| Played in Erie, PA, weather: 42 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind. |
| Erie won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Rickey Boldin kicked off 59 yards from the CHI30. Robert Gerhardt returned the ball 5 yards to the ERI16. Tackled by DeAngelo Hall. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI16 (1Q: 14:31) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. |
| Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel is blitzing. 2-6-ERI20 (1Q: 14:04) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Krosney. ILB Jesse Gabriel hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fitzgerald is blitzing. 3-6-ERI20 (1Q: 13:54) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Thomas Delgado for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-ERI25 (1Q: 13:27) Josh Bidwell punted 42 yards. Bill Osborne called for a fair catch at the CHI33. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CHI33 (1Q: 13:19) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Irv Henson. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-CHI37 (1Q: 12:38) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Haynes. |
| Chicago: 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. 1-10-CHI43 (1Q: 12:16) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 3 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-CHI46 (1Q: 11:43) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Everett Neilson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill, assisted by ILB Reggie Schulz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Neilson gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ERI43 (1Q: 10:59) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Adrian Collins for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer, assisted by DT Dennis Harnisch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-CHI47 (1Q: 10:50) Kris Rich scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Thompson. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-16-ERI49 (1Q: 10:11) Jimmie Rayburn ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Schulz. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-ERI47 (1Q: 09:32) Kris Rich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Everett Neilson. DT Dennis Harnisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-14-ERI47 (1Q: 09:21) Shane Lechler punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ERI20 (1Q: 09:16) Ralph Martinez ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Alfred Loeffler, assisted by ILB Corey Burns. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-13-ERI17 (1Q: 08:36) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Erik Fong for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Nickel. Fong gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Erie: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI40 (1Q: 07:49) Drew Brees pass was dropped by TE Erik Fong. |
| Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel, Oliver and Fitzgerald are blitzing. 2-10-ERI40 (1Q: 07:43) Drew Brees sacked by ILB Jesse Gabriel for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Courtney Chandler. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-16-ERI34 (1Q: 07:10) PENALTY: Chicago was called for Encroachment. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burns and Nickel are blitzing. 3-11-ERI39 (1Q: 07:05) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Gerhardt. OLB Morris Nickel hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-11-ERI39 (1Q: 06:57) Josh Bidwell punted 37 yards. Bill Osborne returned the kick 7 yards to the CHI31. Tackled by Bernard Schulze. |
| Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI31 (1Q: 06:49) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Everett Neilson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-CHI36 (1Q: 06:03) Jimmie Rayburn ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Schulz. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Roy Barretto to the CHI34. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CHI34 (1Q: 05:18) Kris Rich pass completed to FB Dwight Stermer for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Reuben Hankton. Stermer gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-CHI35 (1Q: 04:42) Shane Lechler punted 27 yards. Ralph Martinez called for a fair catch at the ERI38. |
| Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI38 (1Q: 04:32) Ralph Martinez ran around left end for 20 yards. Tackled by S Jake Drake. Key block delivered by Courtney Chandler. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel, Oliver and Hall are blitzing. 1-10-CHI42 (1Q: 04:02) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jesse Gabriel. Key block delivered by George Matuzas. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nickel is blitzing. 2-2-CHI34 (1Q: 03:41) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Steven Newsome for 3 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI31 (1Q: 03:11) Drew Brees scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Nickel. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-CHI26 (1Q: 02:42) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Gerhardt. CB Oliver Kido defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-CHI26 (1Q: 02:35) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Robert Gerhardt for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Bryan Fitzgerald, assisted by CB DeAngelo Hall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-CHI25 (1Q: 02:08) Aaron Elling attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Erie 3, Chicago 0 |
| (1Q: 02:02) Aaron Elling kicked off 60 yards from the ERI30. Bill Osborne returned the ball 21 yards to the CHI31. Tackled by Norbert Falconer. |
| Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI31 (1Q: 01:28) Kris Rich sacked by DT Dennis Harnisch for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Damion McIntosh. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ERI Michael Haynes for 6 yards to the CHI15. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gabriel is blitzing. 1-10-CHI15 (1Q: 01:17) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis, assisted by CB Oliver Kido. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Oliver is blitzing. 1-20-CHI25 (1Q: 01:09) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bob Terry. CB DeAngelo Hall knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Poston and Nickel are blitzing. 2-20-CHI25 (1Q: 01:01) Drew Brees sacked by OLB Morris Nickel for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Wayne Lucier. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-25-CHI30 (1Q: 00:18) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Gerhardt. DE B.J. Wilson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-25-CHI30 (1Q: 00:07) Aaron Elling attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Erie 6, Chicago 0 |
| Start of second quarter. |
| (2Q: 15:00) Aaron Elling kicked off 65 yards from the ERI30. Alfred Loeffler returned the ball 29 yards to the CHI34. Tackled by Byron Buckley. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI34 (2Q: 14:28) Kris Rich pass completed to FB Dwight Stermer for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Schulz. Stermer gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-CHI38 (2Q: 14:00) Kris Rich pass was intended for WR Adrian Collins and was intercepted by OLB Byron Buckley at the ERI50. Tackled by Adrian Collins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gabriel and Fitzgerald are blitzing. 1-10-ERI50 (2Q: 13:51) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Krosney. CB Oliver Kido defended the pass. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-ERI50 (2Q: 13:47) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Thomas Delgado for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Harvey Bilodeau. |
| Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel, Oliver and Mathis are blitzing. 3-7-CHI47 (2Q: 13:21) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 27 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Krosney gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel is blitzing. 1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 12:38) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Karl Franklin. Erie 12, Chicago 0 |
| (2Q: 12:38) Extra point by Aaron Elling was good. Erie 13, Chicago 0 |
| (2Q: 12:21) Aaron Elling kicked off 46 yards from the ERI30. Alfred Loeffler returned the ball 21 yards to the CHI45. Tackled by Hardy Tanner. |
| Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI45 (2Q: 11:50) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Mark Maloney for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Hankton. |
| Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-ERI49 (2Q: 11:23) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 7 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-ERI42 (2Q: 10:43) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. Barretto gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-ERI34 (2Q: 10:05) Richie McDermott ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Haynes. |
| Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-2-ERI34 (2Q: 09:44) Richie McDermott ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton, assisted by OLB Randal Walsh. Key block delivered by J.J. Reese. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley is blitzing. 3-12-ERI44 (2Q: 09:36) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Mark Maloney for 6 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offsides. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-ERI39 (2Q: 09:26) Kris Rich pass was dropped by WR Jackie Yanez. |
| 4-7-ERI39 (2Q: 09:15) Shane Lechler punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ERI20 (2Q: 09:10) Steven Newsome ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Erie: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-ERI21 (2Q: 08:35) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Harvey Bilodeau, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-2-ERI28 (2Q: 08:07) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Ralph Martinez for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Oliver. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI35 (2Q: 07:44) PENALTY: Erie was called for a False Start. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-ERI30 (2Q: 07:39) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Erik Fong for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jesse Gabriel. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-ERI36 (2Q: 07:11) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Alfred Oliver, assisted by DE Larry Emerson. |
| Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-ERI37 (2Q: 06:42) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Krosney gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Erie: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI47 (2Q: 06:09) Drew Brees pass was dropped by WR Courtney Krosney. |
| Erie: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Poston and Nickel are blitzing. 2-10-CHI47 (2Q: 06:02) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Thomas Delgado for 21 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. Delgado gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nickel is blitzing. 1-10-CHI26 (2Q: 05:45) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Bob Terry for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Fitzgerald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Erie: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI14 (2Q: 05:25) Ralph Martinez ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nickel is blitzing. 2-10-CHI14 (2Q: 05:06) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Walt Battle, assisted by DE B.J. Wilson. ILB Jesse Gabriel knocked down Randy Burbank to break up the play. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fitzgerald is blitzing. 3-8-CHI12 (2Q: 04:47) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Chicago was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Erie 19, Chicago 0 |
| (2Q: 04:47) Extra point by Aaron Elling was good. Erie 20, Chicago 0 |
| (2Q: 04:39) Aaron Elling kicked off 69 yards from the ERI30. Alfred Loeffler returned the ball 32 yards to the CHI33. Tackled by Trent Hutchins. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CHI33 (2Q: 04:22) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Jackie Yanez for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Henson is blitzing. 2-4-CHI39 (2Q: 04:00) Kris Rich sacked by DT Dan Fender for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Bart Grosz. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley is blitzing. 3-9-CHI34 (2Q: 03:24) Kris Rich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Everett Neilson. ILB Irv Henson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-9-CHI34 (2Q: 03:20) Shane Lechler punted 44 yards. Ralph Martinez returned the kick 3 yards to the ERI25. Tackled by Bill Osborne. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI25 (2Q: 03:13) Karl Kremers ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Randy Burbank. |
| Erie: 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. 2-1-ERI34 (2Q: 02:39) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Krosney. ILB Jesse Gabriel defended the pass. |
| Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gabriel is blitzing. 3-1-ERI34 (2Q: 02:33) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Karl Kremers for 11 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Kremers gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Oliver is blitzing. 1-10-ERI45 (2Q: 02:00) Drew Brees pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Krosney. CB DeAngelo Hall defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Erie: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Oliver is blitzing. 2-10-ERI45 (2Q: 01:49) Steven Newsome ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis, assisted by CB Bryan Fitzgerald. Key block delivered by Karl Franklin. |
| Erie: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel is blitzing. 3-2-CHI47 (2Q: 01:29) Steven Newsome ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE B.J. Wilson, assisted by DE Larry Emerson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ERI George Matuzas to the CHI42. |
| Erie: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI42 (2Q: 00:49) Steven Newsome ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jesse Gabriel. |
| Erie called a time out. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel, Oliver and Mathis are blitzing. 2-6-CHI38 (2Q: 00:40) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 38 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Krosney gained 21 yards after the catch. Erie 26, Chicago 0 |
| (2Q: 00:40) Extra point by Aaron Elling was good. Erie 27, Chicago 0 |
| (2Q: 00:26) Aaron Elling kicked off 63 yards from the ERI30. Alfred Loeffler returned the ball 33 yards to the CHI40. Tackled by Byron Buckley. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI40 (2Q: 00:19) Kris Rich pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Everett Neilson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CHI40 (2Q: 00:09) Kris Rich pass was intended for WR Everett Neilson and was intercepted by S A.J. Patton at the ERI22. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Everett Neilson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Erie: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI49 (2Q: 00:01) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Erik Fong for 7 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Aaron Elling kicked off 60 yards from the ERI30. Alfred Loeffler returned the ball 24 yards to the CHI34. Tackled by Bernard Schulze. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI34 (3Q: 14:42) Richie McDermott ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Irv Henson, assisted by OLB Byron Buckley. |
| Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-CHI36 (3Q: 14:09) Jimmie Rayburn ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer. |
| Chicago: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley is blitzing. 3-6-CHI38 (3Q: 13:32) Blaine Hammond pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Everett Neilson. S Lester Rachal defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-6-CHI38 (3Q: 13:23) Shane Lechler punted 58 yards. The ball was downed at the ERI04. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI04 (3Q: 13:16) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. ILB Jesse Gabriel knocked down Ernest England to break up the play. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nickel is blitzing. 2-11-ERI03 (3Q: 12:40) Drew Brees pass completed to FB Karl Kremers for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido. Kremers gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nickel is blitzing. 3-5-ERI09 (3Q: 12:04) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ERI18 (3Q: 11:16) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-ERI19 (3Q: 10:37) Drew Brees kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis. |
| Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nickel is blitzing. 3-8-ERI20 (3Q: 10:08) Ralph Martinez ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Alfred Oliver. |
| 4-7-ERI21 (3Q: 09:32) Josh Bidwell punted 40 yards. Bill Osborne returned the kick 14 yards to the ERI47. Tackled by Byron Buckley. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ERI47 (3Q: 09:24) Blaine Hammond pass completed to WR Jackie Yanez for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Irv Henson, assisted by CB Sedrick Bidwill. |
| Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-ERI43 (3Q: 08:44) Blaine Hammond pass completed to WR Everett Neilson for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill. Neilson gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI18 (3Q: 08:01) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley is blitzing. 1-15-ERI23 (3Q: 07:55) Blaine Hammond pass completed to RB Richie McDermott for 8 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal. |
| Chicago: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-ERI15 (3Q: 07:24) Blaine Hammond pass completed to FB Cedric Solorio for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Bernard Schulze. Solorio gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-6-ERI06 (3Q: 06:48) Richie McDermott ran inside the right guard for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dwight Frank. Erie 27, Chicago 6 |
| (3Q: 06:48) Extra point by Danny Sphar was good. Erie 27, Chicago 7 |
| (3Q: 06:41) Rickey Boldin kicked off 60 yards from the CHI30. Lester Rachal returned the ball 30 yards to the ERI40. Tackled by DeAngelo Hall. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gabriel is blitzing. 1-10-ERI40 (3Q: 06:06) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis, assisted by CB Bryan Fitzgerald. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Poston is blitzing. 2-13-ERI37 (3Q: 05:19) Steven Newsome ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Walt Battle, assisted by DE Larry Emerson. |
| Erie: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-ERI40 (3Q: 04:53) Drew Brees pass completed to TE Trent Hutchins for 14 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI46 (3Q: 04:28) Ralph Martinez ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. Key block delivered by Randy Burbank. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CHI41 (3Q: 03:42) Steven Newsome ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by CB Oliver Kido. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier. |
| Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Poston and Nickel are blitzing. 1-10-CHI25 (3Q: 02:55) Drew Brees pass completed to RB Steven Newsome for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis. Newsome gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-CHI20 (3Q: 02:29) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Harvey Bilodeau, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier. |
| Erie: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI13 (3Q: 01:49) Drew Brees pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Courtney Krosney. DE Harvey Bilodeau blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CHI13 (3Q: 01:41) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jesse Gabriel. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-CHI07 (3Q: 01:07) Drew Brees scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jesse Gabriel. |
| 4-1-CHI04 (3Q: 00:24) Aaron Elling attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Erie 30, Chicago 7 |
| (3Q: 00:18) Aaron Elling kicked off 61 yards from the ERI30. Alfred Loeffler returned the ball 20 yards to the CHI29. Tackled by Norbert Falconer. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI29 (4Q: 15:00) Blaine Hammond pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jackie Yanez. CB Norbert Falconer defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CHI29 (4Q: 14:54) Blaine Hammond pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Everett Neilson. DT Dennis Harnisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Rachal is blitzing. 3-10-CHI29 (4Q: 14:50) Blaine Hammond pass completed to WR Everett Neilson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Buckley and Patton are blitzing. 1-10-CHI41 (4Q: 14:17) Blaine Hammond pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richie McDermott. DT Dennis Harnisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Buckley, Bidwill and Patton are blitzing. 2-10-CHI41 (4Q: 14:08) Blaine Hammond pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Dwight Stermer. CB Norbert Falconer knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CHI41 (4Q: 14:05) Blaine Hammond pass completed to RB Richie McDermott for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-10-CHI41 (4Q: 13:58) Shane Lechler punted 45 yards. Ralph Martinez returned the kick 10 yards to the ERI24. Tackled by Alfred Loeffler. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-ERI24 (4Q: 13:48) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier. |
| Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-3-ERI31 (4Q: 13:06) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Oliver. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier. |
| Erie: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI35 (4Q: 12:33) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Oliver, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Erie: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI50 (4Q: 11:52) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Fitzgerald, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nickel is blitzing. 2-11-ERI49 (4Q: 11:05) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Walt Battle, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel is blitzing. 3-8-CHI48 (4Q: 10:20) Ralph Martinez ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Oliver. Key block delivered by Randy Burbank. |
| Erie: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CHI35 (4Q: 09:49) Steven Newsome ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis, assisted by ILB Jesse Gabriel. Key block delivered by George Matuzas. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-CHI29 (4Q: 09:16) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Harvey Bilodeau. |
| Erie: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-CHI26 (4Q: 08:45) Ralph Martinez ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. |
| 4-3-CHI28 (4Q: 08:19) Aaron Elling attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Erie 33, Chicago 7 |
| (4Q: 08:12) Aaron Elling kicked off 46 yards from the ERI30. Bill Osborne returned the ball 29 yards to the ERI47. Tackled by Byron Buckley. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI47 (4Q: 07:51) Blaine Hammond pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jimmie Rayburn. DT Dan Fender hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-ERI47 (4Q: 07:48) Jimmie Rayburn ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Haynes. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-ERI40 (4Q: 07:25) Blaine Hammond pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Cedric Solorio. ILB Irv Henson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-3-ERI40 (4Q: 07:16) Shane Lechler punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Oliver and Nickel are blitzing. 1-10-ERI20 (4Q: 07:10) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Emerson, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Erie: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-ERI24 (4Q: 06:26) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jesse Gabriel, assisted by ILB Alfred Oliver. |
| Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-ERI26 (4Q: 05:42) Drew Brees pass completed to WR Norbert Struble for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jake Drake, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-ERI33 (4Q: 04:57) Steven Newsome ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Emerson. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-ERI36 (4Q: 04:11) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Larry Emerson, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. |
| Erie: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-ERI37 (4Q: 03:28) Bob Terry ran a reverse around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Oliver, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. Key block delivered by Karl Franklin. |
| Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel and Oliver are blitzing. 1-10-ERI43 (4Q: 02:45) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-ERI41 (4Q: 02:36) PENALTY: Erie was called for a False Start. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-17-ERI36 (4Q: 02:36) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Oliver. Key block delivered by Erik Fong. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-CHI48 (4Q: 02:00) Steven Newsome ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Emerson. |
| 4-1-CHI48 (4Q: 01:17) Josh Bidwell punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
| Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 01:12) Blaine Hammond pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Collins. CB Norbert Falconer knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CHI20 (4Q: 01:07) Blaine Hammond pass completed to RB Jimmie Rayburn for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill, assisted by OLB Byron Buckley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-CHI21 (4Q: 00:22) Blaine Hammond pass completed to RB Richie McDermott for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill, assisted by S Lester Rachal. McDermott gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Final Score: Erie Invaders 33, Chicago Crusaders 7 |