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Week 4: Charlotte Hornets at Washington Federals

September 24, 1978
63°
RFK Stadium (Washington, D. C., DC) Attendance: 34,393 (61%)
WAS has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 11-Paul Holder kicks 70 yards from WAS 35 to CHA -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (15:00) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to CHA 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Corey Norwood.
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-9-CHA 26 (14:16) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. Pass knocked down by 35-Richard Brazier. Pressure by 59-Tyler Helton.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-9-CHA 26 (14:13) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. Pass knocked down by 44-Elmer Bunting.
4-9-CHA 26 (14:09) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 49 yards to WAS 24. 84-Danny Merrill to WAS 35 for 11 yards. Tackle by 77-Derek Mattison.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 35 (14:01) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 13-Matt Ellis to WAS 45 for 10 yards. Tackle by 92-Frank Greenbaum.
2-1-WAS 45 (13:17) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 39 for -6 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-6-WAS 39 (12:35) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 13-Matt Ellis. Pass knocked down by 23-Charles McMillan.
4-6-WAS 39 (12:31) 2-George Hill punts 52 yards to CHA 9. CHA 56-Stephen Miller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 9 (12:24) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-Richard Fleming.
2-8-CHA 11 (11:43) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jorge Dougherty. Pass knocked down by 32-Robert Ridley. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-8-CHA 11 (11:39) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 15 for 4 yards. Tackle by 70-Chris Carroll.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
4-3-CHA 15 (11:01) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 47 yards to WAS 38. 84-Danny Merrill to WAS 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-Gregory Williams. WAS 84-Danny Merrill was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 45 (10:53) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 83-Johnny Aguilar.
2-10-WAS 45 (10:50) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Michael Keys.
3-9-WAS 46 (10:16) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Danny Merrill to CHA 27 for 27 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
1-10-CHA 27 (9:40) 38-Gary Munch ran to CHA 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
2-7-CHA 24 (8:57) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 81-Jacob Scully. Pressure by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
3-7-CHA 24 (8:54) 28-John Horn ran to CHA 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 77-Derek Mattison.
4-6-CHA 23 (8:09) 11-Paul Holder 41 yard field goal is GOOD. WAS 3 CHA 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:06) 11-Paul Holder kicks 63 yards from WAS 35 to CHA 2. 48-Jerry Roux to CHA 24 for 23 yards. Tackle by 28-John Horn.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 24 (8:03) 47-Humberto Gray ran to CHA 32 for 8 yards. Tackle by 32-Robert Ridley.
2-2-CHA 32 (7:18) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to CHA 44 for 12 yards. Tackle by 99-Jessie Draper.
1-10-CHA 44 (6:43) 4-Chad Pierson sacked at CHA 35 for -9 yards (61-Matthew McGinley). Sack allowed by 27-Jorge Knox.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
2-19-CHA 35 (6:00) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 48-Jerry Roux to CHA 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-John Hughes. Pressure by 59-Tyler Helton.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-13-CHA 41 (5:22) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 82-Emil Hoban to WAS 12 for 48 yards. Tackle by 48-Corey Norwood.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-WAS 12 (4:35) 47-Humberto Gray ran to WAS 11 for a short gain. Tackle by 70-Chris Carroll.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-WAS 11 (4:00) 4-Chad Pierson sacked at WAS 19 for -8 yards (61-Matthew McGinley). Sack allowed by 27-Jorge Knox.
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz - Pass Key
3-17-WAS 19 (3:17) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 48-Jerry Roux to WAS 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Elmer Bunting. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
4-14-WAS 16 (2:32) 17-Willie Putnam 33 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-WAS 23 (2:29) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 81-Jacob Scully. Pass knocked down by 29-Robert Mason.
2-10-WAS 23 (2:24) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Danny Merrill to CHA 45 for 33 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan.
1-10-CHA 45 (1:39) Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling.
2-9-CHA 43 (0:52) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 18-Joseph Baker.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-9-CHA 43 (0:48) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 13-Matt Ellis. Pass knocked down by 32-Thomas Vasquez.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
4-9-CHA 43 (0:44) 2-George Hill punts 36 yards to CHA 7. Fair Catch by 48-Jerry Roux.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 7 (0:37) 4-Chad Pierson sacked at CHA -2 for -9 yards (52-Travis Curcio) SAFETY! (52-Travis Curcio) WAS 5 CHA 0
(0:34) 17-Willie Putnam kicks 67 yards from CHA 20 to WAS 13. 82-Roger Saddler to WAS 39 for 26 yards. Tackle by 91-Brian Queen.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-WAS 39 (0:30) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 84-Danny Merrill.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-WAS 39 (0:27) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 38-Gary Munch to CHA 45 for 16 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson. Pressure by 91-Brian Queen.
End of first quarter.
1-10-CHA 45 (15:00) 9-Joe Richardson FUMBLES recovered by CHA-77-Derek Mattison to CHA 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 69-Wayne Williams.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
1-10-CHA 46 (14:59) 4-Chad Pierson sacked at CHA 36 for -10 yards (61-Matthew McGinley). Sack allowed by 27-Jorge Knox.
2-20-CHA 36 (14:18) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
3-20-CHA 36 (14:15) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 48-Jerry Roux to CHA 49 for 13 yards. Tackle by 29-Arthur Stewart. CHA 68-John Abdallah was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
4-7-CHA 49 (13:38) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 45 yards to WAS 6. Fair Catch by 84-Danny Merrill.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 6 (13:31) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 82-Roger Saddler to WAS 9 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason. Pressure by 75-Michael Keys.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-7-WAS 9 (12:55) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 8 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling.
3-8-WAS 8 (12:12) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 2 for -6 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
4-14-WAS 2 (11:28) 2-George Hill punts 50 yards to CHA 48. 48-Jerry Roux to WAS 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 46 (11:20) 4-Chad Pierson pass INTERCEPTED by 44-Elmer Bunting at WAS 30. 44-Elmer Bunting to WAS 30 for 0 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Bonfiglio.
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
1-10-WAS 30 (11:15) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling.
2-11-WAS 29 (10:42) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 23 for -6 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-17-WAS 23 (10:06) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Danny Merrill to WAS 48 for 25 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy. If the defense doesn\'t start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
1-10-WAS 48 (9:29) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Roger Saddler. Pass knocked down by 29-Robert Mason. Pressure by 77-Derek Mattison.
2-10-WAS 48 (9:24) 38-Gary Munch ran to CHA 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
3-1-CHA 42 (8:43) 28-John Horn ran to CHA 47 for -5 yards. Tackle by 77-Derek Mattison. PENALTY - Holding (WAS 71-Joel Lossett) (Declined)
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
4-5-CHA 47 (8:41) 2-George Hill punts 37 yards to CHA 10. Fair Catch by 48-Jerry Roux. CHA 82-Emil Hoban was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 10 (8:34) 4-Chad Pierson sacked at CHA 3 for -7 yards (61-Matthew McGinley). Sack allowed by 27-Jorge Knox.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-17-CHA 3 (7:59) 47-Humberto Gray ran to CHA 8 for 6 yards. Tackle by 70-Chris Carroll.
3-12-CHA 8 (7:24) 47-Humberto Gray ran to CHA 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-6-CHA 14 (6:47) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 48 yards to WAS 38. 84-Danny Merrill to WAS 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason. WAS 84-Danny Merrill was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 45 (6:39) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 82-Roger Saddler to CHA 20 for 34 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
1-10-CHA 20 (5:57) 38-Gary Munch ran to CHA 26 for -6 yards. Tackle by 77-Derek Mattison.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-16-CHA 26 (5:12) 38-Gary Munch ran to CHA 32 for -6 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling. The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-21-CHA 32 (4:28) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Roger Saddler. Pressure by 59-Morris Sterling.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-21-CHA 32 (4:25) 11-Paul Holder 49 yard field goal is GOOD. WAS 8 CHA 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:22) 11-Paul Holder kicks 75 yards from WAS 35 to CHA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (4:22) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 88-Paul Williams.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-10-CHA 25 (4:18) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 20-Robert Bonfiglio. Pass knocked down by 32-Robert Ridley.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
3-10-CHA 25 (4:14) 47-Humberto Gray ran to CHA 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 61-Matthew McGinley.
4-8-CHA 27 (3:38) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 43 yards to WAS 30. 84-Danny Merrill to WAS 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 77-Derek Mattison. WAS 64-Richard Fleming was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 33 (3:30) 28-John Horn ran to WAS 28 for -5 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling. The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-15-WAS 28 (2:49) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Danny Merrill to CHA 49 for 23 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy. Pressure by 77-Derek Mattison. WAS 69-Wayne Williams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 49 (2:05) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 13-Matt Ellis. Pressure by 59-Morris Sterling.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 49 (2:01) 28-John Horn ran to WAS 46 for -5 yards. Tackle by 77-Derek Mattison. The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play. CHA 59-Morris Sterling was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-15-WAS 46 (1:58) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 82-Roger Saddler to CHA 22 for 31 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason.
1-10-CHA 22 (1:33) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Roger Saddler. Pass knocked down by 99-Fernando Stone. Pressure by 51-Alfonso Bessey.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 22 (1:28) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 28-John Horn. Pressure by 75-Michael Keys. PENALTY - Holding (WAS 81-Jacob Scully)
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-20-CHA 32 (1:24) 9-Joe Richardson pass INTERCEPTED by 29-Robert Mason at CHA 6. 29-Robert Mason to CHA 6 for -0 yards. Tackle by 82-Roger Saddler.
1-10-CHA 6 (1:20) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 19 for 13 yards. Tackle by 48-Corey Norwood.
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 19 (0:36) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 19 for a short loss. Tackle by 61-Matthew McGinley.
2-10-CHA 19 (0:02) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 17 for -2 yards. Tackle by 44-Elmer Bunting.
End of half.
(15:00) 17-Willie Putnam kicks 72 yards from CHA 35 to WAS -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-WAS 25 (15:00) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Fernando Stone. CHA 90-Charles Lewis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-8-WAS 27 (14:19) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 84-Danny Merrill.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-8-WAS 27 (14:14) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan.
4-2-WAS 33 (13:40) 2-George Hill punts 48 yards to CHA 19. 48-Jerry Roux to CHA 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-Garland Gipson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 28 (13:31) 4-Chad Pierson sacked at CHA 20 for -9 yards (59-Tyler Helton). Sack allowed by 71-Harold White.
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-19-CHA 20 (12:50) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Tyler Helton.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
3-16-CHA 22 (12:05) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 87-Jorge Dougherty to WAS 7 for 71 yards. Tackle by 32-Robert Ridley. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
1-7-WAS 7 (11:23) 47-Humberto Gray ran for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! WAS 8 CHA 6
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
(11:19) Extra point GOOD by 17-Willie Putnam. WAS 8 CHA 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:19) 17-Willie Putnam kicks 67 yards from CHA 35 to WAS -2. 82-Roger Saddler to WAS 35 for 36 yards. Tackle by 17-Willie Putnam.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-WAS 35 (11:13) 9-Joe Richardson sacked at WAS 33 for -2 yards (90-Charles Lewis). Sack allowed by 37-Carlton Smith.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-12-WAS 33 (10:36) 9-Joe Richardson pass INTERCEPTED by 99-Fernando Stone at WAS 48. 99-Fernando Stone to WAS 47 for 0 yards. Pressure by 75-Michael Keys.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-WAS 47 (10:31) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 20-Robert Bonfiglio to WAS 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio. Pressure by 61-Matthew McGinley.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-4-WAS 42 (9:53) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to WAS 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 35-Richard Brazier.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-WAS 34 (9:07) 47-Humberto Gray ran to WAS 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Arthur Stewart.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-2-WAS 25 (8:20) 48-Jerry Roux ran to WAS 22 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
1-10-WAS 22 (7:43) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-WAS 22 (7:39) 4-Chad Pierson pass INTERCEPTED by 35-Richard Brazier at WAS -2. 35-Richard Brazier for -0 yards. Tackle by 82-Emil Hoban. Touchback.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-WAS 20 (7:35) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Danny Merrill to CHA 48 for 32 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 48 (6:49) 9-Joe Richardson sacked at WAS 45 for -7 yards (75-Michael Keys). Sack allowed by 65-Samuel Gragg. The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-17-WAS 45 (6:12) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 13-Matt Ellis to CHA 32 for 23 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 32 (5:36) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 84-Danny Merrill. Pressure by 94-Steven Klock.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 32 (5:30) 28-John Horn ran to CHA 37 for -5 yards. Tackle by 95-Michael Griffith. The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-15-CHA 37 (4:56) 38-Gary Munch ran to CHA 26 for 11 yards. Tackle by 32-Thomas Vasquez. If the defense doesn\'t start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-4-CHA 26 (4:17) 11-Paul Holder 43 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CHA 33 (4:13) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 82-Emil Hoban to CHA 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Arthur Stewart. WAS 59-Tyler Helton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-5-CHA 38 (3:31) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. Pressure by 55-Garland Gipson.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
3-5-CHA 38 (3:27) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 48-Jerry Roux. Pressure by 55-Garland Gipson.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
4-5-CHA 38 (3:23) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 46 yards to WAS 16. 84-Danny Merrill to WAS 24 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason. WAS 56-John Hughes was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 24 (3:15) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Jacob Scully. The pass was behind the receiver.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-WAS 24 (3:10) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 84-Danny Merrill. Pass knocked down by 23-Charles McMillan. Pressure by 75-Michael Keys.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-WAS 24 (3:06) 9-Joe Richardson sacked at WAS 18 for -6 yards (90-Charles Lewis). Sack allowed by 58-Ted Jarrett.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-16-WAS 18 (2:29) 2-George Hill punts 47 yards to CHA 35.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 35 (2:19) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 20-Robert Bonfiglio. Pass knocked down by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-CHA 35 (2:14) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Arthur Stewart.
3-3-CHA 42 (1:37) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 88-Paul Williams.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
4-3-CHA 42 (1:33) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 47 yards to WAS 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 11 (1:23) 9-Joe Richardson sacked at WAS 4 for -8 yards (90-Charles Lewis). Sack allowed by 28-John Horn. The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-18-WAS 4 (0:49) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 37-Carlton Smith to WAS 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-16-WAS 6 (0:04) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 37-Carlton Smith. Pass knocked down by 38-Joseph Abernathy. Pressure by 75-Michael Keys.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
4-16-WAS 6 (15:00) 2-George Hill punts 50 yards to CHA 45. 48-Jerry Roux to CHA 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 47 (14:52) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 87-Jorge Dougherty to WAS 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 35-Richard Brazier. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
2-3-WAS 45 (14:11) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 20-Robert Bonfiglio. Pressure by 61-Matthew McGinley. CHA 62-Michael Becker was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-3-WAS 45 (14:07) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to WAS 47 for -2 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
4-4-WAS 47 (13:31) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 35 yards to WAS 11. PENALTY - Holding (CHA 84-Bruce Souza)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-14-CHA 43 (13:21) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 47 yards to WAS 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WAS 10 (13:14) 9-Joe Richardson pass INTERCEPTED by 56-Stephen Miller at WAS 20. 56-Stephen Miller to WAS 20 for 0 yards. Tackle by 28-John Horn. Pressure by 51-Alfonso Bessey.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-WAS 20 (13:09) 48-Jerry Roux ran to WAS 17 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Elmer Bunting.
2-7-WAS 17 (12:24) 48-Jerry Roux ran to WAS 7 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Arthur Stewart.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
1-7-WAS 7 (11:43) PENALTY - False Start (CHA 47-Humberto Gray)
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
1-12-WAS 12 (11:43) 48-Jerry Roux ran to WAS 14 for -1 yards. Tackle by 61-Matthew McGinley.
2-14-WAS 14 (11:08) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
3-14-WAS 14 (11:05) 48-Jerry Roux ran to WAS 14 for -1 yards. Tackle by 61-Matthew McGinley.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
4-14-WAS 14 (10:24) 17-Willie Putnam 32 yard field goal is GOOD. CHA 88-Paul Williams was injured on the play. WAS 8 CHA 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:21) 17-Willie Putnam kicks 75 yards from CHA 35 to WAS -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-WAS 25 (10:21) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 28-John Horn to WAS 43 for 18 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson. Pressure by 90-Charles Lewis. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-WAS 43 (9:38) 9-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Roger Saddler. This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-WAS 43 (9:35) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 13-Matt Ellis for 57 yards. TOUCHDOWN! WAS 14 CHA 10
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
(9:27) 28-John Horn ran for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! WAS 16 CHA 10
(9:27) 11-Paul Holder kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to CHA 0. 48-Jerry Roux to CHA 27 for 27 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 27 (9:23) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to CHA 26 for -1 yards. Tackle by 72-Kenton Mattingly. CHA 35-Shawn Ayala was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
2-11-CHA 26 (8:43) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jorge Dougherty. Pass knocked down by 52-Travis Curcio.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-11-CHA 26 (8:39) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
4-7-CHA 30 (7:54) 4-Chad Pierson sacked at CHA 24 for -6 yards (59-Tyler Helton). Sack allowed by 71-Harold White. Turnover on downs.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 24 (7:51) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 82-Roger Saddler to CHA 17 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason. CHA 77-Derek Mattison was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-3-CHA 17 (7:09) 38-Gary Munch ran to CHA 22 for -6 yards. Tackle by 90-Charles Lewis. This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Run Key
3-8-CHA 22 (6:26) 9-Joe Richardson pass complete to 82-Roger Saddler to CHA 20 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason. Pressure by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
4-6-CHA 20 (5:50) 11-Paul Holder 37 yard field goal is GOOD. WAS 19 CHA 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:47) 11-Paul Holder kicks 74 yards from WAS 35 to CHA -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (5:47) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 20-Robert Bonfiglio to CHA 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 30-Ulysses Hewitt. Pressure by 61-Matthew McGinley.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 36 (5:23) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 87-Jorge Dougherty to WAS 34 for 29 yards. Tackle by 44-Elmer Bunting. Pressure by 56-John Hughes.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
1-10-WAS 34 (4:56) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 48-Jerry Roux. Pass knocked down by 30-Ulysses Hewitt. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-WAS 34 (4:52) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 88-Paul Williams. Pressure by 55-Garland Gipson.
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
3-10-WAS 34 (4:49) 4-Chad Pierson pass INTERCEPTED by 44-Elmer Bunting at WAS 9. 44-Elmer Bunting to WAS 9 for -0 yards. Tackle by 82-Emil Hoban. Pressure by 70-Chris Carroll. CHA 82-Emil Hoban was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-WAS 9 (4:44) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 12 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Fernando Stone.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-7-WAS 12 (4:08) 28-John Horn ran to WAS 7 for -5 yards. Tackle by 77-Derek Mattison. I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-12-WAS 7 (3:31) 38-Gary Munch ran to WAS 2 for -5 yards. Tackle by 90-Charles Lewis. The offense has gone to that play a few too many times. WAS 65-Samuel Gragg was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
4-17-WAS 2 (2:57) 2-George Hill punts 56 yards to CHA 43. 48-Jerry Roux FUMBLES recovered by CHA-48-Jerry Roux to CHA 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 89-James West.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 49 (2:48) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 88-Paul Williams. Pass knocked down by 48-Corey Norwood. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 49 (2:44) 4-Chad Pierson pass incomplete, intended for 48-Jerry Roux. Pass knocked down by 44-Elmer Bunting. Pressure by 61-Matthew McGinley.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-CHA 49 (2:41) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 48-Jerry Roux to WAS 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-John Hughes.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-3-WAS 44 (2:14) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 85-Samuel Kiefer to WAS 24 for 20 yards. Tackle by 32-Robert Ridley.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-WAS 24 (2:00) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 85-Samuel Kiefer to WAS 11 for 13 yards. Tackle by 52-Travis Curcio. Pressure by 64-Richard Fleming.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout CHA
1-10-WAS 11 (1:55) (Hot Read) 4-Chad Pierson pass complete to 47-Humberto Gray for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN! WAS 19 CHA 16
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz - Pass Key
(1:51) Extra point GOOD by 17-Willie Putnam. WAS 19 CHA 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:51) Onside kick by 17-Willie Putnam from CHA 35 recovered by WAS-35-Richard Brazier to WAS 48 for 2 yards. 35-Richard Brazier FUMBLES (99-Fernando Stone) recovered by WAS-82-Roger Saddler at WAS 48. Tackle by 99-Fernando Stone. CHA 48-Jerry Roux was injured on the play.
1-10-WAS 48 (1:51) 38-Gary Munch ran to CHA 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-Stephen Miller.
Timeout CHA
2-3-CHA 45 (1:46) 28-John Horn ran to CHA 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 91-Brian Queen. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
Timeout CHA
1-10-CHA 36 (1:39) 9-Joe Richardson kneeled down to CHA 36 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
2-10-CHA 36 (0:57) 9-Joe Richardson kneeled down to CHA 36 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
3-10-CHA 36 (0:22) 9-Joe Richardson kneeled down to CHA 36 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Washington Federals 19, Charlotte Hornets 17