| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 61 degrees, fair, 14 mph wind. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 66 yards from the DEN35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 34 yards to the BUF33. Tackled by Dexter Jackson. |
1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 14:30) Alexis Shepherd ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-BUF34 (1Q: 14:01) Willis McGahee ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-BUF40 (1Q: 13:26) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Eric Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard. Johnson gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF49 (1Q: 12:47) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 5 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double TE | +++ |
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2-5-DEN46 (1Q: 12:02) Willis McGahee ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. ILB Torrance Marshall knocked down Marco Rivera to break up the play. PENALTY: S Madieu Williams of Denver was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Meeker |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DEN30 (1Q: 11:56) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-DEN24 (1Q: 11:12) Alexis Shepherd ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-DEN23 (1Q: 10:41) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. DE Cory Redding hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| 4-3-DEN23 (1Q: 10:35) Nick Novak attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 3, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 10:30) Nick Novak kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 10:30) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-DEN31 (1Q: 09:49) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Key block delivered by Alge Crumpler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN36 (1Q: 09:04) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-DEN44 (1Q: 08:38) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF44 (1Q: 07:52) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Boston gained 26 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-BUF17 (1Q: 07:11) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-4-BUF04 (1Q: 06:43) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jordan Gross. Denver 6, Buffalo 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:43) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 7, Buffalo 3 |
| (1Q: 06:35) Edward Hepburn kicked off 71 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 06:35) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Alexis Shepherd for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon. Shepherd gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Reggie Nelson of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-BUF15 (1Q: 06:21) Eli Manning sacked by OLB Broderick Siplon for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double TE | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-29-BUF06 (1Q: 05:56) Eli Manning pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Dennis. Housmandzadeh gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double TE | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-BUF31 (1Q: 05:22) Eli Manning sacked by OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Sebastian Meeker. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Marco Rivera on the BUF23.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-BUF23 (1Q: 04:42) Ray Hollas punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN31. |
1-10-DEN31 (1Q: 04:32) Musa Smith ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. PENALTY: DT Graham Newsome of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-DEN36 (1Q: 04:24) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Will Allen, assisted by S Zach Bronson. Key block delivered by Jordan Gross.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB W.Allen | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN43 (1Q: 03:41) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 28 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Scott gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF29 (1Q: 03:03) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF26 (1Q: 02:39) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by CB Karl Paymah. Crumpler gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF10 (1Q: 02:06) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnay Scott. DE Eric Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF10 (1Q: 01:54) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Boston gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF01 (1Q: 01:28) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around left end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig. Denver 13, Buffalo 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | RDE J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | MLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB B.Sapp | In Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | RCB K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | In Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 01:28) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 14, Buffalo 3 |
| (1Q: 01:18) Edward Hepburn kicked off 70 yards from the DEN35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 23 yards to the BUF18. Tackled by Jeffrey Bernard. |
1-10-BUF18 (1Q: 00:58) Alexis Shepherd ran around the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF37 (1Q: 00:15) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-7-BUF40 (2Q: 15:00) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jason McAddley for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard. McAddley gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF46 (2Q: 14:15) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Courtney Anderson for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB C.Redding | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 13:36) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DEN47 (2Q: 13:07) Eli Manning pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN47 (2Q: 13:00) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to TE Eric Johnson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Dennis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-2-DEN43 (2Q: 12:34) Eli Manning pass was dropped by WR Joe Jurevicius. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jurevicius | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN43 (2Q: 12:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Eric Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | --- | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN43 (2Q: 12:14) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 30 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Crumpler gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF27 (2Q: 11:31) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnay Scott. DE Eric Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF27 (2Q: 11:26) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Bernard Berrian for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Berrian gained 19 yards after the catch. Denver 20, Buffalo 3
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Berrian | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB W.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS G.Newsome | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 11:26) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 21, Buffalo 3 |
| (2Q: 11:13) Edward Hepburn kicked off 70 yards from the DEN35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 29 yards to the BUF24. Tackled by David Boston. |
1-10-BUF24 (2Q: 10:54) Alexis Shepherd ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.Nugent | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF29 (2Q: 10:17) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Jurevicius. OLB Broderick Siplon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF29 (2Q: 10:11) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips. Finneran gained 8 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Pat Dennis on the BUF35.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-BUF35 (2Q: 10:05) PENALTY: FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo of Denver was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-BUF40 (2Q: 09:56) PENALTY: C Eric Heitmann of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-20-BUF45 (2Q: 09:43) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Crumpler gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Fabian Washington of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 09:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS E.Chandler | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF34 (2Q: 08:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 34 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Reed gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Denver 27, Buffalo 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 08:57) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 28, Buffalo 3 |
| (2Q: 08:43) Edward Hepburn kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 20 yards to the BUF12. Tackled by Obafemi Ayanbadejo. |
1-10-BUF12 (2Q: 08:10) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Mark Campbell for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Pat Dennis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | TE C.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF23 (2Q: 07:31) Willis McGahee ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Mara |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF27 (2Q: 06:51) Alexis Shepherd ran a trap outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Buffalo's Alexis Shepherd was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF24 (2Q: 06:28) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. McGahee gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 06:08) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. McGahee gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-BUF44 (2Q: 05:43) PENALTY: WR T.J. Housmandzadeh of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-BUF39 (2Q: 05:38) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. S Madieu Williams defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-BUF39 (2Q: 05:33) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Willis McGahee. OLB Tully Banta-Cain drove right through Michael Roos to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-BUF39 (2Q: 05:28) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Jurevicius. OLB Broderick Siplon defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | RCB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 4-15-BUF39 (2Q: 05:21) Ray Hollas punted 43 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 10 yards to the DEN28. Tackled by John Tait. |
1-10-DEN28 (2Q: 05:12) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Chris Clemons for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Heitmann.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-17-DEN21 (2Q: 04:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by S Benny Sapp. PENALTY: C Justin Hartwig of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-27-DEN11 (2Q: 04:21) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. ILB James Darling knocked down Terrence Metcalf to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-28-DEN10 (2Q: 03:44) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Charlie Anderson. Ayanbadejo gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Thornton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-DEN16 (2Q: 03:08) Josh Miller punted 48 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 15 yards to the DEN49. Tackled by Obafemi Ayanbadejo. |
1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 02:59) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Jurevicius. S Dexter Jackson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN49 (2Q: 02:49) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN45 (2Q: 02:31) Eli Manning pass was intended for WR Brian Finneran and was intercepted by CB Ronald Bartell at the DEN08. Tackled by Brian Finneran. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN08 (2Q: 02:20) PENALTY: T Todd Wade of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-14-DEN04 (2Q: 02:20) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN04 (2Q: 02:13) Musa Smith ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson, assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-14-DEN04 (2Q: 02:00) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by S Erik Coleman. Crumpler gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Eric Heitmann of Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN16 (2Q: 01:49) Josh Miller punted 38 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 2 yards to the BUF48. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 01:40) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Campbell. ILB James Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF48 (2Q: 01:32) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Finneran gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 01:26) Eli Manning pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Brian Finneran. DE Menson Holloway blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN38 (2Q: 01:18) Eli Manning pass completed to FB Sebastian Meeker for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-3-DEN31 (2Q: 00:55) Eli Manning pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Eric Johnson. DE Menson Holloway blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DEN31 (2Q: 00:46) Nick Novak attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| 1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 00:39) PENALTY: C Eric Heitmann of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN33 (2Q: 00:39) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson. Reed gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | --- | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
2-9-DEN39 (2Q: 00:27) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnay Scott. OLB Julian Peterson drove right through Jordan Gross to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN39 (2Q: 00:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Ayanbadejo gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 1-10-DEN48 (2Q: 00:11) PENALTY: T Todd Wade of Denver was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-DEN43 (2Q: 00:11) PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for a False Start. |
| 1-20-DEN38 (2Q: 00:11) PENALTY: G Terrence Metcalf of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-25-DEN33 (2Q: 00:11) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton, assisted by S Benny Sapp. Key block delivered by Eric Heitmann.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
2-18-DEN40 (2Q: 00:03) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Nick Novak kicked off 63 yards from the BUF35. Javon Walker returned the ball 28 yards to the DEN30. Tackled by Joe Jurevicius. |
1-10-DEN30 (3Q: 14:17) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN40 (3Q: 13:51) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by DE Eric Chandler.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN38 (3Q: 13:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Scott gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS E.Chandler | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN50 (3Q: 12:41) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 17 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy. Crumpler gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (3Q: 12:03) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF33 (3Q: 11:22) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF33 (3Q: 11:17) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Charlie Anderson. Ayanbadejo gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF10 (3Q: 10:34) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 34, Buffalo 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:34) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 35, Buffalo 3 |
| (3Q: 10:25) Edward Hepburn kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 10:25) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James Hall. Key block delivered by Marco Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB W.McGahee |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF30 (3Q: 09:51) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Willis McGahee. S Madieu Williams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF30 (3Q: 09:44) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jason McAddley for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by CB Michael Waddell. McAddley gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF34 (3Q: 08:59) Ray Hollas punted 34 yards. Ernest Wilford called for a fair catch at the DEN32. |
1-10-DEN32 (3Q: 08:51) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. PENALTY: ILB Antony Jordan of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-DEN37 (3Q: 08:40) Francisco Chapman scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS E.Chandler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN41 (3Q: 07:55) Musa Smith ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Graham Newsome. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | TE M.Schobel |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN43 (3Q: 07:19) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE C.Hill | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Jordan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN50 (3Q: 06:45) Francisco Chapman pass completed to TE LeBron James for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. James gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Allen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS C.Hill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF44 (3Q: 06:11) Musa Smith ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS C.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF41 (3Q: 05:27) Francisco Chapman pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Will Allen, assisted by ILB James Darling. Smith gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS G.Newsome | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF41 (3Q: 04:57) Francisco Chapman pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DT Charles Hill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB W.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB B.Sapp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-BUF41 (3Q: 04:44) Josh Miller punted 32 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 14 yards to the BUF23. Tackled by Ryan Phillips. |
1-10-BUF23 (3Q: 04:35) Trent Dilfer kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams, assisted by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Dilfer | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF26 (3Q: 04:00) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 22 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard. Finneran gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Duckett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF48 (3Q: 03:28) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason McAddley. CB Michael Waddell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | RCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-BUF48 (3Q: 03:21) PENALTY: WR T.J. Housmandzadeh of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
2-15-BUF43 (3Q: 03:16) Trent Dilfer sacked by OLB Broderick Siplon for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-BUF39 (3Q: 02:33) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB T.J. Duckett for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by CB Michael Waddell. Duckett gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Ronald Bartell of Denver was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Duckett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Waddell | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 3-14-BUF44 (3Q: 02:23) PENALTY: WR T.J. Housmandzadeh of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
3-19-BUF39 (3Q: 02:17) Play-Action. Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Courtney Anderson. S Jeffrey Bernard knocked the ball out of his grasp. Denver's Lito Sheppard was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-BUF39 (3Q: 02:12) Ray Hollas punted 49 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 13 yards to the DEN25. Tackled by Fabian Washington. |
| 1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 02:04) PENALTY: T Todd Wade of Denver was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-DEN20 (3Q: 01:58) PENALTY: G Terrence Metcalf of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-20-DEN15 (3Q: 01:54) Francisco Chapman scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Will Allen and assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB W.Allen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS J.Thornton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN21 (3Q: 01:09) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by ILB James Darling. PENALTY: T Mathias Nkwenti of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-24-DEN11 (3Q: 01:03) Francisco Chapman pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Will Allen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-24-DEN11 (3Q: 00:29) Francisco Chapman pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by OLB Charlie Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-18-DEN17 (4Q: 15:00) Josh Miller punted 36 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 3 yards to the DEN50. PENALTY: S Erik Coleman of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 14:49) Play-Action. Trent Dilfer pass was dropped by TE Courtney Anderson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB M.Holloway | Double TE | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF39 (4Q: 14:42) Willis McGahee ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-7-BUF42 (4Q: 14:07) PENALTY: RB T.J. Duckett of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
3-12-BUF37 (4Q: 14:02) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Willis McGahee. DT Shaun Rogers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver's Dexter Jackson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-BUF37 (4Q: 13:58) Ray Hollas punted 34 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN35. Tackled by Justin Snow. |
1-10-DEN35 (4Q: 13:51) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Schobel |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS J.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN36 (4Q: 13:24) Musa Smith ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by ILB James Darling. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Walker |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Chandler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-DEN44 (4Q: 12:51) Francisco Chapman pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by CB Will Allen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Allen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS E.Chandler | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-1-DEN44 (4Q: 12:21) Josh Miller punted 44 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF22. PENALTY: ILB Chaun Thompson of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF10 (4Q: 12:12) Willis McGahee ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-BUF09 (4Q: 11:35) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Johnson. S Madieu Williams defended the pass. PENALTY: S Jeffrey Bernard of Denver was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.McGahee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 11:26) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double TE | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB P.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 10:53) Trent Dilfer pass was intended for WR Brian Finneran and was intercepted by S Jeffrey Bernard at the BUF42. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Brian Finneran. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.McGahee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Duckett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB P.Dennis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF29 (4Q: 10:42) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons, assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Chandler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF26 (4Q: 10:13) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Will Allen, assisted by DT Charles Hill. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB W.Allen | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS J.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF13 (4Q: 09:33) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Will Allen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | RDE C.Hill | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | SS E.Chandler | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF10 (4Q: 08:49) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Chandler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB C.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS C.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS J.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF07 (4Q: 08:22) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Antony Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Schobel |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Cowsette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF05 (4Q: 07:43) Edward Hepburn attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 38, Buffalo 3 |
| (4Q: 07:37) Edward Hepburn kicked off 71 yards from the DEN35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 26 yards to the BUF20. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 07:17) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. DT Shaun Rogers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Mike Pearson of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB Z.Walz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-BUF10 (4Q: 07:04) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. McGahee gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | --- | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB Z.Walz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Waddell | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (4Q: 06:21) Trent Dilfer pass completed to TE Mark Campbell for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by ILB Malcolm Warfield. Campbell gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB Z.Walz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF39 (4Q: 05:56) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB T.J. Duckett for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Duckett gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB Z.Walz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | --- | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN41 (4Q: 05:15) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. DE Cory Redding hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Walz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN41 (4Q: 05:09) Trent Dilfer sacked by DE Menson Holloway for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Reggie Nelson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Mark Campbell on the DEN45.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB Z.Walz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| --- | SS M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-DEN45 (4Q: 04:23) Trent Dilfer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mark Campbell.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.McGahee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS Z.Walz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-14-DEN45 (4Q: 04:16) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell. McGahee gained 5 yards after the catch. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB Z.Walz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Waddell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN34 (4Q: 04:09) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Chandler, assisted by ILB Chaun Thompson. CB Karl Paymah knocked down Terrence Metcalf to break up the play. PENALTY: DT John Thornton of Buffalo was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Schobel |
| --- | MLB C.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Metcalf |
| --- | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS D.Cowsette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 04:02) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Will Allen.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB C.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS C.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS J.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF48 (4Q: 03:16) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Antony Jordan, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | WLB C.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS C.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS J.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF46 (4Q: 02:32) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Chandler, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB F.Chapman |
| *** | LDE J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Boston |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB W.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS C.Hill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS D.Cowsette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-1-BUF42 (4Q: 02:00) Josh Miller punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 01:54) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield, assisted by DE Cory Redding. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Warfield | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS Z.Walz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF23 (4Q: 01:25) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Warfield | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS Z.Walz | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF36 (4Q: 01:16) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Warfield | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS Z.Walz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-BUF44 (4Q: 00:49) Willis McGahee ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by DE Menson Holloway. Key block delivered by Tony Pashos.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | --- | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Warfield | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS Z.Walz | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 00:05) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB T.J. Duckett for 10 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Duckett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Pearson |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Nelson |
| +++ | SS M.Warfield | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pashos |
| +++ | FS Z.Walz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Denver Broncos 38, Buffalo Bills 3 |