Week 14, 2016

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Josh Lambo kicked off 59 yards from the SDO35. Jacob Jude returned the ball 19 yards to the NOS25. Tackled by Brandon Marshall.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS25 (1Q: 14:35) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jacob Jude. DT Stan Mayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS25 (1Q: 14:29) Mark Ingram ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jerraud Powers. Key block delivered by Max Unger. Unger ran over Gustavo Devine to set up the play.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NOS33 (1Q: 13:49) Ryan Mathews ran inside the left tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Jerraud Powers. Key block delivered by D'Brickashaw Ferguson.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Emanuel is blitzing.
1-10-SDO42 (1Q: 13:07) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Ryan Mathews.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SDO42 (1Q: 13:02) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. Ingram gained 11 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO31 (1Q: 12:16) Drew Brees scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB James Reeves.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-SDO29 (1Q: 11:30) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Richard Willis. Ingram gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reeves, Te'o and Powers are blitzing.
3-7-SDO28 (1Q: 11:02) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandon Coleman for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mike Adams. Coleman gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO11 (1Q: 10:16) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mike Adams, assisted by CB Jason Verrett. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans. Evans ran over Richard Willis to set up the play.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-SDO06 (1Q: 09:47) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Shaquille Harrison for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 6, San Diego 0
(1Q: 09:47) Extra point by Stephen Flowers missed. The snap from center was quite a bit off the mark.
(1Q: 09:37) Stephen Flowers kicked off 70 yards from the NOS35. Touchback.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Kikaha is blitzing.
1-10-SDO20 (1Q: 09:37) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. OLB Hau'oli Kikaha simply tossed Cornelius Walker aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SDO20 (1Q: 09:32) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. DE Cameron Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-SDO20 (1Q: 09:19) Philip Rivers sacked by DE Cameron Jordan for a loss of 5 yards. Jordan ran right past J.C. Tretter and knocked down the quarterback.
4-15-SDO15 (1Q: 08:36) Shane Lechler punted 44 yards. Willie Snead returned the kick 2 yards to the NOS43. Tackled by Bennie Fowler.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Emanuel is blitzing.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 08:29) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing.
1-15-NOS38 (1Q: 08:21) Drew Brees sacked by DE Winston Craig for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Jahri Evans.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-19-NOS34 (1Q: 07:47) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Jacob Jude for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Rusty Kindred.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-NOS36 (1Q: 07:26) Mark Ingram ran around the left tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Verrett is blitzing.
1-10-SDO39 (1Q: 06:44) Mark Ingram ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Steve Williams, assisted by DE Winston Craig.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-SDO36 (1Q: 06:03) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Joseph Lloyd. CB Jason Verrett defended the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing.
3-7-SDO36 (1Q: 05:57) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Myron Wansley for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o. Wansley gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO25 (1Q: 05:21) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Snead gained 15 yards after the catch. New Orleans 12, San Diego 0
(1Q: 05:21) Extra point by Stephen Flowers was good. New Orleans 13, San Diego 0
(1Q: 05:06) Stephen Flowers kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO20 (1Q: 05:06) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Benjamin. OLB Hau'oli Kikaha defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: San Diego was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Anthony is blitzing.
2-10-SDO20 (1Q: 05:01) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Keenan Allen.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-SDO20 (1Q: 04:53) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Stephone Anthony, assisted by CB Damian Swann. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: 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.
1-10-SDO42 (1Q: 04:11) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Benjamin. CB Darius Butler defended the pass.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SDO42 (1Q: 04:01) Philip Rivers pass was intended for WR Travis Benjamin and was intercepted by CB Keenan Lewis at the NOS44. The interception was returned 23 yards. Tackled by Zurlon Tipton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO33 (1Q: 03:53) Mark Ingram ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Perryman. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing.
1-10-SDO16 (1Q: 03:16) Drew Brees pass completed to TE C.J. Fiedorowicz for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Willis, assisted by ILB Manti Te'o. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing.
2-7-SDO13 (1Q: 02:51) Mark Ingram ran around the left tackle for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Mike Adams.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel and Powers are blitzing.
3-10-SDO16 (1Q: 02:10) Drew Brees sacked by CB Jerraud Powers and OLB Kyle Emanuel for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Zach Strief.
4-15-SDO21 (1Q: 01:37) Stephen Flowers attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 16, San Diego 0
(1Q: 01:30) Stephen Flowers kicked off 73 yards from the NOS35. Touchback. New Orleans's Ryan Mathews was hurt on the play.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO20 (1Q: 01:30) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Keenan Allen.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SDO20 (1Q: 01:20) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex Gerhardt. Allen gained 4 yards after the catch.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO32 (1Q: 00:37) Melvin Gordon ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kenny Vaccaro.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-SDO33 (1Q: 00:08) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Kikaha is blitzing.
2-14-SDO28 (1Q: 00:01) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Johnson. DE Kasim Edebali hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Start of second quarter.
San Diego: 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.
3-14-SDO28 (2Q: 15:00) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Travis Benjamin.
4-14-SDO28 (2Q: 14:51) Shane Lechler punted 40 yards. Willie Snead called for a fair catch at the NOS32.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 14:43) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Rusty Kindred. Key block delivered by D'Brickashaw Ferguson.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NOS38 (2Q: 14:17) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Myron Wansley for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett, assisted by DE Winston Craig. Wansley gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS44 (2Q: 13:52) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandon Coleman for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Richard Willis. Coleman gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-SDO47 (2Q: 13:16) Mark Ingram ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Perryman. Key block delivered by Zach Strief.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO42 (2Q: 12:40) Mark Ingram ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-SDO39 (2Q: 12:18) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Winston Craig.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-SDO35 (2Q: 11:33) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Noble, assisted by CB Jerraud Powers. Snead gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO28 (2Q: 10:49) Mark Ingram ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-SDO21 (2Q: 10:17) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Marcus Murphy for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO14 (2Q: 09:50) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett, assisted by ILB Carlos Thompson.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SDO14 (2Q: 09:25) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jacob Jude. DE Kendall Reyes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-SDO14 (2Q: 09:16) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Jacob Jude. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-SDO14 (2Q: 09:09) Stephen Flowers attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 19, San Diego 0
(2Q: 09:02) Stephen Flowers kicked off 50 yards from the NOS35. Thomas Noble returned the ball 71 yards to the NOS14. Tackled by Darius Butler.
San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS14 (2Q: 08:26) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bennie Fowler. DE Kasim Edebali hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Kikaha is blitzing.
2-10-NOS14 (2Q: 08:19) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis.
San Diego: I 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.
1-3-NOS03 (2Q: 07:54) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Benjamin gained 1 yard after the catch. New Orleans 19, San Diego 6
(2Q: 07:54) Extra point by Josh Lambo was good. New Orleans 19, San Diego 7
(2Q: 07:45) Josh Lambo kicked off 69 yards from the SDO35. Jacob Jude returned the ball 22 yards to the NOS18. Tackled by Thomas Ford.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS18 (2Q: 07:13) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandon Coleman for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Kyle Emanuel. Coleman gained 9 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 06:51) Mark Ingram ran around left end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Jimmy Wilson, assisted by ILB Denzel Perryman. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NOS40 (2Q: 06:21) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Mark Ingram. OLB Richard Willis blocked the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS40 (2Q: 06:17) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel and Verrett are blitzing.
3-6-NOS35 (2Q: 06:09) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Jacob Jude for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Jerraud Powers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 05:26) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Coleman. OLB Kyle Emanuel defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS49 (2Q: 05:20) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandon Coleman for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Wilson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Coleman gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Tre McBride on the SDO32.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO32 (2Q: 04:56) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Brandon Coleman for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett, assisted by CB Jerraud Powers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-SDO23 (2Q: 04:33) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Jacob Jude for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mike Adams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO13 (2Q: 04:14) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tre McBride. CB Jerraud Powers defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SDO13 (2Q: 04:05) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tre McBride. OLB Kyle Emanuel defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reeves is blitzing.
2-20-SDO23 (2Q: 03:58) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Joseph Lloyd for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mike Adams.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-SDO16 (2Q: 03:39) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Tre McBride for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McBride gained 6 yards after the catch. New Orleans 25, San Diego 7
(2Q: 03:39) Extra point by Stephen Flowers was good. New Orleans 26, San Diego 7
(2Q: 03:31) Stephen Flowers kicked off 54 yards from the NOS35. Thomas Noble returned the ball 23 yards to the SDO34. Tackled by Darius Butler.
San Diego: Pro 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-SDO34 (2Q: 02:51) Melvin Gordon ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jairus Byrd.
San Diego: 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.
2-8-SDO36 (2Q: 02:28) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Melvin Gordon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-SDO36 (2Q: 02:24) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Thomas Ford for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Stephone Anthony, assisted by CB Keenan Lewis. Ford gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO48 (2Q: 02:00) Philip Rivers pass was intended for WR Travis Benjamin and was intercepted by CB Damian Swann in the end zone. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 01:52) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Willie Snead. CB Jason Verrett defended the pass.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS20 (2Q: 01:46) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jacob Jude. CB Jerraud Powers defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. New Orleans's Zach Strief was hurt on the play.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS20 (2Q: 01:40) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-NOS15 (2Q: 01:40) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Coleman. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
4-15-NOS15 (2Q: 01:34) Thomas Morstead punted 55 yards. Brandon Marshall returned the kick 8 yards to the SDO38. Tackled by Darius Butler.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO38 (2Q: 01:24) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keenan Allen. CB Keenan Lewis defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-SDO38 (2Q: 01:15) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 45 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: 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. Kikaha is blitzing.
1-10-NOS17 (2Q: 00:49) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Travis Benjamin. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS17 (2Q: 00:40) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Johnson. ILB Stephone Anthony defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Weak 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. Kikaha is blitzing.
3-10-NOS17 (2Q: 00:34) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jairus Byrd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego called a time out.
4-4-NOS11 (2Q: 00:26) Josh Lambo attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 26, San Diego 10
(2Q: 00:18) Josh Lambo kicked off 62 yards from the SDO35. Jacob Jude returned the ball 34 yards to the NOS37. Tackled by Steve Williams. New Orleans's Ryan Mathews was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS37 (2Q: 00:13) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Coleman. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS37 (2Q: 00:07) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for TE C.J. Fiedorowicz. DE Kendall Reyes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Stephen Flowers kicked off 69 yards from the NOS35. Touchback.
San Diego: 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-SDO20 (3Q: 15:00) Melvin Gordon ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Vaccaro.
San Diego: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-SDO24 (3Q: 14:31) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Cornelius Walker for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Rex Gerhardt, assisted by ILB Stephone Anthony. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Diego: 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. Byrd is blitzing.
3-7-SDO23 (3Q: 13:52) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Benjamin. OLB Hau'oli Kikaha defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-SDO23 (3Q: 13:42) Shane Lechler punted 42 yards. Willie Snead returned the kick 17 yards to the SDO48. Tackled by Orlando Franklin. New Orleans's Darius Butler was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious foot injury.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO48 (3Q: 13:34) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Jacob Jude for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kyle Emanuel. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Offsides.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-SDO43 (3Q: 13:28) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Winston Craig.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO38 (3Q: 12:47) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Willie Snead. OLB Kyle Emanuel defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-SDO38 (3Q: 12:42) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jimmy Wilson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO28 (3Q: 12:08) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Jacob Jude for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Williams.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-SDO25 (3Q: 11:23) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donteea Dye. CB Jason Verrett knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-SDO25 (3Q: 11:11) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jacob Jude. S Jimmy Wilson defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-7-SDO25 (3Q: 11:05) Stephen Flowers attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 29, San Diego 10
(3Q: 10:59) Stephen Flowers kicked off 52 yards from the NOS35. Thomas Noble returned the ball 16 yards to the SDO29. Tackled by Reshad Jones.
San Diego: Weak 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-SDO29 (3Q: 10:24) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keenan Allen. S Kenny Vaccaro defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-SDO29 (3Q: 10:18) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Melvin Gordon for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Vaccaro. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO34 (3Q: 10:11) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Dakota Tyler for 9 yards. Tackled by S Reshad Jones. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-SDO43 (3Q: 09:28) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO46 (3Q: 09:05) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Johnson. DE Cameron Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SDO46 (3Q: 09:01) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha, assisted by ILB Stephone Anthony. Benjamin gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NOS46 (3Q: 08:15) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
San Diego: 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-NOS41 (3Q: 08:10) Philip Rivers sacked by DT Neal Clinton for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Vince Carpenter. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Neal Clinton on the NOS48.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS48 (3Q: 08:00) Ryan Mathews ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o, assisted by CB Jerraud Powers.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-SDO49 (3Q: 07:29) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Rusty Kindred. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS50 (3Q: 06:53) Drew Brees scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett.
4-3-SDO45 (3Q: 06:26) Thomas Morstead punted 45 yards. Touchback.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-SDO20 (3Q: 06:20) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-SDO15 (3Q: 06:14) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by TE Thomas Ford. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four 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.
2-22-SDO08 (3Q: 06:07) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Melvin Gordon. OLB Hau'oli Kikaha knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
San Diego: 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.
3-22-SDO08 (3Q: 05:58) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Benjamin. DE Cameron Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-22-SDO08 (3Q: 05:51) Shane Lechler punted 53 yards. Willie Snead returned the kick 4 yards to the NOS43. Tackled by Steve Williams.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Emanuel is blitzing.
1-10-NOS43 (3Q: 05:42) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Mark Ingram. CB Jerraud Powers defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS43 (3Q: 05:38) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Willie Snead.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS43 (3Q: 05:34) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tre McBride. DE Winston Craig hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. San Diego's Stan Mayes was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-10-NOS43 (3Q: 05:29) Thomas Morstead punted 49 yards. Brandon Marshall returned the kick 7 yards to the SDO15. Tackled by Myron Wansley.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Kikaha is blitzing.
1-10-SDO15 (3Q: 05:18) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis, assisted by DT Haloti Ngata. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-SDO18 (3Q: 04:38) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Steve Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Stephone Anthony.
San Diego: 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. Kikaha is blitzing.
3-4-SDO21 (3Q: 04:16) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Damian Swann. Allen gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO39 (3Q: 03:46) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS34 (3Q: 03:19) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Steve Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Anthony is blitzing.
1-10-NOS22 (3Q: 02:53) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Johnson. ILB Stephone Anthony hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS22 (3Q: 02:43) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. S Kenny Vaccaro knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: 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.
3-10-NOS22 (3Q: 02:33) PENALTY: San Diego was called for a False Start.
San Diego: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-NOS27 (3Q: 02:24) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-7-NOS07 (3Q: 01:56) Zurlon Tipton ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by J.C. Tretter. New Orleans's Kasim Edebali was hurt on the play. New Orleans 29, San Diego 16
(3Q: 01:56) Extra point by Josh Lambo was blocked.
(3Q: 01:48) Josh Lambo kicked off 70 yards from the SDO35. Touchback.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 01:48) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Marcus Murphy. CB Jason Verrett defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS20 (3Q: 01:42) Drew Brees pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Myron Wansley. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS20 (3Q: 01:37) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jacob Jude. OLB Richard Willis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
4-10-NOS20 (3Q: 01:31) Thomas Morstead punted 48 yards. Brandon Marshall returned the kick 6 yards to the SDO38. Tackled by Stephen Tulloch.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SDO38 (3Q: 01:21) Zurlon Tipton ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha, assisted by DT Robert Horton.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SDO38 (3Q: 00:59) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Keenan Lewis. Marshall gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS47 (3Q: 00:17) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Vaccaro.
Start of fourth quarter.
San Diego: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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.
2-4-NOS41 (4Q: 15:00) Zurlon Tipton ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Stephone Anthony, assisted by S Reshad Jones. Key block delivered by Robert Ross.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS35 (4Q: 14:30) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 16 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Vaccaro. Allen gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lewis is blitzing.
1-10-NOS19 (4Q: 14:04) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans 29, San Diego 22
(4Q: 14:04) Extra point by Josh Lambo was good. New Orleans 29, San Diego 23
(4Q: 13:54) Josh Lambo kicked off 74 yards from the SDO35. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 13:54) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing.
2-9-NOS21 (4Q: 13:09) Mark Ingram ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jerraud Powers.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NOS26 (4Q: 12:29) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 23 yards. Tackled by S Christopher Maxwell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Snead gained 20 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS49 (4Q: 12:00) Drew Brees pass was intended for WR Brandon Coleman and was intercepted by DE Winston Craig at the SDO47. Tackled by Brandon Coleman.
San Diego: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO47 (4Q: 11:48) Melvin Gordon ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Damian Swann.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS49 (4Q: 11:09) Melvin Gordon ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Stephone Anthony, assisted by DT Haloti Ngata.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS49 (4Q: 10:43) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Travis Benjamin for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Stephen Tulloch. Benjamin gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: 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.
1-10-NOS29 (4Q: 10:08) Melvin Gordon ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Jordan. Key block delivered by Doug Free. PENALTY: San Diego was called for Illegal Motion. San Diego's Travis Benjamin was hurt on the play.
San Diego: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-NOS34 (4Q: 09:59) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Stephone Anthony. Allen gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Diego: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-NOS35 (4Q: 09:25) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Dakota Tyler for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Cameron Jordan.
San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
3-7-NOS26 (4Q: 09:01) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. OLB Hau'oli Kikaha defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NOS26 (4Q: 08:56) Josh Lambo attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 29, San Diego 26
(4Q: 08:48) Josh Lambo kicked off 72 yards from the SDO35. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Attaochu is blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 08:48) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tre McBride. DE Kendall Reyes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing.
2-10-NOS20 (4Q: 08:39) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Williams, assisted by CB Jerraud Powers. Snead gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS30 (4Q: 07:55) Mark Ingram ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-NOS26 (4Q: 07:09) Drew Brees scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jeremiah Attaochu.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel and Adams are blitzing.
3-10-NOS30 (4Q: 06:26) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Conrad Hardy, assisted by CB Jason Verrett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (4Q: 05:43) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Willie Snead. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS43 (4Q: 05:38) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Brandon Coleman. OLB Jeremiah Attaochu blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. New Orleans's Gilbert Shillingford was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Emanuel is blitzing.
3-10-NOS43 (4Q: 05:31) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tre McBride. DE Kendall Reyes blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NOS43 (4Q: 05:26) Thomas Morstead punted 45 yards. Brandon Marshall called for a fair catch at the SDO12.
San Diego: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SDO12 (4Q: 05:16) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Melvin Gordon for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Stephone Anthony.
San Diego: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Kikaha is blitzing.
2-7-SDO15 (4Q: 04:50) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Johnson. DT Robert Horton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-SDO15 (4Q: 04:43) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Steve Johnson for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Hau'oli Kikaha, assisted by S Kenny Vaccaro. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-SDO15 (4Q: 04:11) Shane Lechler punted 46 yards. Willie Snead called for a fair catch at the NOS39.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Emanuel and Te'o are blitzing.
1-10-NOS39 (4Q: 04:02) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Willie Snead for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. Snead gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS50 (4Q: 03:15) Mark Ingram ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Gustavo Devine, assisted by S Mike Adams. Key block delivered by Max Unger.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO39 (4Q: 02:32) Mark Ingram ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Manti Te'o. Key block delivered by Jahri Evans. Evans ran over Jason Verrett to set up the play.
San Diego called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SDO28 (4Q: 02:20) Mark Ingram ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB James Reeves, assisted by DE Kendall Reyes.
San Diego called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-SDO27 (4Q: 02:08) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-SDO32 (4Q: 02:08) Mark Ingram ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Perryman.
San Diego called a time out.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-SDO29 (4Q: 02:01) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Willie Snead. DT Stan Mayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-11-SDO29 (4Q: 01:52) Stephen Flowers attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
San Diego: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-SDO36 (4Q: 01:45) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Keenan Allen for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Damian Swann, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo. Allen gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. San Diego's Robert Ross was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
San Diego: I 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-NOS41 (4Q: 01:14) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keenan Allen. DE Cameron Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Diego: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS41 (4Q: 01:08) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. DE Cameron Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
San Diego: 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.
3-10-NOS41 (4Q: 00:58) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Johnson. DE Cameron Jordan simply tossed J.C. Tretter aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New Orleans's Cameron Jordan was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-10-NOS41 (4Q: 00:49) Josh Lambo attempted a 58 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS48 (4Q: 00:44) Drew Brees dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 29, San Diego Chargers 26