Wild Card Playoff Games, 2014

Played in Chicago, IL, weather: 23 degrees, snow, 8 mph wind.
Atlanta won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Danny Sphar kicked off 62 yards from the CHI30. Roderick Bryant returned the ball 29 yards to the ATL37. Tackled by Warren Conway.
Atlanta: 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-ATL37 (1Q: 14:33) Leo Benson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Nickel. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, 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 and Nickel are blitzing.
1-20-ATL27 (1Q: 14:23) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to TE Stan Chapman for 2 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: 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. Gabriel, Nickel and Kido are blitzing.
1-30-ATL17 (1Q: 14:18) Leo Benson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Randy Fitzgerald.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-29-ATL18 (1Q: 13:35) Jerald Lucas ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Warren Conway, assisted by DT Walt Battle.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-26-ATL21 (1Q: 12:55) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to RB GEORGE Lucas for 5 yards. Tackled by S Warren Conway. Atlanta's Jimmy Gibson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-21-ATL26 (1Q: 12:09) Dustin Theriault punted 33 yards. Jack Wooden called for a fair catch at the CHI41.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI41 (1Q: 12:02) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Gino Shaw, assisted by ILB Wesley Eyer.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-CHI39 (1Q: 11:22) Max Bruce ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Manula. Bruce slipped on the snowy field.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Eyer and Bryant are blitzing.
3-10-CHI41 (1Q: 10:41) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 19 yards. Tackled by S Xavier Myers. Barretto gained 4 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL40 (1Q: 09:57) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Byron Sikkenga.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-ATL36 (1Q: 09:14) Max Bruce ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lemme Take You Eyer.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Newton and Bryant are blitzing.
3-2-ATL32 (1Q: 08:40) Max Bruce ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Wesley Eyer.
4-1-ATL31 (1Q: 08:15) Danny Sphar attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 3, Atlanta 0
(1Q: 08:07) Danny Sphar kicked off 52 yards from the CHI30. Roderick Bryant returned the ball 17 yards to the ATL35. Tackled by Daryl Mattison.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL35 (1Q: 07:40) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-ATL30 (1Q: 07:37) GEORGE Lucas ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. Key block delivered by Kelly Masucci. Masucci flattened Walt Battle to ensure the play's success.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel is blitzing.
2-9-ATL36 (1Q: 06:59) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to TE Corwin Wilson for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wilson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Warren Conway on the ATL46.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL46 (1Q: 06:49) Kris Rich pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Hays.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-ATL46 (1Q: 06:42) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Xavier Myers, assisted by DE Tyrus Heath. ILB Wesley Eyer knocked down Xavier Ozguner to break up the play.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Newton and Myers are blitzing.
3-10-ATL46 (1Q: 06:17) Kris Rich pass completed to FB Cedric Solorio for 5 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Stuart.
4-5-ATL41 (1Q: 05:50) Bart Alston punted 33 yards. Bert Thiele returned the kick 3 yards to the ATL11. Tackled by Terrell Zygmunt.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel and Kido are blitzing.
1-10-ATL11 (1Q: 05:41) Leo Benson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Walt Battle, assisted by S Jay Reynoso.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Kido is blitzing.
2-8-ATL13 (1Q: 05:15) Shaun Sheldon sacked by DT Walt Battle for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Cris Young.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-ATL07 (1Q: 04:44) Shaun Sheldon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Wang. CB DeAngelo Hall defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
4-14-ATL07 (1Q: 04:36) Dustin Theriault punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the CHI46.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI46 (1Q: 04:29) Kris Rich pass completed to FB Cedric Solorio for 6 yards. Tackled by S Byron Sikkenga. Solorio gained 2 yards after the catch.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-ATL48 (1Q: 03:52) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Xavier Myers.
Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Shaw and Eyer are blitzing.
3-3-ATL47 (1Q: 03:28) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Goolsby.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Newton is blitzing.
4-3-ATL47 (1Q: 03:02) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Daryl Mattison for 11 yards. Tackled by S Everett Green, assisted by S R.J. Stuart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL36 (1Q: 02:19) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Derek Tarplin.
Chicago: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-ATL35 (1Q: 01:34) Harvey Fitzgerald ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Joel Manula.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Newton and Stuart are blitzing.
3-8-ATL34 (1Q: 01:02) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Terrell Zygmunt for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Roderick Bryant.
4-2-ATL28 (1Q: 00:14) Danny Sphar attempted a 45 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. He could not find his footing on the snowy field.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Nickel is blitzing.
1-10-ATL35 (1Q: 00:09) Jerald Lucas ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Alan Sonnanstine, assisted by S Troy Polamalu.
Start of second quarter.
Atlanta: 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. Gabriel is blitzing.
2-11-ATL34 (2Q: 15:00) Shaun Sheldon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nicky Dunn. DT Walt Battle simply tossed Cris Young aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-ATL34 (2Q: 14:52) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Ronnie Wang for 17 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall, assisted by OLB Morris Nickel.
Atlanta: Strong 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-CHI49 (2Q: 14:24) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to RB Leo Benson for 0 yards. Tackled by DE B.J. Wilson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, 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.
2-10-CHI49 (2Q: 13:50) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Earnest Sununu for 14 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall, assisted by CB Oliver Kido. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI35 (2Q: 13:26) Leo Benson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE B.J. Wilson.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel is blitzing.
2-9-CHI34 (2Q: 13:01) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Nicky Dunn for 3 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nickel and Mathis are blitzing.
3-6-CHI31 (2Q: 12:25) Shaun Sheldon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earnest Sununu. S Warren Conway defended the pass.
4-6-CHI31 (2Q: 12:19) T.J. Buckner attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 3, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 12:11) T.J. Buckner kicked off 61 yards from the ATL30. Alfred Loeffler returned the ball 25 yards to the CHI34. Tackled by Byron Sikkenga.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI34 (2Q: 11:40) Harvey Fitzgerald ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Xavier Myers.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CHI35 (2Q: 10:54) Kris Rich pass completed to RB Harvey Fitzgerald for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Eyer, assisted by CB Roderick Bryant. Fitzgerald gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-CHI41 (2Q: 10:18) Kris Rich sacked by DE Butthead Wheeler for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Scott Taylor.
4-9-CHI35 (2Q: 09:42) Bart Alston punted 35 yards. Bert Thiele returned the kick 2 yards to the ATL32. Tackled by Lance Burkhart.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL32 (2Q: 09:35) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Earnest Sununu for 3 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: 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.
1-20-ATL22 (2Q: 09:26) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to RB Leo Benson for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido, assisted by ILB Jesse Gabriel.
Atlanta: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Miller is blitzing.
2-19-ATL23 (2Q: 08:54) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to TE Corwin Wilson for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Timothy Kowalski.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-ATL27 (2Q: 08:16) Shaun Sheldon pass was intended for WR Earnest Sununu and was intercepted by S Lenny Mathis at the ATL32. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Earnest Sununu.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL21 (2Q: 08:07) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Everett Neilson for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Tommy Estermeyer.
Chicago: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-ATL13 (2Q: 07:23) Harvey Fitzgerald ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Courtney Wheeler. ILB Tommy Estermeyer knocked down Malcolm Lamont to break up the play.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-ATL13 (2Q: 06:42) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Daryl Mattison for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Xavier Myers. Mattison gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL10 (2Q: 06:01) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lemme Take You Eyer.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Shaw is blitzing.
2-7-ATL07 (2Q: 05:15) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago 9, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 05:15) Extra point by Danny Sphar was good. Chicago 10, Atlanta 3
(2Q: 05:06) Danny Sphar kicked off 56 yards from the CHI30. Roderick Bryant returned the ball 35 yards to the ATL49. Tackled by Jack Wooden.
Atlanta: Strong 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-ATL49 (2Q: 04:40) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Ronnie Wang for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido, assisted by S Lenny Mathis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sonnanstine is blitzing.
2-6-CHI47 (2Q: 04:03) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to RB Leo Benson for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jay Reynoso. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-CHI47 (2Q: 03:29) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Earnest Sununu for 11 yards. Tackled by S Warren Conway. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI36 (2Q: 02:51) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Vernon Conger for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Nickel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CHI32 (2Q: 02:31) Shaun Sheldon sacked by DE Harvey Bilodeau for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Russell Zellweger.
Atlanta: Single-Back 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.
3-11-CHI37 (2Q: 02:09) Shaun Sheldon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Corwin Wilson. DE Harvey Bilodeau hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-11-CHI37 (2Q: 02:02) Dustin Theriault punted 37 yards. Touchback.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Chicago: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Newton is blitzing.
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 01:54) Max Bruce ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Everett Green.
Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHI20 (2Q: 01:16) Kris Rich pass completed to FB Cedric Solorio for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Raymond Cobb. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-CHI28 (2Q: 00:39) Kris Rich pass completed to FB Lance Burkhart for 0 yards. Tackled by S Everett Green, assisted by CB Raymond Cobb. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta called a time out.
4-2-CHI28 (2Q: 00:27) Bart Alston punted 59 yards. Bert Thiele returned the kick -3 yards to the ATL10. Tackled by Terrell Zygmunt.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL10 (2Q: 00:20) Leo Benson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by ILB Timothy Kowalski. Benson slipped on the snowy field.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) T.J. Buckner kicked off 67 yards from the ATL30. Alfred Loeffler returned the ball 33 yards to the CHI36. Tackled by Brenden Ballard.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI36 (3Q: 14:31) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the left guard for 48 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Bryant. Key block delivered by Casey Clinton. Clinton ran over Courtney Wheeler to set up the play.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL16 (3Q: 13:50) Kris Rich pass completed to RB Harvey Fitzgerald for 3 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Stuart, assisted by ILB Tommy Estermeyer.
Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-ATL13 (3Q: 13:11) Kris Rich pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Harvey Fitzgerald. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-ATL23 (3Q: 13:05) Kris Rich pass completed to RB Harvey Fitzgerald for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Fig Newton. Fitzgerald gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-ATL20 (3Q: 12:34) Kris Rich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Daryl Mattison. ILB Tommy Estermeyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-14-ATL20 (3Q: 12:27) Danny Sphar attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Chicago 13, Atlanta 3
(3Q: 12:19) Danny Sphar kicked off 73 yards from the CHI30. Roderick Bryant returned the ball 20 yards to the ATL17. Tackled by Terrell Zygmunt.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL17 (3Q: 11:49) Leo Benson ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall, assisted by ILB Timothy Kowalski.
Atlanta: I 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.
2-11-ATL16 (3Q: 11:22) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to FB Brenden Ballard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Nickel.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-ATL15 (3Q: 10:46) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Ronnie Wang for 14 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wang gained 1 yard after the catch.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL29 (3Q: 09:59) Shaun Sheldon pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nicky Dunn. DT Walt Battle blocked the pass.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel and Kido are blitzing.
2-10-ATL29 (3Q: 09:55) Jerald Lucas ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Warren Conway.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ATL34 (3Q: 09:34) Shaun Sheldon sacked by DE Harvey Bilodeau for a loss of 9 yards. Bilodeau ran right past Cris Young and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL GEORGE Lucas on the ATL25.
4-14-ATL25 (3Q: 09:08) Dustin Theriault punted 55 yards. Jack Wooden returned the kick 12 yards to the CHI32. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI21 (3Q: 08:59) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Butthead Wheeler.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI24 (3Q: 08:32) Harvey Fitzgerald ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Stuart, assisted by OLB Gino Shaw. CB Roderick Bryant crushed Scott Taylor to wreck the play.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI21 (3Q: 07:52) PENALTY: Chicago was called for a False Start.
Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Shaw is blitzing.
3-15-CHI16 (3Q: 07:44) Kris Rich pass was intended for TE Terrell Zygmunt and was intercepted by ILB Lemme Take You Eyer at the CHI27. The interception was returned 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Chicago 13, Atlanta 9
(3Q: 07:44) Extra point by T.J. Buckner was good. Chicago 13, Atlanta 10
(3Q: 07:33) T.J. Buckner kicked off 79 yards from the ATL30. Touchback.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI20 (3Q: 07:33) Max Bruce ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Manula.
Chicago: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CHI22 (3Q: 06:51) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Stuart, assisted by DT Myron Blackburn.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Shaw and Bryant are blitzing.
3-9-CHI21 (3Q: 06:24) Kris Rich pass was intended for TE Terrell Zygmunt and was intercepted by S Xavier Myers at the ATL43. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Daryl Mattison.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI50 (3Q: 06:15) Leo Benson ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Jim Welch. Key block delivered by Jeffrey Kornegay. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Kowalski is blitzing.
1-10-ATL45 (3Q: 06:08) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to RB Leo Benson for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Casey Miller, assisted by CB DeAngelo Hall.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel and Polamalu are blitzing.
2-12-ATL43 (3Q: 05:32) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to TE Corwin Wilson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: 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. Gabriel and Mathis are blitzing.
3-8-ATL47 (3Q: 04:56) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to TE Corwin Wilson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHI42 (3Q: 04:27) GEORGE Lucas ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Randy Fitzgerald.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gabriel is blitzing.
2-9-CHI41 (3Q: 03:54) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to FB Cris Anthony for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Nickel. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHI42 (3Q: 03:22) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Ronnie Wang for 10 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis, assisted by CB Oliver Kido. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
3-20-ATL48 (3Q: 03:17) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Earnest Sununu for 3 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-17-CHI49 (3Q: 02:52) Dustin Theriault punted 38 yards. Jack Wooden called for a fair catch at the CHI11.
Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI11 (3Q: 02:42) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Terrell Zygmunt for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Eyer.
Chicago: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI23 (3Q: 02:20) Harvey Fitzgerald ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S R.J. Stuart. Key block delivered by Casey Clinton.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-CHI31 (3Q: 01:56) Max Bruce ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Tommy Estermeyer, assisted by S Byron Sikkenga. Key block delivered by O.J. Robles.
Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI34 (3Q: 01:28) Harvey Fitzgerald ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Myron Blackburn, assisted by S R.J. Stuart.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CHI38 (3Q: 01:01) Kris Rich pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Harvey Fitzgerald. ILB Tommy Estermeyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI38 (3Q: 00:57) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Gino Shaw.
4-3-CHI41 (3Q: 00:14) Bart Alston punted 46 yards. Bert Thiele returned the kick 6 yards to the ATL19. Tackled by Max Bruce.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL19 (3Q: 00:06) GEORGE Lucas ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Walt Battle.
Start of fourth quarter.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel is blitzing.
2-11-ATL18 (4Q: 15:00) Leo Benson ran around left end for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Nickel. Key block delivered by Kelly Masucci. Masucci ran over Warren Conway to set up the play.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Kido is blitzing.
1-10-ATL40 (4Q: 14:29) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-ATL35 (4Q: 14:26) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to RB Leo Benson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido, assisted by S Jay Reynoso.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-ATL39 (4Q: 13:44) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Vernon Conger for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jesse Gabriel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-ATL38 (4Q: 13:13) Shaun Sheldon pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Earnest Sununu. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-12-ATL38 (4Q: 13:03) Dustin Theriault punted 54 yards. Jack Wooden returned the kick 18 yards to the CHI26. Tackled by Randy Roush. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Lance Burkhart at the CHI26.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI26 (4Q: 12:52) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Mark Maloney for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Goolsby. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Maloney gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI44 (4Q: 12:12) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Manula.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CHI46 (4Q: 11:31) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tommy Estermeyer, assisted by DT Myron Blackburn.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CHI48 (4Q: 10:56) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Roy Barretto for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Eyer.
Chicago: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL46 (4Q: 10:12) Kris Rich pass completed to WR Daryl Mattison for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Bryant, assisted by OLB Gino Shaw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-ATL44 (4Q: 09:27) Harvey Fitzgerald ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Derek Tarplin, assisted by S R.J. Stuart.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Shaw is blitzing.
3-2-ATL38 (4Q: 08:40) Harvey Fitzgerald ran around right end for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Wesley Eyer. Key block delivered by Scott Taylor.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL17 (4Q: 08:07) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Manula. Key block delivered by Malcolm Lamont.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-ATL08 (4Q: 07:36) Kris Rich pass completed to TE Terrell Zygmunt for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Raymond Cobb. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-ATL01 (4Q: 06:49) Max Bruce ran around right end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kevin Sawyer. Chicago 19, Atlanta 10
(4Q: 06:49) Extra point by Danny Sphar was good. Chicago 20, Atlanta 10
(4Q: 06:43) Danny Sphar kicked off 79 yards from the CHI30. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (4Q: 06:43) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Nicky Dunn for 3 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-ATL23 (4Q: 06:06) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Earnest Sununu for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Kido, assisted by S Warren Conway. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
1-10-ATL31 (4Q: 05:45) Shaun Sheldon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Conger. S Troy Polamalu defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ATL31 (4Q: 05:34) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Ronnie Wang for 46 yards. Tackled by S Warren Conway. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI23 (4Q: 05:16) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Ronnie Wang for 16 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Mathis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gabriel is blitzing.
1-7-CHI07 (4Q: 05:00) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Vernon Conger for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB DeAngelo Hall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-CHI01 (4Q: 04:39) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to FB Cris Anthony for 0 yards. Tackled by DE B.J. Wilson, assisted by OLB Morris Nickel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gabriel and Polamalu are blitzing.
3-1-CHI01 (4Q: 04:18) Shaun Sheldon scrambled for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Chicago 20, Atlanta 16
(4Q: 04:18) Extra point by T.J. Buckner was good. Chicago 20, Atlanta 17
(4Q: 04:05) T.J. Buckner kicked off 63 yards from the ATL30. Daryl Mattison returned the ball 25 yards to the CHI32. Tackled by Vernon Conger. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Chicago: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHI16 (4Q: 03:55) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Manula.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHI19 (4Q: 03:12) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Manula, assisted by ILB Wesley Eyer. Key block delivered by Lance Burkhart.
Chicago: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI27 (4Q: 02:26) Harvey Fitzgerald ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Xavier Myers, assisted by ILB George Sampson. Key block delivered by Phil Hampton. PENALTY: Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
Chicago: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-CHI17 (4Q: 02:16) Harvey Fitzgerald ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Manula. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ATL DE Courtney Wheeler for 5 yards to the CHI12. Tackled by Scott Taylor.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHI12 (4Q: 02:07) Leo Benson ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Cris Young.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Nickel is blitzing.
2-1-CHI03 (4Q: 01:59) Leo Benson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI DT Walt Battle for 9 yards to the CHI11. Tackled by Earnest Sununu. The weather has created a very slippery ball today.
Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI11 (4Q: 01:49) Harvey Fitzgerald ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB George Sampson, assisted by ILB Wesley Eyer.
Atlanta called a time out.
Chicago: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-CHI10 (4Q: 01:42) Harvey Fitzgerald ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Tommy Estermeyer.
Atlanta called a time out.
Chicago: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-10-CHI11 (4Q: 01:33) Max Bruce ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Joel Manula, assisted by ILB Wesley Eyer.
Atlanta called a time out.
4-8-CHI13 (4Q: 01:22) Bart Alston punted 57 yards. Bert Thiele returned the kick -3 yards to the ATL27. Tackled by Jack Wooden.
Atlanta: Single-Back 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.
1-10-ATL27 (4Q: 01:13) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Vernon Conger for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Jesse Gabriel. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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.
1-10-ATL46 (4Q: 00:56) Shaun Sheldon spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
2-10-ATL46 (4Q: 00:53) Shaun Sheldon pass completed to WR Earnest Sununu for 21 yards. Tackled by S Jay Reynoso, assisted by CB DeAngelo Hall. Sununu gained 3 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gabriel is blitzing.
1-10-CHI33 (4Q: 00:34) Shaun Sheldon spiked the ball to stop the clock.
2-10-CHI33 (4Q: 00:31) T.J. Buckner attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Chicago: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CHI40 (4Q: 00:24) Kris Rich dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Chicago Crusaders 20, Atlanta Arsenal 17