Saints vs. Bears: Live Gameday Updates & News (Week 7)
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Live Updates and News
Today's Weather: Partly Cloudy Temp: 55° F, Wind: NE 6 mph
1ST QUARTER
(15:00) - Saints defer and will kick to the Bears. Patterson out to the 20 yard line.
(13:41) - (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short left to A.Robinson (A.Klein). S
Saints Block the Punt (Gray)
SCORING ALERT: 2-0 Saints (13:29)
P.O'Donnell kicks 50 yards from CHI 20 to NO 30. D.Harris to NO 41 for 11 yards (B.Braunecker).
(12:04) L.Murray right tackle to 50 for no gain (B.Nichols; D.Trevathan).
*Saints punt to the Bears after Murray was not able to pickup the first down with a run to the right.
11:19 - TIMEOUT - Football on the Chicago 12 yard line.
(10:50) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short middle to C.Patterson to CHI 23 for 11 yards (V.Bell). (FIRST DOWN)
(8:55) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep left to T.Gabriel. (BEARS TURN OVER THE BALL, TRUBISKY OVER THREW GABRIEL)
(8:37) - TIMEOUT; Saints Harris returns the football to the Saints 27 yard line.
*SAINTS 1st and 10 at the 27 yard line.
(8:37) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. T.Bridgewater pass short left to M.Thomas to NO 41 for 14 yards (P.Amukamara). FIRST DOWN
INJURY ALERTS: Patrick Robinson - Hamstring; Gray - Leg
(6:51) T.Bridgewater pass short left to Z.Line to NO 43 for 12 yards (D.Trevathan).
(5:56) - Saints Punting to Bears - 37 yards by Morstead. Ball on the Chicago 21.
(5:29) A.Miller right end to CHI 26 for 1 yard (V.Bell).
CHALLENGE (PAYTON) - FUMBLE UNDER REVIEW
5:23 - SAINTS WIN THE CHALLENGE
REDZONE ALERT - (4:50) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short right to M.Thomas to CHI 8 for 12 yards (K.Fuller).
SCORING ALERT - SAINTS Josh Hill scores the touchdown! 9-0 Saints
W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
SCORING ALERT - Patterson scores a touchdown on the kick-off. 102 yards. 9-7 Saints over Bears. E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Scales, Holder-P.O'Donnell.
(2:59) 1st Qtr. E.Pineiro kicks 64 yards from CHI 35 to NO 1. D.Harris to NO 12 for 11 yards (B.Braunecker).
*Penatly declined. Zenner dropped the football.
(1:39) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short left to Z.Zenner. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined.
(:43) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left to A.Robinson to NO 48 for 17 yards (M.Lattimore; V.Bell).
2ND QUARTER
(15:00) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left to A.Robinson to NO 36 for 12 yards (E.Apple).
SACK BY CAM JORDAN ON TRUBISKY - 8 YARDS
(11:45) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right to A.Robinson (M.Lattimore). Forces a Kick or 46 yards.
SCORING ALERT - (11:38) E.Pineiro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Scales, Holder-P.O'Donnell.
BEARS (10) - SAINTS (9)
(10:52) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short right to A.Carr.
(10:47) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater right end to NO 38 for 6 yards (E.Goldman).
FIRST DOWN SAINTS; Bears Coach Nagy is Challenging the spot of the football after Bridgewater's run.
(10:47) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater right end to NO 38 for 6 yards (E.Goldman). Chicago challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #2.)
(10:06) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to M.Thomas to CHI 45 for 17 yards (H.Clinton-Dix).
(9:25) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. T.Bridgewater pass short left to M.Thomas to CHI 30 for 15 yards (P.Amukamara) [K.Mack].
Michael Thomas is eating up the Bears secondary with 5 catches and 62 yards.
The pace of the game is picking-up for Bridgewater.
PENALTY - Illegal Formation
(6:45) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete deep middle to T.Ginn (B.Skrine). Penalty on NO, Illegal Formation, declined.
Bridgewater missed Carr with a high pass.
SCORING ALERT: Saints-12, Bears-10
(6:35) W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
Saints are still having Redzone difficulties this season.
W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(6:07) - TIMEOUT BEARS
(6:08) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep right to A.Miller. BEARS PUNT
Zach Line tips the punt. No penalty on the Saints.
(6:03) (Punt formation) P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by Z.Line, Center-P.Scales, RECOVERED by NO-D.Washington at CHI 33.
Latavius Murray is rushing the football very well for the Saints.
(4:35) T.Bridgewater pass deep right to M.Thomas to CHI 30 for 21 yards (H.Clinton-Dix; K.Fuller).
Thomas has 83 yards.
Ginn drops the Touchdown. M. Thomas is short of the 1st down. Payton is going for it on 4th down. Saints called timeout. Forcing the Saints to kick for 3 points.
MISSED FG BY LUTZ
(2:21) W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
2:00 MINUTE WARNING in the 1st Half
Saints-12, Bears-10
CGJ STOPS COHEN!!!
(1:56) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to T.Cohen to CHI 35 for -5 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
(1:28) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short right to M.Thomas.
(1:24) T.Morstead punts 37 yards to CHI 21, Center-Z.Wood. T.Cohen to CHI 17 for -4 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
(1:08) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short middle to A.Miller to CHI 22 for 5 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
HOLDING ON BEARS; DECLINED
HARRIS RETURN FOR 67 YARD TD is REVERSED BECAUSE OF ZACH LINE HOLDING
HARRIS IS LIMPING after the TD
HALFTIME - SAINTS (12) - BEARS (10)
Saints and Bears defenses are clashing to a low scoring battle in Chicago
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SAINTS 1st HALF OFFENSIVE STATS
Saints Offense is 2 of 8 on 3rd Down. Bears are 1 of 7 on 3rd Down.
3rd QUARTER
(15:00) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. L.Murray left guard to NO 32 for 7 yards (D.Trevathan).
Ted Ginn dropped a pass. 3rd down.
1st Down on Bridgewater's rush.
(13:33) L.Murray right guard to CHI 48 for 17 yards (R.Smith).
BIG PLAY ALERT
(12:50) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to T.Ginn to CHI 3 for 45 yards (P.Amukamara).
SCORING ALERT!!! (12:04) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. L.Murray right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Saints-19, Bears-10
W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
Gardner-Johnson is playing very physical football.
W.Lutz kicks 60 yards from NO 35 to CHI 5. C.Patterson pushed ob at CHI 25 for 20 yards (M.Williams).
TURNOVER ALERT
SAINTS CAUSE ANOTHER TURNOVER
(11:55) D.Montgomery left tackle to CHI 29 for 4 yards (M.Davenport). FUMBLES (M.Davenport), RECOVERED by NO-A.Klein at CHI 29. A.Klein to CHI 29 for no gain (D.Montgomery).
(10:27) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short middle to T.Hill (R.Smith).
Lutz misses his 2nd FG - Short for 52 yard attempt
(10:22) W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
Lutz sets a record for 35 straight on the road and now misses 2 straight.
(9:36) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right [D.Davis]. 3rd & 4 CHI 48
SACK ALERT!!! - BELL AND JORDAN
(8:44) (Punt formation) P.O'Donnell punts 38 yards to NO 22, Center-P.Scales. D.Harris to NO 40 for 18 yards (B.Braunecker). Penalty on NO-E.Apple, Illegal Block Above the Waist, offsetting, enforced at NO 24. Penalty on CHI-B.Braunecker, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsetting.
(5:55) T.Hill right end to CHI 33 for 23 yards (E.Jackson).
(4:35) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short middle to M.Thomas to CHI 21 for 8 yards (B.Skrine).
(3:55) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass incomplete deep right.
(3:28) (No Huddle) L.Murray left end to CHI 4 for 2 yards (P.Amukamara; D.Trevathan).
SCORING ALERT
(2:59) T.Bridgewater pass short right to T.Hill for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Saints (26) - Bears (10)
W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
Bears defense is exhausted. The Bears offense is inept at the moment.
W.Lutz kicks 62 yards from NO 35 to CHI 3. C.Patterson to CHI 19 for 16 yards (C.Robertson).
(2:09) C.Lucas reported in as eligible. M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep right to A.Robinson (V.Bell, M.Williams).
(1:58) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right to T.Cohen [C.Gardner-Johnson].
BEARS TO PUNT
(1:55) (Punt formation) P.O'Donnell punts 43 yards to NO 36, Center-P.Scales. D.Harris to 50 for 14 yards (T.Burton).
(:12) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. L.Murray left tackle to CHI 17 for 2 yards (D.Trevathan).
4th QUARTER
The New Orleans Saints defense has been in control most of the game. Sean Payton utilization of Murray has been very good. Patient and Methodical.
(14:59) (Shotgun) T.Bridgewater pass short left to L.Murray pushed ob at CHI 5 for 12 yards (H.Clinton-Dix).
(14:22) L.Murray left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on NO-J.Hill, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 5 - No Play.
SCORING ALERT
(12:49) W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
Saints(29), Bears (10)
(9:23) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right. Bears turnover the football on downs to the Saints offense.
(7:49) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. T.Bridgewater pass deep left to M.Thomas to CHI 15 for 34 yards (K.Fuller)
(6:07) L.Murray right end to CHI 10 for 3 yards (K.Mack).
MURRAY HAS OVER 100 YARDS
SCORING ALERT!!!
(4:37) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. L.Murray left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Saints (36), Bears (10)
(4:33) W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-T.Morstead.
Saint Offense through 4:33 in 4th Quarter
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is playing very well thus far with P.J. Williams on suspension.
(3:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to A.Miller pushed ob at NO 40 for 13 yards (M.Williams).
(3:49) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to T.Cohen pushed ob at NO 31 for 9 yards (M.Williams).
(3:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to A.Shaheen to NO 7 for 18 yards (C.Robertson).
SCORING ALERT!!!
Saints (36), Bears (18)
(2:36) (Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short middle to A.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Trubisky pass to A.Shaheen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left to A.Robinson pushed ob at NO 27 for 12 yards (E.Apple).
Two-Minute Warning
INJURY ALERT!!!! ELI APPLE KNEE OR LEG INJURY!!!
Saints Defeat the Bears!
