Week 13, 2029

Played in Norfolk, VA, weather: 59 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind.
New Orleans won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Cornell Burgess kicked off 52 yards from the NFK35. Zack Bland returned the ball 20 yards to the NOS33. Tackled by Artie Gambone. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS20 (1Q: 14:37) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Paul Dunphy.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-NOS23 (1Q: 13:58) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Ellis Thomason for 59 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Meacham. Thomason gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK18 (1Q: 13:18) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-NFK23 (1Q: 13:09) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Ellis Thomason for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Ramirez.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NFK17 (1Q: 12:44) Peter Van Verth pass completed to TE Louie Wayne for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel, assisted by S Marshall Klug. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Brooks and Meacham are blitzing.
2-19-NFK27 (1Q: 12:35) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Charlie Klaff for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Ramirez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Spolane, Klug and Nutt are blitzing.
3-15-NFK23 (1Q: 12:03) Peter Van Verth pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ellis Thomason.
4-15-NFK23 (1Q: 11:56) Corwin Farmer attempted a 40 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time.
Norfolk: 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. Pray is blitzing.
1-10-NFK30 (1Q: 11:51) Artie Gambone ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Strong.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NFK30 (1Q: 11:11) Artie Gambone ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Julio Cancilliere.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-NFK29 (1Q: 10:30) Donnie Johnston pass was dropped by RB Jumbo Witt.
4-11-NFK29 (1Q: 10:26) Roosevelt Luzar punted 51 yards. Jimmy Reiter returned the kick 2 yards to the NOS22. Tackled by Louis Neasman.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS22 (1Q: 10:19) Peter Van Verth pass completed to TE Carl Karr for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Timothy Stai. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Ramirez is blitzing.
2-5-NOS27 (1Q: 09:40) Peter Van Verth scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS33 (1Q: 09:11) Jimmy Reiter ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Klug, assisted by DE Randy Reeves. Key block delivered by Harris Vranjen.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS38 (1Q: 08:41) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel, assisted by S Kirk Nutt.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NOS42 (1Q: 08:05) Horace Bergmann ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Tomich. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
4-1-NOS42 (1Q: 07:55) Horace Bergmann ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel, assisted by S Kirk Nutt. Key block delivered by Cody Mahoney.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS43 (1Q: 07:23) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Klug, assisted by DE Randy Reeves.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Spolane is blitzing.
2-6-NOS47 (1Q: 06:59) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Martin Posante for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Ramirez, assisted by ILB Zach McMeel.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-NFK48 (1Q: 06:33) Horace Bergmann ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Klug. Key block delivered by Harris Vranjen. PENALTY: Norfolk was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK26 (1Q: 06:24) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Randy Reeves.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ramirez is blitzing.
2-7-NFK23 (1Q: 05:46) Peter Van Verth scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK12 (1Q: 05:00) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Charlie Klaff for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Spolane and Nutt are blitzing.
2-6-NFK08 (1Q: 04:22) Jimmy Reiter ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Mack Heck.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-NFK05 (1Q: 03:41) PENALTY: Norfolk was called for Encroachment.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NFK03 (1Q: 03:37) Peter Van Verth sacked by DE Randy Reeves for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Walt Dunn.
4-11-NFK13 (1Q: 03:09) Corwin Farmer attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 3, Norfolk 0
(1Q: 03:03) Corwin Farmer kicked off 74 yards from the NOS35. Touchback.
Norfolk: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK20 (1Q: 03:03) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Santiago Vernon. CB Josue Samuels knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Norfolk: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NFK20 (1Q: 02:57) Jumbo Witt ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Max Abrams.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pray and Abrams are blitzing.
3-10-NFK20 (1Q: 02:31) Donnie Johnston pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Howard Thelwell.
4-10-NFK20 (1Q: 02:23) Roosevelt Luzar punted 46 yards. Zack Bland called for a fair catch at the NOS34.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS34 (1Q: 02:15) Peter Van Verth sacked by DT Mack Heck for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Harris Vranjen.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-NOS28 (1Q: 01:45) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Gabe Fones, assisted by DT Mack Heck.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-NOS28 (1Q: 01:17) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Charlie Klaff for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Floyd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-NOS40 (1Q: 00:53) Corbin Reagor punted 46 yards. Carlos Flynn returned the kick 21 yards to the NFK35. Tackled by Horace Bergmann.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK35 (1Q: 00:46) Terrell Hanks ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Max Abrams. Key block delivered by Mickey Dahnke.
Norfolk: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NFK44 (1Q: 00:21) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Carlos Flynn for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Mario Torgerson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Flynn gained 4 yards after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS35 (2Q: 15:00) Donnie Johnston pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Logan Hudson. DE Calvin Miller blocked the pass.
Norfolk: 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.
2-10-NOS35 (2Q: 14:54) Artie Gambone ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray, assisted by OLB Neal Kemp.
Norfolk: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NOS29 (2Q: 14:16) Terrell Hanks ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Strong.
4-4-NOS29 (2Q: 13:47) Cornell Burgess attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Norfolk 3, New Orleans 3
(2Q: 13:42) Cornell Burgess kicked off 59 yards from the NFK35. Zack Bland returned the ball 15 yards to the NOS21. Tackled by Terrell Hanks.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS21 (2Q: 13:06) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Ellis Thomason for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Ramirez. Thomason gained 14 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Brooks is blitzing.
1-10-NOS47 (2Q: 12:38) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Ellis Thomason for 44 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Klug. Thomason gained 25 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-NFK09 (2Q: 12:04) Peter Van Verth pass completed to RB Jimmy Reiter for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 9, Norfolk 3
(2Q: 12:04) Extra point by Corwin Farmer was good. New Orleans 10, Norfolk 3
(2Q: 11:58) Corwin Farmer kicked off 57 yards from the NOS35. Lamont Floyd returned the ball 18 yards to the NFK26. Tackled by Zack Bland. PENALTY: Norfolk was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-NFK07 (2Q: 11:37) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Quentin Moss for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray. Moss gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Norfolk: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK20 (2Q: 11:04) Donnie Johnston pass completed to RB Artie Gambone for -1 yards. Tackled by S Alvin Soriano. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Norfolk: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-NFK19 (2Q: 10:32) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Carlos Flynn for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Hill.
Norfolk: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NFK28 (2Q: 10:03) Donnie Johnston pass completed to RB Terrell Hanks for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Hill.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK34 (2Q: 09:19) Artie Gambone ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Edgar Duran.
Norfolk: 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.
2-7-NFK37 (2Q: 08:43) Donnie Johnston sacked by DE Herb Vega and DE Edgar Duran for a loss of 5 yards. Vega simply blew through Bryan Kramer to reach the quarterback and knock him down. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Offsides.
Norfolk: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NFK42 (2Q: 08:28) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Quentin Moss for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Moss gained 17 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: 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-NOS30 (2Q: 07:57) Donnie Johnston sacked by DE Edgar Duran for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Malcolm McCree.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-20-NOS40 (2Q: 07:28) Terrell Hanks ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Herb Vega, assisted by DT Evan Collier.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-NOS34 (2Q: 06:46) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Carlos Flynn for 8 yards. Tackled by S Max Abrams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-NOS26 (2Q: 06:14) Cornell Burgess attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 10, Norfolk 6
(2Q: 06:07) Cornell Burgess kicked off 74 yards from the NFK35. Touchback.
New Orleans: 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. Spolane is blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 06:07) Horace Bergmann ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Eddie Meier, assisted by OLB Jim Spolane.
New Orleans: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ramirez is blitzing.
2-9-NOS21 (2Q: 05:34) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Mercury Bridges for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Kiluk. Bridges gained 8 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Spolane is blitzing.
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 04:52) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Ellis Thomason for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Ramirez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thomason gained 9 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS45 (2Q: 04:11) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jim Spolane, assisted by DE Gabe Fones.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NOS46 (2Q: 03:39) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Mercury Bridges for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Floyd. Bridges gained 20 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Spolane and Meacham are blitzing.
1-10-NFK33 (2Q: 03:08) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Ramirez, assisted by DE Randy Reeves.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ramirez is blitzing.
2-7-NFK30 (2Q: 02:33) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Kiluk. Reiter made a great move on Ayden Bonetta. Key block delivered by Steven Howard. New Orleans's Ellis Thomason was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK23 (2Q: 02:03) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eddie Meier.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Ramirez is blitzing.
2-8-NFK21 (2Q: 01:57) Peter Van Verth pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Louie Wayne. CB Thomas Kiluk defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-NFK21 (2Q: 01:48) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Mercury Bridges for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Bart Daniels.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK13 (2Q: 01:27) Peter Van Verth pass completed to TE Carl Karr for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Norfolk was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. New Orleans 16, Norfolk 6
(2Q: 01:27) Extra point by Corwin Farmer was good. New Orleans 17, Norfolk 6
(2Q: 01:27) Corwin Farmer kicked off 51 yards from the NOS35. Lamont Floyd returned the ball 28 yards to the NFK42. Tackled by Zack Bland. New Orleans's Rondell Whiting was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pray and Hill are blitzing.
1-10-NFK42 (2Q: 01:21) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howard Thelwell. OLB Chester Pray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Holding.
Norfolk: Weak 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-NFK47 (2Q: 01:11) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Logan Hudson for 20 yards. Tackled by S Max Abrams. Hudson gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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-NOS33 (2Q: 00:42) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Carlos Flynn for 5 yards. Tackled by S Max Abrams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Norfolk called a time out.
Norfolk: Strong 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.
2-5-NOS28 (2Q: 00:34) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Logan Hudson for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray. Hudson gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Norfolk called a time out.
Norfolk: 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.
1-10-NOS15 (2Q: 00:25) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Quentin Moss for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Moss gained 11 yards after the catch. New Orleans 17, Norfolk 12
(2Q: 00:25) Extra point by Cornell Burgess was good. New Orleans 17, Norfolk 13
(2Q: 00:14) Cornell Burgess kicked off 54 yards from the NFK35. Zack Bland returned the ball 21 yards to the NOS32. Tackled by Lamont Floyd.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS32 (2Q: 00:07) Peter Van Verth pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charlie Klaff. OLB Bobby Ramirez defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Corwin Farmer kicked off 70 yards from the NOS35. Touchback.
Norfolk: Strong 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. Pray is blitzing.
1-10-NFK20 (3Q: 15:00) Artie Gambone ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray.
Norfolk: Weak 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.
2-7-NFK23 (3Q: 14:28) Artie Gambone ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Max Abrams.
Norfolk: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-NFK21 (3Q: 13:57) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Quentin Moss for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Kemp, assisted by CB Bill Bailey.
4-3-NFK27 (3Q: 13:16) Roosevelt Luzar punted 43 yards. Zack Bland called for a fair catch at the NOS30.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS30 (3Q: 13:05) Peter Van Verth scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Meacham and assisted by ILB Zach McMeel.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-NOS37 (3Q: 12:36) Peter Van Verth pass completed to TE Louie Wayne for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Meacham. Wayne gained 17 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK38 (3Q: 12:07) Jimmy Reiter ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Nutt.
New Orleans: 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.
2-13-NFK41 (3Q: 11:31) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Ellis Thomason for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Kiluk. Thomason gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Spolane and Floyd are blitzing.
1-10-NFK16 (3Q: 10:52) Horace Bergmann ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel, assisted by DT Bart Daniels.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NFK13 (3Q: 10:20) Peter Van Verth pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mercury Bridges. DE Caiden Asquith blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-NFK13 (3Q: 10:16) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Mercury Bridges for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Brooks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-4-NFK10 (3Q: 09:35) Corwin Farmer attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 20, Norfolk 13
(3Q: 09:27) Corwin Farmer kicked off 69 yards from the NOS35. Touchback.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK20 (3Q: 09:27) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Ronald Kramer for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray, assisted by CB Josue Samuels. Kramer gained 3 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pray is blitzing.
2-5-NFK25 (3Q: 08:43) Jumbo Witt ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NFK29 (3Q: 08:12) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Logan Hudson for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Mario Torgerson. Hudson gained 16 yards after the catch.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, 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-NFK49 (3Q: 07:37) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Quentin Moss for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Kemp, assisted by CB Josue Samuels. Norfolk's Quentin Moss was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Norfolk: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NOS46 (3Q: 07:15) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Santiago Vernon for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Mario Torgerson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Norfolk: 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. Pray and Strong are blitzing.
1-10-NOS39 (3Q: 06:40) Donnie Johnston sacked by OLB Chester Pray for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Kelvin Bachofen.
Norfolk: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-17-NOS46 (3Q: 06:02) Artie Gambone ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Max Abrams. New Orleans's Herb Vega was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS35 (3Q: 05:36) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Carlos Flynn for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Pray and Hill are blitzing.
4-3-NOS32 (3Q: 05:12) Artie Gambone ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Strong. The ball goes over on downs.
New Orleans: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS35 (3Q: 05:03) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Charlie Klaff for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Caiden Asquith, assisted by OLB Jim Spolane.
New Orleans: 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.
2-7-NOS38 (3Q: 04:35) Peter Van Verth sacked by DT Mack Heck for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Daryl Rivers.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-NOS33 (3Q: 04:07) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Martin Posante for 17 yards. Tackled by S Paul Dunphy, assisted by S Marshall Klug. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Posante gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK50 (3Q: 03:35) Peter Van Verth pass was dropped by WR Ellis Thomason.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NFK50 (3Q: 03:26) Peter Van Verth pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Charlie Klaff. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ramirez is blitzing.
3-10-NFK50 (3Q: 03:22) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Ellis Thomason for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Gabe Fones. Thomason gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Spolane is blitzing.
1-10-NFK40 (3Q: 02:38) Peter Van Verth pass completed to TE Louie Wayne for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Meacham.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Brooks and McMeel are blitzing.
2-7-NFK37 (3Q: 01:54) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Bart Daniels, assisted by ILB Zach McMeel.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Spolane is blitzing.
3-1-NFK31 (3Q: 01:28) Horace Bergmann ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Klug, assisted by ILB Zach McMeel. Key block delivered by Harris Vranjen.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Spolane is blitzing.
1-10-NFK23 (3Q: 01:06) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel. Key block delivered by Walt Dunn.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NFK18 (3Q: 00:36) Peter Van Verth pass completed to WR Ellis Thomason for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel, assisted by CB Jorge Meacham.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ramirez is blitzing.
3-4-NFK17 (3Q: 00:10) Peter Van Verth pass completed to RB Horace Bergmann for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kirk Nutt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
4-3-NFK16 (4Q: 15:00) Corwin Farmer attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 23, Norfolk 13
(4Q: 14:55) Corwin Farmer kicked off 69 yards from the NOS35. Lamont Floyd returned the ball 18 yards to the NFK14. Tackled by Zack Bland.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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.
1-10-NFK14 (4Q: 14:32) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlos Flynn. CB Bill Bailey defended the pass.
Norfolk: 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. Pray and Soriano are blitzing.
2-10-NFK14 (4Q: 14:27) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlos Flynn. CB Blake Strong defended the pass.
Norfolk: Weak 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.
3-10-NFK14 (4Q: 14:22) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Carlos Flynn for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Josue Samuels. Flynn gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NFK41 (4Q: 13:49) Jumbo Witt ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Michael Dunn, assisted by DE Edgar Duran. DE Herb Vega knocked down Kelvin Bachofen to break up the play.
Norfolk: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NFK42 (4Q: 13:13) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Santiago Vernon for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Michael Dunn. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS47 (4Q: 12:35) Donnie Johnston pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Quentin Moss. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS47 (4Q: 12:31) Donnie Johnston pass was dropped by WR Logan Hudson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Norfolk: 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. Pray is blitzing.
3-10-NOS47 (4Q: 12:21) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Carlos Flynn for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Strong, assisted by CB Josue Samuels.
4-7-NOS44 (4Q: 11:54) Roosevelt Luzar punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the NOS03.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Brooks is blitzing.
1-10-NOS03 (4Q: 11:46) Jimmy Reiter ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Mack Heck.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS05 (4Q: 11:05) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Mack Heck.
New Orleans: I 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.
3-7-NOS06 (4Q: 10:36) Horace Bergmann ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Meacham, assisted by OLB Bobby Ramirez. Key block delivered by Steven Howard.
New Orleans: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS14 (4Q: 10:15) Jimmy Reiter ran around left end for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Randy Reeves. Key block delivered by Daryl Rivers.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-NOS22 (4Q: 09:35) Jimmy Reiter ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Kiluk. Key block delivered by Albert Pelissier.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS40 (4Q: 08:59) Jimmy Reiter ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Klug, assisted by DT Mack Heck.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS44 (4Q: 08:29) Peter Van Verth pass completed to TE Louie Wayne for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Nutt, assisted by S Marshall Klug. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New Orleans: 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. Ramirez is blitzing.
3-7-NOS43 (4Q: 07:56) Peter Van Verth scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Klug.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NFK47 (4Q: 07:12) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach McMeel, assisted by S Marshall Klug. Key block delivered by Daryl Rivers.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-NFK39 (4Q: 06:25) Jimmy Reiter ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Mack Heck, assisted by ILB Anthony Brooks. Key block delivered by Daryl Rivers.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Spolane is blitzing.
1-10-NFK31 (4Q: 05:39) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Tomich.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-NFK28 (4Q: 04:53) Peter Van Verth pass completed to TE Louie Wayne for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jim Spolane.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NFK25 (4Q: 04:06) Peter Van Verth scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Meacham. PENALTY: Norfolk was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NFK16 (4Q: 03:56) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Mack Heck.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-NFK15 (4Q: 03:11) Jimmy Reiter ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jim Spolane. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NFK15 (4Q: 02:25) Jimmy Reiter ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Marshall Klug.
Norfolk called a time out.
4-8-NFK14 (4Q: 02:14) Corwin Farmer attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 26, Norfolk 13
(4Q: 02:09) Corwin Farmer kicked off 72 yards from the NOS35. Touchback.
Norfolk: 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.
1-10-NFK20 (4Q: 02:09) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Kramer. S Max Abrams defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pray is blitzing.
2-10-NFK20 (4Q: 02:00) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Santiago Vernon for 16 yards. Tackled by S Max Abrams, assisted by CB Carter Hill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NFK36 (4Q: 01:36) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Quentin Moss. CB Bill Bailey defended the pass.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NFK36 (4Q: 01:26) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Logan Hudson. CB Blake Strong defended the pass.
Norfolk: 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.
3-10-NFK36 (4Q: 01:18) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Kramer. DT Julio Cancilliere hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Norfolk: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
4-10-NFK36 (4Q: 01:09) Donnie Johnston pass completed to TE Santiago Vernon for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Bill Bailey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Vernon gained 1 yard after the catch.
Norfolk called a time out.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NFK46 (4Q: 00:57) Donnie Johnston pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Santiago Vernon. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Norfolk: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS49 (4Q: 00:49) Donnie Johnston pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Quentin Moss.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS49 (4Q: 00:42) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Kramer. DT Julio Cancilliere simply tossed Bryan Kramer aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS49 (4Q: 00:35) Donnie Johnston pass completed to WR Logan Hudson for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Chester Pray. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hudson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Norfolk called a time out.
Norfolk: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS36 (4Q: 00:23) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Logan Hudson. DE Herb Vega drove right through Bryan Kramer to hurry the quarterback.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS36 (4Q: 00:13) Donnie Johnston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Kramer. DE Edgar Duran hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Norfolk: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NOS36 (4Q: 00:06) Donnie Johnston pass was dropped by TE Santiago Vernon.
Final Score: New Orleans Demon Deacons 26, Norfolk Vipers 13