New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans - Playbyplay: Aug 14, 2022

J.Romo kicks 64 yards from NO 35 to the HOU 1. T.Smith returns the kickoff. Tackled by J.Johnson at HOU 26.

M.Mack rushed left guard to HOU 24 for -2 yards. Tackled by C.Hansen at HOU 24.

D.Mills pass short right complete to HOU 21. Catch made by C.Conley at HOU 21. Gain of -1 yards. Tackled by P.Adebo at HOU 23.

D.Mills pass short right complete to HOU 29. Catch made by C.Conley at HOU 29. Gain of 7 yards. C.Conley ran out of bounds.

C.Johnston punts 46 yards to NO 24, Center-H.Elliott. E.Winston returned punt from the NO 24. Tackled by M.Stewart, H.Elliott at NO 33.

D.Washington rushed up the middle to NO 35 for 2 yards. Tackled by I.Yiadom at NO 35.

A.Dalton pass short right complete to NO 38. Catch made by A.Trautman at NO 38. Gain of 4 yards. Tackled by K.Grugier-Hill at NO 39.

A.Dalton pass short middle complete to HOU 49. Catch made by T.Smith at HOU 49. Gain of 15 yards. Tackled by J.Pitre at HOU 46.

A.Dalton pass short right complete to HOU 48. Catch made by D.Washington at HOU 48. Gain of 4 yards. Pushed out of bounds by N.Hewitt at HOU 42.

D.Washington rushed up the middle to HOU 41 for 1 yards. Tackled by K.Grugier-Hill at HOU 41.

A.Dalton pass short left complete to HOU 35. Catch made by M.Callaway at HOU 35. Gain of 19 yards. Tackled by I.Yiadom at HOU 22.

D.Washington rushed left tackle to HOU 19 for 3 yards. Tackled by N.Hewitt; O.Okoronkwo at HOU 19.

D.Washington rushed left tackle to HOU 9 for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Pitre at HOU 9.

J.Romo kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to the HOU End Zone. Touchback.

M.Mack rushed left tackle to HOU 26 for yards. Pushed out of bounds by P.Williams at HOU 26. PENALTY on HOU-J.McCray, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, accepted. No Play.

M.Mack rushed left guard to HOU 18 for 3 yards. Tackled by S.Tuttle at HOU 18.

M.Mack rushed left guard to HOU 23 for 5 yards. Tackled by S.Tuttle; K.Street at HOU 23.

D.Mills pass short right complete to HOU 19. Catch made by D.Ogunbowale at HOU 19. Gain of 8 yards. Tackled by M.Roach at HOU 31.

C.Johnston punts 57 yards to NO 12, Center-H.Elliott. E.Winston returned punt from the NO 12. Tackled by B.Jordan at NO 21.

D.Washington rushed right guard to NO 26 for 5 yards. D.Washington FUMBLES, forced by J.Owens. Fumble RECOVERED by NO-D.Washington at NO 26. Tackled by at NO 26.

I.Book pass short right complete to NO 24. Catch made by C.Olave at NO 24. Gain of 4 yards. Tackled by K.Pierre-Louis at NO 30.

D.Washington rushed up the middle to NO 34 for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Pitre at NO 34.

D.Washington rushed right end to NO 32 for -2 yards. Tackled by J.Pitre at NO 32.

I.Book pass short left INTERCEPTED at NO 46. Intercepted by T.Smith at NO 46. Tackled by T.Smith at NO 34.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete deep right intended for C.Moore. PENALTY on HOU-C.Moore, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, accepted. No Play.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete short left intended for P.Dorsett.

J.Driskel pass short left complete to NO 35. Catch made by P.Dorsett at NO 35. Gain of 12 yards. Tackled by B.Roby at NO 31.

K.Fairbairn kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to the NO 2. T.Jones Jr. returns the kickoff. Tackled by T.Smith at NO 21.

D.Washington rushed up the middle to NO 34 for 2 yards. Tackled by D.Harris, K.Hinish at NO 34.

I.Book pass short right complete to NO 31. Catch made by D.Washington at NO 31. Gain of 5 yards. Tackled by M.Dwumfour at NO 39. PENALTY on HOU-O.Okoronkwo, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, accepted.

I.Book FUMBLES (aborted). Fumble RECOVERED by HOU-O.Okoronkwo at NO 47. Tackled by at HOU 46.

J.Driskel pass short right complete to NO 48. Catch made by B.Jordan at NO 48. Gain of 7 yards. Tackled by J.Gray at NO 40.

D.Pierce rushed left guard to NO 20 for 20 yards. Tackled by C.Hansen, J.Gray at NO 20.

D.Pierce rushed right guard to NO 14 for 6 yards. Tackled by S.Tuttle at NO 14.

J.Driskel rushed left end to NO 9 for 5 yards. Tackled by D.Sorensen at NO 9.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete short right intended for. PENALTY on NO-V.Gray, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.

K.Fairbairn kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to the NO End Zone. T.Jones Jr. returns the kickoff. Tackled by J.Owens at NO 26.

T.Jones Jr. rushed up the middle to NO 33 for 7 yards. Tackled by J.Reeves-Maybin at NO 33.

T.Jones Jr. rushed left guard to NO 35 for 2 yards. Tackled by R.Blacklock at NO 35.

D.Washington rushed right guard to NO 35 for 0 yards. Tackled by B.Cashman; J.Reeves-Maybin at NO 35.

B.Gillikin punts 55 yards to HOU 10, Center-Z.Wood. D.King returned punt from the HOU 10. Tackled by C.Hansen, J.Holtz at HOU 17.

D.Pierce rushed up the middle to HOU 26 for 9 yards. Tackled by J.Gray at HOU 26.

J.Driskel pass short right complete to HOU 32. Catch made by P.Dorsett at HOU 32. Gain of 6 yards. Tackled by V.Gray at HOU 32.

D.Pierce rushed right tackle to HOU 39 for 7 yards. Tackled by T.Charlton at HOU 39.

D.Pierce rushed right end to HOU 46 for 7 yards. Tackled by V.Gray, J.Gray at HOU 46. PENALTY on NO-V.Gray, Unnecessary Roughness / Defense, 15 yards, accepted.

J.Driskel pass short right complete to NO 25. Catch made by C.Moore at NO 25. Gain of 15 yards. Tackled by J.Gray at NO 24.

R.Freeman rushed left tackle to NO 24 for 0 yards. Tackled by K.Street at NO 24.

J.Driskel pass short middle INTERCEPTED at NO 14. Intercepted by C.Hansen at NO 14. Tackled by D.Pierce at HOU 42.

I.Book pass short right complete to HOU 41. Catch made by T.Jones Jr. at HOU 41. Gain of 13 yards. Pushed out of bounds by B.Cashman at HOU 29.

I.Book pass short left complete to HOU 26. Catch made by K.Merritt at HOU 26. Gain of 3 yards. Tackled by T.Smith; B.Cashman at HOU 26.

T.Jones Jr. rushed right guard to HOU 18 for 8 yards. Tackled by T.Brooks, J.Hansen at HOU 18.

T.Jones Jr. rushed right guard to HOU 18 for 0 yards. Tackled by T.Booker at HOU 18.

I.Book pass short right complete to HOU 22. Catch made by N.Vannett at HOU 22. Gain of 0 yards. Tackled by E.Murray at HOU 18. PENALTY on HOU-E.Murray, Face Mask (15 Yards), 9 yards, accepted. No Play.

T.Jones Jr. rushed right guard to HOU 7 for 2 yards. Tackled by J.Hansen at HOU 7.

T.Jones Jr. rushed right guard to HOU 5 for 2 yards. Tackled by O.Okoronkwo; B.Cashman at HOU 5.

Two minute warning.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book pass incomplete short left intended for T.Smith.

J.Romo kicks 59 yards from NO 35 to the HOU 6. C.Beebe returns the kickoff. Tackled by D.Ozigbo at HOU 26.

R.Freeman rushed left guard to HOU 29 for 3 yards. Tackled by C.Granderson at HOU 29.

J.Driskel pass short middle complete to HOU 31. Catch made by R.Freeman at HOU 31. Gain of 5 yards. Tackled by K.Street at HOU 34.

PENALTY on HOU-S.Quessenberry, False Start, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete deep left intended for C.Wedington (D.Fields).

C.Johnston punts 65 yards to NO 6, Center-H.Elliott. E.Winston returned punt from the NO 6. Tackled by I.Yiadom at NO 15.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book sacked at NO 15 for 0 yards (T.Booker)

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book sacked at NO 11 for -4 yards (O.Okoronkwo)

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book sacked at NO 1 for -10 yards (D.Rivers)

B.Gillikin punts 52 yards to HOU 47, Center-Z.Wood. T.Smith returned punt from the HOU 47. Tackled by D.Ozigbo, A.Prentice at NO 38.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel sacked at NO 41 for -3 yards (K.Elliss)

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete intended for R.Freeman.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete short left intended for B.Jordan. PENALTY on HOU-B.Jordan, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, accepted. No Play.

J.Driskel pass short middle complete to NO 42. Catch made by C.Moore at NO 42. Gain of 10 yards. Tackled by J.Evans at NO 41.

K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to the NO End Zone. Touchback.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book pass incomplete deep right intended for D.Dixon.

T.Jones Jr. rushed up the middle to NO 31 for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Reeves-Maybin at NO 31.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book sacked at NO 20 for -11 yards (K.Hinish) PENALTY on NO-T.Penning, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, declined.

B.Gillikin punts 58 yards to HOU 22, Center-Z.Wood. C.Beebe returned punt from the HOU 22. Tackled by Z.Wood at HOU 29. PENALTY on HOU-T.Davis, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, accepted.

R.Freeman rushed up the middle to HOU 10 for 3 yards. Tackled by S.Tuttle, C.Hansen at HOU 10.

J.Driskel pass short left complete to HOU 7. Catch made by C.Wedington at HOU 7. Gain of 4 yards. Tackled by J.Evans at HOU 14.

R.Freeman rushed left tackle to HOU 14 for 0 yards. Tackled by C.Granderson at HOU 14.

C.Johnston punts 68 yards to NO 18, Center-H.Elliott. E.Winston returned punt from the NO 18. Tackled by D.Ogunbowale; J.Hansen at NO 32. PENALTY on HOU-D.Ogunbowale, Unnecessary Roughness / Defense, 15 yards, accepted.

D.Ozigbo rushed up the middle to HOU 49 for 4 yards. Tackled by B.Cashman at HOU 49.

D.Ozigbo rushed right tackle to HOU 45 for yards. Tackled by J.Reeves-Maybin, A.Odeleye at HOU 45. PENALTY on NO-N.Martin, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, accepted. No Play.

I.Book pass short right complete to NO 39. Catch made by D.Ozigbo at NO 39. Gain of -1 yards. Tackled by M.Stewart at NO 40.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book pass incomplete deep middle intended for N.Vannett (B.Cashman).

B.Gillikin punts 60 yards to HOU End Zone, Center-Z.Wood. Touchback.

R.Freeman rushed left guard to HOU 26 for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Brown at HOU 26.

R.Freeman rushed right guard to HOU 29 for 3 yards. Tackled by Q.Meeks, N.Sewell at HOU 29.

R.Freeman rushed left end to HOU 32 for 3 yards. Tackled by D.Sorensen at HOU 32.

PENALTY on HOU-J.Steckler, False Start, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.

R.Freeman rushed left guard to HOU 24 for -3 yards. Tackled by C.Hansen at HOU 24. PENALTY on HOU-C.Heck, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, declined.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete short right intended for J.Camp.

C.Johnston punts 50 yards to NO 15, Center-H.Elliott. Fair catch by E.Winston.

I.Book pass short right complete to NO 26. Catch made by D.Dixon at NO 26. Gain of 12 yards. Tackled by F.Moreau at NO 27.

D.Ozigbo rushed right end to NO 26 for -1 yards. Tackled by B.Cashman, J.Reeves-Maybin at NO 26.

I.Book pass short right complete to NO 22. Catch made by I.Book at NO 22. Gain of -2 yards. Tackled by T.Booker; O.Okoronkwo at NO 24.

I.Book pass short right complete to NO 39. Catch made by D.Dixon at NO 39. Gain of 17 yards. Tackled by G.Arnold at NO 41.

D.Ozigbo rushed right tackle to NO 41 for 0 yards. Tackled by B.Cashman at NO 41.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book sacked at NO 35 for yards (D.Daniels; J.Hansen) PENALTY on HOU-F.Moreau, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, accepted. No Play.

D.Ozigbo rushed up the middle to NO 47 for 1 yards. Tackled by T.Booker; J.Francis at NO 47.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book pass incomplete short left intended for A.Smith.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book pass incomplete intended for A.Smith.

B.Gillikin punts 41 yards to HOU 12, Center-Z.Wood. Fair catch by C.Wedington.

J.Driskel pass short right complete to HOU 11. Catch made by S.Green at HOU 11. Gain of 2 yards. Tackled by N.Sewell at HOU 14.

R.Freeman rushed left guard to HOU 18 for 4 yards. Tackled by A.Huggins; A.Dowell at HOU 18.

J.Driskel pass deep right INTERCEPTED at NO 45. Intercepted by J.Evans at NO 45. Tackled by C.Beebe at NO 45.

I.Book pass short right complete to HOU 49. Catch made by K.Baker at HOU 49. Gain of 5 yards. K.Baker ran out of bounds.

D.Ozigbo rushed right tackle to HOU 44 for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Reeves-Maybin, M.Dwumfour at HOU 44.

D.Ozigbo rushed right tackle to HOU 37 for 7 yards. Tackled by G.Arnold at HOU 37.

D.Ozigbo rushed left tackle to HOU 22 for 5 yards. Tackled by J.Reeves-Maybin at HOU 22.

D.Ozigbo rushed up the middle to HOU 18 for 4 yards. Tackled by G.Arnold at HOU 18.

A.Prentice rushed up the middle to HOU 18 for 0 yards. Tackled by G.Arnold at HOU 18.

J.Romo kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to the HOU End Zone. Touchback.

R.Freeman rushed left guard to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackled by T.Carter; A.Huggins at HOU 26.

J.Driskel pass short right complete to HOU 26. Catch made by R.Freeman at HOU 26. Gain of 2 yards. Tackled by N.Sewell at HOU 28.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete short left intended for J.Johnson.

C.Johnston punts 53 yards to NO 19, Center-H.Elliott. E.Winston returned punt from the NO 19. Tackled by J.Hansen at NO 27.

A.Smith rushed right guard to NO 35 for 8 yards. Tackled by T.McCollum at NO 35.

I.Book pass short right complete to NO 37. Catch made by A.Smith at NO 37. Gain of 12 yards. Tackled by T.Davis at NO 47.

I.Book pass short left complete to HOU 38. Catch made by K.Baker at HOU 38. Gain of 26 yards. Tackled by F.Moreau at HOU 27.

A.Smith rushed right guard to HOU 18 for 9 yards. Tackled by T.McCollum at HOU 18.

D.Ozigbo rushed left end to HOU 22 for yards. Tackled by J.Hansen at HOU 22. PENALTY on NO-L.Kidd, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, accepted. No Play.

I.Book pass short left complete to HOU 19. Catch made by E.Winston at HOU 19. Gain of 12 yards. Tackled by F.Moreau at HOU 16.

A.Smith rushed up the middle to HOU 15 for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Reeves-Maybin at HOU 15.

I.Book pass short left complete to HOU 11. Catch made by D.Dixon at HOU 11. Gain of 4 yards. Tackled by F.Moreau at HOU 11.

I.Book pass short right complete to HOU 6. Catch made by N.Vannett at HOU 6. Gain of 6 yards. Tackled by G.Arnold at HOU 5.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book pass incomplete short right intended for D.Ozigbo.

A.Smith rushed right guard to HOU 2 for 3 yards. A.Smith FUMBLES, forced by T.Davis. Fumble RECOVERED by HOU-F.Moreau at HOU 2. Tackled by at HOU 5.

T.Hairston rushed right guard to HOU 4 for 2 yards. Tackled by N.Sewell at HOU 4.

J.Driskel pass short left complete to HOU 2. Catch made by C.Wedington at HOU 2. Gain of 1 yards. Tackled by Q.Meeks, T.Carter at HOU 5.

J.Driskel pass short left complete to HOU 5. Catch made by R.Freeman at HOU 5. Gain of 12 yards. Pushed out of bounds by N.Sewell at HOU 17.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete deep right intended for S.Green.

J.Driskel pass deep right INTERCEPTED at NO 40. Intercepted by B.Allen at NO 40. Tackled by J.Camp at NO 40.

I.Book pass complete to NO 44. Catch made by K.Merritt at NO 44. Gain of 5 yards. Tackled by J.Francis at NO 45.

A.Smith rushed right guard to HOU 49 for 6 yards. Tackled by T.Davis at HOU 49.

A.Smith rushed left tackle to HOU 47 for 2 yards. Tackled by G.Arnold; D.Harris at HOU 47.

I.Book FUMBLES (aborted). Fumble RECOVERED by NO-I.Book at HOU 48. I.Book rushed to HOU 46 for yards. Tackled by T.Davis at HOU 46.

A.Smith rushed right end to HOU 45 for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Hansen; T.McCollum at HOU 45.

B.Gillikin punts 35 yards to HOU 10, Center-Z.Wood. Fair catch by C.Beebe.

J.Driskel pass short middle complete to HOU 17. Catch made by S.Green at HOU 17. Gain of 11 yards. Tackled by N.Sewell; A.Dowell at HOU 21.

Two minute warning.

J.Driskel pass deep right complete to NO 37. Catch made by J.Camp at NO 37. Gain of 49 yards. Tackled by D.Sorensen at NO 30.

R.Freeman rushed right guard to NO 28 for 2 yards. Tackled by A.Dowell at NO 28.

J.Driskel pass short right complete to NO 22. Catch made by J.Johnson at NO 22. Gain of 19 yards. Tackled by M.Roach at NO 9.

R.Freeman rushed left guard to NO 6 for 3 yards. Tackled by T.Charlton; J.Jackson at NO 6.

J.Driskel steps back to pass. J.Driskel pass incomplete short right intended for.

K.Fairbairn kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to the NO End Zone. T.Jones Jr. returns the kickoff. Tackled by T.Brooks at NO 18. PENALTY on NO-K.Merritt, Offensive Holding, 9 yards, accepted.

I.Book steps back to pass. I.Book sacked at NO 2 for -7 yards (D.Rivers)