| Played in New England, MA, weather: 32 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 15:00) Sebastian Meeker ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. Key block delivered by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | --- | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB R.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-BUF34 (1Q: 14:35) Alexis Shepherd ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert, assisted by OLB Dwayne Rudd. Key block delivered by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF37 (1Q: 14:00) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Campbell. DE Jeremy Staat hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF37 (1Q: 13:53) Willis McGahee ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE John Hilliard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB R.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | --- | | FB S.Meeker |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-BUF39 (1Q: 13:19) Trent Dilfer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mark Campbell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.McGahee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-BUF39 (1Q: 13:11) Ray Hollas punted 41 yards. Eric Moulds returned the kick 9 yards to the NED29. Tackled by Fabian Washington. |
1-10-NED29 (1Q: 13:01) Eric Moulds ran a reverse around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs |
| +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NED25 (1Q: 12:31) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 12 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Freeman gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NED37 (1Q: 12:08) Phil Mickelson pass completed to RB Lee Suggs for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. Suggs gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-NED43 (1Q: 11:39) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Michael Gaines for 15 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Gaines gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF42 (1Q: 11:00) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF32 (1Q: 10:25) Lee Suggs ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-BUF28 (1Q: 09:58) Robert Holcombe ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton, assisted by DE Eric Moore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-BUF23 (1Q: 09:20) Phil Mickelson pass completed to TE Michael Gaines for 12 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson. Gaines gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-BUF11 (1Q: 08:36) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-BUF09 (1Q: 08:06) Phil Mickelson pass was dropped by RB Lee Suggs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-8-BUF09 (1Q: 07:59) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Patrick Crayton. OLB Julian Peterson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-BUF09 (1Q: 07:53) Jeff Chandler attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 3, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 07:48) Jeff Chandler kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 07:48) Alexis Shepherd ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Staat, assisted by S Stuart Schweigert. Key block delivered by Wes Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-BUF30 (1Q: 07:18) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB Alexis Shepherd for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-BUF31 (1Q: 06:46) Willis McGahee ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | --- | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB R.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF41 (1Q: 06:13) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Jurevicius. DE Jeremy Staat hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.McGahee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS B.Dawkins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF41 (1Q: 06:04) Trent Dilfer pass completed to TE Courtney Anderson for -4 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Bell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-BUF37 (1Q: 05:27) Trent Dilfer pass completed to TE Courtney Anderson for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-BUF48 (1Q: 04:41) Ray Hollas punted 52 yards. Touchback. New England's Michael Gaines was hurt on the play. |
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 04:35) Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by ILB James Darling. Hoover gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED36 (1Q: 03:55) Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 11 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp, assisted by CB Karl Paymah.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED47 (1Q: 03:21) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 17 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Moulds gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF36 (1Q: 02:54) Robert Holcombe ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-BUF33 (1Q: 02:27) PENALTY: T Stacy Andrews of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-12-BUF38 (1Q: 02:17) Lee Suggs ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF36 (1Q: 01:32) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. DT Delbert Cowsette hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF36 (1Q: 01:26) Chris Gardocki punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 01:21) Alexis Shepherd ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Rudd, assisted by OLB Ted Johnson. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| --- | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF27 (1Q: 00:52) Trent Dilfer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF27 (1Q: 00:46) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. OLB Lance Briggs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-BUF27 (1Q: 00:40) Ray Hollas punted 44 yards. Eric Moulds called for a fair catch at the NED29. |
1-10-NED29 (1Q: 00:32) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. DE Chris Clemons hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-NED29 (1Q: 00:28) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Charlie Anderson. Moulds gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-NED43 (2Q: 15:00) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS G.Newsome | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-11-NED42 (2Q: 14:25) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF47 (2Q: 13:39) Lee Suggs ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Charlie Anderson, assisted by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF43 (2Q: 13:12) Lee Suggs ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Watts |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Holcombe |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF34 (2Q: 12:31) Lee Suggs ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF28 (2Q: 12:07) Lee Suggs ran inside the right guard for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS G.Newsome | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-9-BUF09 (2Q: 11:30) PENALTY: ILB James Darling of Buffalo was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-BUF05 (2Q: 11:20) Robert Holcombe ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by CB Fabian Washington. PENALTY: G Kelvin Garmon of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS G.Newsome | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-15-BUF15 (2Q: 11:13) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Lyon | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF10 (2Q: 10:46) Lee Suggs ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. Key block delivered by John St. Clair.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF02 (2Q: 10:06) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | MLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF05 (2Q: 09:41) Jeff Chandler attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 6, Buffalo 0 |
| (2Q: 09:35) Jeff Chandler kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 09:35) PENALTY: C Marco Rivera of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-BUF20 (2Q: 09:26) Trent Dilfer sacked by OLB Lance Briggs for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-21-BUF14 (2Q: 08:40) Trent Dilfer sacked by DE D'Marco Farr for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Marco Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-27-BUF08 (2Q: 08:03) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Willis McGahee. DE Jeremy Staat hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-27-BUF08 (2Q: 07:59) Ray Hollas punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED44. |
1-10-NED44 (2Q: 07:48) Lee Suggs ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee, assisted by ILB Antony Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED45 (2Q: 07:10) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Patrick Crayton for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. Crayton gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-NED48 (2Q: 06:45) Phil Mickelson sacked by OLB Julian Peterson for a loss of 8 yards. Peterson simply blew through Stacy Andrews to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-NED40 (2Q: 06:00) Chris Gardocki punted 38 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh called for a fair catch at the BUF22. |
1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 05:53) Trent Dilfer kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Ty Warren, assisted by CB Andre Woolfork. Key block delivered by John Tait. Tait flattened Jeremy Staat to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE T.Warren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.McGahee |
| +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 05:19) Willis McGahee ran inside the right guard for 43 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams. Key block delivered by Wes Sims. PENALTY: G Reggie Nelson of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB R.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Mara |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-25-BUF18 (2Q: 04:56) Alexis Shepherd ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| --- | RDE J.Staat | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-24-BUF19 (2Q: 04:20) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB Alexis Shepherd for 5 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-BUF24 (2Q: 03:57) Play-Action. Trent Dilfer pass was dropped by TE Courtney Anderson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Burnham | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-BUF24 (2Q: 03:47) Ray Hollas punted 73 yards. The ball was downed at the NED03. |
1-10-NED03 (2Q: 03:36) Lee Suggs ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Charlie Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED04 (2Q: 03:02) Robert Holcombe ran around left end for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Charles Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Spy | +++ |
|
3-12-NED01 (2Q: 02:36) Phil Mickelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Freeman.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS G.Newsome | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-NED01 (2Q: 02:26) Chris Gardocki punted 45 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 13 yards to the NED33. Tackled by Niko Koutouvides. |
1-10-NED33 (2Q: 02:17) Trent Dilfer pass was dropped by RB Alexis Shepherd.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED33 (2Q: 02:13) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Mara | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Double TE | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-5-NED28 (2Q: 02:00) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB W.McGahee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED22 (2Q: 01:37) Trent Dilfer pass completed to TE Mark Campbell for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Campbell gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-NED05 (2Q: 01:18) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. OLB Niko Koutouvides simply tossed Reggie Nelson aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED05 (2Q: 01:12) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB Willis McGahee for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Farr | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NED03 (2Q: 00:49) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Campbell. DE John Hilliard defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NED03 (2Q: 00:42) Nick Novak attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. New England's D'Marco Farr was hurt on the play. New England 6, Buffalo 3 |
| (2Q: 00:34) Nick Novak kicked off 67 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 00:34) Phil Mickelson pass was intended for RB Lee Suggs and was intercepted by CB Fabian Washington at the NED31. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Lee Suggs. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NED30 (2Q: 00:23) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Alexis Shepherd. OLB Ted Johnson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Shepherd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED30 (2Q: 00:16) Trent Dilfer sacked by ILB D.J. Williams for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE N.Koutouvides | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.McGahee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 3-12-NED32 (2Q: 00:03) Nick Novak attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 6, Buffalo 6 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Nick Novak kicked off 61 yards from the BUF35. Eric Moulds returned the ball 12 yards to the NED16. Tackled by John Tait. |
1-10-NED16 (3Q: 14:22) Robert Holcombe ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Graham Newsome, assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED16 (3Q: 13:56) Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Steve Heiden. DE Chris Clemons hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NED16 (3Q: 13:48) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Freeman gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Holcombe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS G.Newsome | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED30 (3Q: 13:06) Phil Mickelson pass completed to RB Robert Holcombe for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Holcombe gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Holcombe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NED37 (3Q: 12:25) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NED38 (3Q: 12:02) Play-Action. Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. Freeman gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Peterson | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (3Q: 11:31) Lee Suggs ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson, assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Spy | +++ | | TE D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF33 (3Q: 11:06) Robert Holcombe ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Moore.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF33 (3Q: 10:37) Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. Hoover gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-3-BUF03 (3Q: 09:58) Lee Suggs ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-1-BUF01 (3Q: 09:14) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Toniu Fonoti. New England 12, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | SLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | MLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | WLB B.Sapp | In Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | In Box | +++ |
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| (3Q: 09:14) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 13, Buffalo 6 |
| (3Q: 09:03) Jeff Chandler kicked off 70 yards from the NED35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 17 yards to the BUF12. Tackled by Carlos Rogers. |
| 1-10-BUF12 (3Q: 08:36) PENALTY: FB Sebastian Meeker of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-BUF07 (3Q: 08:29) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. OLB Ted Johnson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-BUF07 (3Q: 08:23) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-BUF15 (3Q: 07:56) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. DT Amon Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.McGahee | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-BUF15 (3Q: 07:50) Ray Hollas punted 51 yards. Eric Moulds returned the kick 6 yards to the NED40. Tackled by Michael Roos. |
1-10-NED40 (3Q: 07:42) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS E.Chandler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-10-NED40 (3Q: 07:07) PENALTY: T John St. Clair of New England was called for a False Start. |
| 2-15-NED35 (3Q: 06:54) PENALTY: T John St. Clair of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-20-NED30 (3Q: 06:44) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 8 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Moulds gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-12-NED38 (3Q: 06:17) Play-Action. Phil Mickelson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Robert Holcombe. S Kenoy Kennedy defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS G.Newsome | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-NED38 (3Q: 06:13) Chris Gardocki punted 33 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF35. Tackled by Robert Holcombe. New England's Lee Suggs was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-BUF35 (3Q: 06:06) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. OLB Lance Briggs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. Buffalo's Willis McGahee was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.McGahee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Double SLOT | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-BUF25 (3Q: 05:59) Alexis Shepherd ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-BUF28 (3Q: 05:15) Trent Dilfer pass completed to TE Mark Campbell for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Bell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB T.Johnson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-BUF34 (3Q: 04:28) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. S Brian Dawkins defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Harrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF34 (3Q: 04:20) Ray Hollas punted 49 yards. Eric Moulds returned the kick 11 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Wes Sims. |
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 04:13) Robert Holcombe ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Moore. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | --- | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-NED35 (3Q: 03:28) Robert Holcombe ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy, assisted by S Benny Sapp. Key block delivered by Brad Hoover.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Spy | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED39 (3Q: 03:07) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. Moulds gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-2-NED47 (3Q: 02:26) PENALTY: FB Brad Hoover of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-7-NED42 (3Q: 02:15) Lee Suggs ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-NED46 (3Q: 01:46) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-NED44 (3Q: 01:21) Chris Gardocki punted 42 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF14. |
1-10-BUF14 (3Q: 01:13) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Campbell. DE Jeremy Staat hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Finneran | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Double TE | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF14 (3Q: 01:08) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. S Brian Dawkins defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-BUF14 (3Q: 01:01) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. S Duane Burnham defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF14 (3Q: 00:52) Ray Hollas punted 44 yards. Eric Moulds returned the kick 5 yards to the NED47. Tackled by John Tait. |
1-10-NED47 (3Q: 00:44) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NED46 (3Q: 00:14) Lee Suggs ran inside the right guard for 39 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Key block delivered by Kelvin Garmon. New England's Patrick Crayton was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | SLOT P.Crayton |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB K.Paymah | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-BUF15 (4Q: 15:00) Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hoover gained 8 yards after the catch. New England 19, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Watts | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 20, Buffalo 6 |
| (4Q: 14:49) Jeff Chandler kicked off 64 yards from the NED35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 26 yards to the BUF27. Tackled by Dexter Lyon. |
1-10-BUF27 (4Q: 14:29) Play-Action. Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR Joe Jurevicius for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Bell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Duckett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF33 (4Q: 13:49) Brian Finneran ran a reverse around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides, assisted by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Campbell |
| --- | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB D.Rudd | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF28 (4Q: 13:05) Trent Dilfer pass was dropped by WR Brian Finneran.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF28 (4Q: 12:58) Ray Hollas punted 57 yards. Eric Moulds returned the kick 3 yards to the NED18. Tackled by John Tait. |
1-10-NED18 (4Q: 12:47) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Darius Watts for 22 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. Watts gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED40 (4Q: 12:17) Robert Holcombe ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT John Thornton. OLB Julian Peterson knocked down Toniu Fonoti to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED41 (4Q: 11:42) Robert Holcombe ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Graham Newsome. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Thornton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF46 (4Q: 11:05) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by DE Eric Moore.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF39 (4Q: 10:25) Play-Action. Phil Mickelson pass was dropped by WR Antonio Freeman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF39 (4Q: 10:18) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 18 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton. Freeman gained 13 yards after the catch. Buffalo's Eric Chandler was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS E.Chandler | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF21 (4Q: 09:45) Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. Hoover gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-BUF09 (4Q: 09:07) Phil Mickelson pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 2 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp, assisted by CB Fabian Washington.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF07 (4Q: 08:39) Eric Moulds ran a reverse around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs |
| +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-BUF12 (4Q: 08:08) Phil Mickelson pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB C.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF02 (4Q: 07:39) Jeff Chandler attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 23, Buffalo 6 |
| (4Q: 07:31) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 07:31) Trent Dilfer pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Courtney Anderson. DT Amon Gordon blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF25 (4Q: 07:19) Trent Dilfer pass completed to TE Mark Campbell for -1 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins. 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 T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Duckett | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-BUF24 (4Q: 06:54) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR Joe Jurevicius for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Ted Johnson. Jurevicius gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF38 (4Q: 06:36) Trent Dilfer pass was dropped by WR Brian Finneran. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF38 (4Q: 06:31) Trent Dilfer pass completed to TE Mark Campbell for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Campbell gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED42 (4Q: 06:00) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. S Tyrone Bell defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED42 (4Q: 05:52) Trent Dilfer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jason McAddley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NED42 (4Q: 05:46) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. OLB Lance Briggs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Koutouvides | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-NED42 (4Q: 05:41) Trent Dilfer pass completed to TE Mark Campbell for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Bell. The ball goes over on downs. New England's Duane Burnham was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED36 (4Q: 05:33) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton, assisted by DE Chris Clemons. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-NED43 (4Q: 04:47) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Benny Sapp, assisted by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-NED44 (4Q: 04:01) Lee Suggs ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | WLB C.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-NED45 (4Q: 03:15) Chris Gardocki punted 47 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF14. Tackled by Niko Koutouvides. |
1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 03:06) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Courtney Anderson. DT Amon Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF14 (4Q: 02:54) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Campbell. DE Jeremy Staat hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Meeker | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-BUF14 (4Q: 02:50) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR Joe Jurevicius for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Rudd. Jurevicius gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Briggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB K.Thomas | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF42 (4Q: 02:25) Trent Dilfer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. CB Andre Woolfork hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| --- | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-BUF42 (4Q: 02:18) Trent Dilfer pass completed to RB Alexis Shepherd for 8 yards. Tackled by S Brian Dawkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Shepherd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Duckett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-2-NED50 (4Q: 02:00) Trent Dilfer sacked by DT Amon Gordon for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB D.Rudd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS B.Dawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-6-BUF46 (4Q: 01:38) Trent Dilfer pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Staat, assisted by OLB Ted Johnson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: C Marco Rivera of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Dilfer |
| *** | LDE T.Warren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Campbell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nelson |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | DB K.Thomas | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS B.Dawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED49 (4Q: 01:31) Lee Suggs ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Spy | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| --- | WLB C.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-6-BUF47 (4Q: 01:23) Lee Suggs ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Holcombe |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-6-BUF47 (4Q: 01:13) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB C.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS E.Coleman | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hill | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 01:03) Robert Holcombe ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB P.Mickelson |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Freeman |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Hill | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE G.Newsome | In Box | --- | | RB R.Holcombe | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Watts |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.St. Clair |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Fonoti |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-10-BUF39 (4Q: 00:18) Phil Mickelson dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 23, Buffalo Bills 6 |