| Played in Houston, AL, weather: 89 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jason Elam kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Javon Walker returned the ball 23 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by Steven Doyle. |
1-10-DEN29 (1Q: 14:13) Big Ben Roethlisberger sacked by CB Patrick Surtain for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Mathias Nkwenti. Houston's Demarrio Williams was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB I.Reese | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-DEN20 (1Q: 13:29) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 15 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. Scott gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-4-DEN35 (1Q: 12:43) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Lamar King.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-DEN36 (1Q: 11:58) Josh Miller punted 37 yards. Dante Hall called for a fair catch at the HOU27. |
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 11:49) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Edwards gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-HOU34 (1Q: 11:15) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Doyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 10:49) Mark Brunell scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 10:15) Mark Brunell sacked by DT Shaun Rogers for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-HOU46 (1Q: 09:38) Travis Taylor ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-22-HOU43 (1Q: 08:57) Mark Brunell scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard and assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-DEN48 (1Q: 08:18) Dustin Colquitt punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 08:11) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Sheldon Brown. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ayanbadejo gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-DEN28 (1Q: 07:48) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 22 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU50 (1Q: 07:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Ayanbadejo gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 06:53) Musa Smith ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce, assisted by S Bhawon Jue. Key block delivered by Eric Heitmann.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Spy | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | --- |
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2-4-HOU30 (1Q: 06:12) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Denver's Darnay Scott was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT L.Bender | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE K.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB A.Pierce | In Box | --- | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-HOU28 (1Q: 05:28) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Carter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB K.Bell | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Spy | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Kohberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Marion | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU28 (1Q: 04:53) Edward Hepburn attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 04:47) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 04:47) Cedric Benson ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Key block delivered by Pete Kendall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU31 (1Q: 04:20) Mark Brunell sacked by OLB Broderick Siplon for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Marco Colombo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB P.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-HOU22 (1Q: 03:52) Mark Brunell sacked by ILB Torrance Marshall for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| --- | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-22-HOU13 (1Q: 03:23) Dustin Colquitt punted 60 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 11 yards to the DEN38. PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for Roughing the Kicker. |
1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 03:14) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | --- | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU34 (1Q: 02:46) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips. Heap gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN43 (1Q: 01:59) Cedric Benson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | --- | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN33 (1Q: 01:33) Cedric Benson ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Kyle Turley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | --- | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN22 (1Q: 00:51) Cedric Benson ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter |
| --- | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN25 (1Q: 00:26) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN19 (1Q: 00:04) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Owens gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Short Zone | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-6-DEN06 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 6, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Faulk | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Baxter | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Jason Elam was good. Houston 7, Denver 3 |
| (2Q: 14:49) Jason Elam kicked off 69 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 14:49) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN35 (2Q: 14:04) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN35 (2Q: 14:00) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN40 (2Q: 13:35) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by DT Ross Kolodziej.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-DEN40 (2Q: 12:58) Josh Miller punted 46 yards. Dante Hall called for a fair catch at the HOU14. |
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 12:49) Jamal Lewis ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU15 (2Q: 12:12) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU17 (2Q: 11:46) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Jamal Lewis for 13 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Lewis gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Baxter | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB M.Holloway | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 10:59) Jamal Lewis ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James Hall. Key block delivered by Kyle Turley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU35 (2Q: 10:28) Jamal Lewis ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Kyle Turley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Lloyd |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Owens |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 10:00) Jamal Lewis ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. Key block delivered by Kyle Turley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU49 (2Q: 09:18) Jamal Lewis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Pat Dennis, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Lloyd |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Edwards |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU50 (2Q: 08:40) Jamal Lewis ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Nugent | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB C.Redding | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN40 (2Q: 08:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Jamal Lewis for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-11-DEN41 (2Q: 07:30) Steven Doyle ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by ILB James Hall.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Doyle | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | --- | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN34 (2Q: 07:01) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Taylor. OLB Broderick Siplon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-DEN34 (2Q: 06:57) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Smoke Stewart. OLB Broderick Siplon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Baxter | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN34 (2Q: 06:51) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Scott gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN44 (2Q: 06:08) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Terence Newman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU ILB Chase Blackburn for 10 yards to the DEN38. Tackled by Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT L.Bender | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE K.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 05:59) Cedric Benson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN35 (2Q: 05:21) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by S Madieu Williams. Edwards gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN22 (2Q: 04:46) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Edwards |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hall |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN24 (2Q: 04:05) Jamal Lewis ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN22 (2Q: 03:29) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Dennis, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN14 (2Q: 02:46) Jason Elam attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Denver 3 |
| (2Q: 02:38) Jason Elam kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 02:38) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB Antonio Pierce.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT L.Bender | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE K.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Spy | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN28 (2Q: 02:03) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Patrick Surtain. Key block delivered by Eric Heitmann.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT L.Bender | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE K.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-DEN35 (2Q: 01:55) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Leon Bender. Scott gained 5 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Obafemi Ayanbadejo on the DEN43.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN43 (2Q: 01:37) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sheldon Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 01:31) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Darnay Scott.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU49 (2Q: 01:25) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Brock Marion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Bell | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU43 (2Q: 01:17) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ike Reese.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Bell | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Kohberger | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 01:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for -2 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU39 (2Q: 00:53) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
3-16-HOU43 (2Q: 00:45) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ike Reese.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Bell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Kohberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-7-HOU34 (2Q: 00:38) Edward Hepburn attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Denver 6 |
| (2Q: 00:33) Edward Hepburn kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 00:33) Mark Brunell dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 2-11-HOU24 (2Q: 00:08) Mark Brunell dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 65 yards from the DEN35. Travis Taylor returned the ball 30 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Obafemi Ayanbadejo. |
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 14:36) Kevin Faulk ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Faulk | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Holloway | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| --- | NB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU24 (3Q: 14:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Heap gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 13:23) Cedric Benson ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU45 (3Q: 12:56) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Tony Stewart for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Faulk | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 12:26) Kevin Faulk ran around left end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB James Hall, assisted by S Madieu Williams. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Faulk | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN40 (3Q: 11:59) Cedric Benson ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon, assisted by DE Menson Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Spy | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN42 (3Q: 11:27) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jamal Lewis. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DEN42 (3Q: 11:20) Dustin Colquitt punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN04. |
1-10-DEN04 (3Q: 11:12) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Leon Bender, assisted by OLB Takeo Spikes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT L.Bender | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE K.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN01 (3Q: 10:29) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT L.Bender | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE K.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB B.Kohberger | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN05 (3Q: 10:01) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by OLB Ike Reese and DE Kavika Pittman for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | NB B.Kohberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-DEN01 (3Q: 09:23) Josh Miller punted 41 yards. Dante Hall called for a fair catch at the DEN42. |
1-10-DEN42 (3Q: 09:14) Jarrod Baxter ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by ILB James Hall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN43 (3Q: 08:47) Mark Brunell scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Holloway | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN37 (3Q: 08:04) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Jamal Lewis for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN31 (3Q: 07:34) PENALTY: G Pete Kendall of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN36 (3Q: 07:24) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by CB Ronald Bartell. Edwards gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Baxter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN25 (3Q: 06:40) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. S Madieu Williams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Doyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN25 (3Q: 06:30) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Travis Taylor for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-DEN22 (3Q: 05:47) Jason Elam attempted a 39 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time. |
1-10-DEN29 (3Q: 05:41) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR Josh Reed and was intercepted by S Roy Williams at the DEN30. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB S.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN23 (3Q: 05:33) Travis Taylor ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN26 (3Q: 04:57) Travis Taylor ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James Hall, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. OLB Tully Banta-Cain knocked down Casey Rabach to break up the play. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Lloyd |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN26 (3Q: 04:17) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Baxter | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-DEN22 (3Q: 03:40) Jason Elam attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Denver 6 |
| (3Q: 03:33) Jason Elam kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 03:33) Musa Smith ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by DE Kavika Pittman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN25 (3Q: 02:51) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce. Boston gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: ILB Chase Blackburn of Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN40 (3Q: 02:43) PENALTY: WR Josh Reed of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN35 (3Q: 02:39) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for FB Thomas Tapeh and was intercepted by OLB Antonio Pierce at the DEN37. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Thomas Tapeh.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN27 (3Q: 02:26) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Travis Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | RCB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN27 (3Q: 02:21) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Jamal Lewis for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Lewis gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Lloyd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-4-DEN21 (3Q: 01:50) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by TE Todd Heap.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Baxter | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN21 (3Q: 01:40) Jason Elam attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 16, Denver 6 |
| (3Q: 01:33) Jason Elam kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Javon Walker returned the ball 25 yards to the DEN26. Tackled by Kevin Faulk. |
1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 01:01) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN25 (3Q: 00:34) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kavika Pittman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-11-DEN25 (4Q: 15:00) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Lamar King and assisted by CB Patrick Surtain. PENALTY: CB Patrick Surtain of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB K.Bell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN30 (4Q: 14:48) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | --- | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-DEN24 (4Q: 14:04) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Kavika Pittman for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-23-DEN17 (4Q: 13:25) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce. Reed gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Kohberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 12:51) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Leon Bender, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT L.Bender | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE K.Carter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN42 (4Q: 12:16) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 7 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN49 (4Q: 11:36) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.Bender | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 10:52) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE LeBron James.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 10:47) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 19 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. Reed gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 10:02) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU13 (4Q: 09:25) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce, assisted by OLB Ike Reese.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT L.Bender | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS S.Brown | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU10 (4Q: 08:43) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB T.Spikes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Kohberger | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Marion | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-2-HOU02 (4Q: 07:57) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 16, Denver 12
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Pittman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Davis | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB K.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Kohberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 07:57) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Houston 16, Denver 13 |
| (4Q: 07:49) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 07:49) Mark Brunell sacked by ILB James Hall and DE Cory Redding for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Marco Colombo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Faulk | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU18 (4Q: 07:04) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Owens gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 06:16) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jamal Lewis. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU39 (4Q: 06:11) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon. Heap gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU47 (4Q: 05:27) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. ILB Ryan Phillips defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Faulk | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | LCB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU47 (4Q: 05:22) Dustin Colquitt punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN05. |
1-10-DEN05 (4Q: 05:13) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. CB Patrick Surtain defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN05 (4Q: 05:09) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce, assisted by DT Ross Kolodziej.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN06 (4Q: 04:33) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnay Scott. OLB Ike Reese hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DT Tank Johnson of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Kohberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-4-DEN11 (4Q: 04:23) PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-9-DEN06 (4Q: 04:16) Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for TE Alge Crumpler and was intercepted by CB Sheldon Brown at the DEN12. Tackled by Alge Crumpler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Bell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Kohberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN12 (4Q: 04:04) Mark Brunell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Faulk | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Baxter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN08 (4Q: 03:18) Cedric Benson ran around right end for -8 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter |
| --- | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| --- | WLB M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Kendall |
| --- | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-14-DEN16 (4Q: 02:33) PENALTY: OLB Tully Banta-Cain of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
3-9-DEN11 (4Q: 02:33) Jamal Lewis ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Nugent | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Baxter |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Colombo |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | --- | | LG P.Kendall |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Brown |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-6-DEN08 (4Q: 02:24) Jason Elam attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 19, Denver 13 |
| (4Q: 02:16) Jason Elam kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 02:16) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-DEN36 (4Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN43 (4Q: 01:35) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 24 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Reed gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 01:06) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Kavika Pittman and DE Kevin Carter for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
2-16-HOU39 (4Q: 00:58) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Boston gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bender | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | RB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Denver called a time out. |
3-3-HOU26 (4Q: 00:46) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR Josh Reed and was intercepted by CB Sheldon Brown at the HOU15. Tackled by Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | --- | WLB K.Bell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB S.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Kohberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS B.Marion | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 00:37) Mark Brunell dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 19, Denver Broncos 13 |