| Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 85 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Carolina won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Brad Daluiso kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (1Q: 15:00) Jackie Archambeau ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux. Key block delivered by Steve Hutchinson. PENALTY: DE Atiyyah Ellison of Pittsburgh was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-CAR30 (1Q: 14:49) Anthony Davis ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Crawford |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-CAR32 (1Q: 14:20) Anthony Davis ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby, assisted by S Cory Hall. Key block delivered by Levi Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR35 (1Q: 13:42) Jackie Archambeau ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-CAR35 (1Q: 13:01) Play-Action. Steve McNair scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa | Protect | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-CAR44 (1Q: 12:20) Anthony Davis ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford |
| +++ | NT D.Nygaard | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| --- | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall |
| +++ | WLB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB B.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-CAR42 (1Q: 11:47) Travis Dorch punted 46 yards. Malcom Floyd returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by Rogers Beckett. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Robert Geathers at the PIT16. |
1-10-PIT16 (1Q: 11:36) Brian Westbrook ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rick Crowell, assisted by DT Marcus Spears.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE D.Veal | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| --- | WILB K.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Spy | +++ |
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2-13-PIT13 (1Q: 10:57) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Deep Zone | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 10:18) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Drayton Florence. Key block delivered by Brandon Moore. PENALTY: T Leonard Davis of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-PIT21 (1Q: 10:10) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Marcus Spears.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE D.Veal | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | --- | | RB T.Fleming |
| +++ | SILB S.Boone | Spy | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| --- | WILB K.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-18-PIT23 (1Q: 09:33) Brian Westbrook ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Dyson, assisted by S Rogers Beckett. PENALTY: C Harvey Knaack of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-28-PIT13 (1Q: 09:25) Brian Westbrook ran a trap outside the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Rick Crowell, assisted by CB Drayton Florence. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | --- |
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3-11-PIT30 (1Q: 08:53) Jay Cutler pass was dropped by RB Brian Westbrook.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Veal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB K.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Martin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT30 (1Q: 08:46) Al Oscarson punted 54 yards. Von Hutchins returned the kick 21 yards to the CAR37. PENALTY: ILB Spencer Boone of Carolina was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CAR15 (1Q: 08:36) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Carl Crawford for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Crawford gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-CAR23 (1Q: 07:56) Steve McNair kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ivan Drago, assisted by S Cory Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis |
| +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-CAR23 (1Q: 07:35) Steve McNair scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Nygaard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-CAR27 (1Q: 06:55) Steve McNair pass completed to FB Jim Finn for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwayne Alcott. Finn gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | WLB I.Drago | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-CAR34 (1Q: 06:21) Steve McNair pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Anthony Davis. ILB Tedy Bruschi defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-CAR34 (1Q: 06:17) Steve McNair scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR44 (1Q: 05:36) Anthony Davis ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CAR46 (1Q: 05:02) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass completed to RB Anthony Davis for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT48 (1Q: 04:19) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 8 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall. Marshall gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Nygaard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Davis | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB B.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 03:54) Steve McNair pass completed to RB Anthony Davis for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Davis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT37 (1Q: 03:13) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ivan Drago. Marshall gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Davis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT34 (1Q: 02:27) Steve McNair pass completed to WR David Givens for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ivan Drago. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Givens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | DB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT28 (1Q: 01:42) Steve McNair sacked by ILB Tedy Bruschi for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Naeole.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa | Protect | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WILB J.Alton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-PIT35 (1Q: 01:09) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Brandon Marshall for 21 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Marshall gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT14 (1Q: 00:35) PENALTY: T K.C. Strong of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT19 (1Q: 00:24) Jackie Archambeau ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman, assisted by S Michael Hawkins. Archambeau made a great move on Tim Dobbins. Key block delivered by Chris Naeole.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | TE O.Espinosa |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB J.Archambeau | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
| 2-8-PIT12 (2Q: 15:00) PENALTY: G Levi Jones of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
2-13-PIT17 (2Q: 14:53) Steve McNair pass was dropped by WR Carl Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-PIT17 (2Q: 14:46) Play-Action. Steve McNair pass completed to FB Jim Finn for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Spy on QB | --- | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT14 (2Q: 13:59) Mike Vanderjagt attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 13:53) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 61 yards from the CAR35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by LaBrandon Toefield. |
1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 13:23) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Deep Zone | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 12:50) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for -2 yards. Tackled by S Rogers Beckett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-PIT32 (2Q: 12:28) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Rogers Beckett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Floyd gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | WLB R.Crowell | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT40 (2Q: 12:04) Jay Cutler pass was intended for WR Malcom Floyd and was intercepted by OLB K.J. Turner at the CAR21. Tackled by Malcom Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WILB K.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS A.Dyson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR21 (2Q: 11:56) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Matt Jones for 43 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.McClover | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 11:26) Steve McNair pass completed to WR Matt Jones for 33 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer. Jones gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.McNair |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (2Q: 10:42) Anthony Davis ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dan Koppen. Carolina 9, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 10:42) Extra point by Mike Vanderjagt was good. Carolina 10, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 10:32) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 54 yards from the CAR35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 17 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Brandon Marshall. PENALTY: FB Sean McHugh of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 10:07) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB M.Mitchell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT24 (2Q: 09:22) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Will Smith, assisted by CB Drayton Florence.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Streets |
| +++ | NT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook |
| +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT22 (2Q: 08:42) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. CB Andre Dyson knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: C Harvey Knaack of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Veal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT22 (2Q: 08:32) Al Oscarson punted 59 yards. Von Hutchins returned the kick 5 yards to the CAR24. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-CAR24 (2Q: 08:23) LaMont Jordan ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bryan Jones, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux. Key block delivered by Chris Naeole.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Givens |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CAR30 (2Q: 07:40) Chad Hutchison kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall. Key block delivered by Levi Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB L.Jordan |
| +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Huff | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR37 (2Q: 07:03) Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR Carl Crawford for 14 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux. PENALTY: C Dan Koppen of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.McMichael | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Marshall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-CAR27 (2Q: 06:54) Chad Hutchison scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Givens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | NB C.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-CAR33 (2Q: 06:22) Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR David Givens for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Bryan Jones. Givens gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS D.McClover | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 06:00) Chad Hutchison pass completed to FB Jim Finn for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrell McClover.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-PIT41 (2Q: 05:43) Chad Hutchison pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roland Williams. ILB Roderick Coleman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT41 (2Q: 05:34) Play-Action. Chad Hutchison pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jim Finn. ILB Tedy Bruschi defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Nygaard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Givens | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT41 (2Q: 05:30) Travis Dorch punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 05:25) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Veal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Turner | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Martin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT24 (2Q: 04:58) Jay Cutler pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. OLB K.J. Turner blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Boone | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB K.Dilger | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT24 (2Q: 04:54) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Harris. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Spears | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Veal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Martin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT29 (2Q: 04:20) Al Oscarson punted 49 yards. Von Hutchins returned the kick 22 yards to the CAR44. Tackled by Jason McKie. |
1-10-CAR44 (2Q: 04:11) Chad Hutchison sacked by ILB Roderick Coleman for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Naeole.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Archambeau | Protect | --- | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Givens | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | DB J.Babineaux | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| --- | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-CAR36 (2Q: 03:52) Chad Hutchison pass completed to RB Anthony Davis for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Davis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Coleman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-CAR36 (2Q: 03:33) Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR Matt Jones for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Alton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS A.Plummer | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CAR44 (2Q: 02:47) Travis Dorch punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT01. |
1-10-PIT01 (2Q: 02:40) Brian Westbrook ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Montgomery.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Spears | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-6-PIT05 (2Q: 02:10) PENALTY: T Nat Dorsey of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-8-PIT03 (2Q: 02:10) Philip Rivers kept the ball, running around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Andre Summersell, assisted by CB Andre Dyson. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB P.Rivers | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE D.Veal | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson |
| +++ | WLB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | LCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB A.Dyson | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB A.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS M.Mitchell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT19 (2Q: 02:00) Philip Rivers kept the ball, running around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Spencer Boone.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB P.Rivers | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook |
| +++ | SILB S.Boone | In Box | +++ | | FB S.McHugh |
| --- | WILB K.Turner | In Box | --- | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB S.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT19 (2Q: 01:31) Philip Rivers kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Rogers Beckett.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | NT A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Fleming |
| +++ | SILB S.Boone | Spy | +++ | | FB K.Dilger |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-PIT17 (2Q: 00:50) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Sean McHugh for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Claiborne. McHugh gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | NT W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB S.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Martin | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS C.Whitehorn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 4-1-PIT28 (2Q: 00:41) Al Oscarson punted 34 yards. Von Hutchins called for a fair catch at the CAR38. |
1-10-CAR38 (2Q: 00:31) Chad Hutchison pass completed to TE Omar Espinosa for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by S Dennis Weathersby. Espinosa gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Crawford | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 00:22) Chad Hutchison pass completed to TE Randy McMichael for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins. McMichael gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 00:03) Mike Vanderjagt attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 61 yards from the CAR35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Carl Crawford. PENALTY: WR Tai Streets of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT07 (3Q: 14:15) Brian Westbrook ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Harris, assisted by CB Drayton Florence.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT03 (3Q: 13:41) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. ILB Alonzo Harris defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Deep Zone | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT03 (3Q: 13:34) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Smith. Floyd gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (3Q: 12:59) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Drayton Florence, assisted by ILB Alonzo Harris. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT42 (3Q: 12:22) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. ILB Chris Claiborne drove right through Joe Berger to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| --- | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-3-PIT42 (3Q: 12:13) PENALTY: T Joe Berger of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-8-PIT37 (3Q: 12:03) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jabari Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT37 (3Q: 11:57) Al Oscarson punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR07. |
1-10-CAR07 (3Q: 11:50) Chad Hutchison scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer and assisted by OLB Darrell McClover.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB R.Geathers | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-CAR11 (3Q: 11:16) Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR Troy Walters for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR29 (3Q: 10:32) Chad Hutchison scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Geathers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Geathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-6-CAR33 (3Q: 09:59) Chad Hutchison pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Marshall. DE Jimmy Kennedy simply tossed K.C. Strong aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Crawford | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Walters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Marshall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | DB J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| --- | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-CAR33 (3Q: 09:52) Chad Hutchison pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roland Williams. DE Jimmy Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Givens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Geathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CAR33 (3Q: 09:46) Travis Dorch punted 44 yards. Malcom Floyd called for a fair catch at the PIT23. |
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 09:39) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Dyson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Streets gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: DE Mike Montgomery of Carolina was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-PIT28 (3Q: 09:28) Play-Action. Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chris Claiborne. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holloway gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Deep Zone | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Short Zone | --- | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 08:50) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 9 yards. Tackled by S Mel Mitchell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Floyd gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Andre Summersell of Carolina was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT F.Gibson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CAR42 (3Q: 08:43) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Montgomery, assisted by DT Will Smith. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR28 (3Q: 08:08) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Claiborne. Key block delivered by Joe Berger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR14 (3Q: 07:33) Brian Westbrook ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Dyson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR14 (3Q: 07:08) Philip Rivers sacked by OLB Rick Crowell and OLB Adewale Ogunleye for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB A.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS V.Hutchins | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-19-CAR23 (3Q: 06:29) Play-Action. Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Montgomery. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holloway gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Deep Zone | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CAR09 (3Q: 05:59) Brad Daluiso attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 10, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 05:54) Brad Daluiso kicked off 56 yards from the PIT35. Carl Crawford returned the ball 17 yards to the CAR26. Tackled by Fred Gibson. PENALTY: RB LaMont Jordan of Carolina was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CAR13 (3Q: 05:27) Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR Carl Crawford for 25 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux. Crawford gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CAR38 (3Q: 04:51) LaMont Jordan ran a trap outside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff, assisted by DE Atiyyah Ellison. Key block delivered by Chris Naeole.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-CAR49 (3Q: 04:09) Chad Hutchison pass completed to RB LaMont Jordan for 3 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| --- | NB C.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT48 (3Q: 03:32) Chad Hutchison pass completed to WR David Givens for 18 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Geathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 02:56) Chad Hutchison pass was dropped by TE Roland Williams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB R.Geathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT30 (3Q: 02:49) LaMont Jordan ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT32 (3Q: 02:23) Chad Hutchison pass completed to RB LaMont Jordan for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Geathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT26 (3Q: 01:53) Mike Vanderjagt attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 13, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 01:45) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 48 yards from the CAR35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT39. Tackled by Andre Dyson. |
1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 01:08) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. ILB Alonzo Harris defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | --- | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | WLB R.Crowell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-10-PIT39 (3Q: 01:04) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tai Streets. ILB Chris Claiborne defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB D.Florence | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| --- | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT39 (3Q: 00:55) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. S Mel Mitchell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | WLB R.Crowell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT39 (3Q: 00:48) Al Oscarson punted 35 yards. Von Hutchins returned the kick 15 yards to the CAR41. Tackled by Jason McKie. |
1-10-CAR41 (3Q: 00:38) Chad Hutchison pass completed to RB LaMont Jordan for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Darrell McClover. Jordan gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Givens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 15:00) Chad Hutchison pass was dropped by WR David Givens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT49 (4Q: 14:56) LaMont Jordan ran around left end for 25 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby. Key block delivered by Levi Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 14:21) LaMont Jordan ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Geathers, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Key block delivered by K.C. Strong.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT19 (4Q: 13:39) LaMont Jordan ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| --- | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB D.McClover | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | --- | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | WILB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| --- | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT18 (4Q: 13:11) Play-Action. Chad Hutchison pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Omar Espinosa. ILB Roderick Coleman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Protect | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Espinosa | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.McClover | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Protect | --- | WILB R.Geathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT18 (4Q: 13:02) Mike Vanderjagt attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh's Darrell McClover was hurt on the play. Carolina 16, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (4Q: 12:57) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 61 yards from the CAR35. Dennis Weathersby returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Jim Finn. |
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 12:37) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Harris, assisted by DE Mike Montgomery.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | --- | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | --- |
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2-8-PIT30 (4Q: 11:56) Brian Westbrook ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Andre Summersell, assisted by DE Mike Montgomery.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Dilger |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Redmond |
| +++ | WILB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | WLB R.Crowell | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-PIT26 (4Q: 11:15) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jabari Holloway. CB Von Hutchins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| --- | LCB D.Florence | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-PIT26 (4Q: 11:06) Al Oscarson punted 50 yards. Von Hutchins returned the kick 9 yards to the CAR33. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-CAR33 (4Q: 10:59) LaMont Jordan ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jimmy Kennedy, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| --- | NB C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| --- | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-CAR30 (4Q: 10:37) Chad Hutchison pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carl Crawford. S Dennis Weathersby defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Geathers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Huff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| --- | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-CAR30 (4Q: 10:24) Chad Hutchison pass was intended for TE Roland Williams and was intercepted by S Dennis Weathersby at the CAR45. Tackled by Roland Williams.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McMichael | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Williams | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Givens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB R.Geathers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Finn | Protect | --- | WILB M.Huff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR45 (4Q: 10:12) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 17 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Alonzo Harris, assisted by DT Will Smith. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | --- |
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| 1-10-CAR28 (4Q: 09:36) PENALTY: DT Will Smith of Carolina was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-CAR23 (4Q: 09:26) Brian Westbrook ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Andre Summersell. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR15 (4Q: 09:05) Brian Westbrook ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mel Mitchell, assisted by ILB Alonzo Harris. Key block delivered by Leonard Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CAR10 (4Q: 08:25) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Malcom Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Claiborne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-CAR10 (4Q: 08:15) Philip Rivers kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Chris Claiborne.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB P.Rivers | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE W.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin |
| +++ | NT M.Montgomery | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | SILB A.Summersell | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Dilger |
| +++ | WLB A.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-4-CAR09 (4Q: 07:46) Brad Daluiso attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 16, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 07:39) Brad Daluiso kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Carl Crawford returned the ball 16 yards to the CAR19. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-CAR19 (4Q: 07:17) LaMont Jordan ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby, assisted by DE Robert Geathers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-CAR20 (4Q: 06:32) LaMont Jordan ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall, assisted by DE Robert Geathers. Key block delivered by K.C. Strong.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | --- | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Walters |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR34 (4Q: 05:48) LaMont Jordan ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall, assisted by DE Jimmy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | --- | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB M.Huff | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | LG L.Jones |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CAR36 (4Q: 05:05) LaMont Jordan ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Givens |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB M.Huff | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-CAR36 (4Q: 04:21) LaMont Jordan ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Walters |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | NB C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-CAR39 (4Q: 03:35) Travis Dorch punted 35 yards. Malcom Floyd returned the kick -1 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Jim Finn. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 03:26) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. OLB Adewale Ogunleye simply tossed Nat Dorsey aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 03:21) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. ILB Alonzo Harris knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Claiborne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | --- | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT25 (4Q: 03:13) Play-Action. Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Andre Summersell. Boldin gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Spy on QB | --- | | FB J.Redmond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 02:53) PENALTY: OLB Andre Summersell of Carolina was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-PIT49 (4Q: 02:53) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Fred Gibson for -1 yards. Tackled by S Mel Mitchell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT48 (4Q: 02:38) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Von Hutchins. Streets gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy on QB | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR23 (4Q: 02:10) Philip Rivers sacked by OLB Adewale Ogunleye for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Joe Berger. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Tai Streets on the CAR28.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Claiborne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Summersell | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB K.Dilger | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| --- | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-15-CAR28 (4Q: 02:00) Philip Rivers pass was dropped by WR Anquan Boldin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | --- | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Summersell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| --- | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-CAR28 (4Q: 01:55) Philip Rivers scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Claiborne.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Summersell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS M.Mitchell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-CAR26 (4Q: 01:31) Brad Daluiso attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 16, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 01:26) Brad Daluiso kicked off (onside) from the PIT35 and out of bounds. The ball will change possession. |
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 01:19) LaMont Jordan ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB M.Huff | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | --- | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-8-PIT43 (4Q: 01:12) Chad Hutchison kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Robert Geathers.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Hutchison | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Williams |
| +++ | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Givens |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan |
| +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy | +++ | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB M.Huff | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-7-PIT42 (4Q: 01:01) LaMont Jordan ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Hutchison |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Givens |
| +++ | NT R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | TE R.McMichael |
| --- | RDE B.Jones | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB R.Geathers | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Jordan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | --- | | FB J.Finn |
| +++ | WILB M.Huff | In Box | --- | | LT S.Hutchinson |
| +++ | WLB A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Jones |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.McKinney |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Naeole |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Strong |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-7-PIT42 (4Q: 00:54) Travis Dorch punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT01. |
1-10-PIT01 (4Q: 00:46) Philip Rivers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT01 (4Q: 00:39) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Dyson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| --- | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-6-PIT05 (4Q: 00:21) Philip Rivers spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
4-6-PIT05 (4Q: 00:19) Play-Action. Philip Rivers pass was intended for WR Anquan Boldin and was intercepted by CB Drayton Florence at the PIT11. The interception was returned 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 22, Pittsburgh 9
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Claiborne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB A.Summersell | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Redmond | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| --- | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| --- | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:19) Extra point by Mike Vanderjagt was good. Carolina 23, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 00:10) Mike Vanderjagt kicked off 71 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:10) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tai Streets. OLB Adewale Ogunleye hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB P.Rivers |
| *** | LDE W.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Boldin | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT M.Montgomery | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Ogunleye | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Claiborne | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Summersell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB D.Florence | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Davis |
| +++ | RCB A.Dyson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Bundren |
| +++ | NB V.Hutchins | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB M.Mitchell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Berger |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | FS S.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Carolina Panthers 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 9 |