| Played in New England, MA, weather: 69 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 70 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT30 (1Q: 14:28) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duane Burnham. Pittsburgh's Rob Sims was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | RDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB C.Kranchick | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT31 (1Q: 14:08) Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Sean McHugh for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams. New England's Rodney Harrison was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Deep Zone | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT29 (1Q: 13:38) Al Oscarson punted 49 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 6 yards to the NED28. Tackled by J.R. Redmond. |
1-10-NED28 (1Q: 13:28) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Alcott. Kennison gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT49 (1Q: 12:45) Ryan Leaf pass was intended for WR Na Brown and was intercepted by ILB Jon Alton at the PIT38. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Na Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED33 (1Q: 12:34) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Kenneth Pettway. Holloway gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NED25 (1Q: 12:03) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams. McKie gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED14 (1Q: 11:21) Jay Cutler sacked by OLB Jason Taylor and OLB Niko Koutouvides for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Nat Dorsey. PENALTY: T Nat Dorsey of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. New England's Niko Koutouvides was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-NED18 (1Q: 11:09) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Sean McHugh for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McHugh gained 19 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 6, New England 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:09) Extra point by Brad Daluiso was good. Pittsburgh 7, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 11:02) Brad Daluiso kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 11:02) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by S Cory Hall. PENALTY: S Jordan Babineaux of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED30 (1Q: 10:56) Lee Suggs ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby. Key block delivered by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-NED38 (1Q: 10:21) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Alton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Spy on QB | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED44 (1Q: 09:45) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ivan Drago, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Kennison gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-NED45 (1Q: 09:05) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for -4 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-NED41 (1Q: 08:38) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-NED44 (1Q: 08:05) Jon Ryan punted 46 yards. Malcom Floyd called for a fair catch at the PIT10. |
1-10-PIT10 (1Q: 07:55) Jay Cutler pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tai Streets.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | DB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT10 (1Q: 07:49) Jay Cutler sacked by OLB Niko Koutouvides for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | --- | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-19-PIT01 (1Q: 07:12) Jay Cutler pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Kranchick | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-19-PIT01 (1Q: 07:06) Al Oscarson punted 52 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 20 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Jason McKie for 67 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 13, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 07:06) Extra point by Brad Daluiso was good. Pittsburgh 14, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 06:57) Brad Daluiso kicked off 58 yards from the PIT35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 24 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-NED31 (1Q: 06:24) Wali Lundy ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Spy | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-9-NED32 (1Q: 05:51) PENALTY: DE Atiyyah Ellison of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
2-4-NED37 (1Q: 05:46) Lee Suggs ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison, assisted by S Cory Hall. ILB Roderick Coleman knocked down Kelvin Garmon to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NED39 (1Q: 05:17) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins, assisted by DE Atiyyah Ellison. Johnson gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Nygaard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Nagi | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB B.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NED50 (1Q: 04:38) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 22 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall. Kennison gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT28 (1Q: 03:52) Wali Lundy ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Alton. Key block delivered by Michael Gaines.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT23 (1Q: 03:20) Wali Lundy ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux. Key block delivered by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Spy | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT10 (1Q: 02:48) Wali Lundy ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews. Pittsburgh 14, New England 6
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (1Q: 02:48) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Pittsburgh 14, New England 7 |
| (1Q: 02:42) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 02:42) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT28 (1Q: 02:03) Jay Cutler pass was intended for RB Troy Fleming and was intercepted by S Johndale Carty at the PIT33. The interception was returned 24 yards. Tackled by Troy Fleming.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-PIT09 (1Q: 01:54) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ivan Drago.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT01 (1Q: 01:07) Wali Lundy ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | SILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WILB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | WLB M.Hawkins | In Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | LCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | RCB J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | In Box | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT01 (1Q: 00:25) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Lee Suggs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WILB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | WLB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | LCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | RCB J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT01 (1Q: 00:18) Jeff Chandler attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 14, New England 10 |
| (1Q: 00:10) Jeff Chandler kicked off 68 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 00:10) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Troy Fleming for 10 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 15:00) Jay Cutler scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT41 (2Q: 14:22) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE John Hilliard, assisted by DT Barry Cofield. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED48 (2Q: 13:51) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. ILB D.J. Williams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED48 (2Q: 13:44) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. CB Andre Woolfork hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Brandon Moore of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-PIT42 (2Q: 13:34) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. S Johndale Carty defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | --- | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB J.Carty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Abraham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-PIT42 (2Q: 13:29) Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Sean McHugh for 0 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty. McHugh gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-PIT42 (2Q: 12:53) Al Oscarson punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED12. |
1-10-NED12 (2Q: 12:44) Wali Lundy ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NED10 (2Q: 12:19) Ryan Leaf sacked by OLB Ivan Drago and DE Atiyyah Ellison for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Boselli. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Atiyyah Ellison for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 20, New England 10
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 12:19) Extra point by Brad Daluiso was good. Pittsburgh 21, New England 10 |
| (2Q: 12:03) Brad Daluiso kicked off 53 yards from the PIT35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 21 yards to the NED33. Tackled by Sean McHugh. |
1-10-NED33 (2Q: 11:41) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. OLB Bryan Jones hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED33 (2Q: 11:32) Wali Lundy ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cory Hall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB B.Jones | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-NED34 (2Q: 10:50) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Michael Gaines for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT47 (2Q: 10:10) Wali Lundy ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-NED50 (2Q: 09:39) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Wali Lundy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-NED50 (2Q: 09:30) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Alcott, assisted by OLB Bryan Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Nagi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT45 (2Q: 08:58) Jon Ryan punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 08:52) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kenneth Pettway.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT21 (2Q: 08:09) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-6-PIT24 (2Q: 07:32) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Anquan Boldin. OLB Jason Taylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Abraham | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT24 (2Q: 07:25) Al Oscarson punted 48 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 8 yards to the NED36. Tackled by Jason McKie. |
| 1-10-NED36 (2Q: 07:16) PENALTY: C Damien Woody of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED31 (2Q: 07:09) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 18 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lundy gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED49 (2Q: 06:37) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Alton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-NED47 (2Q: 06:04) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Na Brown. DE Atiyyah Ellison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NED47 (2Q: 05:51) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Michael Gaines for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. PENALTY: OLB Tim Dobbins of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 05:41) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Lee Suggs for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT35 (2Q: 05:19) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by S Michael Hawkins. Kennison gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: S Michael Hawkins of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 05:09) Ryan Leaf sacked by S Jordan Babineaux for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Nathan Shannon. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Dwayne Alcott for 13 yards to the PIT38.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB I.Drago | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 04:56) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 04:36) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jason McKie. OLB Jason Taylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Abraham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT48 (2Q: 04:32) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 14 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce, assisted by S Duane Burnham. PENALTY: S Duane Burnham of New England was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NED38 (2Q: 04:26) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jason McKie. OLB Jason Taylor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED38 (2Q: 04:19) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Anquan Boldin for 38 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Boldin gained 30 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 27, New England 10
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 04:19) Extra point by Brad Daluiso was good. Pittsburgh 28, New England 10 |
| (2Q: 03:51) Brad Daluiso kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 03:51) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 21 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins, assisted by OLB Bryan Jones. Lundy gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED46 (2Q: 03:23) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-1-PIT45 (2Q: 03:01) PENALTY: WR Eddie Kennison of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-6-NED50 (2Q: 02:56) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 11 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 02:29) Ryan Leaf scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins and assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-6-PIT35 (2Q: 02:04) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-9-PIT38 (2Q: 01:55) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Na Brown for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Alton. Brown gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 01:31) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Steve Heiden. DE Atiyyah Ellison blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT22 (2Q: 01:24) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. ILB Roderick Coleman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT22 (2Q: 01:18) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: S Michael Huff of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Nagi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT17 (2Q: 01:12) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Alcott.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-2-PIT09 (2Q: 00:50) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ivan Drago. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| New England called a time out. |
1-2-PIT02 (2Q: 00:40) Ryan Leaf sacked by OLB Albert Nagi for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Boselli. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Charles Johnson on the PIT08.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB P.Haralson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Nagi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB B.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
2-8-PIT08 (2Q: 00:29) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 28, New England 16
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | --- |
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| (2Q: 00:29) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Pittsburgh 28, New England 17 |
| (2Q: 00:21) Jeff Chandler kicked off 54 yards from the NED35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 32 yards to the PIT43. Tackled by Duane Burnham. |
1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 00:15) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork. Cribbs gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: QB Jay Cutler of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-PIT36 (2Q: 00:07) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Streets gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Brad Daluiso kicked off 53 yards from the PIT35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 20 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Jason McKie. |
1-10-NED32 (3Q: 14:18) Wali Lundy ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED34 (3Q: 13:50) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf sacked by ILB Roderick Coleman for a loss of 8 yards. Coleman ran right past Nathan Shannon and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Roderick Coleman on the NED26.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | --- | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED26 (3Q: 13:34) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Duane Burnham. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | --- | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Fleming |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | --- | | FB S.McHugh |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-NED17 (3Q: 13:08) Play-Action. Jay Cutler sacked by CB Carlos Rogers for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Moore.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NED26 (3Q: 12:43) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Holloway gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Dilger | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Bump and Run | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-7-NED07 (3Q: 12:11) Jay Cutler pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jabari Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NED07 (3Q: 12:07) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Pittsburgh's Malcom Floyd was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-1-NED01 (3Q: 11:32) Jay Cutler pass was dropped by TE Jason McKie.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WILB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | WLB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | RCB D.Burnham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NED01 (3Q: 11:26) Brad Daluiso attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 31, New England 17 |
| (3Q: 11:19) Brad Daluiso kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 11:19) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bryan Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-NED27 (3Q: 10:41) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Michael Gaines for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Alcott.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-NED33 (3Q: 10:17) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Lee Suggs for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Nygaard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Nagi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB B.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS C.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NED36 (3Q: 09:38) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED36 (3Q: 09:31) Ryan Leaf sacked by DT Johnny Jolly and ILB Roderick Coleman for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Nathan Shannon.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WILB J.Alton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-NED29 (3Q: 08:45) Ryan Leaf scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-NED30 (3Q: 08:09) Jon Ryan punted 60 yards. Tai Streets returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT12. Tackled by Jason Taylor. |
1-10-PIT12 (3Q: 07:59) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jason McKie for 7 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT19 (3Q: 07:30) Jay Cutler pass was intended for TE Jason McKie and was intercepted by S Johndale Carty at the PIT27. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Anquan Boldin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 07:20) Ryan Leaf scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmed Plummer and assisted by S Cory Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Huff | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT13 (3Q: 06:54) Wali Lundy ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT13 (3Q: 06:11) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-6-PIT06 (3Q: 05:28) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 31, New England 23
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 05:28) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Pittsburgh 31, New England 24 |
| (3Q: 05:18) Jeff Chandler kicked off 69 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 05:18) Jay Cutler sacked by DT Amon Gordon for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Moore. Pittsburgh's Brian Westbrook was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-PIT18 (3Q: 04:42) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Kranchick, assisted by S Duane Burnham.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | RDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Gibson |
| +++ | SLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB C.Kranchick | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-17-PIT18 (3Q: 04:13) Jay Cutler pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Boldin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Dilger | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-17-PIT18 (3Q: 04:06) Al Oscarson punted 48 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 2 yards to the NED36. PENALTY: CB Donnie Abraham of New England was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NED19 (3Q: 03:59) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fred Taylor. ILB Roderick Coleman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED19 (3Q: 03:53) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jon Alton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS A.Plummer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NED27 (3Q: 03:18) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fred Taylor. DE Jimmy Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS M.Huff | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-NED27 (3Q: 03:11) Jon Ryan punted 40 yards. Tai Streets returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Niko Koutouvides. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Albert Nagi at the PIT40. |
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 03:00) Brian Westbrook ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor, assisted by ILB D.J. Williams. DE Kenneth Pettway knocked down Leonard Davis to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Spy | +++ |
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2-14-PIT36 (3Q: 02:23) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Sean McHugh for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. McHugh gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.McHugh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-4-PIT46 (3Q: 01:37) PENALTY: TE Jason McKie of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-9-PIT41 (3Q: 01:29) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 2 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert, assisted by CB Donnie Abraham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB S.Schweigert | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT43 (3Q: 00:52) Al Oscarson punted 43 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 11 yards to the NED25. PENALTY: OLB Carl Kranchick of New England was called for Roughing the Kicker. |
1-10-NED42 (3Q: 00:44) Jay Cutler pass was intended for RB Brian Westbrook and was intercepted by S Johndale Carty at the NED36. Tackled by Jason McKie.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB J.Carty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED36 (3Q: 00:36) Wali Lundy ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall, assisted by S Jordan Babineaux.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Taylor |
| +++ | WILB J.Alton | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-8-NED38 (4Q: 15:00) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Lee Suggs for 3 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. Suggs gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-NED41 (4Q: 14:14) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 18 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. Joppru gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Nagi | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 13:42) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Lee Suggs. S Cory Hall defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT41 (4Q: 13:35) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-PIT41 (4Q: 12:59) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass was dropped by WR Antonio Freeman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Nagi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Alcott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT41 (4Q: 12:51) Jon Ryan punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 12:44) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 5 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cribbs gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT25 (4Q: 12:07) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers, assisted by DE Jeremy Staat. Key block delivered by Harvey Knaack. PENALTY: WR Josh Cribbs of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Staat | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | RDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) F.Gibson |
| +++ | SLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | DB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-PIT13 (4Q: 11:57) Jay Cutler sacked by OLB Jason Taylor for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Nat Dorsey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Fleming | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | RCB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-PIT11 (4Q: 11:12) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for -2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Johndale Carty. Westbrook gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB S.Schweigert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
| 4-21-PIT09 (4Q: 10:37) Al Oscarson punted 54 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 5 yards to the NED42. PENALTY: S Duane Burnham of New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NED30 (4Q: 10:30) Charles Johnson ran a reverse around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Key block delivered by Bennie Joppru.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs |
| +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-NED39 (4Q: 09:57) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux, assisted by OLB Bryan Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED43 (4Q: 09:21) Lee Suggs ran around right end for 17 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Jordan Babineaux. Key block delivered by Nathan Shannon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 08:51) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Na Brown for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins. Brown gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT33 (4Q: 08:13) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: QB Ryan Leaf of New England was called for an Illegal Forward Pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-8-PIT38 (4Q: 08:03) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. ILB Roderick Coleman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB J.Alton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS J.Babineaux | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT38 (4Q: 07:59) Jeff Chandler attempted a 55 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: DE Atiyyah Ellison of Pittsburgh was called for Running into the Kicker. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh 31, New England 27 |
| (4Q: 07:52) Jeff Chandler kicked off 66 yards from the NED35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 27 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Antonio Freeman. |
1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 07:23) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert. Key block delivered by Nat Dorsey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT33 (4Q: 06:39) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Amon Gordon, assisted by S Duane Burnham. Key block delivered by Brandon Moore. New England's Kenneth Pettway was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (4Q: 05:53) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Tai Streets for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.McKie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| --- | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-4-PIT44 (4Q: 05:26) Jay Cutler pass was dropped by WR Josh Cribbs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.McKie | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT44 (4Q: 05:20) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Travis Johnson. New England's Amon Gordon was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Dilger | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Boldin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| --- | DB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS D.Burnham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT45 (4Q: 04:34) Al Oscarson punted 54 yards. The ball was downed at the NED01. |
1-10-NED01 (4Q: 04:27) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED15 (4Q: 04:02) Lee Suggs ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT ILB Tedy Bruschi to the NED23.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Freeman |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB I.Drago | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED23 (4Q: 03:54) Brian Westbrook ran around the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers, assisted by CB DeJuan Groce. Key block delivered by Nat Dorsey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-6-NED06 (4Q: 03:10) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield, assisted by ILB D.J. Williams.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Gibson |
| +++ | RDE A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Dilger |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED10 (4Q: 02:27) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Boldin |
| +++ | RDE A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) F.Gibson |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Streets |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| --- | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | NB J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
3-4-NED04 (4Q: 02:20) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Leonard Davis. Pittsburgh 37, New England 27
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE J.McKie |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Streets |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Dorsey |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Moore |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Knaack |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bundren |
| +++ | SS D.Burnham | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Davis |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:20) Extra point by Brad Daluiso was good. Pittsburgh 38, New England 27 |
| (4Q: 02:12) Brad Daluiso kicked off 51 yards from the PIT35. Charles Johnson returned the ball 19 yards to the NED33. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-NED33 (4Q: 02:07) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Bruschi | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NED45 (4Q: 01:59) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. DE Atiyyah Ellison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-NED45 (4Q: 01:54) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison. PENALTY: S Cory Hall of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Bump and Run | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-10-NED50 (4Q: 01:48) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dennis Weathersby.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS J.Babineaux | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-14-NED46 (4Q: 01:40) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 10 yards. Tackled by S Cory Hall.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Kennison | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-4-PIT44 (4Q: 01:22) Ryan Leaf pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Dexter Lyon. DE Atiyyah Ellison blocked the pass. PENALTY: OLB Albert Nagi of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Bump and Run | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 01:15) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Jimmy Kennedy for a loss of 9 yards. Kennedy ran right past Kelvin Garmon and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: OLB Albert Nagi of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Bump and Run | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 01:00) PENALTY: T Tony Boselli of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT39 (4Q: 01:00) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. DE Jimmy Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB A.Plummer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-15-PIT39 (4Q: 00:54) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Charles Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Suggs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-15-PIT39 (4Q: 00:44) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Geathers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Brown | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Weathersby | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | RCB D.Alcott | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB I.Drago | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB A.Nagi | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS C.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-15-PIT39 (4Q: 00:38) Jeff Chandler attempted a 56 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| 1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 00:30) Jay Cutler dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| New England called a time out. |
| 2-11-PIT45 (4Q: 00:23) Jay Cutler dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| New England called a time out. |
| 3-13-PIT43 (4Q: 00:12) Jay Cutler dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 38, New England Patriots 27 |