Houston Texans @ New Orleans Saints
1st Quarter
Kickoff
15:00 - 1st
W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
9-yd Run
15:00 - 1st
C.Hyde right guard to HST 34 for 9 yards (D.Davis).
1st & 10 at HOU 25
4-yd Run
14:33 - 1st
(Shotgun) C.Hyde left guard to HST 38 for 4 yards (P.Williams; V.Bell).
2nd & 1 at HOU 34
5-yd Penalty
14:00 - 1st
(Shotgun) PENALTY on HST-D.Fells, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 38 - No Play.
1st & 10 at HOU 38
Incompletion
13:37 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short middle to D.Johnson.
1st & 15 at HOU 33
Incompletion
13:33 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to D.Hopkins to HST 44 for 11 yards (M.Williams). New Orleans challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short middle to D.Hopkins (M.Williams).
2nd & 15 at HOU 33
Sack
13:31 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at HST 27 for -6 yards (C.Jordan).
3rd & 15 at HOU 33
Punt
12:50 - 1st
T.Daniel punts 54 yards to NO 19, Center-J.Weeks. D.Harris to NO 33 for 14 yards (A.Moore). PENALTY on NO-J.Hardee, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at NO 24.
4th & 21 at HOU 27
9-yd Pass
12:39 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to A.Kamara pushed ob at NO 23 for 9 yards (J.Joseph). Pass -6, YAC 15
1st & 10 at NO 14
24-yd Pass
11:59 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass deep middle to M.Thomas pushed ob at NO 47 for 24 yards (J.Reid). Pass 16, YAC 8
2nd & 1 at NO 23
3-yd Pass
11:23 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to L.Murray to 50 for 3 yards (A.Blackson). Pass -2, YAC 5
1st & 10 at NO 47
1-yd Pass
10:38 - 1st
D.Brees pass short right to L.Murray pushed ob at HST 49 for 1 yard (B.McKinney). Pass -7, YAC 8
2nd & 7 at 50
4-yd Pass
9:58 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to T.Ginn to HST 45 for 4 yards (J.Joseph).
3rd & 6 at HOU 49
Punt
9:15 - 1st
T.Morstead punts 35 yards to HST 10, Center-Z.Wood, fair catch by D.Carter.
4th & 2 at HOU 45
11-yd Run
9:08 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to HST 21 for 11 yards (M.Williams).
1st & 10 at HOU 10
Incompletion
8:35 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to J.Akins.
1st & 10 at HOU 21
Sack
8:31 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at HST 17 for -4 yards (sack split by M.Brown and S.Tuttle).
2nd & 10 at HOU 21
6-yd Pass
7:47 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to D.Johnson to HST 23 for 6 yards (D.Davis). Pass 4, YAC 2
3rd & 14 at HOU 17
Punt
7:06 - 1st
T.Daniel punts 41 yards to NO 36, Center-J.Weeks. D.Harris to HST 49 for 15 yards (J.Weeks; Z.Cunningham).
4th & 8 at HOU 23
7-yd Run
6:57 - 1st
(Shotgun) A.Kamara left tackle to HST 42 for 7 yards (B.Roby).
1st & 10 at HOU 49
Incompletion
6:26 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass incomplete deep left to J.Cook.
2nd & 3 at HOU 42
14-yd Pass
6:22 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to M.Thomas pushed ob at HST 28 for 14 yards (B.Roby). Pass 5, YAC 9
3rd & 3 at HOU 42
1-yd Run
5:48 - 1st
A.Kamara left end to HST 27 for 1 yard (B.Roby; Z.Cunningham). Kamara fumbled the ball after the play, but was ruled down by contact.
1st & 10 at HOU 28
5-yd Pass
4:59 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short middle to M.Thomas to HST 22 for 5 yards (B.Roby). Pass 5, YAC 0
2nd & 9 at HOU 27
6-yd Pass
4:16 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to J.Cook ran ob at HST 16 for 6 yards (J.Addae). Pass 6, YAC 0
3rd & 4 at HOU 22
5-yd Run
3:39 - 1st
L.Murray left guard to HST 11 for 5 yards (Z.Cunningham).
1st & 10 at HOU 16
Interception
3:04 - 1st
D.Brees pass short right intended for L.Murray INTERCEPTED by W.Mercilus at HST 4. W.Mercilus to HST 6 for 2 yards (J.Hill).
2nd & 5 at HOU 11
2nd Quarter
54-yd Pass
2:55 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep middle to W.Fuller to NO 40 for 54 yards (E.Apple). Pass 50, YAC 4
1st & 10 at HOU 6
7-yd Run
2:17 - 1st
C.Hyde right end to NO 33 for 7 yards (V.Bell).
1st & 10 at NO 40
-10-yd Run
1:39 - 1st
C.Hyde right guard to NO 33 for no gain (C.Jordan). PENALTY on HST-S.Henderson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 33 - No Play.
2nd & 3 at NO 33
13-yd Pass
1:12 - 1st
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to D.Hopkins to NO 30 for 13 yards (M.Loewen). Pass -3, YAC 16
2nd & 13 at NO 43
1-yd Run
0:35 - 1st
D.Johnson left tackle to NO 29 for 1 yard (C.Jordan).
1st & 10 at NO 30
END QUARTER 1
Incompletion
15:00 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to D.Hopkins.
2nd & 9 at NO 29
8-yd Pass
14:57 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to D.Hopkins to NO 21 for 8 yards (M.Lattimore). Pass 8, YAC 0 Houston challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)
3rd & 9 at NO 29
(14:19 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by HST at 14:19.
21-yd Touchdown Run
14:13 - 2nd
Deshaun Watson 21 Yard Rush K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Daniel.
4th & 1 at NO 21
Kickoff
14:13 - 2nd
K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to NO 0. D.Harris to NO 21 for 21 yards (T.Jones; C.Gillaspia).
Incompletion
14:07 - 2nd
D.Brees pass incomplete short right to M.Thomas.
1st & 10 at NO 21
6-yd Pass
14:05 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to A.Kamara to NO 27 for 6 yards (J.Joseph). Pass 4, YAC 1
2nd & 10 at NO 21
31-yd Pass
13:35 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass deep right to J.Cook pushed ob at HST 42 for 31 yards (T.Gipson). Pass 17, YAC 15
3rd & 4 at NO 27
15-yd Pass
12:58 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to M.Thomas pushed ob at HST 27 for 15 yards (J.Reid). Pass 15, YAC 0
1st & 10 at HOU 42
5-yd Run
12:22 - 2nd
A.Kamara left guard to HST 22 for 5 yards (B.McKinney).
1st & 10 at HOU 27
2-yd Run
11:43 - 2nd
Lining up at quarterback is #7 T.Hill. (Shotgun) A.Kamara right guard to HST 20 for 2 yards (W.Mercilus).
2nd & 5 at HOU 22
5-yd Pass
10:56 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to A.Kamara ran ob at HST 15 for 5 yards. Pass 5, YAC 0
3rd & 3 at HOU 20
1-yd Run
10:17 - 2nd
A.Kamara left tackle to HST 14 for 1 yard (B.McKinney; D.Cole).
1st & 10 at HOU 15
Incompletion
9:40 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass incomplete short right.
2nd & 9 at HOU 14
Incompletion
9:32 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass incomplete short right. #7 T.Hill lined up in the slot.
3rd & 9 at HOU 14
Field Goal Good
9:22 - 2nd
Wil Lutz 32 Yd Field Goal
4th & 9 at HOU 14
Kickoff
9:22 - 2nd
W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
3-yd Pass
9:22 - 2nd
D.Watson pass short right to D.Hopkins to HST 28 for 3 yards (M.Lattimore). Pass 3, YAC 0
1st & 10 at HOU 25
1-yd Run
8:57 - 2nd
D.Johnson left tackle to HST 29 for 1 yard (M.Brown).
2nd & 7 at HOU 28
10-yd Pass
8:15 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to D.Hopkins to HST 39 for 10 yards (A.Anzalone) [C.Jordan]. Pass 6, YAC 4
3rd & 6 at HOU 29
Incompletion
7:43 - 2nd
D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to D.Hopkins.
1st & 10 at HOU 39
9-yd Pass
7:36 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to D.Johnson to HST 48 for 9 yards (V.Bell). Pass -3, YAC 12
2nd & 10 at HOU 39
4-yd Pass
7:00 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to K.Stills to NO 48 for 4 yards (E.Apple). Pass -3, YAC 7
3rd & 1 at HOU 48
2-yd Pass
6:22 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to C.Hyde to NO 46 for 2 yards (A.Klein). Pass -2, YAC 4
1st & 10 at NO 48
20-yd Run
5:42 - 2nd
C.Hyde left tackle to NO 26 for 20 yards (V.Bell).
2nd & 8 at NO 46
1-yd Run
5:08 - 2nd
C.Hyde left guard to NO 25 for 1 yard (D.Davis; P.Williams).
1st & 10 at NO 26
1-yd Run
4:30 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson scrambles up the middle to NO 24 for 1 yard (M.Loewen).
2nd & 9 at NO 25
Incompletion
3:44 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete deep right to W.Fuller [D.Davis]. PENALTY on NO-P.Williams, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at NO 24 - No Play.
3rd & 8 at NO 24
4-yd Run
3:38 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to NO 15 for 4 yards (A.Klein).
1st & 10 at NO 19
-10-yd Run
3:01 - 2nd
C.Hyde left end to NO 13 for 2 yards (M.Williams). PENALTY on HST-J.Akins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 15 - No Play.
2nd & 6 at NO 15
0-yd Run
2:41 - 2nd
D.Watson left guard to NO 25 for no gain (T.Stallworth; C.Jordan).
2nd & 16 at NO 25
(2:36 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by NO at 02:36.
5-yd Pass
2:36 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to J.Akins to NO 13 for 12 yards (D.Davis). PENALTY on NO-C.Jordan, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NO 25 - No Play.
3rd & 16 at NO 25
13-yd Pass
2:10 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to D.Johnson pushed ob at NO 7 for 13 yards (E.Apple).
3rd & 11 at NO 20
(2:00 - 2nd) Two-Minute Warning
5-yd Penalty
2:00 - 2nd
(Shotgun) PENALTY on HST-L.Tunsil, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NO 7 - No Play.
1st & Goal at NO 7
5-yd Run
2:00 - 2nd
(Shotgun) C.Hyde right end to NO 7 for 5 yards (M.Williams; V.Bell).
1st & Goal at NO 12
(1:56 - 2nd) Timeout #2 by NO at 01:56.
5-yd Pass
1:56 - 2nd
D.Watson pass short right to D.Johnson pushed ob at NO 2 for 5 yards (P.Williams). Pass 0, YAC 5
2nd & Goal at NO 7
2-yd Touchdown Pass
1:47 - 2nd
DeAndre Hopkins Pass From Deshaun Watson for 2 Yrds K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Daniel.
3rd & Goal at NO 2
Kickoff
1:47 - 2nd
K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback. Penalty on NO, Illegal Formation, declined.
12-yd Pass
1:47 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short middle to T.Smith to NO 37 for 12 yards (T.Gipson; A.Colvin). Pass 12, YAC 0
1st & 10 at NO 25
Incompletion
1:27 - 2nd
(No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Brees pass incomplete short left to M.Thomas.
1st & 10 at NO 37
-7-yd Pass
1:23 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to A.Kamara to NO 30 for -7 yards (B.McKinney). Pass -7, YAC 0
2nd & 10 at NO 37
17-yd Pass
0:48 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass deep left to M.Thomas to NO 47 for 17 yards (B.Roby). Pass 16, YAC 1 New Orleans elected to not take a time-out with the review, and a 10-second runoff of the clock was called. The Replay Official reviewed the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3rd & 17 at NO 30
Incompletion
0:14 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass incomplete short left to M.Thomas (C.Watkins).
1st & 10 at NO 47
15-yd Pass
0:09 - 2nd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to M.Thomas to HST 38 for 15 yards (B.Roby).
2nd & 10 at NO 47
(0:04 - 2nd) Timeout #3 by NO at 00:04.
Field Goal Missed
0:04 - 2nd
W.Lutz 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
1st & 10 at HOU 38
END QUARTER 2
3rd Quarter
Kickoff
15:00 - 3rd
K.Fairbairn kicks 63 yards from HST 35 to NO 2. D.Harris to NO 17 for 15 yards (D.Cole).
11-yd Pass
14:57 - 3rd
D.Brees pass short right to T.Ginn pushed ob at NO 28 for 11 yards (J.Joseph). Pass 11, YAC 0
1st & 10 at NO 17
1-yd Run
14:22 - 3rd
L.Murray left tackle to NO 29 for 1 yard (W.Mercilus).
1st & 10 at NO 28
41-yd Pass
13:47 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short middle to A.Kamara ran ob at HST 30 for 41 yards (J.Reid). Pass 6, YAC 35
2nd & 9 at NO 29
Incompletion
13:05 - 3rd
D.Brees pass incomplete short right to T.Hill.
1st & 10 at HOU 30
30-yd Touchdown Run
12:51 - 3rd
Latavius Murray 30 Yard Rush W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
2nd & 10 at HOU 30
Kickoff
12:51 - 3rd
W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
13-yd Run
12:51 - 3rd
(Shotgun) C.Hyde left end to HST 38 for 13 yards (D.Davis).
1st & 10 at HOU 25
Incompletion
12:17 - 3rd
D.Watson pass incomplete short left to D.Hopkins.
1st & 10 at HOU 38
2-yd Run
12:11 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Johnson left tackle to HST 40 for 2 yards (C.Jordan).
2nd & 10 at HOU 38
15-yd Pass
11:26 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to W.Fuller to NO 45 for 15 yards (A.Anzalone). Pass 15, YAC 0
3rd & 8 at HOU 40
0-yd Run
10:46 - 3rd
(Shotgun) C.Hyde left tackle to NO 45 for no gain (T.Hendrickson).
1st & 10 at NO 45
Incompletion
10:06 - 3rd
D.Watson pass incomplete short left.
2nd & 10 at NO 45
18-yd Run
9:59 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Watson scrambles right end ran ob at NO 27 for 18 yards (A.Anzalone).
3rd & 10 at NO 45
6-yd Run
9:21 - 3rd
C.Hyde left tackle to NO 21 for 6 yards (M.Davenport).
1st & 10 at NO 27
Interception
8:40 - 3rd
D.Watson pass deep right intended for D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by M.Lattimore at NO 3. M.Lattimore ran ob at NO 43 for 40 yards (J.Akins). PENALTY on NO-M.Loewen, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NO 21 - No Play.
2nd & 4 at NO 21
16-yd Touchdown Pass
8:20 - 3rd
DeAndre Hopkins Pass From Deshaun Watson for 16 Yrds K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Daniel.
1st & 10 at NO 16
Kickoff
8:20 - 3rd
K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
11-yd Pass
8:20 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short middle to A.Kamara to NO 36 for 11 yards (J.Reid). Pass 3, YAC 8
1st & 10 at NO 25
7-yd Pass
7:38 - 3rd
D.Brees pass short left to A.Kamara ran ob at NO 43 for 7 yards (B.Roby). Pass 3, YAC 4
1st & 10 at NO 36
4-yd Run
7:03 - 3rd
L.Murray right guard to NO 47 for 4 yards (D.Reader).
2nd & 3 at NO 43
2-yd Run
6:28 - 3rd
#7 T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) T.Hill left end pushed ob at NO 49 for 2 yards (J.Reid).
1st & 10 at NO 47
10-yd Pass
5:54 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to T.Ginn to HST 41 for 10 yards (A.Colvin). Pass 10, YAC 0
2nd & 8 at NO 49
11-yd Pass
5:23 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to T.Ginn to HST 30 for 11 yards (A.Colvin). Pass 9, YAC 2
1st & 10 at HOU 41
7-yd Pass
4:42 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to M.Thomas pushed ob at HST 23 for 7 yards (B.Roby). Pass 5, YAC 2
1st & 10 at HOU 30
8-yd Run
4:10 - 3rd
A.Kamara right tackle to HST 15 for 8 yards (C.Watkins; J.Martin).
2nd & 3 at HOU 23
Incompletion
3:28 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass incomplete short right to A.Kamara [A.Blackson].
1st & 10 at HOU 15
6-yd Run
3:22 - 3rd
#7 T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) T.Hill left end to HST 9 for 6 yards (J.Reid).
2nd & 10 at HOU 15
9-yd Touchdown Pass
2:39 - 3rd
Taysom Hill Pass From Drew Brees for 9 Yrds W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, PENALTY on HST, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3rd & 4 at HOU 9
Kickoff
2:39 - 3rd
T.Morstead kicks 46 yards from 50 to HST 4. D.Carter to HST 16 for 12 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
Incompletion
2:35 - 3rd
D.Watson pass incomplete short left to D.Fells [E.Apple].
1st & 10 at HOU 16
2-yd Run
2:32 - 3rd
D.Johnson left tackle to HST 18 for 2 yards (A.Klein).
2nd & 10 at HOU 16
Interception
1:59 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep right intended for W.Fuller INTERCEPTED by M.Williams at NO 36. M.Williams to NO 36 for no gain (D.Hopkins). PENALTY on HST-D.Hopkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 36.
3rd & 8 at HOU 18
4th Quarter
9-yd Pass
1:48 - 3rd
D.Brees pass short left to M.Thomas pushed ob at HST 40 for 9 yards (J.Reid). Pass 7, YAC 2
1st & 10 at HOU 49
Fumble Recovery (Own)
1:07 - 3rd
A.Kamara left end to HST 12 for 28 yards (B.McKinney; T.Gipson). FUMBLES (B.McKinney), recovered by NO-J.Cook at HST 14. J.Cook to HST 12 for 2 yards (Z.Cunningham).
2nd & 1 at HOU 40
(0:13 - 3rd) Timeout #1 by NO at 00:13.
-2-yd Pass
0:13 - 3rd
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to J.Hill to HST 14 for -2 yards (J.Reid; W.Mercilus). Pass -4, YAC 2
1st & 10 at HOU 12
END QUARTER 3
14-yd Touchdown Pass
14:55 - 4th
Tre'Quan Smith Pass From Drew Brees for 14 Yrds W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
2nd & 12 at HOU 14
Kickoff
14:55 - 4th
W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
-4-yd Pass
14:55 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to K.Stills to HST 21 for -4 yards (M.Lattimore). Pass -4, YAC 0
1st & 10 at HOU 25
17-yd Pass
14:13 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to J.Akins ran ob at HST 38 for 17 yards (A.Anzalone). Penalty on NO-D.Davis, Defensive Holding, declined. Pass 4, YAC 13
2nd & 14 at HOU 21
18-yd Run
13:43 - 4th
(Shotgun) C.Hyde right guard ran ob at NO 44 for 18 yards (D.Davis).
1st & 10 at HOU 38
Sack
13:01 - 4th
D.Watson sacked at 50 for -6 yards (A.Anzalone).
1st & 10 at NO 44
-1-yd Pass
12:15 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to D.Carter to HST 49 for -1 yards (V.Bell). Pass -4, YAC 3
2nd & 16 at 50
Sack
11:33 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at HST 43 for -6 yards (T.Hendrickson). Penalty on HST-S.Henderson, Offensive Holding, declined.
3rd & 17 at HOU 49
5-yd Penalty
11:03 - 4th
T.Daniel punts 53 yards to NO 4, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by D.Harris. PENALTY on HST, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at HST 43 - No Play.
4th & 23 at HOU 43
Punt
10:55 - 4th
T.Daniel punts 34 yards to NO 28, Center-J.Weeks, downed by HST-J.Weeks.
4th & 28 at HOU 38
10-yd Penalty
10:47 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass incomplete deep middle to A.Kamara [D.Reader]. PENALTY on NO-R.Ramczyk, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 28 - No Play.
1st & 10 at NO 28
28-yd Run
10:47 - 4th
(Shotgun) A.Kamara right tackle to NO 46 for 28 yards (J.Joseph).
1st & 20 at NO 18
-1-yd Run
9:56 - 4th
L.Murray right tackle to NO 45 for -1 yards (C.Watkins; Z.Cunningham).
1st & 10 at NO 46
Sack
9:17 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Brees sacked at NO 37 for -8 yards (W.Mercilus).
2nd & 11 at NO 45
6-yd Run
8:36 - 4th
(Shotgun) A.Kamara left guard to NO 43 for 6 yards (W.Mercilus).
3rd & 19 at NO 37
Punt
7:53 - 4th
T.Morstead punts 53 yards to HST 4, Center-Z.Wood, out of bounds.
4th & 13 at NO 43
4-yd Run
7:44 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to HST 8 for 4 yards (M.Davenport).
1st & 10 at HOU 4
Incompletion
7:15 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to D.Hopkins.
2nd & 6 at HOU 8
4-yd Penalty
7:11 - 4th
(Shotgun) PENALTY on HST-D.Johnson, False Start, 4 yards, enforced at HST 8 - No Play.
3rd & 6 at HOU 8
21-yd Pass
7:11 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep middle to D.Hopkins to HST 25 for 21 yards (V.Bell). Pass 21, YAC 0
3rd & 10 at HOU 4
32-yd Run
6:34 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Johnson right end to NO 43 for 32 yards (A.Klein). NO-M.Williams was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
1st & 10 at HOU 25
Sack
5:47 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at NO 44 for -1 yards (P.Williams).
1st & 10 at NO 43
0-yd Run
5:06 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to NO 44 for no gain (C.Jordan).
2nd & 11 at NO 44
Sack
4:25 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at HST 45 for -11 yards (T.Hendrickson).
3rd & 11 at NO 44
Punt
3:38 - 4th
T.Daniel punts 43 yards to NO 12, Center-J.Weeks. D.Harris to NO 12 for no gain. PENALTY on NO-D.Harris, Invalid Fair Catch Signal, 5 yards, enforced at NO 12.
4th & 22 at HOU 45
2-yd Run
3:29 - 4th
A.Kamara left end to NO 9 for 2 yards (B.Roby).
1st & 10 at NO 7
6-yd Pass
2:53 - 4th
D.Brees pass short right to M.Thomas to NO 15 for 6 yards (A.Blackson; J.Joseph).
2nd & 8 at NO 9
41-yd Pass
2:05 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass deep left to T.Ginn to HST 44 for 41 yards (A.Colvin). Pass 35, YAC 6
3rd & 2 at NO 15
(1:57 - 4th) Two-Minute Warning
11-yd Run
1:57 - 4th
A.Kamara right guard to HST 33 for 11 yards (J.Joseph).
1st & 10 at HOU 44
(1:51 - 4th) Timeout #1 by HST at 01:51.
4-yd Run
1:51 - 4th
L.Murray right tackle to HST 29 for 4 yards (B.McKinney).
1st & 10 at HOU 33
(1:47 - 4th) Timeout #2 by HST at 01:47.
-5-yd Run
1:47 - 4th
A.Kamara left end to HST 34 for -5 yards (Z.Cunningham).
2nd & 6 at HOU 29
(1:41 - 4th) Timeout #3 by HST at 01:41.
5-yd Run
1:41 - 4th
A.Kamara left tackle to HST 29 for 5 yards (J.Addae).
3rd & 11 at HOU 34
(0:55 - 4th) Timeout #2 by NO at 00:55.
Field Goal Good
0:50 - 4th
Wil Lutz 47 Yd Field Goal
4th & 6 at HOU 29
Kickoff
0:50 - 4th
W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
38-yd Pass
0:50 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep left to D.Hopkins pushed ob at NO 37 for 38 yards (M.Lattimore) [M.Davenport]. Pass 34, YAC 4
1st & 10 at HOU 25
37-yd Touchdown Pass
0:37 - 4th
Kenny Stills Pass From Deshaun Watson for 37 Yrds K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Daniel.
1st & 10 at NO 37
Kickoff
0:37 - 4th
K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
15-yd Pass
0:37 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to T.Ginn to NO 40 for 15 yards (J.Joseph) [J.Martin]. Pass 11, YAC 4
1st & 10 at NO 25
Incompletion
0:37 - 4th
(No Huddle) D.Brees spiked the ball to stop the clock.
1st & 10 at NO 40
11-yd Pass
0:20 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short left to M.Thomas to HST 49 for 11 yards (J.Reid; K.Crossen). Pass 11, YAC 0
2nd & 10 at NO 40
Incompletion
0:06 - 4th
(No Huddle) D.Brees spiked the ball to stop the clock.
1st & 10 at HOU 49
9-yd Pass
0:06 - 4th
(Shotgun) D.Brees pass short right to T.Ginn to HST 40 for 9 yards (A.Colvin). Pass 9, YAC 0
2nd & 10 at HOU 49
(0:02 - 4th) Timeout #3 by NO at 00:02.
Field Goal Good
0:00 - 4th
W.Lutz 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
3rd & 1 at HOU 40
END GAME
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New Orleans, LA

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Field Judge:Allen Baynes
Referee:John Hussey
Line Judge:Carl Johnson
Down Judge:Brad Freeman
Side Judge:Jabir Walker
Line Judge:Kevin Codey
Umpire:Alan Eck

2025 Standings
American Football Conference
AFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indianapolis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 103 | 56 |
Jacksonville | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 70 | 51 |
Houston | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 38 | 51 |
Tennessee | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 51 | 94 |
National Football Conference
NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tampa Bay | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 72 | 66 |
Carolina | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 62 | 53 |
Atlanta | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 42 | 59 |
New Orleans | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 47 | 90 |
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