| Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 48 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 73 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| --- | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU22 (1Q: 14:23) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 9 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Sankey gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU31 (1Q: 13:45) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson, assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan. Egnew gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN50 (1Q: 13:18) Bishop Sankey ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by DT Sheldon Rankins. DE Aldon Smith knocked down Stefen Wisniewski to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-CIN49 (1Q: 12:41) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to FB Rhett Ellison for 34 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. Ellison gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN15 (1Q: 12:09) Leonard Fournette ran around right end for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-CIN18 (1Q: 11:47) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. Cincinnati's Quintin Demps was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-17-CIN22 (1Q: 11:22) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson. Thomas gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-CIN11 (1Q: 10:45) Julian Salyer attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Cincinnati 0 |
| (1Q: 10:38) Julian Salyer kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 10:38) Alfred Morris ran a trap outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN37 (1Q: 10:01) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-CIN44 (1Q: 09:32) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jenkins gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 08:59) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Josue Barber, assisted by CB Tharold Simon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-HOU23 (1Q: 08:39) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. OLB Nick Perry knocked down Lamar Flournoy to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-HOU24 (1Q: 08:06) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Desmond Bishop. Jenkins gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bishop | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU18 (1Q: 07:30) PENALTY: TE Blake Bell of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU23 (1Q: 07:23) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Barclay gained 14 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 6, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 07:23) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Cincinnati 7, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 07:08) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 07:08) Tavaris Jackson sacked by DT Connor Barwin for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Tre' Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-HOU21 (1Q: 06:36) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU26 (1Q: 06:08) Tavaris Jackson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor. Houston's Cody Whitehair was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-HOU26 (1Q: 06:04) Dustin Colquitt punted 51 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 13 yards to the CIN36. Tackled by Stephen Sanders. |
1-10-CIN36 (1Q: 05:55) Carson Palmer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Alfred Morris. Houston's Jordan Hill was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN36 (1Q: 05:51) Alfred Morris ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Danny Shelton, assisted by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-CIN35 (1Q: 05:10) Carson Palmer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. ILB Leighton Vander Esch blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB D.Bishop | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-CIN35 (1Q: 05:06) Bradley Pinion punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU09. |
1-10-HOU09 (1Q: 04:55) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Stephen Sanders. DT Sheldon Rankins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU09 (1Q: 04:48) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Leonard Fournette for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. Fournette gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU18 (1Q: 04:03) Leonard Fournette ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB A.Hawk | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB A.Walker Jr. | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU14 (1Q: 03:32) Dustin Colquitt punted 42 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 3 yards to the CIN47. Tackled by Nelson Agholor. |
1-10-CIN47 (1Q: 03:22) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-CIN49 (1Q: 02:57) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU48 (1Q: 02:12) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Kenneth Banks for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins. Banks gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Tyrell Johnson of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Double TE | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 02:05) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry. Jenkins gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 01:25) Alfred Morris ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU29 (1Q: 00:54) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Blake Bell for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson. Bell gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 00:11) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR A.J. Jenkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU16 (1Q: 00:04) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jace Barclay. DE Danny Shelton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-10-HOU16 (2Q: 15:00) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU07 (2Q: 14:35) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 10, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 14:27) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 72 yards from the CIN35. Taywan Taylor returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU14. Tackled by Ray McDonald. |
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 14:06) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DT Connor Barwin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU14 (2Q: 13:59) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. ILB Anthony Walker Jr. defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU14 (2Q: 13:52) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 7 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by CB Phillip Adams. Thomas gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: T Courtney Bronson of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU21 (2Q: 13:43) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 8 yards to the CIN35. Tackled by Lester Meerdink. |
1-10-CIN35 (2Q: 13:34) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Jenkins gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-CIN39 (2Q: 12:54) Alfred Morris ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Josue Barber. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 12:09) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Blake Bell. OLB Nick Perry defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU48 (2Q: 12:03) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry. Bentsen gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 11:42) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DE Danny Shelton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU33 (2Q: 11:13) Alfred Morris ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by DT Austin Johnson. Key block delivered by T.J. Davies.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU25 (2Q: 10:50) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 2 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by OLB Desmond Bishop. Jenkins gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Bishop | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB N.Perry | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| 1-10-HOU23 (2Q: 10:18) PENALTY: ILB Leighton Vander Esch of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-HOU18 (2Q: 10:09) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by S Ladarius Webb. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-2-HOU02 (2Q: 09:27) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 16, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Hill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Bishop | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB W.Woodyard | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB N.Perry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.McCourty | Bump and Run | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (2Q: 09:27) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Cincinnati 17, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 09:19) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 69 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 09:19) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by TE Michael Egnew.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (2Q: 09:13) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Stephen Sanders for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by ILB A.J. Springer. Sanders gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 08:36) Bishop Sankey ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Walker Jr..
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU42 (2Q: 08:00) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Lester Meerdink for 58 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Meerdink gained 43 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 17, Houston 9
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE L.Meerdink | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 08:00) Extra point by Julian Salyer was good. Cincinnati 17, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 07:43) Julian Salyer kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. A.J. Jenkins returned the ball 23 yards to the CIN28. Tackled by Nelson Agholor. |
1-10-CIN28 (2Q: 07:11) Alfred Morris ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by DT Austin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-CIN31 (2Q: 06:48) PENALTY: ILB Leighton Vander Esch of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
2-2-CIN36 (2Q: 06:42) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-CIN33 (2Q: 06:11) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bishop | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CIN33 (2Q: 05:26) Bradley Pinion punted 39 yards. Nelson Agholor called for a fair catch at the HOU28. |
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 05:18) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Leonard Fournette for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU30 (2Q: 04:35) Leonard Fournette ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. CB Nevin Lawson knocked down Stefen Wisniewski to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | RB L.Fournette | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU29 (2Q: 04:07) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by TE Lester Meerdink.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU29 (2Q: 03:58) Dustin Colquitt punted 61 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 9 yards to the CIN19. PENALTY: TE Kenneth Banks of Cincinnati was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CIN06 (2Q: 03:47) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Jenkins gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN21 (2Q: 03:11) Alfred Morris ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-CIN24 (2Q: 02:29) Alfred Morris ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. PENALTY: C Eric Wood of Cincinnati was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bishop | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-17-CIN14 (2Q: 02:23) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Tony Al Shawa for 42 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb. Al Shawa gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 02:00) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU39 (2Q: 01:39) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. DT Austin Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU39 (2Q: 01:32) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Tony Al Shawa for 33 yards. Tackled by S Tyrell Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Al Shawa gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bishop | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 01:08) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bentsen gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU01 (2Q: 00:48) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Morris gained 3 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 23, Houston 10
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | SLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | SS J.Barber | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:48) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Cincinnati 24, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 00:38) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 68 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 00:38) Stephen Sanders ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU27 (2Q: 00:16) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by WR Adam Thielen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU27 (2Q: 00:09) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 10 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Sankey gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 00:02) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Julian Salyer kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Jamarca Sanford returned the ball 28 yards to the CIN30. Tackled by Mr. Meeseeks Meerdink. |
1-10-CIN30 (3Q: 14:20) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CIN26 (3Q: 13:55) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-CIN37 (3Q: 13:29) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. DE Danny Shelton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Calhoun | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB D.Bishop | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CIN37 (3Q: 13:25) Bradley Pinion punted 48 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 21 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Ryan Ramczyk. |
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 13:16) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by RB Bishop Sankey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU36 (3Q: 13:09) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Stephen Sanders for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. Sanders gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 12:34) Taywan Taylor ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams, assisted by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU46 (3Q: 12:06) Leonard Fournette ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU47 (3Q: 11:26) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 34 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Walker Jr.. Egnew gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN19 (3Q: 10:48) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by TE Michael Egnew.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-CIN19 (3Q: 10:43) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Taywan Taylor for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. Taylor gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-CIN07 (3Q: 10:04) Leonard Fournette ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. S Scott Patton knocked down Stefen Wisniewski to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | --- | | RB L.Fournette | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-CIN06 (3Q: 09:29) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Egnew gained 1 yard after the catch. Cincinnati 24, Houston 16
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (3Q: 09:29) Extra point by Julian Salyer was good. Cincinnati 24, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 09:18) Julian Salyer kicked off 68 yards from the HOU35. Jamarca Sanford returned the ball 25 yards to the CIN22. Tackled by Stephen Sanders. |
1-10-CIN22 (3Q: 08:56) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Alfred Morris. DE Phil Taylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN22 (3Q: 08:50) Rashaad Penny ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Davies |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-CIN27 (3Q: 08:18) Carson Palmer pass completed to FB T.J. Davies for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Double TE | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB D.Bishop | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN36 (3Q: 07:41) Alfred Morris ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by OLB Nick Perry. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CIN41 (3Q: 07:13) Alfred Morris ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-CIN37 (3Q: 06:32) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 05:54) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty, assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 05:31) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-HOU03 (3Q: 04:53) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Cincinnati 30, Houston 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (3Q: 04:53) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Cincinnati 31, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 04:47) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 71 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 04:47) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by RB Leonard Fournette.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU25 (3Q: 04:41) Tavaris Jackson pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Stephen Sanders. DE Kemoko Turay blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU25 (3Q: 04:32) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Taywan Taylor for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. PENALTY: TE Michael Egnew of Houston was called for an Illegal Substitution. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-8-HOU27 (3Q: 04:24) Dustin Colquitt punted 65 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 6 yards to the CIN14. Tackled by Jelani Jenkins. |
1-10-CIN14 (3Q: 04:14) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. DE Danny Shelton drove right through Eric Wood to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN14 (3Q: 04:07) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by DE Phil Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-CIN18 (3Q: 03:32) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. DE Danny Shelton drove right through Owen Sampson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-CIN18 (3Q: 03:26) Bradley Pinion punted 49 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 3 yards to the HOU36. PENALTY: DT Everson Griffen of Houston was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 03:17) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Stephen Sanders for 24 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Sanders gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE L.Meerdink | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN50 (3Q: 02:46) Stephen Sanders ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins, assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan. ILB A.J. Springer knocked down Courtney Bronson to break up the play. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | --- | | LG A.McWilliams |
| --- | LCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN50 (3Q: 02:14) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Leonard Fournette for 3 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CIN47 (3Q: 01:44) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. S Kurt Coleman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| --- | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CIN47 (3Q: 01:38) Dustin Colquitt punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN20 (3Q: 01:31) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins. Bentsen gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CIN29 (3Q: 00:50) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by S Ladarius Webb. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN33 (3Q: 00:27) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by DE Danny Shelton.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-CIN45 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU49 (4Q: 14:35) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Danny Shelton for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-CIN46 (4Q: 13:56) Carson Palmer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bishop | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-CIN46 (4Q: 13:50) Bradley Pinion punted 44 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick -2 yards to the HOU08. PENALTY: CB Zack Sanchez of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU05 (4Q: 13:40) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to FB Rhett Ellison for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-7-HOU08 (4Q: 13:01) PENALTY: T Courtney Bronson of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-11-HOU04 (4Q: 12:54) Bishop Sankey ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.O'Neal |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| --- | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | DB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU01 (4Q: 12:18) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU06 (4Q: 11:34) Dustin Colquitt punted 56 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 8 yards to the CIN46. Tackled by Wesley Woodyard. |
1-10-CIN46 (4Q: 11:23) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Phil Taylor and DE Danny Shelton for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-CIN38 (4Q: 10:53) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-11-CIN45 (4Q: 10:29) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jay Ajayi for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins. Ajayi gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU47 (4Q: 09:48) Bradley Pinion punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 09:42) Bishop Sankey ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Spy | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU21 (4Q: 09:06) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DE Shaun Bridges drove right through Arturo McWilliams to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU21 (4Q: 09:01) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DE Shaun Bridges hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU21 (4Q: 08:51) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 24 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by Wesley Woodyard. |
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 08:43) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DT Austin Johnson. PENALTY: T Lamar Flournoy of Cincinnati was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-CIN41 (4Q: 08:32) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Blake Bell. CB Josue Barber defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Marcus Gilchrist of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN46 (4Q: 08:28) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry, assisted by DE Danny Shelton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-CIN44 (4Q: 08:00) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry. Cincinnati's Jack Mewhort was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN46 (4Q: 07:22) Jay Ajayi ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Danny Shelton, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Ramczyk |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU46 (4Q: 06:37) Bradley Pinion punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 06:32) Stephen Sanders ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | RDE K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 05:55) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by TE Michael Egnew.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU20 (4Q: 05:48) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Julius Thomas. DE Kemoko Turay hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-HOU20 (4Q: 05:42) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 40 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. Egnew gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN40 (4Q: 05:10) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to FB Rhett Ellison for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CIN37 (4Q: 04:46) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Taywan Taylor for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-8-CIN38 (4Q: 04:30) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DE Eduardo Connell simply tossed Stefen Wisniewski aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-8-CIN38 (4Q: 04:24) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Thomas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 1-10-CIN24 (4Q: 04:03) PENALTY: G Arturo McWilliams of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CIN29 (4Q: 03:55) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson. Thielen gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CIN15 (4Q: 03:35) Tavaris Jackson sacked by DE Eduardo Connell for a loss of 4 yards. Connell ran right past Arturo McWilliams and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| --- | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-5-CIN19 (4Q: 03:15) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DE Kemoko Turay hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Houston's Stefen Wisniewski was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-CIN19 (4Q: 03:10) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN13 (4Q: 02:50) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Stephen Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN13 (4Q: 02:45) Tavaris Jackson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Taywan Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CIN13 (4Q: 02:41) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lester Meerdink. DE Eduardo Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-CIN13 (4Q: 02:32) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Julius Thomas. DT Sheldon Rankins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | --- | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN13 (4Q: 02:22) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DT Austin Johnson. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | --- | | LT R.Ramczyk |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-10-CIN13 (4Q: 02:11) Alfred Morris ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor, assisted by OLB Nick Perry. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Ramczyk |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-CIN25 (4Q: 02:04) Alfred Morris ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Ramczyk |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-8-CIN27 (4Q: 01:55) Jay Ajayi ran around right end for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Ramczyk |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-12-CIN23 (4Q: 01:47) PENALTY: WR A.J. Jenkins of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
3-17-CIN18 (4Q: 01:47) Jay Ajayi ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Josue Barber.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE D.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | MLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Ramczyk |
| +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Barber | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-6-CIN29 (4Q: 01:35) Bradley Pinion punted 57 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Jarius Byrd. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Jason McCourty at the HOU23. |
1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 01:25) Tavaris Jackson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Benjamin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU23 (4Q: 01:16) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Fournette | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU22 (4Q: 00:55) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Julius Thomas. DE Eduardo Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Arturo McWilliams of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-11-HOU22 (4Q: 00:51) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.McWilliams |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Parker |
| --- | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 00:44) Carson Palmer dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 31, Houston Texans 17 |