Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints | Week 3, 2011

Week 3 · 2011 Season· FINAL

Houston Texans

2-0 · AFC South

Final

New Orleans Saints

1-1 · NFC South

Date

Sun, Sep 25, 2011

Week 3

Kickoff

1:02 PM ET

Location

Caesars Superdome

New Orleans, Louisiana

Result

HOU 33, NOR 40

Drive Chart

24 drives · alternating possession

Drive	Team	Start	Plays	Yds	TOP	EPA	Result
1	HOU	Q1 15:00 · OPP 35	11	92	4:47	+6.8	Touchdown
2	NO	Q1 10:13 · OPP 35	8	22	3:03	-1.0	Punt
3	HOU	Q1 7:00 · HOU 14	8	82	3:40	+3.1	Field goal
4	NO	Q1 3:17 · OPP 35	5	7	1:04	-1.9	Punt
5	HOU	Q1 2:07 · HOU 27	7	24	3:45	-1.5	Punt
6	NO	Q2 13:07 · NO 14	9	86	4:44	+6.4	Touchdown
7	HOU	Q2 8:23 · OPP 35	7	71	1:59	+2.3	Field goal
8	NO	Q2 6:20 · OPP 35	2	0	0:05	-4.4	Turnover
9	HOU	Q2 6:10 · OPP 34	6	25	2:14	-0.5	Field goal
10	NO	Q2 3:53 · OPP 35	8	62	3:15	+2.2	Field goal
11	HOU	Q2 0:35 · OPP 35	2	7	0:00	-0.3	End of half
12	NO	Q3 15:00 · OPP 35	10	68	4:26	+5.9	Touchdown
13	HOU	Q3 10:34 · OPP 35	12	50	5:22	+2.6	Field goal
14	NO	Q3 5:08 · OPP 35	8	24	2:58	-4.0	Turnover
15	HOU	Q3 2:00 · OPP 42	5	42	2:06	+4.1	Touchdown
16	NO	Q4 14:54 · OPP 35	7	7	2:22	-1.1	Punt
17	HOU	Q4 12:21 · HOU 14	4	1	0:55	-2.9	Punt
18	NO	Q4 11:20 · OPP 49	6	49	1:50	+4.2	Touchdown
19	HOU	Q4 9:30 · OPP 35	4	0	0:15	-3.6	Turnover
20	NO	Q4 9:08 · OPP 47	7	49	1:58	+5.1	Touchdown
21	HOU	Q4 7:10 · OPP 35	11	80	2:57	+6.3	Touchdown
22	NO	Q4 4:13 · OPP 35	10	82	1:31	+7.3	Touchdown
23	HOU	Q4 2:42 · OPP 35	5	-1	0:42	-5.4	Turnover on downs
24	NO	Q4 1:53 · OPP 9	5	2	1:53	-4.8	End of half

Play-by-Play

177 plays · grouped by drive

Drive 1

HOU

11 plays·92 yds·4:47·Touchdown·+6.8 EPA

Q1 15:00
Kickoff
6-T.Morstead kicks 70 yards from NO 35 to HOU -5. 38-D.Manning to HOU 13 for 18 yards (95-M.Wilson).
HOU 0 – NO 0
0-0.49-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 14:56
1st & 10 · HOU 13
Penalty

Drive 2

8 plays·22 yds·3:03·Punt·-1.0 EPA

Q1 10:13
Kickoff
2-B.Hartmann kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback.
HOU 7 – NO 0
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 10:13
1st & 10 · NO 20
(10:13) 9-D.Brees up the middle to NO 17 for -3 yards (94-A.Smith).
HOU 7 – NO 0
-3-1.13-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:44
2nd & 13 · NO 17
(9:44) 23-P.Thomas left guard to NO 19 for 2 yards (59-D.Ryans).
HOU 7 – NO 0
+2-0.53-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 9:06
3rd & 11 · NO 19
1st
(9:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore to NO 33 for 14 yards (33-T.Nolan). Pass 8, YAC 6
HOU 7 – NO 0
+14+2.53+6
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:26
1st & 10 · NO 33
(8:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short middle to 80-J.Graham.
HOU 7 – NO 0
0-0.49-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 8:22
2nd & 10 · NO 33
(8:22) 23-P.Thomas left guard to NO 42 for 9 yards (29-G.Quin).
HOU 7 – NO 0
+9+0.60+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:40
3rd & 1 · NO 42
Penalty
(7:40) PENALTY on NO-89-J.Gilmore, False Start, 4 yards, enforced at NO 42 - No Play.
HOU 7 – NO 0
0-0.94-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:13
3rd & 5 · NO 38
(7:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 80-J.Graham (38-D.Manning).
HOU 7 – NO 0
0-1.52-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 7:10
4th & 5 · NO 38
(7:10) 6-T.Morstead punts 48 yards to HOU 14, Center-47-J.Drescher. 12-J.Jones to HOU 14 for no gain (42-I.Abdul-Quddus).
HOU 7 – NO 0
0+0.47·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 3

HOU

8 plays·82 yds·3:40·Field goal·+3.1 EPA

Q1 7:00
1st & 10 · HOU 14
(7:00) 44-B.Tate right tackle to HOU 16 for 2 yards (92-S.Rogers).
HOU 7 – NO 0
+2-0.38·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:24
2nd & 8 · HOU 16
(6:24) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 81-O.Daniels.
HOU 7 – NO 0
0-0.68-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 6:21
3rd & 8 · HOU 16
1st
(6:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey to NO 22 for 62 yards (41-R.Harper). Pass 6, YAC 56
HOU 7 – NO 0
+62+5.57+13
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 5:34
1st & 10 · OPP 22
1st
(5:34) 44-B.Tate right tackle to NO 11 for 11 yards (41-R.Harper).
HOU 7 – NO 0
+11+0.57+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:51
1st & 10 · OPP 11
(4:51) 44-B.Tate left tackle to NO 8 for 3 yards (92-S.Rogers; 98-S.Ellis).
HOU 7 – NO 0
+3-0.14·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:09
2nd & 7 · OPP 8
(4:09) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 81-O.Daniels (41-R.Harper).
HOU 7 – NO 0
0-0.77-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 4:03
3rd & 7 · OPP 8
(4:03) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson to NO 4 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 24-L.Torrence). Pass 4, YAC 0
HOU 7 – NO 0
+4-1.14·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:20
4th & 3 · OPP 4
FG
(3:20) 4-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
HOU 10 – NO 0
0+0.06-4
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 4

5 plays·7 yds·1:04·Punt·-1.9 EPA

Q1 3:17
Kickoff
2-B.Hartmann kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback.
HOU 10 – NO 0
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 3:17
1st & 10 · NO 20
(3:17) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-D.Henderson pushed ob at NO 27 for 7 yards (24-J.Joseph). Pass 4, YAC 3
HOU 10 – NO 0
+7+0.38+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:50
2nd & 3 · NO 27
(2:50) 28-M.Ingram left end to NO 27 for no gain (56-B.Cushing).
HOU 10 – NO 0
0-0.71-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:19
3rd & 3 · NO 27
(2:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 43-D.Sproles. Penalty on NO-50-O.Kreutz, Face Mask (15 Yards), declined.
HOU 10 – NO 0
0-1.63-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 2:13
4th & 3 · NO 27
(2:13) 6-T.Morstead punts 46 yards to HOU 27, Center-47-J.Drescher, downed by NO.
HOU 10 – NO 0
0+0.01+4
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 5

HOU

7 plays·24 yds·3:45·Punt·-1.5 EPA

Q1 2:07
1st & 10 · HOU 27
Sack
(2:07) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 24 for -3 yards (90-Turk.McBride).
HOU 10 – NO 0
-3-1.17-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 1:34
2nd & 13 · HOU 24
(1:34) 80-A.Johnson right end to HOU 32 for 8 yards (33-J.Greer; 95-M.Wilson). NO-95-M.Wilson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
HOU 10 – NO 0
+8+0.49+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:58
3rd & 5 · HOU 32
1st
(:58) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson to HOU 37 for 5 yards (41-R.Harper).
HOU 10 – NO 0
+5+1.25+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:25
1st & 10 · HOU 37
(:25) 20-S.Slaton right tackle to HOU 38 for 1 yard (94-C.Jordan).
HOU 10 – NO 0
+1-0.51-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q1 0:00
END QUARTER 1
HOU 10 – NO 0
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 15:00
2nd & 9 · HOU 38
Penalty
(15:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson to 50 for 12 yards (33-J.Greer). PENALTY on HOU-55-C.Myers, Illegal Use of Hands, 10 yards, enforced at HOU 38 - No Play.
HOU 10 – NO 0
0-0.99-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 14:38
2nd & 19 · HOU 28
(14:38) (Shotgun) 44-B.Tate left tackle to HOU 33 for 5 yards (56-J.Dunbar; 91-W.Smith).
HOU 10 – NO 0
+5-0.37·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:57
3rd & 14 · HOU 33
(13:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 86-J.Casey to HOU 41 for 8 yards (41-R.Harper). Pass -2, YAC 10
HOU 10 – NO 0
+8-0.46+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 13:22
4th & 6 · HOU 41
Penalty
(13:22) 2-B.Hartmann punts 40 yards to NO 19, Center-46-J.Weeks. 43-D.Sproles to NO 48 for 29 yards (2-B.Hartmann). PENALTY on NO-85-D.Thomas, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at NO 24.
HOU 10 – NO 0
0+0.27+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 6

9 plays·86 yds·4:44·Touchdown·+6.4 EPA

Q2 13:07
1st & 10 · NO 14
(13:07) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 85-D.Thomas to NO 21 for 7 yards (56-B.Cushing). Pass 2, YAC 5
HOU 10 – NO 0
+7+0.34+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 12:31
2nd & 3 · NO 21
1st
(12:31) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 38 for 17 yards (29-G.Quin).
HOU 10 – NO 0
+17+1.14+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:51
1st & 10 · NO 38
1st
(11:51) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 17-R.Meachem to 50 for 12 yards (30-J.Allen). Pass 12, YAC 0
HOU 10 – NO 0
+12+0.72+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 11:11
1st & 10 · NO 50
(11:11) 28-M.Ingram right guard to NO 49 for -1 yards (99-J.Watt).
HOU 10 – NO 0
-1-0.76-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 10:33
2nd & 11 · NO 49
1st
(10:33) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas to HOU 36 for 15 yards (99-J.Watt). Pass 4, YAC 11
HOU 10 – NO 0
+15+1.60+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:52
1st & 10 · OPP 36
(9:52) 23-P.Thomas left guard to HOU 35 for 1 yard (59-D.Ryans).
HOU 10 – NO 0
+1-0.43-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 9:11
2nd & 9 · OPP 35
(9:11) 43-D.Sproles right end to HOU 30 for 5 yards (30-J.Allen).
HOU 10 – NO 0
+5-0.01·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:30
3rd & 4 · OPP 30
TD
(8:30) 43-D.Sproles right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOU 10 – NO 6
+30+3.78+11
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:23
PAT
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
HOU 10 – NO 7
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 7

HOU

7 plays·71 yds·1:59·Field goal·+2.3 EPA

Q2 8:23
Kickoff
6-T.Morstead kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
HOU 10 – NO 7
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 8:23
1st & 10 · HOU 20
1st
(8:23) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at NO 32 for 48 yards (27-M.Jenkins). Pass 15, YAC 33
HOU 10 – NO 7
+48+2.96+9
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:54
1st & 10 · OPP 32
1st
(7:54) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 81-O.Daniels to NO 9 for 23 yards (56-J.Dunbar). Pass 17, YAC 6
HOU 10 – NO 7
+23+1.42+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 7:12
1st & 9 · OPP 9
(7:12) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 12-J.Jones to NO 9 for no gain (33-J.Greer). Pass -1, YAC 1
HOU 10 – NO 7
0-0.58-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:30
2nd & 9 · OPP 9
(6:30) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 81-O.Daniels (56-J.Dunbar).
HOU 10 – NO 7
0-0.78-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:26
3rd & 9 · OPP 9
(6:26) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 80-A.Johnson.
HOU 10 – NO 7
0-0.83-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:24
4th & 9 · OPP 9
FG
(6:24) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
HOU 13 – NO 7
0+0.12+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 8

2 plays·0 yds·0:05·Turnover·-4.4 EPA

Q2 6:20
Kickoff
2-B.Hartmann kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to NO -5. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 33 yards (30-J.Allen).
HOU 13 – NO 7
0+0.38+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 6:15
1st & 10 · NO 28
INT
(6:15) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at NO 38. 24-J.Joseph to NO 34 for 4 yards (19-D.Henderson).
HOU 13 – NO 7
0-4.74-14
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 9

HOU

6 plays·25 yds·2:14·Field goal·-0.5 EPA

Q2 6:10
1st & 10 · OPP 34
(6:10) 44-B.Tate left tackle to NO 33 for 1 yard (41-R.Harper; 94-C.Jordan).
HOU 13 – NO 7
+1-0.33·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 5:32
2nd & 9 · OPP 33
1st
(5:32) 44-B.Tate left end to NO 14 for 19 yards (56-J.Dunbar).
HOU 13 – NO 7
+19+1.66+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:49
1st & 10 · OPP 14
(4:49) 44-B.Tate left end to NO 14 for no gain (56-J.Dunbar; 91-W.Smith).
HOU 13 – NO 7
0-0.44-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:06
2nd & 10 · OPP 14
(4:06) 44-B.Tate right tackle to NO 9 for 5 yards (98-S.Ellis).
HOU 13 – NO 7
+5-0.28+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 4:00
3rd & 5 · OPP 9
(4:00) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 81-O.Daniels.
HOU 13 – NO 7
0-1.19-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:56
4th & 5 · OPP 9
FG
(3:56) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
HOU 16 – NO 7
0+0.12-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 10

8 plays·62 yds·3:15·Field goal·+2.2 EPA

Q2 3:53
Kickoff
2-B.Hartmann kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to NO 2. 43-D.Sproles to NO 21 for 19 yards (52-T.Dobbins).
HOU 16 – NO 7
0+0.01·
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:48
1st & 10 · NO 21
1st
(3:48) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 17-R.Meachem pushed ob at NO 31 for 10 yards (25-K.Jackson). Pass 10, YAC 0
HOU 16 – NO 7
+10+0.59+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:19
1st & 10 · NO 31
(3:19) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem [94-A.Smith].
HOU 16 – NO 7
0-0.44-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 3:14
2nd & 10 · NO 31
1st
(3:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 19-D.Henderson to HOU 25 for 44 yards (33-T.Nolan). Pass 4, YAC 40
HOU 16 – NO 7
+44+2.87+10
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:29
1st & 10 · OPP 25
(2:29) 28-M.Ingram right guard to HOU 23 for 2 yards (98-C.Barwin).
HOU 16 – NO 7
+2-0.23-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 2:00
2nd & 8 · OPP 23
Sack
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at HOU 32 for -9 yards (99-J.Watt).
HOU 16 – NO 7
-9-1.38-6
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 1:27
3rd & 17 · OPP 32
(1:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles to HOU 17 for 15 yards (29-G.Quin). Pass -4, YAC 19
HOU 16 – NO 7
+15+0.53+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q2 0:38
4th & 2 · OPP 17
FG
(:38) 2-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
HOU 16 – NO 10
0+0.28-1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 12

10 plays·68 yds·4:26·Touchdown·+5.9 EPA

Q3 15:00
Kickoff
2-B.Hartmann kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to NO -5. 43-D.Sproles to NO 27 for 32 yards (2-B.Hartmann).
HOU 16 – NO 10
0+0.53·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:55
1st & 10 · NO 27
Penalty
(14:55) PENALTY on HOU-95-S.Cody, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at NO 27 - No Play.
HOU 16 – NO 10
0+0.62+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:55
1st & 5 · NO 32
1st
(14:55) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore to NO 46 for 14 yards (25-K.Jackson) [56-B.Cushing]. Pass 13, YAC 1
HOU 16 – NO 10
+14+0.52+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 14:16
1st & 10 · NO 46
(14:16) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore to NO 48 for 2 yards (38-D.Manning). Pass 6, YAC -4
HOU 16 – NO 10
+2-0.43-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:35
2nd & 8 · NO 48
(13:35) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 28-M.Ingram to NO 45 for -3 yards (59-D.Ryans). NO-64-Z.Strief was injured during the play. Pass -3, YAC 0
HOU 16 – NO 10
-3-1.22-7
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 13:08
3rd & 11 · NO 45
1st
(13:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem to HOU 39 for 16 yards (38-D.Manning; 29-G.Quin). Pass 15, YAC 1
HOU 16 – NO 10
+16+2.49+9
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 12:31
1st & 10 · OPP 39
(12:31) 23-P.Thomas left guard to HOU 36 for 3 yards (99-J.Watt).
HOU 16 – NO 10
+3-0.21+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:54
2nd & 7 · OPP 36
1st
(11:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to HOU 4 for 32 yards (90-M.Williams). Pass 9, YAC 23
HOU 16 – NO 10
+32+2.56+11
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 11:20
1st & 4 · OPP 4
(11:20) 23-P.Thomas left guard to HOU 2 for 2 yards (29-G.Quin).
HOU 16 – NO 10
+2-0.04+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:42
2nd & 2 · OPP 2
TD
(10:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
HOU 16 – NO 16
+2+1.05+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:34
PAT
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
HOU 16 – NO 17
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 13

HOU

12 plays·50 yds·5:22·Field goal·+2.6 EPA

Q3 10:34
Kickoff
6-T.Morstead kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to HOU 0. 38-D.Manning pushed ob at HOU 27 for 27 yards (42-I.Abdul-Quddus).
HOU 16 – NO 17
0+0.45+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:26
1st & 10 · HOU 27
(10:26) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep left to 86-J.Casey.
HOU 16 – NO 17
0-0.57-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 10:21
2nd & 10 · HOU 27
1st
(10:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 86-J.Casey to HOU 43 for 16 yards (56-J.Dunbar). Pass 13, YAC 3
HOU 16 – NO 17
+16+1.56+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:46
1st & 10 · HOU 43
Penalty
(9:46) 44-B.Tate left end to HOU 45 for 2 yards (91-W.Smith; 98-S.Ellis). PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 43 - No Play.
HOU 16 – NO 17
0+0.67+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 9:24
1st & 5 · HOU 48
(9:24) 44-B.Tate left tackle to 50 for 2 yards (94-C.Jordan).
HOU 16 – NO 17
+2-0.22·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 8:42
2nd & 3 · HOU 50
(8:42) 20-S.Slaton right end to NO 48 for 2 yards (91-W.Smith).
HOU 16 – NO 17
+2-0.24-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:58
3rd & 1 · OPP 48
1st
(7:58) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to NO 36 for 12 yards (27-M.Jenkins; 21-P.Robinson). Pass 6, YAC 6
HOU 16 – NO 17
+12+1.36+7
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:22
1st & 10 · OPP 36
(7:22) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to 44-B.Tate.
HOU 16 – NO 17
0-0.49-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 7:17
2nd & 10 · OPP 36
1st
(7:17) 86-J.Casey right end to NO 25 for 11 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
HOU 16 – NO 17
+11+1.28+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 6:38
1st & 10 · OPP 25
(6:38) 44-B.Tate left tackle to NO 17 for 8 yards (41-R.Harper; 58-S.Shanle).
HOU 16 – NO 17
+8+0.62+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:58
2nd & 2 · OPP 17
(5:58) 20-S.Slaton right end to NO 18 for -1 yards (58-S.Shanle; 56-J.Dunbar).
HOU 16 – NO 17
-1-0.80-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:18
3rd & 3 · OPP 18
(5:18) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to 80-A.Johnson (24-L.Torrence).
HOU 16 – NO 17
0-1.35-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:12
4th & 3 · OPP 18
FG
(5:12) 4-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
HOU 19 – NO 17
0+0.34·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 14

8 plays·24 yds·2:58·Turnover·-4.0 EPA

Q3 5:08
Kickoff
2-B.Hartmann kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback.
HOU 19 – NO 17
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 5:08
1st & 10 · NO 20
(5:08) 9-D.Brees scrambles right end to NO 24 for 4 yards (25-K.Jackson).
HOU 19 – NO 17
+4-0.24·
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:43
2nd & 6 · NO 24
(4:43) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 28-M.Ingram to NO 24 for no gain (59-D.Ryans). Pass -4, YAC 4
HOU 19 – NO 17
0-0.76-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 4:04
3rd & 6 · NO 24
1st
(4:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore to NO 31 for 7 yards (29-G.Quin). Pass 5, YAC 2
HOU 19 – NO 17
+7+1.71+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 3:27
1st & 10 · NO 31
(3:27) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles to NO 33 for 2 yards (33-T.Nolan) [56-B.Cushing]. HOU-90-M.Williams was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Pass 2, YAC 0
HOU 19 – NO 17
+2-0.41-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:58
2nd & 8 · NO 33
(2:58) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short middle to 80-J.Graham (33-T.Nolan).
HOU 19 – NO 17
0-0.72-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:51
3rd & 8 · NO 33
1st
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-D.Henderson to NO 44 for 11 yards (24-J.Joseph). Pass 11, YAC 0
HOU 19 – NO 17
+11+1.87+8
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 2:10
1st & 10 · NO 44
INT
(2:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Manning at HOU 36. 38-D.Manning pushed ob at NO 42 for 22 yards (17-R.Meachem).
HOU 19 – NO 17
0-5.44-22
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 15

HOU

5 plays·42 yds·2:06·Touchdown·+4.1 EPA

Q3 2:00
1st & 10 · OPP 42
1st
(2:00) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to NO 30 for 12 yards (21-P.Robinson). Pass 12, YAC 0
HOU 19 – NO 17
+12+0.92+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 1:26
1st & 10 · OPP 30
(1:26) 44-B.Tate left end to NO 22 for 8 yards (93-J.Galette).
HOU 19 – NO 17
+8+0.59+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:44
2nd & 2 · OPP 22
(:44) 44-B.Tate left end to NO 26 for -4 yards (91-W.Smith).
HOU 19 – NO 17
-4-1.22-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q3 0:00
END QUARTER 3
HOU 19 – NO 17
—0.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 15:00
3rd & 6 · OPP 26
TD
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep right to 86-J.Casey for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOU 25 – NO 17
+26+3.82+12
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:54
PAT
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
HOU 26 – NO 17
0+0.02·
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 16

7 plays·7 yds·2:22·Punt·-1.1 EPA

Q4 14:54
Kickoff
2-B.Hartmann kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback.
HOU 26 – NO 17
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:54
1st & 10 · NO 20
(14:54) 23-P.Thomas right guard to NO 27 for 7 yards (29-G.Quin).
HOU 26 – NO 17
+7+0.32·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 14:22
2nd & 3 · NO 27
1st
(14:22) 23-P.Thomas left guard to NO 31 for 4 yards (59-D.Ryans).
HOU 26 – NO 17
+4+0.34+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:48
1st & 10 · NO 31
(13:48) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 85-D.Thomas (59-D.Ryans).
HOU 26 – NO 17
0-0.50-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:41
2nd & 10 · NO 31
Sack
(13:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 24 for -7 yards (94-A.Smith).
HOU 26 – NO 17
-7-1.69-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 13:04
3rd & 17 · NO 24
(13:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 43-D.Sproles to NO 27 for 3 yards (98-C.Barwin). Pass -6, YAC 9
HOU 26 – NO 17
+3-0.72-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:32
4th & 14 · NO 27
Penalty
(12:32) 6-T.Morstead punts 54 yards to HOU 19, Center-47-J.Drescher. 12-J.Jones ran ob at HOU 27 for 8 yards (40-J.Amaya). PENALTY on HOU-58-B.Reed, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at HOU 24.
HOU 26 – NO 17
0+1.17+2
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 17

HOU

4 plays·1 yds·0:55·Punt·-2.9 EPA

Q4 12:21
1st & 10 · HOU 14
(12:21) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 44-B.Tate.
HOU 26 – NO 17
0-0.57-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 12:15
2nd & 10 · HOU 14
(12:15) 44-B.Tate left tackle to HOU 15 for 1 yard (56-J.Dunbar).
HOU 26 – NO 17
+1-0.56-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:31
3rd & 9 · HOU 15
(11:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 80-A.Johnson.
HOU 26 – NO 17
0-1.23-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:26
4th & 9 · HOU 15
(11:26) 2-B.Hartmann punts 34 yards to HOU 49, Center-46-J.Weeks, downed by HOU.
HOU 26 – NO 17
0-0.56-3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 18

6 plays·49 yds·1:50·Touchdown·+4.2 EPA

Q4 11:20
1st & 10 · OPP 49
1st
(11:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles pushed ob at HOU 39 for 10 yards (25-K.Jackson). Pass 8, YAC 2
HOU 26 – NO 17
+10+0.56+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:04
1st & 10 · OPP 39
(11:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short middle to 43-D.Sproles (96-T.Jamison).
HOU 26 – NO 17
0-0.49-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 11:00
2nd & 10 · OPP 39
(11:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles to HOU 30 for 9 yards (29-G.Quin; 25-K.Jackson). Pass 7, YAC 2
HOU 26 – NO 17
+9+0.61·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 10:16
3rd & 1 · OPP 30
1st
(10:16) 28-M.Ingram right guard to HOU 27 for 3 yards (56-B.Cushing; 58-B.Reed).
HOU 26 – NO 17
+3+0.67+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:35
1st & 10 · OPP 27
TD
(9:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, YAC 6
HOU 26 – NO 23
+27+2.79+13
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:30
PAT
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
HOU 26 – NO 24
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 19

HOU

4 plays·0 yds·0:15·Turnover·-3.6 EPA

Q4 9:30
Kickoff
6-T.Morstead kicks 69 yards from NO 35 to HOU -4. 38-D.Manning to HOU 34 for 38 yards (45-J.Collins).
HOU 26 – NO 24
0+0.70+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:23
1st & 10 · HOU 34
(9:23) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep right to 12-J.Jones (33-J.Greer).
HOU 26 – NO 24
0-0.51-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:18
2nd & 10 · HOU 34
(9:18) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 44-B.Tate.
HOU 26 – NO 24
0-0.69-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 9:15
3rd & 10 · HOU 34
INT
(9:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at HOU 49. 33-J.Greer to HOU 47 for 2 yards (80-A.Johnson).
HOU 26 – NO 24
0-3.11-15
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 20

7 plays·49 yds·1:58·Touchdown·+5.1 EPA

Q4 9:08
1st & 10 · OPP 47
1st
(9:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-R.Meachem ran ob at HOU 36 for 11 yards (24-J.Joseph). Pass 11, YAC 0
HOU 26 – NO 24
+11+0.69+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:47
1st & 10 · OPP 36
(8:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore to HOU 28 for 8 yards (25-K.Jackson). Pass 5, YAC 3
HOU 26 – NO 24
+8+0.51+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 8:20
2nd & 2 · OPP 28
1st
(8:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore to HOU 20 for 8 yards (25-K.Jackson). Pass 7, YAC 1
HOU 26 – NO 24
+8+0.45+1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:43
1st & 10 · OPP 20
(7:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore to HOU 16 for 4 yards (33-T.Nolan). Pass 4, YAC 0
HOU 26 – NO 24
+4-0.09-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:18
2nd & 6 · OPP 16
(7:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 43-D.Sproles.
HOU 26 – NO 24
0-0.69-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:14
3rd & 6 · OPP 16
TD
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0
HOU 26 – NO 30
+16+3.17+16
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:10
pass
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
HOU 26 – NO 32
+2+1.05+6
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 21

HOU

11 plays·80 yds·2:57·Touchdown·+6.3 EPA

Q4 7:10
Kickoff
6-T.Morstead kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
HOU 26 – NO 32
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 7:10
1st & 10 · HOU 20
(7:10) 44-B.Tate left end to HOU 20 for no gain (91-W.Smith).
HOU 26 – NO 32
0-0.61-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 6:28
2nd & 10 · HOU 20
1st
(6:28) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels to HOU 32 for 12 yards (24-L.Torrence). Pass 8, YAC 4
HOU 26 – NO 32
+12+1.21+4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:44
1st & 10 · HOU 32
(5:44) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-B.Tate pushed ob at HOU 40 for 8 yards (56-J.Dunbar). Pass 3, YAC 5
HOU 26 – NO 32
+8+0.44·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 5:20
2nd & 2 · HOU 40
(5:20) 44-B.Tate left tackle to HOU 41 for 1 yard (52-J.Casillas; 56-J.Dunbar).
HOU 26 – NO 32
+1-0.49-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:48
3rd & 1 · HOU 41
1st
(4:48) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 86-J.Casey pushed ob at NO 45 for 14 yards (41-R.Harper). Pass -4, YAC 18
HOU 26 – NO 32
+14+1.47+5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:40
1st & 10 · OPP 45
1st
(4:40) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels pushed ob at NO 30 for 15 yards (56-J.Dunbar). Pass 2, YAC 13
HOU 26 – NO 32
+15+0.92+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:31
1st & 10 · OPP 30
(4:31) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep right to 86-J.Casey (52-J.Casillas).
HOU 26 – NO 32
0-0.38-2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:26
2nd & 10 · OPP 30
1st
(4:26) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter pushed ob at NO 20 for 10 yards (33-J.Greer). Pass 10, YAC 0
HOU 26 – NO 32
+10+1.03+11
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:21
1st & 10 · OPP 20
TD
(4:21) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 83-K.Walter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-W.Smith]. Penalty on NO-21-P.Robinson, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 6, YAC 14
HOU 32 – NO 32
+20+2.69+11
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:13
PAT
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-2-B.Hartmann.
HOU 33 – NO 32
0+0.02+1
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 22

10 plays·82 yds·1:31·Touchdown·+7.3 EPA

Q4 4:13
Kickoff
Penalty
2-B.Hartmann kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to NO -5. 43-D.Sproles to NO 25 for 30 yards (2-B.Hartmann). PENALTY on NO-32-J.Patrick, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 7 yards, enforced at NO 14.
HOU 33 – NO 32
0-0.79-5
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 4:08
1st & 10 · NO 7
1st
(4:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-L.Moore to NO 22 for 15 yards (25-K.Jackson). Pass 6, YAC 9
HOU 33 – NO 32
+15+0.77+3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:43
1st & 10 · NO 22
1st
(3:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 13 yards (56-B.Cushing). Pass 5, YAC 8
HOU 33 – NO 32
+13+0.84+2
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:18
1st & 10 · NO 35
(3:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 43-D.Sproles.
HOU 33 – NO 32
0-0.48-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:10
2nd & 10 · NO 35
1st
(3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles ran ob at NO 46 for 11 yards (33-T.Nolan). Pass 3, YAC 8
HOU 33 – NO 32
+11+0.97+8
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:05
1st & 10 · NO 46
(3:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep right to 17-R.Meachem (24-J.Joseph).
HOU 33 – NO 32
0-0.46-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 3:00
2nd & 10 · NO 46
(3:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep right to 17-R.Meachem.
HOU 33 – NO 32
0-0.53-7
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:54
3rd & 10 · NO 46
Penalty1st
(2:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham to HOU 26 for 28 yards (38-D.Manning). PENALTY on HOU-38-D.Manning, Personal Foul, 13 yards, enforced at HOU 26. Pass 23, YAC 5, Penalty 13
HOU 33 – NO 32
+28+3.73+25
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:47
1st & 10 · OPP 13
TD
(2:47) 28-M.Ingram left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOU 33 – NO 38
+13+2.19+12
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:42
pass
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
HOU 33 – NO 40
+2+1.05+5
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 23

HOU

5 plays·-1 yds·0:42·Turnover on downs·-5.4 EPA

Q4 2:42
Kickoff
6-T.Morstead kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
HOU 33 – NO 40
00.00·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:42
1st & 10 · HOU 20
(2:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 83-K.Walter ran ob at HOU 25 for 5 yards (58-S.Shanle). Pass 3, YAC 2
HOU 33 – NO 40
+5-0.06-1
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:38
2nd & 5 · HOU 25
(2:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short middle to 85-J.Dreessen (56-J.Dunbar).
HOU 33 – NO 40
0-0.57·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:34
3rd & 5 · HOU 25
Penalty
(2:34) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to 85-J.Dreessen. PENALTY on HOU-85-J.Dreessen, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at HOU 25 - No Play.
HOU 33 – NO 40
0-0.74-3
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:28
3rd & 15 · HOU 15
Sack
(2:28) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 9 for -6 yards (24-L.Torrence).
HOU 33 – NO 40
-6-1.02-4
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 2:00
4th & 21 · HOU 9
(2:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to 80-A.Johnson (24-L.Torrence).
HOU 33 – NO 40
0-3.05-3
YdsEPAWP%

Drive 24

5 plays·2 yds·1:53·End of half·-4.8 EPA

Q4 1:53
1st & 9 · OPP 9
(1:53) 28-M.Ingram left guard to HOU 7 for 2 yards (56-B.Cushing).
HOU 33 – NO 40
+2-0.27·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:49
2nd & 7 · OPP 7
(1:49) 28-M.Ingram right end to HOU 7 for no gain (30-J.Allen).
HOU 33 – NO 40
0-1.22·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 1:44
3rd & 7 · OPP 7
(1:44) 28-M.Ingram right guard to HOU 5 for 2 yards (59-D.Ryans).
HOU 33 – NO 40
+2-0.78·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:57
4th & 5 · OPP 5
Penalty1st
(:57) 2-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. PENALTY on HOU-95-S.Cody, Defensive Holding, 3 yards, enforced at HOU 5 - No Play.
HOU 33 – NO 40
0+3.14·
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:42
1st & 2 · OPP 2
(:42) 9-D.Brees kneels to HOU 3 for -1 yards.
HOU 33 – NO 40
-1-0.66—
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:34
2nd & 3 · OPP 3
(:34) 9-D.Brees kneels to HOU 4 for -1 yards.
HOU 33 – NO 40
-1-5.02—
YdsEPAWP%
Q4 0:00
END GAME
HOU 33 – NO 40
———
YdsEPAWP%