness. Pressure by 90-William Daves. Pass knocked down by 92-Philip Farmer.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 46 (3:23) 4-Justin Gaines pass INTERCEPTED by 58-John Simmons at MIN 30. 58-John Simmons to MIN 30 for -0 yards. Tackle by 84-John Flock. Pressure by 97-William Olson.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 30 (3:18) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 16-John Smith to MIN 41 for 12 yards. Tackle by 47-Douglas Burditt. NOS 92-Robby Bennett was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Offsides (NOS 92-Robby Bennett) (Declined)
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 41 (3:14) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 17-Charley Hancock.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 41 (3:10) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, dropped by 41-Jose Evans. Pressure by 76-Wiley Romero.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-MIN 41 (3:05) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 10-James Bracey.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-MIN 41 (3:01) 2-James McCain punts 48 yards to NOS 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 11 (2:52) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 24-Melvin Ferreira. Pass knocked down by 44-Levi Martin.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 11 (2:47) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 14-Gary Frese. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 44-Levi Martin)
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 19 (2:44) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 11-George Phillips for 81 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIN 32 NOS 20
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
(2:33) Extra point GOOD by 13-Thomas Turner. MIN 32 NOS 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:33) 13-Thomas Turner kicks 74 yards from NOS 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (2:33) 41-Jose Evans ran to MIN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 28-Freeman Tomita.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Run Key
2-2-MIN 33 (1:52) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 82-Micheal Weatherwax. Pass knocked down by 30-Walter Gomez. NOS 58-Richard Cade was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-2-MIN 33 (1:48) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 22-James Trejo.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Pass Key
4-2-MIN 33 (1:44) 2-James McCain punts 47 yards to NOS 19. Fair Catch by 27-Joseph Doyon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 19 (1:37) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to NOS 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-4-NOS 26 (0:56) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 86-Patrick Ransome to NOS 41 for 15 yards. Tackle by 46-Jorge Edwards. PENALTY - Facemask (MIN 53-Jim Stevenson)
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 44 (0:50) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 24-Melvin Ferreira to MIN 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons. Great move by 24-Melvin Ferreira to get free of his coverage.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 33 (0:27) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 86-Patrick Ransome to MIN 18 for 15 yards. Tackle by 17-Charley Hancock. 17-Charley Hancock made a little extra contact there.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-MIN 18 (15:00) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, dropped by 21-Michael Boyd.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 18 (14:56) 4-Justin Gaines sacked at MIN 26 for -8 yards (99-James Warner). Sack allowed by 61-Eugene Boldt. NOS 61-Eugene Boldt was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
3-18-MIN 26 (14:33) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 84-John Flock. Pressure by 99-James Warner. Pass knocked down by 41-Jose Evans.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-18-MIN 26 (14:28) 13-Thomas Turner 45 yard field goal is GOOD. MIN 32 NOS 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:24) Onside kick by 13-Thomas Turner from NOS 35 recovered by MIN-10-James Bracey at NOS 39.
1-10-NOS 39 (14:24) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Micheal Weatherwax. 55-Carl Ethridge kept his man from getting away from him.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 39 (14:21) 10-James Bracey ran to NOS 39 for a short loss. Tackle by 76-Wiley Romero. NOS 76-Wiley Romero was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line - Run Key
3-10-NOS 39 (13:44) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 11-Joseph Otto. Pass knocked down by 47-Douglas Burditt.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
4-10-NOS 39 (13:40) 2-James McCain punts 30 yards to NOS 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 9 (13:32) 4-Justin Gaines sacked at NOS 1 for -8 yards (99-James Warner). Sack allowed by 68-Paul Pullman.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-18-NOS 1 (12:46) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pass knocked down by 49-Maurice Newkirk.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-18-NOS 1 (12:42) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pass knocked down by 53-Jim Stevenson.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
4-18-NOS 1 (12:38) 8-Ernest Maier punts 50 yards to MIN 49. Fair Catch by 19-Danny King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 49 (12:32) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 30-Louis Jackson to NOS 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 47-Douglas Burditt. NOS 76-Wiley Romero was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-NOS 43 (11:48) 8-Alex Avelar pass complete to 10-James Bracey to NOS 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada. NOS 49-Terence Hamada was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
3-2-NOS 43 (11:02) 8-Alex Avelar pass incomplete, intended for 97-William Olson. Pass knocked down by 20-Joseph Reynolds.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
4-2-NOS 43 (11:00) 2-James McCain punts 31 yards to NOS 12. Fair Catch by 27-Joseph Doyon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 12 (10:53) 24-Melvin Ferreira ran to NOS 22 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Maurice Newkirk. 88-David Odoms missed that block completely.
2-1-NOS 22 (10:07) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 86-Patrick Ransome to NOS 38 for 16 yards.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 38 (9:18) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 82-Brian Furness. Pass knocked down by 91-Ernest Brantley.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 38 (9:15) 4-Justin Gaines sacked at NOS 30 for -8 yards (90-William Daves). Sack allowed by 71-Johnnie Woodruff.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-18-NOS 30 (8:29) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 84-John Flock. Pass knocked down by 48-Carl Perez.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-18-NOS 30 (8:26) 8-Ernest Maier punts 44 yards to MIN 26. Fair Catch by 19-Danny King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 26 (8:19) 91-Ernest Brantley ran to MIN 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
2-3-MIN 34 (7:37) 10-James Bracey ran to MIN 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-John Renz.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 - Run Key
1-10-MIN 38 (7:01) 28-John Bridger ran to MIN 36 for -2 yards. Tackle by 58-Richard Cade. The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep - Run Key
2-12-MIN 36 (6:18) 41-Jose Evans ran to MIN 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 47-Douglas Burditt.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
3-1-MIN 48 (5:33) 10-James Bracey ran to NOS 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Joe Hargrove.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
1-10-NOS 50 (4:49) 26-Clayton McGuire ran to MIN 48 for -2 yards. Tackle by 91-John Renz. 70-John Adams completely missed his blocking assignment. 70-John Adams was caught flat-footed on this play.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
2-12-MIN 48 (4:17) 10-James Bracey ran to NOS 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 49-Terence Hamada.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Run Key
3-8-NOS 47 (3:44) 26-Clayton McGuire ran to NOS 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Carl Ethridge.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
4-2-NOS 42 (3:00) 2-James McCain punts 38 yards to NOS 4. Fair Catch by 27-Joseph Doyon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOS 4 (2:54) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 86-Patrick Ransome to NOS 15 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez. 43-Lee Reilly kept his man from getting away from him.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
1-10-NOS 15 (2:32) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 86-Patrick Ransome to NOS 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 41-Jose Evans. Great move by 86-Patrick Ransome to get free of his coverage.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-3-NOS 22 (2:12) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 82-Brian Furness to NOS 34 for 12 yards. Tackle by 48-Carl Perez. 82-Brian Furness made a great move on the CB. Pressure by 98-Michael Marenco.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-NOS 34 (2:00) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 21-Michael Boyd. Pressure by 98-Michael Marenco. Pass knocked down by 17-Charley Hancock.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-NOS 34 (1:57) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, dropped by 88-David Odoms.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-10-NOS 34 (1:53) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 88-David Odoms to MIN 33 for 32 yards. Tackle by 30-Louis Jackson. Nice job by 88-David Odoms on that route to lose his coverage. Pressure by 93-Norman Price.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
Timeout NOS
1-10-MIN 33 (1:44) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 82-Brian Furness. Pass knocked down by 41-Jose Evans.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 33 (1:40) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, dropped by 24-Melvin Ferreira. Pressure by 91-Ernest Brantley.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-10-MIN 33 (1:36) 4-Justin Gaines pass complete to 84-John Flock to MIN 12 for 21 yards. Tackle by 58-John Simmons. NOS 74-Orville Wilson was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
Timeout NOS
1-10-MIN 12 (1:29) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 21-Michael Boyd. Pass knocked down by 48-Carl Perez.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-MIN 12 (1:25) 4-Justin Gaines sacked at MIN 21 for -8 yards (90-William Daves). Sack allowed by 84-John Flock.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
Timeout NOS
3-18-MIN 21 (1:20) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 84-John Flock. Pass knocked down by 44-Levi Martin.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-18-MIN 21 (1:17) 4-Justin Gaines pass incomplete, intended for 86-Patrick Ransome. Pressure by 93-Norman Price. Pass knocked down by 41-Jose Evans. Turnover on downs.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-MIN 21 (1:13) 8-Alex Avelar kneeled down to MIN 21 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 2 - Run Key
2-10-MIN 21 (0:34) 8-Alex Avelar kneeled down to MIN 21 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Minnesota 32, New Orleans 24