| Played in San Diego, CA, weather: 77 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Lamar Patton kicked off 51 yards from the SDO35. Javon Walker returned the ball 18 yards to the DEN32. Tackled by LaDainian Tomlinson. |
| 1-10-DEN32 (1Q: 14:39) PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN27 (1Q: 14:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Byron Frisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-DEN27 (1Q: 14:26) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR David Boston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-DEN27 (1Q: 14:20) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 13 yards. Tackled by S Charles Tillman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SDO Randall Godfrey on the DEN40.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN40 (1Q: 14:13) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by ILB James Hall. PENALTY: C Jeff Saturday of San Diego was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-20-SDO50 (1Q: 14:04) PENALTY: DE Cory Redding of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
1-15-DEN45 (1Q: 13:54) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by CB Michael Waddell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN30 (1Q: 13:09) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-DEN29 (1Q: 12:44) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN ILB James Hall to the DEN27.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Huffman |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN27 (1Q: 12:36) Musa Smith ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Harper, assisted by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | LCB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Porter | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB C.Tillman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DEN29 (1Q: 12:07) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Byron Frisch, assisted by DT Alan Harper.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-DEN36 (1Q: 11:40) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Spencer | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Miller | Spy | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Harris | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-SDO49 (1Q: 11:15) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-SDO43 (1Q: 10:47) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams, assisted by DT Jared Clauss.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-SDO43 (1Q: 10:25) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Dana Spencer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-SDO43 (1Q: 10:20) Josh Miller punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the SDO01. |
1-10-SDO01 (1Q: 10:09) Michael Turner ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-SDO04 (1Q: 09:24) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon. PENALTY: G Pete Campion of San Diego was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-SDO02 (1Q: 09:14) Michael Turner ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. Key block delivered by Brent Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-SDO11 (1Q: 08:40) Marc Bulger sacked by OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Pete Campion. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SDO Jon Huffman on the SDO07.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-SDO07 (1Q: 07:54) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Isaac Bruce for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bruce gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-SDO26 (1Q: 07:15) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
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2-10-SDO26 (1Q: 06:48) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jon Huffman. CB Lito Sheppard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-SDO26 (1Q: 06:42) Marc Bulger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Marty Booker. DE Cory Redding blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-SDO26 (1Q: 06:34) Joel Greene punted 54 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 19 yards to the DEN39. PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-DEN14 (1Q: 06:25) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Keith Lewis. Key block delivered by Alge Crumpler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN21 (1Q: 05:55) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN29 (1Q: 05:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by CB Brian Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN33 (1Q: 04:25) Musa Smith ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Chester. Key block delivered by Jordan Gross.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN43 (1Q: 03:44) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by DE Byron Frisch. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN48 (1Q: 03:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. Scott gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO30 (1Q: 02:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by CB Brian Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-SDO24 (1Q: 02:10) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter. PENALTY: C Justin Hartwig of Denver was called for an Illegal Touch of Forward Pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-SDO29 (1Q: 02:03) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 1-10-SDO12 (1Q: 01:29) PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-SDO17 (1Q: 01:22) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Byron Frisch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-SDO16 (1Q: 00:49) Big Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by CB Brian Williams. OLB Joey Porter knocked down Todd Wade to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-SDO14 (1Q: 00:24) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Alan Harper.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-1-SDO03 (2Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, San Diego 0 |
| (2Q: 14:54) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO25 (2Q: 14:54) Michael Turner ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon. Key block delivered by Brent Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-SDO33 (2Q: 14:29) Michael Turner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway. San Diego's Isaac Bruce was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT I.Bruce |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-SDO34 (2Q: 14:06) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | --- | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Bump and Run | --- |
|
1-10-SDO41 (2Q: 13:19) Michael Turner ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-SDO44 (2Q: 12:53) Marc Bulger sacked by DE Cory Redding and OLB Broderick Siplon for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Saturday.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-SDO40 (2Q: 12:19) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Turner | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-SDO41 (2Q: 11:37) Joel Greene punted 44 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 9 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by LaDainian Tomlinson. |
1-10-DEN24 (2Q: 11:27) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Godfrey. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN42 (2Q: 10:44) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 6 yards. Tackled by S Charles Tillman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Tillman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN48 (2Q: 10:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Godfrey. Crumpler gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-SDO49 (2Q: 09:35) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Chester, assisted by DT Alan Harper. OLB Joey Porter knocked down Eric Heitmann to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB C.Miller | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-DEN47 (2Q: 09:00) Josh Miller punted 39 yards. Sammie Copeland called for a fair catch at the SDO14. |
1-10-SDO14 (2Q: 08:50) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN S Dexter Jackson to the SDO23.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO23 (2Q: 08:43) Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO23 (2Q: 08:38) Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR Josh Reed and was intercepted by S Keith Lewis in the end zone. Touchback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB W.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB C.Tillman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO20 (2Q: 08:25) Michael Turner ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO20 (2Q: 07:59) Larry Fitzgerald ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-SDO20 (2Q: 07:30) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Turner | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO32 (2Q: 07:04) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Donaldson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-SDO39 (2Q: 06:39) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway. Key block delivered by Max Lane.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Turner |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | NB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN47 (2Q: 06:17) Marc Bulger sacked by OLB Broderick Siplon for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Brent Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-SDO45 (2Q: 05:47) Michael Turner ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-16-SDO47 (2Q: 05:23) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. ILB James Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-SDO47 (2Q: 05:16) Joel Greene punted 42 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 8 yards to the DEN19. Tackled by Jon Huffman. |
1-10-DEN19 (2Q: 05:05) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN19 (2Q: 04:58) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Tillman | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN27 (2Q: 04:26) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | MLB P.Boulware | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB B.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | RCB T.Polamalu | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN32 (2Q: 03:47) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DT Jared Clauss hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN32 (2Q: 03:36) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN37 (2Q: 03:13) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Javon Walker for 17 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO46 (2Q: 02:55) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DT Johnathan Sullivan drove right through Eric Heitmann to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO46 (2Q: 02:50) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Caleb Miller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-9-SDO45 (2Q: 02:30) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. S Charles Tillman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-SDO45 (2Q: 02:18) Josh Miller punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the SDO02. |
1-10-SDO02 (2Q: 02:08) Michael Turner ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Spy | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-11-SDO01 (2Q: 02:00) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Zach Walz.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Turner |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WLB Z.Walz | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-SDO08 (2Q: 01:19) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall. Key block delivered by Max Lane. Lane ran over Ryan Phillips to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | --- | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO15 (2Q: 00:54) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-SDO13 (2Q: 00:12) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Redding | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Michael Turner returned the ball 30 yards to the SDO21. Tackled by Dexter Jackson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Javon Walker for 6 yards to the SDO15. Tackled by Derrick Johnson. |
1-10-SDO15 (3Q: 14:52) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss, assisted by DE Larry Chester.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-SDO14 (3Q: 14:12) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. DE Larry Chester hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-9-SDO14 (3Q: 14:06) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Byron Frisch, assisted by S Keith Lewis. Ayanbadejo gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-SDO12 (3Q: 13:32) Edward Hepburn attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 6, San Diego 0 |
| (3Q: 13:24) Edward Hepburn kicked off 66 yards from the DEN35. Michael Turner returned the ball 15 yards to the SDO14. Tackled by Ryan Phillips. |
1-10-SDO14 (3Q: 12:54) Marc Bulger pass completed to RB LaDainian Tomlinson for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. Tomlinson gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE D.Donaldson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO44 (3Q: 12:08) Marc Bulger pass was intended for RB LaDainian Tomlinson and was intercepted by ILB Ryan Phillips at the DEN26. Tackled by LaDainian Tomlinson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 11:55) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 8 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Double TE | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN34 (3Q: 11:13) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Walt Harris. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Harris | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN38 (3Q: 10:50) Musa Smith ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN41 (3Q: 10:13) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Byron Frisch for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB W.Harris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS P.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN35 (3Q: 09:51) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. OLB Joey Porter defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT P.Boulware | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-DEN35 (3Q: 09:44) Josh Miller punted 34 yards. Sammie Copeland returned the kick 2 yards to the SDO33. Tackled by Obafemi Ayanbadejo. San Diego's Charles Tillman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-SDO33 (3Q: 09:36) Michael Turner ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Spy | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO33 (3Q: 09:07) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. ILB Torrance Marshall knocked down Brent Van Pelt to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Spy | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-SDO35 (3Q: 08:33) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Booker. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Turner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-SDO35 (3Q: 08:20) Joel Greene punted 38 yards. Ernest Wilford called for a fair catch at the DEN27. |
1-10-DEN27 (3Q: 08:09) Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN27 (3Q: 08:00) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Walt Harris.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-DEN31 (3Q: 07:16) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. San Diego's Dana Spencer was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Boulware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN37 (3Q: 06:45) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams, assisted by OLB Randall Godfrey. James gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN43 (3Q: 05:58) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-DEN42 (3Q: 05:24) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boston gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-SDO34 (3Q: 04:38) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-3-SDO27 (3Q: 03:59) PENALTY: QB Ben Roethlisberger of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-8-SDO32 (3Q: 03:50) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter. James gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-SDO23 (3Q: 03:13) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by DT Jared Clauss. San Diego's Brian Williams was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-SDO21 (3Q: 02:37) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 3 yards. Tackled by S Keith Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-SDO18 (3Q: 01:52) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR Darnay Scott and was intercepted by OLB Randall Godfrey at the SDO10. The interception was returned 24 yards. Tackled by Darnay Scott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO34 (3Q: 01:40) Marc Bulger pass was dropped by WR Marty Booker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO34 (3Q: 01:35) Michael Turner ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-SDO31 (3Q: 00:54) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Booker. DE Cory Redding hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Turner | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-SDO31 (3Q: 00:47) Joel Greene punted 46 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by LaDainian Tomlinson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Dexter Jackson at the DEN29. |
| 1-10-DEN29 (3Q: 00:39) PENALTY: T Jordan Gross of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN24 (3Q: 00:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. DE Byron Frisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-DEN24 (3Q: 00:25) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnay Scott. DT Johnathan Sullivan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-DEN24 (3Q: 00:12) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. OLB Joey Porter knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-DEN24 (3Q: 00:07) Josh Miller punted 36 yards. Sammie Copeland called for a fair catch at the SDO40. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-SDO40 (4Q: 15:00) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by CB Michael Waddell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-SDO43 (4Q: 14:20) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB LaDainian Tomlinson. CB Michael Waddell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-SDO43 (4Q: 14:08) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-SDO48 (4Q: 13:41) Joel Greene punted 41 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 13 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by LT2 Tomlinson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Ryan Phillips at the DEN24. |
1-10-DEN24 (4Q: 13:33) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN27 (4Q: 12:56) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB W.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Porter | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB C.Tillman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS P.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN27 (4Q: 12:46) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DT Alan Harper for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-DEN21 (4Q: 11:59) Josh Miller punted 52 yards. Sammie Copeland returned the kick -2 yards to the SDO25. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-SDO25 (4Q: 11:52) Marc Bulger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jon Huffman. ILB James Hall blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO25 (4Q: 11:45) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 48 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Fitzgerald gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN27 (4Q: 11:14) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. OLB Tully Banta-Cain drove right through Pete Campion to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN27 (4Q: 11:10) Marc Bulger pass was dropped by WR Larry Fitzgerald.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN27 (4Q: 11:02) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Booker. OLB Tully Banta-Cain defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Turner | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-DEN27 (4Q: 10:54) Lamar Patton attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 6, San Diego 3 |
| (4Q: 10:48) Lamar Patton kicked off 73 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 10:48) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Boulware | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Schobel |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN29 (4Q: 10:18) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 09:51) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE Alge Crumpler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN48 (4Q: 09:46) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams, assisted by S Keith Lewis. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Boston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Walker |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy | --- | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO39 (4Q: 09:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Byron Frisch. Crumpler gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-3-SDO32 (4Q: 08:35) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB W.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO23 (4Q: 07:55) Musa Smith ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by DT Johnathan Sullivan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO23 (4Q: 07:11) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-SDO24 (4Q: 06:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DT Alan Harper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB W.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-SDO24 (4Q: 06:19) Edward Hepburn attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 9, San Diego 3 |
| (4Q: 06:11) Edward Hepburn kicked off 61 yards from the DEN35. Michael Turner returned the ball 19 yards to the SDO23. Tackled by Michael Waddell. |
1-10-SDO23 (4Q: 05:40) Marc Bulger pass was dropped by TE Jon Huffman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Donaldson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-SDO23 (4Q: 05:36) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. Huffman gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-SDO40 (4Q: 04:53) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 0 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO40 (4Q: 04:19) Larry Fitzgerald ran a reverse around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | --- | | LG G.Perkins |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-SDO44 (4Q: 03:45) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Alex Smith for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by CB Michael Waddell. Smith gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Perkins |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Van Pelt |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-SDO47 (4Q: 03:21) Joel Greene punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN01. |
1-10-DEN01 (4Q: 03:13) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Harper.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN03 (4Q: 02:27) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| --- | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| San Diego called a time out. |
3-5-DEN06 (4Q: 02:17) Musa Smith ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Eric Heitmann.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| San Diego called a time out. |
1-10-DEN15 (4Q: 02:06) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. Key block delivered by Jordan Gross.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-5-DEN20 (4Q: 02:00) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Schobel |
| +++ | RDE C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| San Diego called a time out. |
| 3-4-DEN21 (4Q: 01:52) PENALTY: OLB Joey Porter of San Diego was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-DEN26 (4Q: 01:52) Musa Smith ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Harper | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN27 (4Q: 01:05) Musa Smith ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Chester, assisted by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB W.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-9-DEN27 (4Q: 00:18) Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Denver Broncos 9, San Diego Chargers 3 |