Week 17, 2023

Played in Norfolk, VA, weather: 60 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind.
Chicago won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Cornell Burgess kicked off 79 yards from the NFK30. Touchback.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Champion is blitzing.
1-10-CHI20 (1Q: 15:00) Phil Singleton pass was intended for WR Derek Curtis and was intercepted by CB Bruce Williams at the CHI35. Tackled by Derek Curtis.
Norfolk: Strong 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-CHI35 (1Q: 14:52) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Corey Washington for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Sheldon.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI10 (1Q: 14:18) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Scott Maru for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Norfolk 6, Chicago 0
(1Q: 14:18) Extra point by Cornell Burgess was good. Norfolk 7, Chicago 0
(1Q: 14:12) Cornell Burgess kicked off 61 yards from the NFK30. Derek Curtis returned the ball 26 yards to the CHI35. Tackled by Scott Maru.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Champion is blitzing.
1-10-CHI35 (1Q: 13:38) R.J. Collins ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cory Yates.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-CHI37 (1Q: 13:07) R.J. Key ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Green, assisted by ILB Zach McMeel.
Chicago: Pro 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. Peterson is blitzing.
3-6-CHI39 (1Q: 12:23) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Derek Curtis for 11 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Green. Curtis gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK50 (1Q: 11:48) R.J. Collins ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Vince Champion, assisted by OLB Russell Thamilarasan.
Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-NFK49 (1Q: 11:05) Phil Singleton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derek Curtis. OLB Russell Thamilarasan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NFK49 (1Q: 10:55) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-CHI46 (1Q: 10:49) Phil Singleton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nolan Gray. OLB Russell Thamilarasan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-CHI46 (1Q: 10:43) Randall Blake punted 29 yards. Scott Maru returned the kick 13 yards to the NFK38. Tackled by Jessie McGee.
Norfolk: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK38 (1Q: 10:35) Leslie McFarlane ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S O.J. Hou, assisted by ILB Kyle Beisel. Norfolk's Donald Fletcher was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NFK39 (1Q: 10:01) Leslie McFarlane ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Willard Peters.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NFK44 (1Q: 09:35) Grant Bechtel pass fell incomplete, intended for RB J.C. Shields. DE Bennie Milnes defended the pass.
4-4-NFK44 (1Q: 09:30) Joe Kramer punted 34 yards. R.J. Collins returned the kick 15 yards to the CHI37. Tackled by Stephen Lynch.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI37 (1Q: 09:19) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Junior Haight for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Ben Long. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK38 (1Q: 08:52) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Derek Curtis for 25 yards. Tackled by S Cory Yates. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Curtis gained 3 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK13 (1Q: 08:09) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Lester Grant for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Norfolk 7, Chicago 6
(1Q: 08:09) Extra point by Harvey Flynn was good. Norfolk 7, Chicago 7
(1Q: 08:00) Harvey Flynn kicked off 62 yards from the CHI30. Corey Washington returned the ball 23 yards to the NFK31. Tackled by Lester Grant.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK31 (1Q: 07:33) Grant Bechtel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kim Newman. DE Randal Meyer simply tossed Stephen Lynch aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NFK31 (1Q: 07:20) J.C. Shields ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Ronald Corbett. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Norfolk: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK36 (1Q: 07:10) Grant Bechtel pass was blocked at the line, intended for C Ed Hickman. DE Bennie Milnes blocked the pass.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NFK36 (1Q: 07:02) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Scott Maru for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Mike Tyler.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NFK40 (1Q: 06:29) Grant Bechtel pass completed to TE Arnie Hagood for 14 yards. Tackled by S Luke Lynch.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Van Hoose is blitzing.
1-10-CHI46 (1Q: 05:52) J.C. Shields ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Willard Peters, assisted by ILB Kyle Beisel.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI46 (1Q: 05:18) J.C. Shields ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Randal Meyer.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hou is blitzing.
3-8-CHI44 (1Q: 04:35) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Kim Newman for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bennie Kramer. Newman gained 5 yards after the catch.
4-2-CHI38 (1Q: 04:09) Cornell Burgess attempted a 55 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI45 (1Q: 04:04) R.J. Collins ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel.
Chicago: Pro 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. Champion is blitzing.
2-6-CHI49 (1Q: 03:19) R.J. Collins ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Randy Reeves.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CHI46 (1Q: 02:44) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Derek Curtis for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Curtis gained 6 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK32 (1Q: 02:03) R.J. Collins ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Marcus Barker. Key block delivered by Kevin Cornyn.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NFK23 (1Q: 01:37) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Junior Haight for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Haight gained 10 yards after the catch. Chicago 13, Norfolk 7
(1Q: 01:37) Extra point by Harvey Flynn was good. Chicago 14, Norfolk 7
(1Q: 01:20) Harvey Flynn kicked off 60 yards from the CHI30. Corey Washington returned the ball 21 yards to the NFK31. Tackled by Phil Culver.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK31 (1Q: 00:48) J.C. Shields ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Luke Lynch, assisted by S Levon Leak. Key block delivered by Deion Cheatwood.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK41 (1Q: 00:11) J.C. Shields ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kyle Beisel. Key block delivered by Austin Boren.
Start of second quarter.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NFK46 (2Q: 15:00) Leslie McFarlane ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Sheldon. Key block delivered by Deion Cheatwood.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI47 (2Q: 14:20) Leslie McFarlane ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Linquist.
Norfolk: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CHI48 (2Q: 13:56) Leslie McFarlane ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Rickey Lyle.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CHI42 (2Q: 13:26) Grant Bechtel pass was dropped by FB Devin Gray.
4-5-CHI42 (2Q: 13:20) Joe Kramer punted 29 yards. R.J. Collins called for a fair catch at the CHI13.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI13 (2Q: 13:10) R.J. Collins ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Mel Leagra.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CHI17 (2Q: 12:32) Phil Singleton sacked by OLB Russell Thamilarasan and DT Marcus Barker for a loss of 6 yards. Thamilarasan ran right past Howard Witt and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NFK Marcus Barker on the CHI11.
Norfolk: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI11 (2Q: 12:18) Leslie McFarlane ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S O.J. Hou.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI11 (2Q: 11:51) J.C. Shields ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wade Stitt. Chicago 14, Norfolk 13
(2Q: 11:51) Extra point by Cornell Burgess was good. Norfolk 14, Chicago 14
(2Q: 11:42) Cornell Burgess kicked off 66 yards from the NFK30. Derek Curtis returned the ball 20 yards to the CHI24. Tackled by Dexter Green.
Chicago: 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-CHI24 (2Q: 11:18) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Derek Curtis for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Ferguson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI46 (2Q: 10:37) R.J. Key ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Russell Thamilarasan.
Chicago: 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.
2-6-NFK50 (2Q: 10:00) R.J. Collins ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Green, assisted by OLB Vince Champion. Key block delivered by Howard Witt.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK44 (2Q: 09:26) R.J. Key ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Vince Champion.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-NFK41 (2Q: 08:58) Phil Singleton pass completed to TE Herman Cameron for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Rob Dawson.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK28 (2Q: 08:25) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Jessie McGee for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Rob Dawson. McGee gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Norfolk was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK13 (2Q: 08:18) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Junior Haight for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Damon Gaines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-3-NFK03 (2Q: 07:32) R.J. Key ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cory Yates.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Peterson is blitzing.
2-3-NFK03 (2Q: 06:50) R.J. Key ran inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Shaun Cunningham. Chicago 20, Norfolk 14
(2Q: 06:50) Extra point by Harvey Flynn was good. Chicago 21, Norfolk 14
(2Q: 06:43) Harvey Flynn kicked off 72 yards from the CHI30. Corey Washington returned the ball 21 yards to the NFK19. Tackled by Jessie McGee.
Norfolk: 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.
1-10-NFK19 (2Q: 06:23) Grant Bechtel pass completed to RB Leslie McFarlane for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Kramer.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-NFK22 (2Q: 05:56) Grant Bechtel pass completed to TE Arnie Hagood for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Sheldon, assisted by ILB Mike Tyler.
Norfolk: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK31 (2Q: 05:25) Leslie McFarlane ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Cornelius Blake, assisted by DT Willard Peters.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NFK33 (2Q: 04:43) Leslie McFarlane ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Frank Sims.
Norfolk: 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.
3-6-NFK35 (2Q: 04:09) J.C. Shields ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mike Tyler. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NFK J.C. Shields to the NFK38.
4-3-NFK38 (2Q: 03:46) Joe Kramer punted 46 yards. R.J. Collins called for a fair catch at the CHI16.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Peterson is blitzing.
1-10-CHI16 (2Q: 03:37) Phil Singleton sacked by OLB Rob Peterson and OLB Russell Thamilarasan for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Shaun Cunningham.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-17-CHI09 (2Q: 02:51) Phil Singleton pass was dropped by WR Junior Haight.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-CHI09 (2Q: 02:43) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Lester Grant for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Marcus Barker.
4-11-CHI15 (2Q: 02:02) Randall Blake punted 31 yards. Scott Maru returned the kick 4 yards to the CHI42. PENALTY: Norfolk was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Conway is blitzing.
1-10-NFK40 (2Q: 01:54) Grant Bechtel pass completed to C Ed Hickman for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S O.J. Hou. Hickman gained 6 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI37 (2Q: 01:44) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Shane Whigham for 34 yards. Tackled by S Levon Leak. Whigham gained 21 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-CHI03 (2Q: 01:22) Grant Bechtel pass completed to TE Arnie Hagood for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Mike Tyler.
Norfolk: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-CHI04 (2Q: 01:00) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Shane Whigham for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Ronald Corbett.
Norfolk: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CHI04 (2Q: 00:39) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Kim Newman for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Sheldon, assisted by ILB Kyle Beisel.
Norfolk called a time out.
4-1-CHI01 (2Q: 00:30) Cornell Burgess attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 21, Norfolk 17
(2Q: 00:25) Cornell Burgess kicked off 79 yards from the NFK30. Touchback.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 00:25) Phil Singleton dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Harvey Flynn kicked off 67 yards from the CHI30. Corey Washington returned the ball 16 yards to the NFK19. Tackled by Phil Culver.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK19 (3Q: 14:28) Leslie McFarlane ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic Van Hoose, assisted by S Luke Lynch. Key block delivered by Shawn Hanks.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-NFK27 (3Q: 13:44) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Kim Newman for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Phil Culver.
Norfolk: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK38 (3Q: 12:59) Leslie McFarlane ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Luke Lynch.
Norfolk: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NFK40 (3Q: 12:16) Grant Bechtel pass was dropped by WR Kim Newman.
Norfolk: 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. Linquist, Kramer and Conway are blitzing.
3-8-NFK40 (3Q: 12:06) J.C. Shields ran inside the left guard for 15 yards. Tackled by S Levon Leak, assisted by S Luke Lynch. Key block delivered by Arnold Willis.
Norfolk: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI45 (3Q: 11:42) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Scott Maru for 42 yards. Tackled by OLB Otis Linquist.
Norfolk: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Van Hoose is blitzing.
1-3-CHI03 (3Q: 11:10) Grant Bechtel pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Arnie Hagood. S O.J. Hou defended the pass.
Norfolk: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CHI03 (3Q: 11:04) J.C. Shields ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Randal Meyer, assisted by OLB Brenden Paxson.
Norfolk: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHI01 (3Q: 10:26) J.C. Shields ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Willard Peters.
4-1-CHI01 (3Q: 10:00) Cornell Burgess attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 21, Norfolk 20
(3Q: 09:55) Cornell Burgess kicked off 71 yards from the NFK30. Derek Curtis returned the ball 19 yards to the CHI18. Tackled by Arnie Hagood.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI18 (3Q: 09:29) Phil Singleton pass completed to TE Herman Cameron for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Wendell Ferguson, assisted by ILB Zach McMeel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (3Q: 08:53) Phil Singleton sacked by OLB Mel Leagra and DE Randy Reeves for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Horace Obedoza.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-CHI29 (3Q: 08:17) Phil Singleton pass completed to RB R.J. Collins for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-19-CHI25 (3Q: 07:36) R.J. Collins ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Ferguson, assisted by ILB Zach McMeel.
4-13-CHI31 (3Q: 06:52) Randall Blake punted 27 yards. Scott Maru called for a fair catch at the NFK42.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Beisel and Tyler are blitzing.
1-10-NFK42 (3Q: 06:45) Grant Bechtel sacked by ILB Mike Tyler for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Arnold Willis. PENALTY: Norfolk was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-15-NFK37 (3Q: 06:30) Grant Bechtel scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Phil Culver and assisted by ILB Kyle Beisel.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-NFK42 (3Q: 05:45) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Scott Maru for 15 yards. Tackled by S Luke Lynch, assisted by S Levon Leak. Maru gained 4 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Beisel is blitzing.
1-10-CHI43 (3Q: 05:12) Grant Bechtel pass completed to RB Leslie McFarlane for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Phil Culver, assisted by S Levon Leak.
Norfolk: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI40 (3Q: 04:45) Grant Bechtel scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Mike Tyler.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI30 (3Q: 03:57) J.C. Shields ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Levon Leak. Key block delivered by Austin Boren.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHI25 (3Q: 03:16) J.C. Shields ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Cornelius Blake, assisted by S O.J. Hou.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHI21 (3Q: 02:44) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Scott Maru for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Phil Culver. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Kyle Beisel on the CHI19.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI19 (3Q: 02:35) R.J. Key ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Cory Yates, assisted by DT Marcus Barker. Key block delivered by Kevin Cornyn.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CHI26 (3Q: 02:03) Phil Singleton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jesse Dosoo. OLB Vince Champion defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-CHI26 (3Q: 01:56) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Derek Curtis for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Cory Yates. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI35 (3Q: 01:26) R.J. Collins ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cory Yates.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI36 (3Q: 00:40) Phil Singleton pass completed to RB R.J. Collins for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Ferguson, assisted by OLB Vince Champion. Collins gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro 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. Thamilarasan is blitzing.
3-4-CHI41 (3Q: 00:14) Phil Singleton pass completed to TE Jesse Dosoo for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel, assisted by CB Wendell Ferguson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Peterson is blitzing.
1-10-CHI49 (4Q: 15:00) R.J. Key ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Russell Thamilarasan, assisted by DT Marcus Barker. Key block delivered by Shaun Cunningham.
Chicago: Pro 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.
2-3-NFK44 (4Q: 14:27) Phil Singleton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Herman Cameron. OLB Russell Thamilarasan defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NFK44 (4Q: 14:20) R.J. Key ran around right end for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Ferguson. Key block delivered by Herman Cameron.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK21 (4Q: 13:39) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Jessie McGee for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ben Long. McGee gained 6 yards after the catch.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Thamilarasan is blitzing.
2-4-NFK15 (4Q: 13:00) R.J. Collins ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Ferguson, assisted by CB Damon Gaines.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-5-NFK16 (4Q: 12:18) Phil Singleton pass completed to RB R.J. Collins for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Ferguson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Collins gained 6 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-NFK03 (4Q: 11:54) R.J. Key ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Russell Thamilarasan.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips 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. Champion and Ferguson are blitzing.
2-3-NFK03 (4Q: 11:18) R.J. Collins ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Ted Dunsmore. Chicago 27, Norfolk 20
(4Q: 11:18) Extra point by Harvey Flynn was good. Chicago 28, Norfolk 20
(4Q: 11:12) Harvey Flynn kicked off 70 yards from the CHI30. Corey Washington returned the ball 17 yards to the NFK17. Tackled by Lester Grant. PENALTY: Norfolk was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Norfolk: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Culver and Van Hoose are blitzing.
1-10-NFK05 (4Q: 10:35) Grant Bechtel scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Levon Leak.
Norfolk: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Sheldon is blitzing.
2-6-NFK09 (4Q: 09:47) Grant Bechtel pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kim Newman. DE Bennie Milnes blocked the pass.
Norfolk: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NFK09 (4Q: 09:38) Grant Bechtel pass completed to FB Devin Gray for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Bennie Milnes.
4-7-NFK08 (4Q: 08:51) Joe Kramer punted 49 yards. R.J. Collins returned the kick 9 yards to the NFK48. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Chicago: Weak 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-CHI35 (4Q: 08:40) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Lester Grant for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Stevenson, assisted by S Dexter Green. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Champion and McMeel are blitzing.
1-10-NFK50 (4Q: 08:17) Phil Singleton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derek Curtis. CB Bryant Stevenson defended the pass.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Champion is blitzing.
2-10-NFK50 (4Q: 08:06) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Junior Haight for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Mel Leagra. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Chicago was called for an Illegal Substitution.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-CHI45 (4Q: 07:56) Phil Singleton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB R.J. Key. DE Randy Reeves hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-CHI45 (4Q: 07:51) Phil Singleton pass completed to WR Derek Curtis for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rob Peterson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-NFK49 (4Q: 07:05) Randall Blake punted 49 yards. Touchback.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK20 (4Q: 06:59) J.C. Shields ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kyle Beisel, assisted by DT Cornelius Blake.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NFK22 (4Q: 06:36) J.C. Shields ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Luke Lynch, assisted by S O.J. Hou.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-NFK24 (4Q: 06:02) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Kim Newman for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Kyle Beisel. Newman gained 1 yard after the catch.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK34 (4Q: 05:20) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Ronald Kramer for 8 yards. Tackled by S O.J. Hou. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NFK42 (4Q: 04:46) Grant Bechtel pass completed to RB J.C. Shields for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Randal Meyer. Shields gained 5 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI49 (4Q: 04:17) Leslie McFarlane ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Brenden Paxson.
Norfolk: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-CHI48 (4Q: 03:51) Grant Bechtel pass completed to FB Carl Platt for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Henry Conway. Platt gained 5 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
3-5-CHI44 (4Q: 03:16) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Ronald Kramer for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Rickey Lyle. Kramer gained 9 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI37 (4Q: 03:08) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Scott Maru for 11 yards. Tackled by S Levon Leak. Maru gained 12 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Pro 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.
1-10-CHI26 (4Q: 02:49) Grant Bechtel pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Shane Whigham. ILB Mike Tyler blocked the pass.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CHI26 (4Q: 02:36) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Corey Washington for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Phil Culver. Washington gained 2 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Lynch is blitzing.
1-9-CHI09 (4Q: 02:20) Grant Bechtel pass was intended for WR Corey Washington and was intercepted by OLB Phil Culver in the end zone. Touchback.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 02:12) R.J. Collins ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cory Yates, assisted by DE Terry Mahoney.
Norfolk called a time out.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Peterson and Stevenson are blitzing.
2-7-CHI23 (4Q: 02:01) R.J. Key ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT "Big Dog" Barker.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-4-CHI26 (4Q: 01:54) R.J. Collins ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cory Yates.
Norfolk called a time out.
4-1-CHI29 (4Q: 01:44) Randall Blake punted 44 yards. Scott Maru returned the kick 6 yards to the NFK33. Tackled by Jessie McGee.
Norfolk: 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-NFK33 (4Q: 01:33) Grant Bechtel pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Arnie Hagood.
Norfolk: Strong 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.
2-10-NFK33 (4Q: 01:26) Grant Bechtel pass was dropped by WR Scott Maru.
Norfolk: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Linquist, Kramer and Hou are blitzing.
3-10-NFK33 (4Q: 01:17) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Corey Washington for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Mercury Sheldon.
Norfolk called a time out.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kramer and Conway are blitzing.
4-2-NFK41 (4Q: 01:09) Grant Bechtel pass completed to WR Kim Newman for 1 yard. Tackled by S Levon Leak, assisted by S Luke Lynch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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-NFK42 (4Q: 00:59) Phil Singleton dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-NFK43 (4Q: 00:15) Phil Singleton dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Chicago Crusaders 28, Norfolk Vipers 20