Week 16, 2043

Played in Charlotte, NC, weather: 64 degrees, fair, calm.
Charlotte won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Austin Hines kicked off 68 yards from the ATL35. Trevor Briggs returned the ball 27 yards to the CHA24. Tackled by Kelly Tobin.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA24 (1Q: 14:40) Darren Thomason pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Briggs. CB Alex Hartman defended the pass.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHA24 (1Q: 14:33) Darren Thomason pass completed to TE Bruce Welch for 9 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Cowan, assisted by ILB Ryder Ramirez. Welch gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CHA33 (1Q: 14:03) Mario Marsh ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Campo.
4-1-CHA33 (1Q: 13:37) Scott Hanks punted 50 yards. Bucky Lincoln returned the kick 9 yards to the ATL26. Tackled by Bruce Welch.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL26 (1Q: 13:29) Rondell Otten pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Fernando Schulz.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL26 (1Q: 13:22) Oscar Nobles ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Howren. Key block delivered by Donovan Napier.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL39 (1Q: 12:52) Rondell Otten pass was dropped by TE Fernando Schulz.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-ATL39 (1Q: 12:42) Rondell Otten pass was dropped by WR Norm Williams.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. South is blitzing.
3-10-ATL39 (1Q: 12:38) Rondell Otten pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Norm Williams. S Howie South blocked the pass.
4-10-ATL39 (1Q: 12:28) Dixon Makuch punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CHA06. Charlotte's Marc Knight was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Charlotte: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA06 (1Q: 12:17) Mario Marsh ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Bradford, assisted by OLB Oscar Stevenson. Key block delivered by Grant Besmer.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CHA12 (1Q: 11:54) Mario Marsh ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Donny Kopp. Key block delivered by Jonah May.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA17 (1Q: 11:29) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Trevor Briggs for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Hartman.
Charlotte: Pro 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-CHA28 (1Q: 10:43) Mario Marsh ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Max Wheeler, assisted by DE Grady Hines. Key block delivered by Carson Preston.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CHA33 (1Q: 10:11) Darren Thomason pass completed to RB Mario Marsh for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Stevenson. Marsh gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA44 (1Q: 09:40) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Trevor Briggs for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Hartman, assisted by S Chester Austin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Campo is blitzing.
2-10-CHA44 (1Q: 09:12) Darren Thomason pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dennis Riley. OLB Bart Campo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CHA44 (1Q: 09:03) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Trevor Briggs for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Harvey Carthon. Briggs gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL30 (1Q: 08:32) Darren Thomason pass was intended for WR Colin Gwinn and was intercepted by CB Alex Hartman at the ATL03. Tackled by Trevor Briggs.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL03 (1Q: 08:19) Bucky Lincoln ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Meier. Key block delivered by Donovan Napier.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-ATL08 (1Q: 07:34) Rondell Otten pass completed to TE Fernando Schulz for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Bert Bush. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Schulz gained 1 yard after the catch.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL23 (1Q: 07:08) Rondell Otten pass completed to RB Bucky Lincoln for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bert Bush. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-ATL32 (1Q: 06:40) Bucky Lincoln ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Manuel McConnell. Key block delivered by Clayton Ashcroft.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKnight is blitzing.
1-10-ATL40 (1Q: 06:15) Bucky Lincoln ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Deion Meier.
Atlanta: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Howren is blitzing.
2-10-ATL40 (1Q: 05:42) Rondell Otten sacked by ILB Byron Howren for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ronald Brooks. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: 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. McKnight is blitzing.
3-16-ATL34 (1Q: 05:31) Rondell Otten pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mack Cooley. ILB Byron Howren defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-16-ATL34 (1Q: 05:22) Dixon Makuch punted 65 yards. The ball was downed at the CHA01.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA01 (1Q: 05:15) Mario Marsh ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Grady Hines.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHA04 (1Q: 04:33) Darren Thomason pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bruce Welch. DT Max Wheeler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Charlotte: 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. Campo is blitzing.
3-7-CHA04 (1Q: 04:26) Darren Thomason pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trevor Briggs. S Donny Kopp defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-7-CHA04 (1Q: 04:20) Scott Hanks punted 57 yards. Bucky Lincoln returned the kick 11 yards to the CHA50. Tackled by Mateo Lyon. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CHA Shaun Blackburn at the CHA50.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA50 (1Q: 04:09) Mario Marsh ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Die Ramirez.
Charlotte: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CHA50 (1Q: 03:40) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Trevor Briggs for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Derek Washington. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Campo is blitzing.
3-11-CHA49 (1Q: 02:58) Darren Thomason pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Harold Duncan. OLB Bart Campo blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-11-CHA49 (1Q: 02:48) Scott Hanks punted 39 yards. Norm Williams called for a fair catch at the ATL12.
Atlanta: Pro 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.
1-10-ATL12 (1Q: 02:40) Rondell Otten pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Ray Shaw. CB Bert Bush defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: 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. Howren is blitzing.
2-10-ATL12 (1Q: 02:32) Rondell Otten sacked by ILB Byron Howren for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Bill Judd.
Atlanta: 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. McKnight, Hartman and South are blitzing.
3-13-ATL09 (1Q: 01:55) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Norm Williams for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Bert Bush, assisted by CB Manuel McConnell.
4-1-ATL21 (1Q: 01:32) Dixon Makuch punted 41 yards. Mateo Lyon returned the kick 1 yard to the CHA39. PENALTY: Charlotte was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bradford and Stevenson are blitzing.
1-10-CHA23 (1Q: 01:21) Darren Thomason pass completed to RB Mario Marsh for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Edward Newhart. Marsh gained 27 yards after the catch.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA49 (1Q: 00:46) Mateo Lyon ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Nolan Cowan.
Charlotte: 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.
2-9-CHA50 (1Q: 00:22) Mario Marsh ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Hartman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHA Carson Preston to the ATL42.
Start of second quarter.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-ATL42 (2Q: 15:00) Mario Marsh ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kerry Cortez. Key block delivered by Shaun Blackburn.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL41 (2Q: 14:19) Darren Thomason pass completed to TE Bruce Welch for 17 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Cowan. Welch gained 3 yards after the catch.
Charlotte: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL24 (2Q: 13:50) Darren Thomason pass completed to RB Mario Marsh for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Marsh gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Charlotte 6, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 13:50) Extra point by Freddie Bernard was good. Charlotte 7, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 13:37) Freddie Bernard kicked off 57 yards from the CHA35. Kelly Tobin returned the ball 18 yards to the ATL26. Tackled by Dennis Riley.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McKnight and Hughes are blitzing.
1-10-ATL26 (2Q: 13:09) Rondell Otten pass completed to RB Bucky Lincoln for 7 yards. Tackled by S Skip Van Nus, assisted by ILB Byron Howren.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-ATL33 (2Q: 12:28) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Mack Cooley for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Manuel McConnell.
Atlanta: Strong 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. McKnight and Howren are blitzing.
1-10-ATL39 (2Q: 11:55) Rondell Otten pass completed to RB Oscar Nobles for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Plageman.
Atlanta: Single-Back 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.
2-11-ATL38 (2Q: 11:16) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Norm Williams for 11 yards. Tackled by S Howie South, assisted by ILB Byron Howren. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL49 (2Q: 10:39) Rondell Otten pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnie Vesser. CB Thomas Plageman defended the pass.
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.
2-10-ATL49 (2Q: 10:30) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Norm Williams for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Thomas Plageman.
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.
3-3-CHA44 (2Q: 10:00) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Arnie Vesser for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Manuel McConnell.
4-1-CHA42 (2Q: 09:22) Dixon Makuch punted 42 yards. Touchback.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Campo is blitzing.
1-10-CHA20 (2Q: 09:16) Mateo Lyon ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chester Austin, assisted by S Donny Kopp.
Charlotte: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CHA22 (2Q: 08:42) Darren Thomason pass completed to RB Mateo Lyon for 1 yard. Tackled by S Donny Kopp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CHA23 (2Q: 08:15) Darren Thomason scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Chester Austin.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA33 (2Q: 07:43) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Colin Gwinn for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Harvey Carthon.
Charlotte: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA44 (2Q: 07:07) Mario Marsh ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Johnston.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-CHA40 (2Q: 06:33) Darren Thomason scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Edward Newhart.
Charlotte: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Bradford is blitzing.
3-4-CHA50 (2Q: 05:49) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Trevor Briggs for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Johnston.
4-1-ATL47 (2Q: 05:23) Scott Hanks punted 47 yards. Touchback.
Atlanta: Strong 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. McKnight and Howren are blitzing.
1-10-ATL20 (2Q: 05:16) Rondell Otten pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norm Williams. ILB Byron Howren hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Atlanta: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-ATL20 (2Q: 05:09) Bucky Lincoln ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Meier.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ATL25 (2Q: 04:35) Rondell Otten pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Arnie Vesser. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-ATL25 (2Q: 04:31) Dixon Makuch punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the CHA23.
Charlotte: 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-CHA23 (2Q: 04:23) Mateo Lyon ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryder Ramirez. Key block delivered by Shaun Blackburn.
Charlotte: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-CHA31 (2Q: 04:00) Mateo Lyon ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Hartman, assisted by DE Kerry Cortez. Key block delivered by Shaun Blackburn.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA34 (2Q: 03:35) Mario Marsh ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Not Courtney Wheeler, assisted by S Nolan Cowan.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-CHA33 (2Q: 02:54) Darren Thomason pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Colin Gwinn. DT Max Wheeler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Charlotte: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Campo is blitzing.
3-11-CHA33 (2Q: 02:48) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Trevor Briggs for 24 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Cowan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Charlotte: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL43 (2Q: 02:16) Darren Thomason scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Hartman.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Charlotte: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ATL33 (2Q: 02:00) Darren Thomason pass completed to TE Dennis Riley for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Riley gained 7 yards after the catch. Charlotte 13, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 02:00) Extra point by Freddie Bernard was good. Charlotte 14, Atlanta 0
(2Q: 01:46) Freddie Bernard kicked off 59 yards from the CHA35. Chester Austin returned the ball 30 yards to the ATL36. Tackled by Colin Gwinn.
Atlanta: Strong 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-ATL36 (2Q: 01:41) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Arnie Vesser for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bert Bush.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide 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.
2-3-ATL43 (2Q: 01:20) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Mack Cooley for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett McKnight. Cooley gained 6 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CHA42 (2Q: 00:57) Rondell Otten sacked by DE Russell Donovan for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Ashton Shea.
Atlanta called a time out.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-ATL49 (2Q: 00:50) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Norm Williams for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bert Bush, assisted by OLB Everett McKnight.
Atlanta called a time out.
Atlanta: 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.
3-11-CHA43 (2Q: 00:43) Rondell Otten pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Damian Hoffer. S Skip Van Nus defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-CHA43 (2Q: 00:34) Dixon Makuch punted 43 yards. Touchback.
Charlotte: 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-CHA20 (2Q: 00:28) Darren Thomason dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
2-12-CHA18 (2Q: 00:02) Darren Thomason dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Freddie Bernard kicked off 59 yards from the CHA35. Chester Austin returned the ball 31 yards to the ATL37. Tackled by Bruce Welch. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 14:23) Pedro Nicholson ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by S Howie South. Key block delivered by Ronald Brooks. Brooks ran over Courtney Hughes to set up the play.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howren and South are blitzing.
1-10-ATL38 (3Q: 13:55) Rondell Otten pass completed to TE Cody Middleton for 12 yards. Tackled by S Skip Van Nus. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Middleton gained 3 yards after the catch.
Atlanta: Pro 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. Howren is blitzing.
1-10-CHA50 (3Q: 13:29) Rondell Otten pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Oscar Nobles. S Howie South defended the pass.
Atlanta: Single-Back 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.
2-10-CHA50 (3Q: 13:23) Rondell Otten pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Arnie Vesser.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McKnight is blitzing.
3-10-CHA50 (3Q: 13:13) Rondell Otten pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Arnie Vesser. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-10-CHA50 (3Q: 13:05) Dixon Makuch punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the CHA02.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Bradford is blitzing.
1-10-CHA02 (3Q: 12:58) Darren Thomason pass completed to RB Mario Marsh for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Nolan Cowan.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CHA05 (3Q: 12:21) Mario Marsh ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Cortez.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CHA07 (3Q: 11:42) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Trevor Briggs for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Edward Newhart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA13 (3Q: 11:14) Mario Marsh ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Max Wheeler, assisted by S Nolan Cowan.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CHA16 (3Q: 10:38) PENALTY: Charlotte was called for a False Start.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Holmes is blitzing.
2-12-CHA11 (3Q: 10:32) Darren Thomason pass completed to TE Dennis Riley for 5 yards. Tackled by S Chester Austin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CHA16 (3Q: 10:02) PENALTY: Charlotte was called for a False Start.
Charlotte: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-CHA11 (3Q: 09:55) Mateo Lyon ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Stevenson.
4-5-CHA18 (3Q: 09:18) Scott Hanks punted 41 yards. Bucky Lincoln returned the kick 6 yards to the ATL47. Tackled by Mateo Lyon.
Atlanta: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL47 (3Q: 09:11) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Arnie Vesser for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett McKnight. Vesser gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Atlanta: 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, expecting the pass. Howren is blitzing.
1-10-CHA29 (3Q: 08:35) Rondell Otten pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norm Williams. S Skip Van Nus defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Charlotte was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-CHA24 (3Q: 08:30) Bucky Lincoln ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett McKnight, assisted by ILB Byron Howren.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CHA22 (3Q: 08:01) Rondell Otten pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bucky Lincoln. DE Russell Donovan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. 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 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-CHA22 (3Q: 07:54) Rondell Otten pass completed to RB Bucky Lincoln for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Manuel McConnell. Lincoln gained 3 yards 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA18 (3Q: 07:09) Bucky Lincoln ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Meier. Key block delivered by Clayton Ashcroft.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-4-CHA04 (3Q: 06:27) Rondell Otten pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Norm Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-CHA04 (3Q: 06:20) Rondell Otten pass completed to RB Bucky Lincoln for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Charlotte 14, Atlanta 6
(3Q: 06:20) Extra point by Austin Hines was good. Charlotte 14, Atlanta 7
(3Q: 06:10) Austin Hines kicked off 52 yards from the ATL35. Colin Gwinn returned the ball 19 yards to the CHA32. Tackled by Derek Washington.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bradford is blitzing.
1-10-CHA32 (3Q: 05:49) Darren Thomason pass completed to WR Harold Duncan for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryder Ramirez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Charlotte: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA43 (3Q: 05:07) Mario Marsh ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Kerry Cortez, assisted by OLB Bart Campo.
Charlotte: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CHA45 (3Q: 04:37) Mario Marsh ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Myles Gordon, assisted by DE Max Goodspeed.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bradford and Stevenson are blitzing.
3-3-CHA50 (3Q: 03:53) Darren Thomason sacked by OLB Oscar Stevenson and DE Kerry Cortez for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Grant Besmer.
4-12-CHA41 (3Q: 03:19) Scott Hanks punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the ATL07.
Atlanta: 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 run.
1-10-ATL07 (3Q: 03:09) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Norm Williams for 6 yards. Tackled by S Skip Van Nus, assisted by ILB Byron Howren. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-ATL13 (3Q: 02:30) Bucky Lincoln ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Hughes. Key block delivered by Donovan Napier.
Atlanta: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL20 (3Q: 01:46) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Arnie Vesser for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Meier, assisted by S Skip Van Nus. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Howren is blitzing.
2-4-ATL26 (3Q: 01:04) Bucky Lincoln ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Skip Van Nus, assisted by OLB Courtney Hughes. Key block delivered by Fernando Schulz.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide 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.
1-10-ATL31 (3Q: 00:36) Oscar Nobles ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Howren. Key block delivered by Clayton Ashcroft.
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 run.
2-1-ATL40 (3Q: 00:09) Bucky Lincoln ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bert Bush, assisted by S Skip Van Nus. Key block delivered by Ashton Shea.
Start of fourth quarter.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL43 (4Q: 15:00) Rondell Otten pass completed to RB Bucky Lincoln for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Howren. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread 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. McKnight is blitzing.
2-11-ATL42 (4Q: 14:49) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Damian Hoffer for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Manuel McConnell, assisted by CB Bert Bush. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKnight, Howren and McConnell are blitzing.
3-8-ATL45 (4Q: 14:26) Rondell Otten sacked by DE Sammie Sawyer for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ronald Brooks.
4-15-ATL38 (4Q: 13:56) Dixon Makuch punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the CHA11.
Charlotte: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA11 (4Q: 13:45) Mario Marsh ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Stevenson. Key block delivered by Leonardo Putnam.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA21 (4Q: 13:24) Mario Marsh ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Chester Austin. Key block delivered by Grant Besmer.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-CHA26 (4Q: 12:52) Mario Marsh ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Nolan Cowan, assisted by ILB Chandler Johnston. DT Not Courtney Wheeler knocked down Jonah May to break up the play.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-CHA26 (4Q: 12:29) Darren Thomason pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Duncan. OLB Bart Campo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-5-CHA26 (4Q: 12:19) Scott Hanks punted 43 yards. Bucky Lincoln called for a fair catch at the ATL31.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ATL31 (4Q: 12:09) Rondell Otten pass completed to RB Oscar Nobles for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Courtney Hughes, assisted by ILB Byron Howren.
Atlanta: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-ATL37 (4Q: 11:41) Bucky Lincoln ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Don Weber.
Atlanta: Weak formation with three wide 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.
3-4-ATL37 (4Q: 11:07) PENALTY: Atlanta was called for a False Start.
Atlanta: 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. McKnight, Howren and South are blitzing.
3-9-ATL32 (4Q: 10:58) Rondell Otten sacked by DT Lee Myles for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Ashton Shea.
4-14-ATL27 (4Q: 10:35) Dixon Makuch punted 50 yards. Mateo Lyon returned the kick 3 yards to the CHA26. Tackled by Kelly Tobin.
Charlotte: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CHA26 (4Q: 10:26) Mario Marsh ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Tobin, assisted by OLB Oscar Stevenson.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Campo is blitzing.
2-7-CHA29 (4Q: 10:00) Mario Marsh ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Not Courtney Wheeler, assisted by DT Myles Gordon. Key block delivered by Shaun Blackburn.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CHA37 (4Q: 09:34) Darren Thomason pass completed to TE Bruce Welch for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Hartman.
Charlotte: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bradford is blitzing.
2-12-CHA35 (4Q: 08:51) Darren Thomason pass completed to FB Marc Knight for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Hartman.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-CHA44 (4Q: 08:29) Darren Thomason pass completed to TE Dennis Riley for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Edward Newhart. Riley gained 3 yards after the catch.
Charlotte: 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-ATL46 (4Q: 07:50) Darren Thomason sacked by DT Myles Gordon for a loss of 8 yards. Gordon simply blew through Carson Preston to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-CHA46 (4Q: 07:04) Mario Marsh ran around the left tackle for 16 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Nolan Cowan. Key block delivered by Grant Besmer. Besmer flattened Oscar Stevenson to ensure the play's success.
Charlotte: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-ATL38 (4Q: 06:30) Mario Marsh ran a draw inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Myles Gordon. Key block delivered by Shaun Blackburn. Blackburn ran over Nolan Cowan to set up the play.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL26 (4Q: 05:47) Darren Thomason pass completed to TE Bruce Welch for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Welch gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Charlotte 20, Atlanta 7
(4Q: 05:47) Extra point by Freddie Bernard was good. Charlotte 21, Atlanta 7
(4Q: 05:37) Freddie Bernard kicked off 70 yards from the CHA35. Touchback.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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-ATL20 (4Q: 05:37) Rondell Otten pass was intended for WR Norm Williams and was intercepted by CB Thomas Plageman at the ATL27. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Norm Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ATL21 (4Q: 05:25) Mario Marsh ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Stevenson.
Charlotte: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-ATL19 (4Q: 04:38) Mario Marsh ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Hartman, assisted by OLB Bart Campo.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bradford is blitzing.
3-3-ATL14 (4Q: 03:51) Darren Thomason sacked by DE Kerry Cortez and OLB Bart Campo for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Leonardo Putnam.
4-8-ATL19 (4Q: 03:08) Freddie Bernard attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Charlotte 24, Atlanta 7
(4Q: 03:03) Freddie Bernard kicked off 58 yards from the CHA35. Chester Austin returned the ball 24 yards to the ATL31. Tackled by Abel Barker.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread formation, 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-ATL31 (4Q: 02:55) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Norm Williams for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Manuel McConnell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Atlanta: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
1-10-ATL44 (4Q: 02:38) Rondell Otten pass completed to WR Norm Williams for 15 yards. Tackled by S Howie South. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CHA Jalen Schwartz on the CHA41.
Charlotte: 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.
1-10-CHA41 (4Q: 02:31) Mateo Lyon ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Max Goodspeed, assisted by OLB Oscar Stevenson.
Atlanta called a time out.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-CHA44 (4Q: 02:22) Mateo Lyon ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Torres. ILB Ryder Ramirez knocked down Dennis Riley to break up the play.
Atlanta called a time out.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-7-CHA44 (4Q: 02:15) Mateo Lyon ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bart Campo, assisted by DT Myles Gordon. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Atlanta called a time out.
4-6-CHA45 (4Q: 02:04) Scott Hanks punted 39 yards. Bucky Lincoln called for a fair catch at the ATL16.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Atlanta: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ATL16 (4Q: 01:57) Rondell Otten pass was intended for WR Alexander Turnbull and was intercepted by S Howie South at the ATL27. Tackled by Alexander Turnbull.
Charlotte: 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-ATL27 (4Q: 01:45) Mateo Lyon ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Oscar Stevenson, assisted by ILB Ryder Ramirez. PENALTY: Atlanta was called for Offsides.
Charlotte: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-ATL22 (4Q: 01:45) Mateo Lyon ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Donny Kopp, assisted by DT Myles Gordon.
Charlotte: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-ATL19 (4Q: 01:02) Mateo Lyon ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bart Campo, assisted by ILB Ryder Ramirez. Key block delivered by Shaun Blackburn.
Charlotte: Five-Receiver Spread 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-ATL17 (4Q: 00:18) Darren Thomason dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Charlotte Fight'n Squirrels 24, Atlanta Arsenal 7