| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 35 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 15:00) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. S Brian Dawkins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN25 (1Q: 14:54) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 19 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN44 (1Q: 14:29) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. CB Carlos Rogers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN44 (1Q: 14:25) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Bell and assisted by CB James Becker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-DEN50 (1Q: 13:50) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED44 (1Q: 13:18) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Musa Smith. OLB Dwayne Rudd defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED44 (1Q: 13:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. James gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED30 (1Q: 12:37) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Staat, assisted by OLB Lance Briggs. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-NED25 (1Q: 12:07) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Eric Heitmann.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED17 (1Q: 11:39) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NED12 (1Q: 11:01) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 8 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-NED04 (1Q: 10:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver's Terrence Metcalf was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Denver 6, New England 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:21) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 7, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 10:12) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 10:12) Eric Moulds ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Grant |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NED31 (1Q: 09:38) Ryan Grant ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Key block delivered by Toniu Fonoti.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED43 (1Q: 08:56) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. DT Shaun Rogers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED43 (1Q: 08:50) Ryan Grant ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding. Grant looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-10-NED43 (1Q: 08:18) PENALTY: OLB Broderick Siplon of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
3-5-NED48 (1Q: 08:12) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 13 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 07:42) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steve Heiden. OLB Tully Banta-Cain hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN39 (1Q: 07:36) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 8 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams. Moulds gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Grant | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-DEN31 (1Q: 06:55) Phil Mickelson pass completed to RB Ryan Grant for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Grant | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 06:10) Lee Suggs ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN19 (1Q: 05:30) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. Key block delivered by Kelvin Garmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN14 (1Q: 04:59) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by John St. Clair. Denver 7, New England 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:59) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was blocked. |
| (1Q: 04:49) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 04:49) Musa Smith ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker. Key block delivered by Eric Heitmann. PENALTY: CB James Becker of New England was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Out of Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED45 (1Q: 04:41) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 2 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins, assisted by CB Carlos Rogers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-NED43 (1Q: 04:08) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Staat. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NED29 (1Q: 03:34) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. OLB Niko Koutouvides defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED29 (1Q: 03:29) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith and assisted by S Tyrone Bell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NED24 (1Q: 02:49) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Rudd, assisted by S Brian Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED13 (1Q: 02:10) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Boston gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 13, New England 6
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 02:10) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 14, New England 6 |
| (1Q: 01:59) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 01:59) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED30 (1Q: 01:28) Robert Holcombe ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-NED34 (1Q: 01:01) Phil Mickelson pass completed to RB Ryan Grant for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Grant gained 28 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Nugent | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN38 (1Q: 00:16) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. OLB Tully Banta-Cain hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN38 (1Q: 00:10) Phil Mickelson scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-8-DEN36 (2Q: 15:00) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by CB Michael Waddell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN32 (2Q: 14:22) Jeff Chandler attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-DEN39 (2Q: 14:17) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN44 (2Q: 13:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 12:58) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnay Scott. CB Andre Woolfork defended the pass. New England's James Becker was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN49 (2Q: 12:53) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Briggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-NED47 (2Q: 12:30) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 11 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins. Boston gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED36 (2Q: 11:45) Musa Smith ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork, assisted by S Stuart Schweigert. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.Briggs | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | --- |
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2-2-NED28 (2Q: 11:20) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Ayanbadejo gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-NED25 (2Q: 10:41) Musa Smith ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE John Hilliard, assisted by DE Jeremy Staat. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NED19 (2Q: 10:00) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnay Scott. DE D'Marco Farr hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NED19 (2Q: 09:53) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. DE Ty Warren defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-NED19 (2Q: 09:48) Edward Hepburn attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 17, New England 6 |
| (2Q: 09:43) Edward Hepburn kicked off 66 yards from the DEN35. Eric Moulds returned the ball 21 yards to the NED20. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 09:09) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-11-NED19 (2Q: 08:27) Lee Suggs ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NED34 (2Q: 08:06) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. OLB Tully Banta-Cain defended the pass. PENALTY: WR Patrick Crayton of New England was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Holloway | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED34 (2Q: 08:02) Phil Mickelson pass was dropped by TE Bennie Joppru.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NED34 (2Q: 07:53) Phil Mickelson sacked by OLB Broderick Siplon for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Toniu Fonoti.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-NED30 (2Q: 07:24) Chris Gardocki punted 42 yards. Ernest Wilford called for a fair catch at the DEN28. |
1-10-DEN28 (2Q: 07:14) Musa Smith ran a trap outside the left tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by S Duane Burnham. Key block delivered by Jordan Gross.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 06:38) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. OLB Raonall Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN50 (2Q: 06:31) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. OLB Niko Koutouvides knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN50 (2Q: 06:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. OLB Lance Briggs defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-DEN50 (2Q: 06:18) Josh Miller punted 45 yards. Ryan Grant returned the kick 3 yards to the NED08. Tackled by Ryan Phillips. |
1-10-NED08 (2Q: 06:08) Ryan Grant ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. Key block delivered by Toniu Fonoti.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB R.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED22 (2Q: 05:26) Robert Holcombe ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Nugent | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NED18 (2Q: 05:03) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB J.Bernard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-NED27 (2Q: 04:18) Play-Action. Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED34 (2Q: 03:59) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-2-NED42 (2Q: 03:37) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips. Moulds gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NED49 (2Q: 03:16) PENALTY: TE Bennie Joppru of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED44 (2Q: 03:06) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 6 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. PENALTY: G Toniu Fonoti of New England was called for Offensive Holding. New England's Ryan Grant was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Grant | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-25-NED34 (2Q: 02:58) Phil Mickelson pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. OLB Tully Banta-Cain blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Redding | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-25-NED34 (2Q: 02:49) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Moulds gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-DEN43 (2Q: 02:22) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway. Key block delivered by Damien Woody. Denver's Madieu Williams was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE D.Nugent | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Siplon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 02:01) Phil Mickelson sacked by DE Menson Holloway for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by John St. Clair.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-18-DEN49 (2Q: 01:53) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Moulds gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Holloway | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB J.Bernard | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-DEN46 (2Q: 01:35) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steve Heiden. DE Davis Nugent hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Nugent | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-DEN46 (2Q: 01:25) Chris Gardocki punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 01:20) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for -1 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-11-DEN19 (2Q: 00:37) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 15:00) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Steve Heiden for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED38 (3Q: 14:26) Phil Mickelson pass was dropped by RB Robert Holcombe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Holcombe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS M.Warfield | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-NED38 (3Q: 14:20) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. CB Michael Waddell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver's Malcolm Warfield was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Warfield | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NED38 (3Q: 14:12) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Patrick Crayton for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Holcombe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED42 (3Q: 13:51) Chris Gardocki punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN14. |
1-10-DEN14 (3Q: 13:40) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce. Crumpler gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-DEN19 (3Q: 13:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. ILB D.J. Williams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-DEN19 (3Q: 13:04) Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR Josh Reed and was intercepted by CB Andre Woolfork at the DEN26. Tackled by Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 12:53) Lee Suggs ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN25 (3Q: 12:24) Robert Holcombe ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding, assisted by DE Menson Holloway. The defense looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-4-DEN20 (3Q: 11:53) Phil Mickelson pass completed to RB Robert Holcombe for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN14 (3Q: 11:24) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Steve Heiden for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB M.Holloway | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN13 (3Q: 10:45) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN13 (3Q: 10:40) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. CB Michael Waddell knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-DEN13 (3Q: 10:34) Jeff Chandler attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 17, New England 9 |
| (3Q: 10:27) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 10:27) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers, assisted by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN27 (3Q: 09:49) Musa Smith ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Rudd, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN33 (3Q: 09:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jeremy Staat, assisted by OLB Raonall Smith. Ayanbadejo gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB N.Koutouvides | Double TE | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN36 (3Q: 08:59) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. S Stuart Schweigert defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN36 (3Q: 08:52) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB S.Schweigert | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN42 (3Q: 08:10) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DT Amon Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN42 (3Q: 08:04) Josh Miller punted 31 yards. Eric Moulds called for a fair catch at the NED27. |
1-10-NED27 (3Q: 07:53) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED28 (3Q: 07:17) Eric Moulds ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe |
| +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-NED28 (3Q: 06:50) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard, assisted by DE Davis Nugent. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Kelvin Garmon of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Nugent | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NED28 (3Q: 06:40) Chris Gardocki punted 46 yards. Ernest Wilford returned the kick 8 yards to the DEN34. Tackled by Lance Briggs. |
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 06:29) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Thomas Tapeh. DT Amon Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN34 (3Q: 06:24) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce, assisted by OLB Raonall Smith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Double X(SE) | --- |
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3-2-DEN42 (3Q: 05:44) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Musa Smith. DE Jeremy Staat hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB D.Rudd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN42 (3Q: 05:37) Josh Miller punted 42 yards. Eric Moulds returned the kick 9 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Alge Crumpler. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 05:28) Robert Holcombe ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED28 (3Q: 04:57) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-NED32 (3Q: 04:14) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by DE Menson Holloway. Key block delivered by Toniu Fonoti.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED35 (3Q: 03:42) Robert Holcombe ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED38 (3Q: 03:00) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NED41 (3Q: 02:26) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN48 (3Q: 01:47) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN40 (3Q: 01:22) Robert Holcombe ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips. Key block delivered by Steve Heiden.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN38 (3Q: 01:01) Robert Holcombe ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN35 (3Q: 00:37) Phil Mickelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Crayton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN35 (3Q: 00:32) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-3-DEN31 (4Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 17, New England 12 |
| (4Q: 14:55) Jeff Chandler kicked off 69 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 14:55) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Darnay Scott for 9 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN34 (4Q: 14:26) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Rudd. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
3-2-DEN33 (4Q: 13:47) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. OLB Niko Koutouvides defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB D.Rudd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN33 (4Q: 13:39) Josh Miller punted and it was blocked by Bennie Joppru. NED Brian Dawkins recovered the ball at the DEN21. |
1-10-DEN21 (4Q: 13:32) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN19 (4Q: 12:54) Robert Holcombe ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard, assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips. S Dexter Jackson crushed Kelvin Garmon to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN20 (4Q: 12:22) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding, assisted by CB Michael Waddell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy on QB | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB M.Holloway | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DEN17 (4Q: 11:36) Jeff Chandler attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 17, New England 15 |
| (4Q: 11:31) Jeff Chandler kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 11:31) Musa Smith ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN26 (4Q: 10:59) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert, assisted by OLB Dwayne Rudd. Key block delivered by Jordan Gross.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN38 (4Q: 10:36) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE T.Warren | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-4-DEN44 (4Q: 10:09) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB L.Briggs | In Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED44 (4Q: 09:41) Big Ben Roethlisberger sacked by OLB Lance Briggs and DE D'Marco Farr for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Briggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| --- | SS K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-DEN50 (4Q: 09:01) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
3-11-NED45 (4Q: 08:26) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Rudd.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-2-NED36 (4Q: 08:01) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE John Hilliard. Tapeh gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | LCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | RCB D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Double TE | +++ |
|
1-10-NED31 (4Q: 07:15) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 8 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NED23 (4Q: 06:32) Musa Smith ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-NED09 (4Q: 05:46) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. S Brian Dawkins defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NED09 (4Q: 05:41) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. OLB Raonall Smith defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| --- | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-9-NED09 (4Q: 05:31) PENALTY: WR Josh Reed of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-14-NED14 (4Q: 05:24) Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. OLB Lance Briggs blocked the pass. PENALTY: C Eric Heitmann of Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Briggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Smith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-NED14 (4Q: 05:18) Edward Hepburn attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 20, New England 15 |
| (4Q: 05:10) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. New England's Luke Staley was hurt on the play. |
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 05:10) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Crayton. OLB Tully Banta-Cain defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED25 (4Q: 05:05) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | NB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NED31 (4Q: 04:43) Play-Action. Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell. Hoover gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED49 (4Q: 04:04) Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN43 (4Q: 03:33) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Watts |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN41 (4Q: 03:05) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Darius Watts for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN26 (4Q: 02:45) Play-Action. Phil Mickelson pass was dropped by WR Patrick Crayton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN26 (4Q: 02:35) Phil Mickelson pass completed to RB Robert Holcombe for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Cory Redding. PENALTY: G Toniu Fonoti of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-DEN36 (4Q: 02:25) Phil Mickelson pass was dropped by RB Robert Holcombe.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-DEN36 (4Q: 02:21) Phil Mickelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-20-DEN36 (4Q: 02:11) Phil Mickelson pass was dropped by WR Antonio Freeman. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN36 (4Q: 02:05) Musa Smith ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. Key block delivered by Jordan Gross.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Scott |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | --- | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NED49 (4Q: 01:59) Musa Smith ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig. Hartwig ran over Carlos Rogers to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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| New England called a time out. |
2-2-NED41 (4Q: 01:50) Musa Smith ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE L.Briggs | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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| New England called a time out. |
1-10-NED35 (4Q: 01:38) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | --- |
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| New England called a time out. |
2-2-NED27 (4Q: 01:30) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Raonall Smith. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB R.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Scott |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Gross |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Heitmann |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-NED19 (4Q: 00:45) Big Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 2-11-NED20 (4Q: 00:02) Big Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Denver Broncos 20, New England Patriots 15 |